Steve25 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, BristowWx said: There was snow progged to my south and yours. I think that maybe it was either wrong or I’m an idiot. The latter definitely 36 -RA I've checked a few different radar sources that are showing snow in places it's definitely not snowing. Not completely understanding why that is though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, Steve25 said: I've checked a few different radar sources that are showing snow in places it's definitely not snowing. Not completely understanding why that is though It’s too warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osfan24 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Steve25 said: Curious how much moderate precipitation actually makes it north of Baltimore. Agreed. Think it's going to be a close call for me. This might be a DC suburbs special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catoctin wx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Suuure . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sleet 34/24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, SnowDreamer said: So we can take it out back and give it what for!?! No I’m just perplexed by it is all. It’s interesting in sort of a disappointing way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, BristowWx said: It’s too warm. But it’s not the surface temp in most places that’s the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattskiva Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sleetfest here in eastern Loudoun. Moderate rate now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catoctin wx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, WinterWxLuvr said: No I’m just perplexed by it is all. It’s interesting in sort of a disappointing way. "Interesting in sort of a disappointing way" We have the new subforum slogan 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinInTheSky Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sleet in Germantown. I have 0 expectations for today, so if I get any snow, I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, WinterWxLuvr said: But it’s not the surface temp in most places that’s the problem. Copy. It’s too warm somewhere between here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, WinterWxLuvr said: But it’s not the surface temp in most places that’s the problem. It is sleet down around Woodstock. So I am guessing we will flip if we can get some heavier returns over us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDreamer Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Steve25 said: I've checked a few different radar sources that are showing snow in places it's definitely not snowing. Not completely understanding why that is though Whatever method the site uses to determine precip types is incomplete. Probably uses surface temp obs and upper air data that's not fine enough to detect the "warm layer" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve25 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, BristowWx said: It’s too warm. Right, but I'm not understanding why the radars aren't recognizing that. They have access to temperatures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanatos_I_Am Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Light Rain in college park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sleet in Odenton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve25 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, SnowDreamer said: Whatever method the site uses to determine precip types is incomplete. Probably uses surface temp obs and upper air data that's not fine enough to detect the "warm layer" Gotcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattskiva Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Frontend thump ... of rain mixed with sleet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George BM Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, catoctin wx said: Suuure . Welp. 5:34pm. Is it snowing there yet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catoctin wx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, George BM said: Welp. 5:34pm. Is it snowing there yet? Light sleet. I'll take it lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BristowWx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Just now, Steve25 said: Right, but I'm not understanding why the radars aren't recognizing that. They have access to temperatures It was a delicate setup so not a big shock. Models are not perfect either. There has to be one that showed just plain rain. Might bode well for the northern tier. So not a total loss perhaps. I want someone to report snow obs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Down to 35. Temp dropping steadily. Light rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattskiva Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Steve25 said: Right, but I'm not understanding why the radars aren't recognizing that. They have access to temperatures It is funny - several different radars I have checked all show me well inside the blue, but it definitely ain't snow out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Sounds like we went over to sleet now in takoma park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris21 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 1 minute ago, BristowWx said: It was a delicate setup so not a big shock. Models are not perfect either. There has to be one that showed just plain rain. Might bode well for the northern tier. So not a total loss perhaps. I want someone to report snow obs. Most showed it starting as rain and changing to snow after an hour or two. Pretty rough analysis in here so far. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWC Split Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Currently in Nokesville and there is sleet mixing in with the light rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaWx Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Better rates but still not a flake or sleet pellet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haudidoody Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Nice... snowing here according to my phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglesrck63 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Current 850’s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEATHER53 Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 35.9 and very light rain. Let the evap begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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