The Return of the 12/5 Snowstorm

[Maestrobjwa]

6 minutes ago, WxUSAF said:

It’s actually snowing with decent sized flakes 

B8ggest flake size of the day for me, haha This is another weird thing that happens...the main stuff is south, but then the back bends are productive

[snowfan]

Evening car topper achieved. 

[Newman]

1 hour ago, WxUSAF said:

.05” seems unreasonably low?

 

Glad you posted this as I came to check what others were getting SLR in the DMV region. Friend (who's also a met) from Leesburg sent me this a bit ago:

"So I measured a measly 0.04" of melted precipitation at 845am, and another 0.01 at 1pm. So I grand total of 1.7" from 0.05". I felt like it doesn't make sense so I measured the melted precipitation from a core sample off the deck that was around 1.25 to 1.5" and it was just above .03", so I don't know ha"

Seems like some real fluff up there today

[jayyy]

Kinda surprised at this 7pm snow lol. Decent sized flakes in Columbia as I left work. Car re-topped

[Bob Chill]

Took the dog out for a long evening walk and man it was nice. Winter appeal everywhere and really got me in the mood for Christmas. Hope it looks just like this 

[mitchnick]

21 minutes ago, WxUSAF said:

It’s actually snowing with decent sized flakes 

Here too to my surprise 

[mitchnick]

Got a dusting and coming down pretty good. This wasn't in the forecast. 

[TSSN+]

Pixie dust car topper achieved. Love 0dbz snows. Low level moisture radar can’t pick up. 

[TSSN+]

1 minute ago, mitchnick said:

Got a dusting and coming down pretty good. This wasn't in the forecast. 

Nam did show some little snow patches tonight 

[Jebman]

1 hour ago, Terpeast said:

Baby Terpeast was born this morning, and both he and Miss Terpeast are doing well. Thanks for all the support and kind words (and the laughs from all these shoe jokes). And there was about 1.5” on the ground when I had a chance to go outside and get our stuff for the overnight hospital stays. Which is the same as the local Ashburn report for LWX. Looked like a real winter wonderland outside the 4th floor window. Today was a great day! 

Congrats on a perfect day! Best wishes for your family into the future!

[WxUSAF]

11 minutes ago, jayyy said:

Kinda surprised at this 7pm snow lol. Decent sized flakes in Columbia as I left work. Car re-topped

 

3 minutes ago, mitchnick said:

Got a dusting and coming down pretty good. This wasn't in the forecast. 

Yeah everything’s dusted again. Probably another tenth or two. Will measure when I get home

[JenkinsJinkies]

It’s coming down fairly well in Parkville. Was not expecting that.

[mitchnick]

9 minutes ago, TSSN+ said:

Nam did show some little snow patches tonight 

Didn't see that, but the NWS forecast was cloudy.

[MN Transplant]

1 hour ago, WxUSAF said:

.05” seems unreasonably low?

 

 

24 minutes ago, Newman said:

Glad you posted this as I came to check what others were getting SLR in the DMV region. Friend (who's also a met) from Leesburg sent me this a bit ago:

"So I measured a measly 0.04" of melted precipitation at 845am, and another 0.01 at 1pm. So I grand total of 1.7" from 0.05". I felt like it doesn't make sense so I measured the melted precipitation from a core sample off the deck that was around 1.25 to 1.5" and it was just above .03", so I don't know ha"

Seems like some real fluff up there today

Lol, I did the same thing.  I only had 0.08" in my CoCoRahs gauge which is usually dead-on when it isn't windy.  Then I took a core sample and only got a little more.  I think I'm going to go with 1.8" on 0.09" precip for a 20:1 ratio.  So, we busted low on precip but it didn't matter.

[baltosquid]

lol. Of course the spurious evening flurries in Baltimore after the main event are prettier and stickier than anything from said main event!

[wxdude64]

32 minutes ago, Newman said:

Glad you posted this as I came to check what others were getting SLR in the DMV region. Friend (who's also a met) from Leesburg sent me this a bit ago:

"So I measured a measly 0.04" of melted precipitation at 845am, and another 0.01 at 1pm. So I grand total of 1.7" from 0.05". I felt like it doesn't make sense so I measured the melted precipitation from a core sample off the deck that was around 1.25 to 1.5" and it was just above .03", so I don't know ha"

Seems like some real fluff up there today

Wow, that is like 35-40 to 1 ratios. 

[dailylurker]

Car topper with very light snow. Snow on snow lol

[T. August]

Snowing in Havre de Grace too

[WxUSAF]

21 minutes ago, MN Transplant said:

 

Lol, I did the same thing.  I only had 0.08" in my CoCoRahs gauge which is usually dead-on when it isn't windy.  Then I took a core sample and only got a little more.  I think I'm going to go with 1.8" on 0.09" precip for a 20:1 ratio.  So, we busted low on precip but it didn't matter.

Wow

[WEATHER53]

Snowing lightly but steadily at Ravens Stadium.  Cars that were cleared are covered again. 32F 

[WxUSAF]

0.2” new. 1.4” on the day 

[Paleocene]

Montgomery County Supernintendo of Schools just sent this to everyone:

 

	We want to connect with families following this morning’s weather event and the concerns we’ve heard from some of you. We know that winter weather—even when light—can add stress, change routines, and make the morning feel uncertain. Our decision to open under Code Green (Normal Operations) was made after a thorough review of the latest weather data, road reports, and updates from our transportation and facilities teams. At our morning decision deadline, all indicators pointed to light snow with minimal expected impact to bus routes or school buildings. That is exactly what we saw this morning. Schools and offices opened safely and smoothly as could be expected, and instruction and services continued. That’s not to say there weren’t issues - there were. We also have issues every morning.  We know that today’s decision seems incongruent with Tuesday’s decision. We are learning from each weather event, even when all we have to go on is forecasts, imperfect, or incomplete information. A few schools reported a small number of staff absences this morning, which is not uncommon during winter weather. Many of our employees commute from across the region, and conditions can vary greatly from one area to another. School leaders adjusted quickly and learning continued. When winter weather comes our way, we will be vigilant even when the situation seems uncertain, our transportation and facilities teams stay in constant communication with local government partners and neighboring school districts and of course, we’re checking multiple weather forecasting sources. Today we even heard from many in our community about exactly what was happening in real time right in many neighborhoods. All of this added to helping us to make our decision to open on time. Winter has only just begun, and each weather event gives us new information that will help us improve for the next one. We will continue to communicate clearly, act with safety in mind throughout this winter season. We’re in this together.

[Daniel Boone]

1 hour ago, Terpeast said:

Baby Terpeast was born this morning, and both he and Miss Terpeast are doing well. Thanks for all the support and kind words (and the laughs from all these shoe jokes). And there was about 1.5” on the ground when I had a chance to go outside and get our stuff for the overnight hospital stays. Which is the same as the local Ashburn report for LWX. Looked like a real winter wonderland outside the 4th floor window. Today was a great day! 

Congratulations!!!

[pazzo83]

25 minutes ago, Paleocene said:

Montgomery County Supernintendo of Schools just sent this to everyone:

 

	We want to connect with families following this morning’s weather event and the concerns we’ve heard from some of you. We know that winter weather—even when light—can add stress, change routines, and make the morning feel uncertain. Our decision to open under Code Green (Normal Operations) was made after a thorough review of the latest weather data, road reports, and updates from our transportation and facilities teams. At our morning decision deadline, all indicators pointed to light snow with minimal expected impact to bus routes or school buildings. That is exactly what we saw this morning. Schools and offices opened safely and smoothly as could be expected, and instruction and services continued. That’s not to say there weren’t issues - there were. We also have issues every morning.  We know that today’s decision seems incongruent with Tuesday’s decision. We are learning from each weather event, even when all we have to go on is forecasts, imperfect, or incomplete information. A few schools reported a small number of staff absences this morning, which is not uncommon during winter weather. Many of our employees commute from across the region, and conditions can vary greatly from one area to another. School leaders adjusted quickly and learning continued. When winter weather comes our way, we will be vigilant even when the situation seems uncertain, our transportation and facilities teams stay in constant communication with local government partners and neighboring school districts and of course, we’re checking multiple weather forecasting sources. Today we even heard from many in our community about exactly what was happening in real time right in many neighborhoods. All of this added to helping us to make our decision to open on time. Winter has only just begun, and each weather event gives us new information that will help us improve for the next one. We will continue to communicate clearly, act with safety in mind throughout this winter season. We’re in this together.

DCPS stayed open with no delay and it was fine.

[Chris78]

Picked up 2 tenths tonight all the way up here in Northerm MD. Wasn't expecting that.

 

[Negnao]

Anyone know the final total at DCA? The 1.1 was at 10am. There was quite a bit more after that. 

[T. August]

Another dusting here - wasn’t able to discern what was old/new snow so won’t measure.

@Kay did you get an additional coating too?

[mappy]

Measured .25 from whatever fell today/tonight. 

[Interstate]

Still snowing here in 21057. Picked up a surprise dusting tonight 

[nw baltimore wx]

Hoping the band just to my west hold together. Beautiful night!