TSG Posted February 18 The amount of complaining in here is comical. This storm looked like it was headed for Buffalo a week ago y'all. Frozen stuff is falling from the sky. Be happy. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deer Whisperer Posted February 18 Pretty epic to watch that huge band down south fall apart every second it gets closer 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leesburg 04 Posted February 18 Man these big flakes are like lethal weapons they have so much ice on them 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnowDreamer Posted February 18 Hi, welcome to BillyBob's Weather Mart, how can I help you? What's that? Oh... no we ain't got that. But if you go to the North, East, or South they might have some. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NattyBo Posted February 18 I don’t think I’ve ever seen it sleet as hard as it is in Rockville right now 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eskimo Joe Posted February 18 This is some March 2007 level sleet. Wow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zdudswx Posted February 18 Heaviest sleet I’ve ever seen or heard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leesburg 04 Posted February 18 Are we sure this isn't a hail storm lol....Auntie Em Auntie Em 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDphotog Posted February 18 5 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said: FYI, avoid I-270 folks...it's a mess. I was worried about that when I looked this morning and saw how much traffic was heading in. I said nope, I'll work from home today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mappy Posted February 18 like missiles coming out of the sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George BM Posted February 18 Just now, Kleimax said: At what point does this become hail That looks exactly like the sleet/ mangled-flake? I just measured. I measured some ice chunks between 0.25-0.5" across. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs.J Posted February 18 24.2/22 with a mix of pixie dust snow and graupel here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flsch22 Posted February 18 40 minutes ago, Ji said: lol the NAM finally gave me snow and its still sleet wow, look at the position of that low. And we still can't get it to snow. #WinterIsBroken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eskimo Joe Posted February 18 Just now, MDphotog said: I was worried about that when I looked this morning and saw how much traffic was heading in. I said nope, I'll work from home today. The sleet is bonding to the road surface more efficiently than snow. The ICC is having similar problems, especially on the bridges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Round Hill WX Posted February 18 Just now, TSG said: The amount of complaining in here is comical. This storm looked like it was headed for Buffalo a week ago y'all. Frozen stuff is falling from the sky. Be happy. Weenies wanted to believe in the PARA so bad...skewed their expectations. Sleet ongoing here. Still only 24 degrees. My big dilemma right now is when to clear the driveway??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baldereagle Posted February 18 13 minutes ago, Wetbulbs88 said: . I'm not part of the AmericanWx Mid-Atlantic mafia so only certain people are taken seriously. The disappointment is palpable since the models largely missed the deal............The quoted statement somewhat rings true, the forum is often a hostile place to comments if you're not a street-credded member. And banter anytime (only for the mafia though or you get lit up) even when in storm mode................ BUT, being taken seriously is earned, which is why I'm not a regular poster.....( On topic, It's a sleetfest right now in Chestertown, roads are terrible. 3 people live here, I'm the only poster I know of rom this northish part of the sticks) Not north enough! So, smartass that I am, I'll go back to chuckling at the meltdowns and the butthurt, reading but not posting. This site is a place to learn from others, and I see posters who were once vilified now being accepted as valid contributors. Why? because they are making valid contributions (unlike this post) The more knowledgeable definitely prefer it that way from most of us .............there are people who have apparently have a lot of time to spend on writing comments, which is what makes it fun. Well, depending on who it is, some folks are just in their own world. If it wasn't fun, why would anyone be involved in this madness-inducing hobby? Have fun and be safe! %) 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattie g Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, Kleimax said: At what point does this become hail When it goes through the process of becoming hail within a convective system? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikes923 Posted February 18 That’s some pretty epic sleet. Stuff could take an eye out. Piling up quickly too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ErinInTheSky Posted February 18 2 minutes ago, NattyBo said: I don’t think I’ve ever seen it sleet as hard as it is in Rockville right now 2017, there was a sleet. It's why I was so hyped over this storm. This is just like it, and it was one of my first major winter events I had ever experienced. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/03/13/updates-snow-moving-into-d-c-area-precipitation-to-become-heavy-late-tonight/ 9:00 a.m. update: For all those wondering, Reagan National Airport says it has received two inches of snow so far. That’s right in the middle of reports from around the immediate metro which range from one to three inches of snow and sleet. Dulles had picked up 2.6 inches as of early this morning. The White House, as of 7 a.m. had record 2.5 inches (and an impressive 2.34 inches of liquid equivalent). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baltimorewx Posted February 18 Just now, flsch22 said: wow, look at the position of that low. And we still can't get it to snow. #WinterIsBroken Its about the upper level low and trough positioning.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NattyBo Posted February 18 So once the precip exits, is that it? Are we still thinking there may be more overnight into Friday? I’ve been so focused on onset.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osfan24 Posted February 18 3 minutes ago, TSG said: The amount of complaining in here is comical. This storm looked like it was headed for Buffalo a week ago y'all. Frozen stuff is falling from the sky. Be happy. Yeah, everyone stop complaining about a storm for most that was supposed to drop 3-6 or 4-8 and has been actually worse than the other joke storms we've had with a couple inches of snow and then slop. Baltimore hasn't had a warning verified since the blizzard of 2016 but you all spend ridiculous amounts of time tracking snowstorms and should just suck it up and live with it and be happy getting drilled in the face with ice cubes. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Grove Posted February 18 Fatties taking over in Crofton! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baltimorewx Posted February 18 Just now, NattyBo said: So once the precip exits, is that it? Are we still thinking there may be more overnight into Friday? I’ve been so focused on onset.. Mostly...could be a lighter band of sleet/mixed snow late this evening into early overnight...but for most of us, this is the show 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EHoffman Posted February 18 Light to medium sleet here, nothing too impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SomeguyfromTakomaPark Posted February 18 32 minutes ago, Wetbulbs88 said: There must be an upsloping factor or something because you're due east from me and it seems you're always colder/snowier. It lasted for about 1 minute lol and then went back to sleet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WxUSAF Posted February 18 Just now, Scraff said: Sleet rippage! Puking pellets! Ripping BBs! 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ka60 Posted February 18 I have no idea what is falling from sky!!! Clarksburg is falling apart. just brutal.... I don't know how else to describe this mess. Heavy something.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
