packbacker Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Last report before I hit the road, sitting down eating a sandwich, dressed in a couple layers with my gortex boots. I think we are in a very good spot, timing worked out about perfect fo us to go up and be able to do this. I am a little concerned about conditions going down hill quickly once we get off 95 and head west, could slow us down a bit. Hopefully were in there by midnight! As expected, the absolute highest totals should be just off to our west in the Shenandoah National Park. I am ok with that, a couple thousand feet of elevation on the eastward facing slopes will really ring out the moisture. Still, were in a pretty good spot to see 18-20", who knows depending on how the banding sets up, but I would expect the heaviest amounts along the Skyline just to the SSW of Front Royal, maybe 28". Maybe will get to take a treck west early Thursday to see where the yardstick pings, but it is not going to be far, <20 miles, which still may be a feat given the roads. Come hell or epic totals, were coming back Thursday afternoon. Just right of center mass in the high prob 12" hatch, which matches up nicely with the SREF 24" total combined SN/IP Good luck, drive safe! I am up in Herndon/Reston (IAD), I might actually see 10", which I haven't seen since 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Looks pretty spot on with the RAP to me. I still think it over performs for VA. That's just my gut though. I hope so my temp has dropped from a high of 48 today. Down to 37 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdRainsStr8cashhomey Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Last report before I hit the road, sitting down eating a sandwich, dressed in a couple layers with my gortex boots. I think we are in a very good spot, timing worked out about perfect fo us to go up and be able to do this. I am a little concerned about conditions going down hill quickly once we get off 95 and head west, could slow us down a bit. Hopefully were in there by midnight! As expected, the absolute highest totals should be just off to our west in the Shenandoah National Park. I am ok with that, a couple thousand feet of elevation on the eastward facing slopes will really ring out the moisture. Still, were in a pretty good spot to see 18-20", who knows depending on how the banding sets up, but I would expect the heaviest amounts along the Skyline just to the SSW of Front Royal, maybe 28". Maybe will get to take a treck west early Thursday to see where the yardstick pings, but it is not going to be far, <20 miles, which still may be a feat given the roads. Come hell or epic totals, were coming back Thursday afternoon. Just right of center mass in the high prob 12" hatch, which matches up nicely with the SREF 24" total combined SN/IP wow, good luck I wish I could go up there, but Delta can't seem to get in the land-barge and make it north... I chase with Franklin and Bevo some though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm in Harrisonburg with my youngest-- I said, we can stay at daddy's and maybe get 4 if we are lucky or drive and see 20. Snowing in Fincastle, which is 15 miles north of Roanoke. That's ahead of schedule. This is a good sign for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 This is a good sign for sure. Yep. I was just about to come on here and say I've seen multiple reports of snow starting to mix in Botetourt County just north of Roanoke. Also saw a report from Radford as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Radar is also showing some heavier returns south of Roanoke. Leads me to believe it's wet snow or lots of sleet. I really need to buy a dual-pol add on for GRAE.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yep. I was just about to come on here and say I've seen multiple reports of snow starting to mix in Botetourt County just north of Roanoke. Also saw a report from Radford as well.If I remember the Blacksburg AFD from this afternoon they said the Roanoke Valley would change over sometime around 3am this may be some overachiever on the way.Edit: temp down to 36 dew of 34 winds more importantly out of the north northeast now rather than the east southeast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Heavy returns moving north. Curious to know what's falling underneath.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Heavy returns moving north. Curious to know what's falling underneath.. What's up with the back edge? I'm assuming the Ohio Indiana precip is gonna pivot in correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griteater Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 What's up with the back edge? I'm assuming the Ohio Indiana precip is gonna pivot in correct? This radar w/ precip type simulation gives you a good idea of how it should transpire - http://hp6.wright-weather.com/eastnmm.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alchemist Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We are at 40.4˚ in Saluda, and it is completely clear. Temps have dropped about 3˚ in the last half hour. Also, was looking at 24 hour WV loop. I really thought the ULL would be turning more easterly by now. Looks to cross NC at the GA/SC boarder. Is it nowcasting further south than expected? Noticed the change in the flow to a southerly fetch in Indiana, wrap around starting? Edit:...and five minutes later it up to 42.6˚... warm nose?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Snow starting to mix in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alchemist Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Snow starting to mix in. Congrats Disc!!! Hope you get hammered!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 O damn huge parachutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 A bunch of stations starting to drop to 34 and 35 now with some 32 and 33 dew points as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Wow there is shredded pieces of paper falling right now. I haven't seen flakes this big in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Radar is also showing some heavier returns south of Roanoke. Leads me to believe it's wet snow or lots of sleet. I really need to buy a dual-pol add on for GRAE.. Guess it was heavy wet snow. It's half rain half snow right now. 36* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Oh dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol Man Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Good luck to you guys in VA...I hope it's not too crippling for you. I saw a line of power trucks heading up I-81 this morning. We might get a little action in NETN...dropped from 47 to 39 in last 1 hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LithiaWx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sustained wind at 31mph with gusts to 43 the past hour here in marietta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreDon Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We are at 40.4˚ in Saluda, and it is completely clear. Temps have dropped about 3˚ in the last half hour. Also, was looking at 24 hour WV loop. I really thought the ULL would be turning more easterly by now. Looks to cross NC at the GA/SC boarder. Is it nowcasting further south than expected? Noticed the change in the flow to a southerly fetch in Indiana, wrap around starting? Edit:...and five minutes later it up to 42.6˚... warm nose?? It's coming shortly! Wind is really starting to howl now in Weaverville. In the last hour we have dropped from 42.9° to 39.3°. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audioguy3107 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sustained wind at 31mph with gusts to 43 the past hour here in marietta. The wind is absolutely howling out there right now, sounds like our windows are about to blow out! Saw a little hail today as well as the line of storms pushed through the area. Decent thunder and lightning too. Curoius to see if the north Ga. mountains can sneak out a little snow by tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 North Roanoke: http://www.wdbj7.com/wdbj7-wdbj7s-snow-stick-camera-20130305,0,3413546.htmlstory I'm seeing mainly rain now and nothing on the grass at all. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Good luck to you guys in VA...I hope it's not too crippling for you. I saw a line of power trucks heading up I-81 this morning. We might get a little action in NETN...dropped from 47 to 39 in last 1 hour. I may be wrong but I think we wake up to a wintry scene tomorrow. Looks like some of the best rates for the Tricities hits around 8ish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol Man Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I may be wrong but I think we wake up to a wintry scene tomorrow. Looks like some of the best rates for the Tricities hits around 8ish.... You might be right, Nut...what's the temp in JC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy1987 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 North Roanoke: http://www.wdbj7.com/wdbj7-wdbj7s-snow-stick-camera-20130305,0,3413546.htmlstory I'm seeing mainly rain now and nothing on the grass at all. Weird. Still pouring snow up my way roads and all snow covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnweathernut Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 You might be right, Nut...what's the temp in JC? Temp is 39 and its crazy windy too, in north JC. I already see precip breaking out over the mountains and also back west of Knoxville. Hoping we get a couple of heavy shots in the am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disc Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Still pouring snow up my way roads and all snow covered. Crazy how a few miles in these events can make the biggest difference.. Looks like it's back to almost all snow again. 34.2* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vol Man Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Temp is 39 and its crazy windy too, in north JC. I already see precip breaking out over the mountains and also back west of Knoxville. Hoping we get a couple of heavy shots in the am. Yep...here in Kpt too...looks like Buddy already seeing some heavy stuff in Roanoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stovepipe Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Light snow and 35 degrees in Knoxville! Wasn't expecting anything until after midnight, this might be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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