12/2 Cold Rain and High Elevation Snow

[winter_warlock]

7 minutes ago, Paleocene said:

cant wait for my cold rain

Well as long as ur looking forward to it

[87storms]

This storm will be a hint as to where the new r/s line is setting up. Seems like the dividing line has shifted from immediate burbs west of 95 to further out towards rt15 and 70 the last few years. Also, I have no idea what I’m talking about, but what I do know is not getting any snow from this system with a fresh, albeit transient, cold air mass in place would be pretty lame.

[Maestrobjwa]

5 minutes ago, 87storms said:

This storm will be a hint as to where the new r/s line is setting up. Seems like the dividing line has shifted from immediate burbs west of 95 to further out towards rt15 and 70 the last few years. Also, I have no idea what I’m talking about, but what I do know is not getting any snow from this system with a fresh, albeit transient, cold air mass in place would be pretty lame.

Why? This is Dec 2nd...that's really early in the season where even 20 years ago it took more to snow in this part of the calendar than later--that part isn't new.

[87storms]

2 minutes ago, Maestrobjwa said:

Why? This is Dec 2nd...that's really early in the season where even 20 years ago it took more to snow in this part of the calendar than later--that part isn't new.

That’s not that early, especially for the n/w burbs. In 3 months it’ll be March lol.

[Terpeast]

16 minutes ago, 87storms said:

This storm will be a hint as to where the new r/s line is setting up. Seems like the dividing line has shifted from immediate burbs west of 95 to further out towards rt15 and 70 the last few years. Also, I have no idea what I’m talking about, but what I do know is not getting any snow from this system with a fresh, albeit transient, cold air mass in place would be pretty lame.

I think you're good for an inch+

[Interstate]

19 minutes ago, 87storms said:

That’s not that early, especially for the n/w burbs. In 3 months it’ll be March lol.

Come on. It is early for anyone that is east of Garrett county. 

[MillvilleWx]

20 minutes ago, 87storms said:

That’s not that early, especially for the n/w burbs. In 3 months it’ll be March lol.

Actually, this is still considered early for the region for appreciable snowfall. FDK average in December is still only like 3-4" with peak snow climo opening end of the month. 

We have 1-2" forecast for your area right now, so it should look pretty in those parts come Tuesday morning. I'll be out and about up towards the PA line enjoying the snowfall. Thinking of where to post up. Want to get a nice breakfast at a diner and watch the snow fall  

[mitchnick]

7 minutes ago, MillvilleWx said:

Actually, this is still considered early for the region for appreciable snowfall. FDK average in December is still only like 3-4" with peak snow climo opening end of the month. 

We have 1-2" forecast for your area right now, so it should look pretty in those parts come Tuesday morning. I'll be out and about up towards the PA line enjoying the snowfall. Thinking of where to post up. Want to get a nice breakfast at a diner and watch the snow fall  

Go to my favorite, the Starlight Diner in Hanover. It's right on 94 (Route 30 in MD becomes 94 in PA.) Food is decent and prices are great.

[MillvilleWx]

Just now, mitchnick said:

Go to my favorite, the Starlight Diner in Hanover. It's right on 94 (Route 30 in MD becomes 94 in PA.) Food is decent and prices are great.

I am making a note of that right now!! If the radar looks good there, I will 100% post up right there. Anyone is welcome to join if they please too! 

[ravensrule]

25 minutes ago, Terpeast said:

I think you're good for an inch+

I have seen him in the sauna, i would strongly disagree. 

[psuhoffman]

2 minutes ago, MillvilleWx said:

I am making a note of that right now!! If the radar looks good there, I will 100% post up right there. Anyone is welcome to join if they please too! 

There is a breakfast place in Manchester called Dutch Corner.  Christmas Tree Park a few blocks up the road might be a nice place for a Jebwalk also. If you end up in this area. 

[MillvilleWx]

Just now, psuhoffman said:

There is a breakfast place in Manchester called Dutch Corner.  Christmas Tree Park a few blocks up the road might be a nice place for a Jebwalk also. If you end up in this area. 

Oh wow, thanks! I will be in that area from Waynesboro over to your hood, so somewhere in there I will be stopping. Always great to have options. Thanks to you and Mitch for the suggestions!

[TSSN+]

8 minutes ago, mitchnick said:

Go to my favorite, the Starlight Diner in Hanover. It's right on 94 (Route 30 in MD becomes 94 in PA.) Food is decent and prices are great.

Like 5-6 mins from my place. 

[dailylurker]

5 minutes ago, MillvilleWx said:

I am making a note of that right now!! If the radar looks good there, I will 100% post up right there. Anyone is welcome to join if they please too! 

Im thinking about staying in Thurmont tomorrow night so I can get an extra early start in the Catoctins Tuesday morning. I'm thinking up at 1500' and above should get 2-3". Maybe 3-5" on the highest trails. 

[Chris78]

1 minute ago, dailylurker said:

Im thinking about staying in Thurmont tomorrow night so I can get an extra early start in the Catoctins Tuesday morning. I'm thinking up at 1500' and above should get 2-3". Maybe 3-5" on the highest trails. 

Avoid the motel 8. 

[dailylurker]

1 minute ago, Chris78 said:

Avoid the motel 8. 

I was just looking at that. 52$ a night. What could go wrong lol

[WxUSAF]

3 minutes ago, dailylurker said:

I was just looking at that. 52$ a night. What could go wrong lol

Probably can get company for your night for less than that!

[Voyager]

4 hours ago, dailylurker said:

I live at like sea level and it's basically still fall here in the lowlands. But whatever lol. I'm off work until March 1. I'll be out in the Catoctins at daybreak gearing up for a hike up to 1800'. 

As a truck driver, I can say that you're a lucky person. In my profession, I wish I could be off until March 1. I would enjoy snow storms much more with a winter layoff.