KamuSnow Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Now that is a webcam... wow. Yes, it's nice when you can actually see the snowflakes. There's one out at Penn State like that too, but they seem to be hard to find. I was looking for one south of Buffalo because that's where the greatest accumulations are expected, but couldn't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 How about maximum bug kill as a positive to the snow loss with no blanket to protect against cold penetration. Die stink bugs and ticks die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPPG Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Some pretty impressive winds aloft. Planes are either making great time or having a tough time! 12,000ft: 71mph 18,000ft: 166mph 24,000ft: 193mph 30,000ft: 218mph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wederwarrior Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 How about maximum bug kill as a positive to the snow loss with no blanket to protect against cold penetration. Die stink bugs and ticks die Was just thinking about how that would factor in. Hoping they'll take a big hit, but that prob won't happen They'll be back...s.o.b's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wederwarrior Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Literally just posted that, then went to take a sip from my beverage and put my lip on a stinker on the rim of my glass.... I kid you not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Literally just posted that, then went to take a sip from my beverage and put my lip on a stinker on the rim of my glass.... I kid you not. At least the ticks don't come inside (as far as I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Literally just posted that, then went to take a sip from my beverage and put my lip on a stinker on the rim of my glass.... I kid you not. Last year i found a dead one in the reservoir of my coffee maker. Couldn't drink coffee for weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Last year i found a dead one in the reservoir of my coffee maker. Couldn't drink coffee for weeks Ahhhh...it'll put hair on your chest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 off-topic but still significant. X 1.2 flare....directly earth facing just occurred with sunspot 1943. CME detected. First X-flare of the year, and possibly strongest earth-facing one of the cycle - http://www.americanwx.com/bb/index.php/topic/42313-x-flare-aimed-right-at-earth/ Too bad it's supposed to be cloudy tonight - sounds like a chance to view northern lights at lower latitudes than usual (late tonight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Time for a Jan 15 threat thread. This winter is like a storm assembly line in an abominable snowman factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 wxbell maps get me to 30" for season next wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Of course going by WxBell maps you should have over 100" by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Of course going by WxBell maps you should have over 100" by now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 throw in those two katodog storms i might do 100 Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 So who's excited about rain tomorrow? I can't wait! Its been awhile. It will be cool seeing the yard turn into a swamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 So who's excited about rain tomorrow? I can't wait! Its been awhile. It will be cool seeing the yard turn into a swamp. I sense massive sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quakertown needs snow Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 wrap your pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 How cold are we talking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAPE Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Did Mount Holly just go ALL GFS on the overnight shift? Forecast this morning has daily temps 5 deg+ warmer as compared to last evening, and the AFD not once mentions the Euro, which has been generally colder than the GFS. I know the real arctic cold air, should it materialize, is beyond this period, but odd that only the GFS/NAM was apparently used to generate a 7 day outlook, which now has temps normal to above through the period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 How cold are we talking? Too far out to say! Right now it's potential for the latter part of next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Is that snow down in FL?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Had this thought earlier while driving. It's been a long time since I watched a weather forecast on a local TV station, but I remember at times being irritated by apparent glee and/or relief expressed at times by the news anchor (and an appropriately empathic response by the met/weatherperson) when a snow forecast was downgraded. Of course as a snow lover it bothered me to have snow taken out of the forecast, but it bothered me in another way that it seemed to be not politically correct to want it to snow (on TV at least). Do TV mets feel pressure to keep it in check if they do like snow? I suppose the obvious answer is to objectively pass on information without any emotional attachment, but I do recall these kinds of exchanges taking place. This is not a big deal to me, just a thought. Maybe it's been discussed before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Had this thought earlier while driving. It's been a long time since I watched a weather forecast on a local TV station, but I remember at times being irritated by apparent glee and/or relief expressed at times by the news anchor (and an appropriately empathic response by the met/weatherperson) when a snow forecast was downgraded. Of course as a snow lover it bothered me to have snow taken out of the forecast, but it bothered me in another way that it seemed to be not politically correct to want it to snow (on TV at least). Do TV mets feel pressure to keep it in check if they do like snow? I suppose the obvious answer is to objectively pass on information without any emotional attachment, but I do recall these kinds of exchanges taking place. This is not a big deal to me, just a thought. Maybe it's been discussed before... Here in the West, snow is a good thing in its correct place (the mountains), where its vital for water supply and of course also important for the ski industry. Back East, its just simply not really important for water supply, and the ski industry is not as important especially outside of the mountains, so for the vast majority of people, big snow is bad. I mostly see groans among my friends on Facebook, for example, when I mention snow is coming, at least outside of that very first one or two. The average person sees snow as a big pain in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Had this thought earlier while driving. It's been a long time since I watched a weather forecast on a local TV station, but I remember at times being irritated by apparent glee and/or relief expressed at times by the news anchor (and an appropriately empathic response by the met/weatherperson) when a snow forecast was downgraded. Of course as a snow lover it bothered me to have snow taken out of the forecast, but it bothered me in another way that it seemed to be not politically correct to want it to snow (on TV at least). Do TV mets feel pressure to keep it in check if they do like snow? I suppose the obvious answer is to objectively pass on information without any emotional attachment, but I do recall these kinds of exchanges taking place. This is not a big deal to me, just a thought. Maybe it's been discussed before... What bothers me is during the downgrading of the forecast from snow to less or no snow it's "we have good news" and it's to cover the blown forecast. Good news my butt, most TV Mets love snowstorms just like us. Additionally, these potential storms give TV Mets a sense of purpose in an otherwise "dull" job ....I call bs alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What bothers me is during the downgrading of the forecast from snow to less or no snow it's "we have good news" and it's to cover the blown forecast. Good news my butt, most TV Mets love snowstorms just like us. Additionally, these potential storms give TV Mets a sense of purpose in an otherwise "dull" job. Again, you are not in-tune with the general public, which doesn't like snow. Hearing that less snow is forecast than previously expected makes the majority of folks breath a sigh of relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Again, you are not in-tune with the general public, which doesn't like snow. Hearing that less snow is forecast than previously expected makes the majority of folks breath a sigh of relief. Ray come on sure I am...okay I get what you are saying but next time watch how excited these TV Mets get, they are thrilled as much as we are....they can barely contain their excitement. The good news part is definitely a distraction to cover their mistakes. I'm convinced of it, I have dealt with many people in my profession to spot a fraud. I know and understand how difficult it is to forecast weather, but this has more of an emotional effect of TV viewers it affects businesses too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ray come on sure I am...okay I get what you are saying but next time watch how excited these TV Mets get, they are thrilled as much as we are....they can barely contain their excitement. The good news part is definitely a distraction to cover their mistakes. I'm convinced of it, I have dealt with many people in my profession to spot a fraud. I know and understand how difficult it is to forecast weather, but this has more of an emotional effect of TV viewers it affects businesses too. Still you aren't getting it. Besides the general public being happy that snow isn't going to be big, you need to consider some things about TV mets (and mets in general, in fact): 1) A big storm inevitably means much longer hours at work for most mets. Its stressful. 2) Not all mets actually like snow. Some are severe weather nuts or hurricane nuts and couldn't care less about snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Don't think it is possible to see more rain in a january that is this much colder than normal...vent done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Don't think it is possible to see more rain in a january that is this much colder than normal...vent done PHL's departure is down to -3.2 and will undoubtedly decrease a bit more. Of course that can go back up later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 3 rainstorms this month aside first half of winter gets an A grade for snowfall, but i want more time to start mixing the cold more with the rain lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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