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Potential Storm 11/7-11/8


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The dewpoints are definitely higher, though, once you're east of NYC compared to being west of NYC. This is due to the winds being NE instead of N. EWR's dewpoint is 24, while JFK's is 29. Even KNYC's dewpoint is 23, while KLGA's is 27.

It will definitely be harder for the east of NYC suburbs to cool the surface to a temperature cold enough for accumulations, based on this. But in a heavy band, it can be done. The areas west of NYC have the benefit of not having to rely on dynamics nearly as much to keep their boundary layer cold, though, and that will ultimately make a big difference.

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The dewpoints are definitely higher, though, once you're east of NYC compared to being west of NYC. This is due to the winds being NE instead of N. EWR's dewpoint is 24, while JFK's is 29. Even KNYC's dewpoint is 23, while KLGA's is 27.

It will definitely be harder for the east of NYC suburbs to cool the surface to a temperature cold enough for accumulations, based on this. But in a heavy band, it can be done. The areas west of NYC have the benefit of not having to rely on dynamics nearly as much to keep their boundary layer cold, though, and that will ultimately make a big difference.

Less of an IMBY post and more of a N Jerz question. Given the colder solutions coming in, will this help bump ratios higher and have a drier snow, thus reducing the potential for massive power outages like October of last year? Just got power back in Sussex County and am currently up in the Poconos w/ a 1 year old. Trying not to get stuck again w/ no power when it's MUCH colder.

Any thoughts on snow ratios/impact would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all! Crazy we're going from Hurricane to this in about a week!!

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