MAG5035 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 New thread, figured I'd start one for a change haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillvilleWx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Here's to finishing winter off with a bang!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard of 93 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 MDT recorded 4.7 inches as of midnight per the daily climate summary. 27.3 in. in the books now for the season, which is 4 inches ahead of climo average to date. Maybe a tenth or so got added after midnight with left over light snow. We ended up within 1 in. of my goal for the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Some models were showing up to 8-10 for here, NWS originally went with 6-8, then back off to 4-6. I'd have been quite happy with a 6 inch event, but we ended up with our customary 2 inch deal. This morning it's rather pleseant outside with a temp of 25. At this point, I'd love for even normal temperatures to continue. I'm not looking forward to more of this... Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogan Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 We finished with 3.7" for the storm. Melted down to .64" of liquid. The sleet and freezing rain at the end obvious hurt ratios but for most of the storm we were not in the best accumulating snows. My only disapointment this winter is that we haven't seen the big one here in central PA. My best storm total so far is 4.5" back on 1/24. The jackpot has often gone to our north and now to our south. In spite of missing out on the big one, I currenly stand at 26.4" for the season which is right at climo. Everything from here on out is gravy. Also the cold in Feb. will be one for the books. I am currently at -11 for the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmsptwx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Some models were showing up to 8-10 for here, NWS originally went with 6-8, then back off to 4-6. I'd have been quite happy with a 6 inch event, but we ended up with our customary 2 inch deal. This morning it's rather pleseant outside with a temp of 25. At this point, I'd love for even normal temperatures to continue. I'm not looking forward to more of this... Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Not sure how anyone could look forward to that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerplunk Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Measured 1.5" of dry powder here to beautify things. Decent snowpack for time of year—check Everything's white—check Feels like winter—check Plenty of time left for "the big one"—check Time to smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmsptwx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I gotta say one thing our area is great at is building a snow pack, we probably still have 10 or more inches on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Plenty of time left for "the big one"—check If we were actually going to get "the big one" then yes, otherwise I'm ready for spring weather. I gotta say one thing our area is great at is building a snow pack, we probably still have 10 or more inches on the ground. I have a stake in the yard where I measured out one inch increments. I currently have an 11 inch snowpack right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I haven't been out since yesterday at 330-4 when I shoveled 1.5". It looks like another 3" in the driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerplunk Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Once read somewhere that wisdom gives one the ability to not be bothered by that which they have no control over (or something like that). Think maybe it's attributable to Saint Francis of Assisi, but am too lazy to look it up. Anyway, certainly words to live by if weather is your passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pasnownut Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Good luck with the thread Mag. You got this and we all know that one of our fearless leaders will bring home the big one... Carlisle I like what you posted about not counting every snowflake and instant bust statements. This, like many storms this year, was not supposed to be a snow event for us, and despite all the indiciies not looking good, many are climbing close to climo. As I sit here at the cabin sipping on coffee after snowmobiling 115 miles of some of the best trail conditions we've had in some time, and looking at a snowpack of 18" up here in western Tioga ( and a lesser one at home), I'm happy to see we found a way to get it done. Like most I'm still hoping for the big one but look at the cards we've been dealt, i am happy to still be sitting at the table. It could have been much worse and some seem to forget that. While some of you are and have been ready for spring (and tell us in every post) some of us are happy to be beating the odds this winter. Thanks for what you gave us snow gods. The landscape is a winter wonderland. Just beautiful. Nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauss06 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Once read somewhere that wisdom gives one the ability to not be bothered by that which they have no control over (or something like that). Think maybe it's attributable to Saint Francis of Assisi, but am too lazy to look it up. Anyway, certainly words to live by if weather is your passion. This is how I look at it, I don't look at weather like a game, therefore there is no winning or losing. Success is a journey not a destination, so I chose to enjoy the journey ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawatch Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Mag I hope your thread is lucky. Last night after the snow was done I measured an 1.0" of snow. It's funny how after all these signal digits days you get temps in the 20's it feels like a heat wave. Kerplunk good thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's funny how after all these signal digits days you get temps in the 20's it feels like a heat wave. I noticed that this morning. The 25 degrees when I took a walk, camera in hand to take pictures, felt kind of balmy. I wasn't wearing any gloves, was out for a half hour, and my hands weren't even cold. As for the philosophical posts above mine here, I agree with all of them, even if I was a bit grumpy yesterday...lol And pasnownut, I'm still counting the days to spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Just over 5" here encased in a layer of ice. Between 5"-8" snow depth. Melting ongoing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard of 93 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 We finished with 3.7" for the storm. Melted down to .64" of liquid. The sleet and freezing rain at the end obvious hurt ratios but for most of the storm we were not in the best accumulating snows. My only disapointment this winter is that we haven't seen the big one here in central PA. My best storm total so far is 4.5" back on 1/24. The jackpot has often gone to our north and now to our south. In spite of missing out on the big one, I currenly stand at 26.4" for the season which is right at climo. Everything from here on out is gravy. Also the cold in Feb. will be one for the books. I am currently at -11 for the month. I agree, it has been a little frustrating as a snow lover to watch the jackpot go to our north, south, or west so far. Then again, I think about how far we have come since around Jan. 20, when on that date most of us in the LSV were still under 10 inches for the season. We are battling our way to climo and most have a good chance to be above with 1 or 2 more light events, or well above if we can get something significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerplunk Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Kerplunk good thought! Thanks... most of my good thoughts are channeled to me via my avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itunis Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Its beautiful out there despite the lackluster storm yesterday. I bet we'll have more snow on the ground than much of the DC area anyway by the end of this week, given the muted torch today up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG5035 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well this is impressive: .CLIMATE... THROUGH 2/21/2015...HARRISBURG /MDT/ AVG. MONTHLY TEMPERATURE IS20.7 DEGREES. THIS CURRENTLY RANKS #1 COLDEST FEBRUARY ON RECORDWITH 7 MORE DAYS TO GO IN THE MONTH. THE 20.7 AVG. MONTHLYTEMPERATURE CURRENTLY RANKS #4 COLDEST MONTH ALL-TIME/ON RECORDBEHIND #3 JANUARY 1994 (20.3) ... #2 JANUARY 1977 (20.1) AND #1JANUARY 1918 (19.1). NONE OF THE RECORD YEARS WERE LEAP YEARS WITH29 DAYS.THROUGH 2/21/2015...WILLIAMSPORT /IPT/ AVG. MONTHLY TEMPERATUREIS 18.0 DEGREES. THIS CURRENTLY RANKS #1 COLDEST FEBRUARY ONRECORD WITH 7 MORE DAYS TO GO IN THE MONTH. THE 18.0 AVG. MONTHLYTEMPERATURE CURRENTLY RANKS #3 COLDEST MONTH ALL-TIME/ON RECORDBEHIND #2 JANUARY 1918 (16.5) ... #1 JANUARY 1977 (14.9). NONE OFTHE RECORD YEARS WERE LEAP YEARS WITH 29 DAYS.DAILY RECORD LOW TEMPERATURES ARE IN JEOPARDY FOR 2/23 AND 2/24:MDT: +6/1964...-1/1889IPT: -6/1972...-5/1924 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashtown_Coop Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Added another 0.5" overnight for a 5.6" total. Melted down I had 0.65" which was surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 We're counting on you March...either deliver us the big one or give us Spring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Festus Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 For you Voyager - CTP's AFD from last night - "FOR THOSE READY FOR A BREAK...THE VERY LONG RANGE ENSEMBLES ARE HINTING AT THE WESTERN NORTH AMERICAN RIDGE BREAKING DOWN...BUT NOT UNTIL THE EARLY DAYS OF MARCH SO NO NEED TO GO SEARCHING FOR THE SUNSCREEN JUST YET. ONCE THIS RIDGE BREAKS DOWN...WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK FORWARD TO SOME MODERATION OF THE BONE CHILLING COLD THAT HAS SET THIS MONTH ON A COURSE TOWARD BEING THE COLDEST ON RECORD." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It's a virtual heatwave out there. Currently 35 degrees. Might have to break out the shorts and tank top to go shovelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-83 BLIZZARD Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Anyone have any links to spotter snowfall totals or reports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I have a stake in the yard where I measured out one inch increments. I currently have an 11 inch snowpack right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easternsnowman Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 For you Voyager - CTP's AFD from last night - "FOR THOSE READY FOR A BREAK...THE VERY LONG RANGE ENSEMBLES ARE HINTING AT THE WESTERN NORTH AMERICAN RIDGE BREAKING DOWN...BUT NOT UNTIL THE EARLY DAYS OF MARCH SO NO NEED TO GO SEARCHING FOR THE SUNSCREEN JUST YET. ONCE THIS RIDGE BREAKS DOWN...WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK FORWARD TO SOME MODERATION OF THE BONE CHILLING COLD THAT HAS SET THIS MONTH ON A COURSE TOWARD BEING THE COLDEST ON RECORD." The longe range models have been saying moderation for sometime now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Its beautiful out there despite the lackluster storm yesterday. I bet we'll have more snow on the ground than much of the DC area anyway by the end of this week, given the muted torch today up here. Truth...I was thinking about that this morning. For all the snow they've gotten, it's going to disappear down there and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NortheastPAWx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Truth...I was thinking about that this morning. For all the snow they've gotten, it's going to disappear down there and fast. Already 38 at DCA...if the sun comes out for any decent period, that pack will be zapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I woke up yesterday to the winter storm warning being extended down to Montgomery. I was really curious about that, then I saw the hi-res guidance and how absurdly cold it still was...right then I knew the I-70 corridor was in trouble. I imagine the enhanced forcing over the DC/Baltimore metro area today is the main culprit for Central PA's snow hole. Moisture transport is as strong as modeled, but it's having a hard time overcoming the resulting subsidence (what goes up must come down somewhere). Your global model suite wouldn't pick up on that; gotta go high res and short term -- which will bust a lot of going forecasts for the MDT to IPT area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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