djr5001 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Precip increasing again in intensity...but it's wet and not white. for as bad of luck as we have had this winter with snow... it could be worse... we could be places in colorado who has seen about 2" of precip in the last 6 months... so yay no rain droughts here :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That happened in the late 80s-early 90s and in the early-mid 70s. It was brutal. Thanks Jamie. I need to go back and look at some of the stats. I don't recall it ever being this bad but good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 That happened in the late 80s-early 90s and in the early-mid 70s. It was brutal. man, the 70s? You must be old.. . Its tough, it really is, when you have a banner snow year, then zip, not even making yearly average. i too remember the snowless years in the 70,80 and 90s.. sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Highlands Wx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Actually I found a deeper secluded spot just about 3.5". The snow is melting fast here it's 39 and the sun is peeking out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 for as bad of luck as we have had this winter with snow... it could be worse... we could be places in colorado who has seen about 2" of precip in the last 6 months... so yay no rain droughts here :-) Yup. My parents in Texas lost 14 giant oak trees two years ago because of drought. I'm pissed about no snow but I'll take the moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr5001 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Yeah, no doubt. It's easy to call bust but really it's virtually impossible to nail down this storm. No model did very good with it, I guess once again the Euro came closest to all. it is a good example of why not to model hug... as soon as the new RPM came out last night and showed the rain/snow line further east (well east of DC) NWS/TWC/etc all jumped on board the wetter model runs and bumped up the snow totals... I even thought temperature profiles looked great... boy was I wrong there lol... NAM was def the coldest of the models with GFS closer to being actually right temperature wise at the surface for the locations I remember taking a look at... will be interesting to see the case study to deterimine what the models did actually handle well and what they missed on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can't recall a more complex setup with so many variables, so many ways this thing could have gone. Family asked me last night what was going to happen...I just sat there and stared at all of them. Finally I managed a "I really don't know", which didn't go over so well. Later I explained to my wife that I could see us getting nothing to a foot to anywhere in between. I feel bad for the mets today...how do you predict that it will be ripping snow in Richmond while it's raining here at the same time? Fascinating to watch play out, despite the disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr5001 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 2006 was the lowest snow total calendar year (Jan-Dec) on record for Harrisburg I believe with 5.7"... 2013 at MDT currently at 5.8" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmsptwx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dt better not have done well, but lets be honest. Its March and they are in Richmond...cant blame mets for thinking that wont happen. It will all melt in a day or so down thete anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeffsvilleWx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 About time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 About time: yes I will say though I think for my area they can move the None down to it. I don't see how we will get one to 2 inches. Looking at radar trends there is really little hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 About time: that is still gonna bust. We are not going to get 2-3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Dt better not have done well, but lets be honest. Its March and they are in Richmond...cant blame mets for thinking that wont happen. It will all melt in a day or so down thete anyway. The DT snow hole kicked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks Jamie. I need to go back and look at some of the stats. I don't recall it ever being this bad but good stuff. What rubbed salt in the wounds was we had a ton of lake cutters in the late 70s, too, although there was the 78/79 storms. man, the 70s? You must be old.. . Its tough, it really is, when you have a banner snow year, then zip, not even making yearly average. i too remember the snowless years in the 70,80 and 90s.. sucks! I have this memory when I was 6, the 72-73 winter, of finally seeing it snow and stick in like late Feb or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Bring this back for March: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast4 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 About time: Still about 2-3 inches too high here. Lol this storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick G Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I saw a couple of flakes here. maybe 4 or 5. can't wait until it stops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Highlands Wx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 This storm is fascinating. It seems that Pittsburgh will do better than D.C., simply amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Instead of lamenting our bad luck, let's turn to Saturday and Sunday where it'll be mostly sunny and 50. Woo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cast4 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I love when looking at nws snow maps the none looks like nope at first.lol. At least we have some wind with our rain here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 What rubbed salt in the wounds was we had a ton of lake cutters in the late 70s, too, although there was the 78/79 storms. I have this memory when I was 6, the 72-73 winter, of finally seeing it snow and stick in like late Feb or something. i think it was more brutal on us, then it is for kids now. you know how when it snowed, you were out and about. I live in a town with a bunch of kids and i hardly if ever see them sleding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festus Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 CTP finally put the WSW for Lancaster out of its misery. (And most of the rest of the area) At least I'll be able to get to the driving range this weekend and not have to clear a spot to hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxpatriot Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Just over 6 inches here in Waynesboro, but nearly all of it arrived before 8am this morning. Obviously not the bust that it was in other areas, but to have 0 accumulating snow during the period when most models showed the heaviest banding is pretty depressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I can't help but laugh and feel for the massive bust in Metro DC. Everyone got schooled...NWS, broadcast mets, private mets, even the EURO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieOber Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 i think it was more brutal on us, then it is for kids now. you know how when it snowed, you were out and about. I live in a town with a bunch of kids and i hardly if ever see them sleding. Maybe they are always in the Mid-Atlantic forum arguing over qpf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Highlands Wx Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Maybe they are always in the Mid-Atlantic forum arguing over qpf. I had a good laugh watching Jim Cantore standing in D.C. in rain with a bare ground. He should of went to Pittsburgh for the impressive snow total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashtown_Coop Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Just over 6 inches here in Waynesboro, but nearly all of it arrived before 8am this morning. Obviously not the bust that it was in other areas, but to have 0 accumulating snow during the period when most models showed the heaviest banding is pretty depressing. Same here. I had 5.0" at 7am and only managed another 1.0" for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr5001 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENTSPOTTER REPORTSNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA256 PM EST WED MAR 06 2013********************STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL********************LOCATION STORM TOTAL TIME/DATE COMMENTS SNOWFALL OF /INCHES/ MEASUREMENTPENNSYLVANIA...ADAMS COUNTY... 1 S CASHTOWN 6.0 244 PM 3/06 CO-OP OBSERVER 5 S GETTYSBURG 3.5 1135 AM 3/06 TRAINED SPOTTER CASHTOWN 3.0 500 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA ...BEDFORD COUNTY... BREEZEWOOD 6.0 1048 AM 3/06 TRAINED SPOTTER EVERETT 6.0 1236 PM 3/06 CO-OP OBSERVER 5 NE SCHELLSBURG 5.8 834 AM 3/06 PUBLIC MANNS CHOICE 2.3 400 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA ...BLAIR COUNTY... 3 W CLAYSBURG 10.0 1100 AM 3/06 PUBLIC DUNCANSVILLE 7.5 830 AM 3/06 BROADCAST MEDIA ALTOONA 7.1 1140 AM 3/06 PUBLIC EAST FREEDOM 7.0 945 AM 3/06 BROADCAST MEDIA HOLLIDAYSBURG 6.0 730 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA ...CUMBERLAND COUNTY... SHIPPENSBURG 3.3 545 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA NEWVILLE 3.0 1013 AM 3/06 PUBLIC ...FRANKLIN COUNTY... UPPER STRASBURG 6.0 1040 AM 3/06 CO-OP OBSERVER MOUNT UNION 4.0 946 AM 3/06 PUBLIC WAYNESBORO 4.0 622 AM 3/06 PUBLIC GREENCASTLE 3.0 610 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA ...FULTON COUNTY... WARFORDSBURG 8.5 1000 AM 3/06 PUBLIC ...HUNTINGDON COUNTY... HUNTINGDON 5.0 945 AM 3/06 BROADCAST MEDIA MOUNT UNION 4.0 945 AM 3/06 BROADCAST MEDIA ...JUNIATA COUNTY... EAST WATERFORD 5.0 810 AM 3/06 BROADCAST MEDIA ...SOMERSET COUNTY... GLENCOE 8.9 246 PM 3/06 CO-OP OBSERVER OGLETOWN 8.5 930 AM 3/06 TRAINED SPOTTER HIDDEN VALLEY 8.0 216 PM 3/06 CO-OP OBSERVER HUSBAND 6.5 100 PM 3/06 TRAINED SPOTTER 1 W SOMERSET 4.5 734 AM 3/06 TRAINED SPOTTER ...YORK COUNTY... STEWARTSTOWN 3.0 620 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA RED LION 2.8 600 AM 3/06 SOCIAL MEDIA **********************24 HOUR SNOWFALL**********************LOCATION 24 HOUR TIME/DATE COMMENTS SNOWFALL OF /INCHES/ MEASUREMENTPENNSYLVANIA...ADAMS COUNTY... 2 WNW GETTYSBURG 6.5 800 AM 3/06 COCORAHS CASHTOWN 1S 5.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP 3 WSW BIGLERVILLE 5.0 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 2 WSW BIGLERVILLE 3.6 730 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 3 NNW GETTYSBURG 3.5 730 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 5 S HANOVER 3.4 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 5 SW GETTYSBURG 3.4 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS HANOVER 3.3 800 AM 3/06 COOP 1 SE YORK SPRINGS 3.1 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 1 SSE ABBOTTSTOWN 3.0 650 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 2 N ABBOTTSTOWN 2.5 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS ...BEDFORD COUNTY... 4 S EVERETT 6.0 820 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 3 WNW SCHELLSBURG 5.8 820 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 9 SSE RAINSBURG 5.3 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 4 W EVERETT 4.0 700 AM 3/06 COCORAHS EVERETT 4.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP 5 NNW RAINSBURG 2.5 600 AM 3/06 COCORAHS ...BLAIR COUNTY... 2 SSE NEWRY 7.3 1000 AM 3/06 COCORAHS TYRONE 2.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP ...CAMBRIA COUNTY... NE BELMONT 5.5 800 AM 3/06 COCORAHS ...CUMBERLAND COUNTY... 1 NNW MECHANICSBURG 1.4 730 AM 3/06 COCORAHS CARLISLE WATER PLANT 1.3 800 AM 3/06 COOP ...FRANKLIN COUNTY... SOUTH MOUNTAIN 8.5 800 AM 3/06 COOP SSE GREENCASTLE 3.0 745 AM 3/06 COCORAHS ...FULTON COUNTY... WARFORDSBURG 6.5 800 AM 3/06 COOP ...HUNTINGDON COUNTY... RAYSTOWN HQ AT HESST 6.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP ...SOMERSET COUNTY... GLENCOE 6.6 800 AM 3/06 COOP LAUREL SUMMIT 5.5 800 AM 3/06 COOP CONFLUENCE 1 SW DAM 5.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP MEYERSDALE 5.0 800 AM 3/06 COOP SOMERSET 4.1 800 AM 3/06 COOP ...YORK COUNTY... 1 SE MOUNT WOLF 3.0 820 AM 3/06 COCORAHS 4 WSW DOVER 2.0 1045 AM 3/06 COCORAHS WSW NEW SALEM 1.5 500 AM 3/06 COCORAHS $$PAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 http://lancasteronline.com/article/local/822752_Where-s-the-snow--Meteorologist-Eric-Horst-explains.html And it's a wrap, winter of 2013 can't come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djr5001 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Salisbury Maryland area is getting rocked right now with heavy rains and high winds... officially Salisbury is only reporting 1.83" so far but radar estimates are a lot lot higher... wind gusts have been as high as 50-55 mph there so I can only imagine what they are closer to the ocean with less friction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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