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Southern Crippler - Get well soon Jimbo Storm Obs


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2 minutes ago, NorthHillsWx said:

There is some ice buildup in the trees here. Maybe 1/10”?

The tops of the tallest trees are definitely looking a little heavy - heavier than at the surface, at least. My working theory is the elevation delta is just enough that some droplets that would otherwise reach the surface as sleet or snizzle are liquid (liquid enough) to accumulate as ice. 

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2 minutes ago, Blue Ridge said:

The tops of the tallest trees are definitely looking a little heavy - heavier than at the surface, at least. My working theory is the elevation delta is just enough that some droplets that would otherwise reach the surface as sleet or snizzle are liquid (liquid enough) to accumulate as ice. 

Matched exactly what we have here. Kind of surprising because at the ground it’s been almost all sleet but tree tops beg to differ

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7 minutes ago, NorthHillsWx said:

Matched exactly what we have here. Kind of surprising because at the ground it’s been almost all sleet but tree tops beg to differ

I’d venture it’s an even mix of mist, sleet, and wispy, flaky non-snow ice right now. Makes me slightly concerned for what’s to come this evening. I’m fearful even .10” of quick accretion along with gusts will spell trouble for some of the taller trees. 

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