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Jan 15-16 Storm Thread 3: Obs and Disco


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3 minutes ago, AdamHLG said:


1996 was my first winter online when I found the first internet relay chat and the Blizzard of 96 was my first online storm. It was different back then. IRC was a scrolling live feed like a ticker tape. If you walked away for 30 min you had to scroll all the way back.

About 30 min before the first flake I remember someone posted “2.8 inches of QPF!!!!! I see it but I can’t believe it”. And then it happened. And I was hooked.

Reading JB leading up to March 2001 is what really reeled me in.  Even though it was a total bust

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17 minutes ago, AdamHLG said:


1996 was my first winter online when I found the first internet relay chat and the Blizzard of 96 was my first online storm. It was different back then. IRC was a scrolling live feed like a ticker tape. If you walked away for 30 min you had to scroll all the way back.

About 30 min before the first flake I remember someone posted “2.8 inches of QPF!!!!! I see it but I can’t believe it”. And then it happened. And I was hooked.

IRC... had a server back in the day.

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4 minutes ago, Wxtrix said:

i love frontogenesis.

Same! One of my absolute favorite dynamical meteorology components. Can tell a good part of the story of an event when coupled with a few other factors. 

4 minutes ago, HighStakes said:

Looks like a solid 4 here.

Awesome! Should push 6-8” I imagine up at your lat and elevation. If the coastal gets going, you could definitely push 8” imo. Let’s hope! 

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42 minutes ago, midatlanticweather said:

A little more in some spots on another NWS update! 

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That sliver of yellow running through Nrn FFCO and Eastern Loudoun is likely not wide enough.  We're approaching 5 here NW of Vienna and reports from Reston & Great Falls appear similar.  Hope the banding that is filling in from down by Warrenton and Luray continues.  

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3 minutes ago, caviman2201 said:

nice little band establishing itself along and SE of the fall line moving NE as well... looks like everyone might cash in for the next hr or so... 

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Bring it home. I would say we had a little over 4 inches in Pasadena (21122). After compaction and sun angle...closer to 3 inches, more or less.

 

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4 minutes ago, MillvilleWx said:

Same! One of my absolute favorite dynamical meteorology components. Can tell a good part of the story of an event when coupled with a few other factors.

more frontogensis maps and fewer clown maps! lol!

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

DCZ001-MDZ013-014-503>506-VAZ040-053-054-501-505>507-526-161130-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Rappahannock-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly changing to light freezing rain or
  freezing drizzle along the Interstate 95 corridor toward
  morning. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central Maryland, The District of Columbia
  and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow this evening and
  overnight may produce snow of one half to one inch per hour and
  reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow
  intensity will taper off toward morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

 

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1 minute ago, KAOS said:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

DCZ001-MDZ013-014-503>506-VAZ040-053-054-501-505>507-526-161130-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WW.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240116T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KLWX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240116T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-
Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Rappahannock-
Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-
Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Northwest Prince William-
1028 PM EST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow, possibly changing to light freezing rain or
  freezing drizzle along the Interstate 95 corridor toward
  morning. Total snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches and ice
  accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central Maryland, The District of Columbia
  and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow this evening and
  overnight may produce snow of one half to one inch per hour and
  reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow
  intensity will taper off toward morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

 

Did you know JFK got shot?. 

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7 minutes ago, KAOS said:

Bring it home. I would say we had a little over 4 inches in Pasadena (21122). After compaction and sun angle...closer to 3 inches, more or less.

 

Same - I'm just north of you about 5mi E of BWI and just measured 3.75 on concrete w/ compaction... so I have to imagine at least 4.5 has fallen

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