Ground temps were a slight problem for DC-east, that’s true. The NAM wasn’t offering a cold smoke solution. Imagine it wouldn’t have any trouble on the grass, though, especially if we maintain snow cover through tomorrow, which we mostly should.
It actually gets the .2” line basically to DC. Kuchera is worse than the 10:1 looking at it. Unfortunately Leesburg looks like Kansas during the dust bowl. Sorry friend
3k doesn’t look the same at all, which is too bad. I think we need that inland low to die out and the transfer to be faster. LP was also obviously in a better spot on the 12k. The Tuesday storm did trend NW with the coastal precip shield so maybe we end up having to root for that. Or maybe I’m super wrong
I updated the post. Basically just that he expects an area of enhanced snowfall with good ratios not too far to the north side of the intensifying vort passing through. Doesn't think it's translating to the surface yet, rolling with 500mb over surface, etc etc
well I just sat through a Bernie Rayno video out of respect for my old employer and they (AccuWeather) are still running with 3-6" for the area. He's tossing the surface depiction of the GFS/EURO for now - intensifying vort to our south is enough for them to go bold.
yeah - it's drying up. Room for things to go the other way, obviously, but slightly dissapointing.
Rates also suck. Most people aren't going above 0.25"/hr and that's with some Kuchera generosity. Looking less likely to be modestly disruptive on Friday and moreso just a snowpack refresher (which is still nice!)
I believe you but one way or another it's trended worse for DCA for ~4 runs in a row now. Very willing to believe it just doesn't have a good handle on precip and winners likely won't be decided til the day of. Doesn't mean I don't want to stare at a prettier result
yeah, it took a lot of precip away further south. the 0.2" line used to be down by RIC... they now get maybe 0.05".
it's slightly wetter where it hits, but a scary outcome.