The Return of the 12/5 Snowstorm

[stormtracker]

5 minutes ago, bncho said:

gonna call it a night now. set an alarm for 4:30 to watch the snow fall. i'm betting on the fact that FCPS will cancel eventually

I mean, we really couldn't have asked for better at this stage

[wxdude64]

Looked close, and JUST right at an inch at 12:45. That is 90 minutes to make an inch. Currently 29.9/27.5 with snow falling.

[WesternFringe]

14 minutes ago, wxdude64 said:

Cutting wood at midnight???

It has been a busy week, but it’s a 40 ft walk and an electric chainsawing away for dried, seasoned wood in the wood stove.

[wxdude64]

Off to get a nap, will report back later.

[Jebman]

33 minutes ago, wxdude64 said:

Off to get a nap, will report back later.

Rest/Playing catch-up on sleep deprivation during a snow FUTILITY MARKERS...

So many times, when I lived in Dale City - I'd catch a nap during a storm. 1) Oversleep, mainly from way too much watching of the models, and 2) This is invariably the time when the heavy snow band wrecked Dale City - RIGHT WHEN I WAS FAST ASLEEP.

Plenty of post-nap anger and disillusionment, over missing the heavy dendrites.

More will be added.

It's best to overdose on coffee and uppers if necessary. Do whatever it takes to stay awake until the very last flake has fallen. Snow in the Mid Atlantic is RARE. Last ten seasons have been instructive. Otherwise, sleep like Rip van Winkle, wake up in 2037 then head for Mammoth Mountain Ski resort. It snows HARD for days and days as most of the moisture in the greater Pacific Ocean falls as snow there and winds gust over 100 mph at times. You'll get your fix and you won't be jonesing as bad for snow. Better yet, MOVE there, sleep all you want. They get 400 inches each season.

You won't regret this! https://www.mammothmountain.com/

[Rhino16]

12 minutes ago, Jebman said:

1) Oversleep, mainly from way too much watching of the models, and 2) This is invariably the time when the heavy snow band…

I’m off to oversleep and miss the heavy snow band!

[Jebman]

1 minute ago, Rhino16 said:

I’m off to oversleep and miss the heavy snow band!

Good for you! My late Dad always told me there is more to Life than cold and snow and foolishly piling it up.

[Jebman]

3 minutes ago, Rhino16 said:

I’m off to oversleep and miss the heavy snow band!

This is quite likely the very BEST signature line I have ever seen on this sub in YEARS! LMAO!

[Jrlg1181]

Almost to 1 inch.... Nice & peaceful looking outside...

[SnowenOutThere]

Light snow has started in Cvill a couple minutes ago. Snow flake size looks pretty good so far! FGEN seems to show two bands setting up (and skunking myself) but we’ll see what happens.

[Jebman]

Wow 2nd northern band right over my old stomping grounds! I insist on the old HoCo/MoCo band. Look, it may not exactly be Snowmageddon up in here this round, but that band could easily boom them to 4 inches! Look at that -2, possibly even -3 FGEN! WOW is that a -4 over Penhook? Look out Bob Chill! If Dale City booms out to 4 inches, I'll do a stand in for Playboi Carti like I stated earlier tonight. I know most his raps by heart and worship all his tracks. Same for Ken Carson and Kodak Black.

Someone is gonna jackpot up there!

[SnowenOutThere]

8 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said:

Light snow has started in Cvill a couple minutes ago. Snow flake size looks pretty good so far! FGEN seems to show two bands setting up (and skunking myself) but we’ll see what happens.

Can’t complain no matter what. In this short time between posts it’s already cartopper and mulchtopper (pavement is still just wet though) 

[wxmeddler]

Woke up to check progress. Snow was getting steadily closer to the surface for the past 4 hours, but has stalled a bit in the last hour. It's trying to go through the really dry layer now.

[nj2va]

32/15, smells like snow out there. 

[BristowWx]

31/15.  Partly to mostly waiting

[SnowenOutThere]

Continued to accumulate on grassy surfaces while pavement is still just wet. Going to be honest I think the higher end totals (at least for myself) are off the table the best FGEN and lift seemed to be located to my north and south. Will be going on Jebwalk regardless in a bit. Best of luck to everyone else! 

[BristowWx]

31/15 first flakes in W PWC.  Let’s see what happens. 

[BristowWx]

3 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said:

Continued to accumulate on grassy surfaces while pavement is still just wet. Going to be honest I think the higher end totals (at least for myself) are off the table the best FGEN and lift seemed to be located to my north and south. Will be going on Jebwalk regardless in a bit. Best of luck to everyone else! 

Where are you in FFX? We have to be fairly close to each other.  I am near Gainesville.  

[SnowenOutThere]

8 minutes ago, BristowWx said:

Where are you in FFX? We have to be fairly close to each other.  I am near Gainesville.  

Oh I moved (went to college) at UVa so I’m in Cville for this event. In Fairfax I’m just south of Reston town center. 

[nj2va]

32/16, first flurries in Alexandria. 

[BristowWx]

3 minutes ago, SnowenOutThere said:

Oh I moved (went to college) at UVa so I’m in Cville for this event. In Fairfax I’m just south of Reston town center. 

Oh.  Jeez.  I thought damn it I am getting screwed and this fella is like 10 miles from me.  You’ll do fine.  It’s early season bonus snow.  Plenty more chances 

[midatlanticweather]

Light snow here in purcellville

[Cobalt]

26F with light snow in Harrisonburg. Coating to an inch on most surfaces, and starting to accumulate on the parking lot pavement. Going for a walk when a batch of moderate snow moves through in a bit. 

[Imgoinhungry]

Thought dc would be in on the action by now. Looking like an under performer and everything stayed well south. As pretty much modeled I suppose.


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[wawarriors4]

Snow and 27, yellow band popped over head. Coming down nicely, all surfaces are covered. Eyeballing about 0.25” so far.

[BristowWx]

3 minutes ago, wawarriors4 said:

Snow and 27, yellow band popped over head. Coming down nicely, all surfaces are covered. Eyeballing about 0.25” so far.

If you could send that up here a little that would be appreciated.  Just won’t break through the dry.  Might head down your way for eggs and bacon.