ILoveWinter

Haha true. But whatever the max possible temp NYC can reach pales to several other cities. I spent some time in Persian Gulf (Dubai and Doha) in summer and I can tell you that the heat was incredible. 115 easily and some days with excessive humidity (espec in Dubai though I think the world record heat index of 178 was at Dhahran Saudi Arabia with 108 at 95%). It was downright dangerous to be active outside for more than 10 mins - I of course was intrigued by all of it and did force myself to walk around just for the experience. So hot that I had to cover my cheeks with my hands due to the burn.

A lot of this is perception. It technically was on the low end of the range but when there is little impact to the streets and only for a short while, it just takes away from the overall "wintry" scene that we all enjoy. The 4 inch storm overnight Friday was better on this front.

The signs were there once the storm began but most models did not see the warm layer persisting so long on the coast. I certainly had my doubts here on the UWS once we were several hours in and I didn’t even see snow accumulate on car tops - just like many events last March where areas just to the N&W cashed in big time.

Anyone know what the liquid equivalent was at CPK?

It can happen, overnight Friday into Sat morning looked far more wintry with only 4 inches. Just needs to be 30/31 max.

2 kids at home (5 year old and 10 month old) = non productive work at home day which will have to be made up during the rest of the week. I probably would have been happier if it actually snowed a decent amount, sledding would have been more fun.

Did any model show the warmer thermals on the coast other than the NAM?

Couldn't agree more. What's the harm in waiting till the overnight hours? Now I have to stay with my kid and work from home which will never be as productive as heading into the office. I am one of the lucky ones that can do that, others don't have that luxury.

It’s what I was saying last night as things were playing out. March storms in borderline thermals in the immediate nyc metro are never a sure thing for accumulations. Multiple March 2018 events were clear examples of that. No harm in waiting till the early hours to make a decision like they used to do.

Absolute rippage in UWS, flake size increased so could be a sign of sleet encroachment. Regardless it’s quite a sight right now

Yes very heavy now and streets covered quite quickly, visibility also dropped a bunch.

Getting heavier in uws, car tops quickly getting covered though streets still wet

I think its pretty location specific, I mean when I look out my window here in the UWS and see nothing but asphalt I cant help but be discouraged - especially considering how this occurred on numerous occasions last March when areas just to the N&W really cashed in.

I get it I mean I loved snow days as a kid but now either my wife or I have to stay home...I just think they could have waited longer before making a decision.

Some places will obviously not bust and may do even better than expected but for the immediate NYC metro, it very well could. Anyway lets see how it plays out but at this point I would be thrilled with 6" in Manhattan.

Agree that 8 or 9 seems unlikely on coast at this point. For the life of me I don't know why they cancelled NYC schools so early. It's March so it would have been prudent to make a decision in the early morning due to borderline temps.

Still snowing and still rather wet in the UWS. The ghosts of March 2018 are lingering in Manhattan. On a serious note I do realize it is still early but hate to see wasted QPF.

Last report at around 8 was 33 and snow, could be sticking a bit better in the park vs out on the streets

Snowing but mostly wet in the UWS - not sticking on car tops from my vantage point

Last obs at CPK, dew was at 27

Light snow uws tho obviously too warm to expect accumulations at this point

Some flurries here in uws, can’t tell if rain is mixed in

The NAM is the driest model, best to take a blend

Certainly wouldn’t make sense to issue the watches for N&W areas then so is it really because they are hedging on a drier solution?

I’m shocked that they didnt issue a watch for nyc, not sure what they are thinking as its borderline for 6. If models move to a rainier or drier solution then just issue the advisory.