Feb 22nd/23rd "There's no way..." Obs Thread

[aldie 22]

If you just look out the window and not at the ground it's a fine snowstorm 

[snowmagnet]

Just now, aldie 22 said:

I mean it's legit snow just too warm for impact but it's super pretty to watch fall

I remember watching snow accumulate in the January 2000 storm that was supposed to be mostly rain. Temps were around 35. My friends had just gotten married and my husband drove them from Fairfax to Baltimore as the snow piled up. 

[WxUSAF]

First mangled flakes in Columbia 

[Eskimo Joe]

1 minute ago, WxUSAF said:

First mangled flakes in Columbia 

Complete changeover took ~15-20 min for me.

[mappy]

Just now, Eskimo Joe said:

Complete changeover took ~15-20 min for me.

It’s more snow than rain here

[aldie 22]

About 10 minutes ago 

[nw baltimore wx]

Still mix here with light precipitation.

[Eskimo Joe]

Lisbon mesonet site in NW Howard County down to 33 degrees. CC: @WxUSAF 

[North Balti Zen]

A few flakes mixing in , in Fallston 

[Terpeast]

37.9, oof! 

[87storms]

Light snow mixing in here.

[RDM]

Steady at 36F now.  Was getting some white rain with the heavier band.  Slacking off now and only rn- atm. 

 

[TSSN+]

Light rain 33 

[87storms]

Just now, Terpeast said:

37.9, oof! 

Be careful out there.

[gopper]

3 hours ago, gopper said:

some chunkier rain now in Towson.

nevermind. rain looks normal again.  Guessing we go back and forth for the bulk of the day, but hoping all snow kicks in before noon

[NorthArlington101]

Just now, Terpeast said:

37.9, oof! 

Yeah, the early mixing obs are fun, but I have to think ~5pm is still the target time for almost everyone minus our really favored spots.

[Jebman]

Trust me folks, it has been brought to my attention.

This storm has unbelievable potential.

Expect earlier than expected progression of rain to snow across the area, AT THE VERY LEAST. Expect strong development of a snow shield with time. It's not just the coastal. It's another system over the Great Lakes. That system is going to combine with the developing coastal low, with very fun effects for parts of the DMV. I noticed this from radar, both the last 12 hours as well as extrap over the next 6 to 10 hours.

You guys are in for a treat. I am in south Texas but I am now so damned overexcited that I want to scream this from the housetops, until I am fooking HOARSE!!!

 

[joeride]

snowing and starting to get a light dusting on grassy areas in Thurmont. 

35

[aldie 22]

Im soaking everything up 

[Terpeast]

4 minutes ago, NorthArlington101 said:

Yeah, the early mixing obs are fun, but I have to think ~5pm is still the target time for almost everyone minus our really favored spots.

Yeah, even those seeing sn/rasn now probably won’t accumulate much beyond an inch until everyone flips after 5 pm

still, I’d feel better if i’m at 35-36 now

[LP08]

Just now, Terpeast said:

Yeah, even those seeing sn/rasn now probably won’t accumulate much beyond an inch until everyone flips after 5 pm

Got to 36.7 in Arlington but now back over 37.  It’s gunna be a long day lol

[ravensrule]

26 minutes ago, WxUSAF said:

Did Ravensrule hack your account?. I hate that guy. 

[jnis]

Moderate snow in Damascus. Ground is getting a slight dusting

[EastCoast NPZ]

10 minutes ago, aldie 22 said:

If you just look out the window and not at the ground it's a fine snowstorm 

Just the absolute worst timing possible.  If it was night we'd have been alright.

[WesternFringe]

Moderate snow with parachutes and 33 degrees.

NW of Staunton in Augusta County.

[aldie 22]

34.2

[NorthArlington101]

Got to 36.7 in Arlington but now back over 37.  It’s gunna be a long day lol

Moderately encouraged by the guidance pushing the inverted trough closer to Arlington. I think it’s unlikely I get to Delaware at this point, but might hop across the river for 360’ and a better shot those dynamics…

[Fozz]

6 minutes ago, gopper said:

nevermind. rain looks normal again.  Guessing we go back and forth for the bulk of the day, but hoping all snow kicks in before noon

I told my parents last night it might snow earlier than the forecasts are saying and they might not see much rain, and then they sent me a video a few minutes ago showing me the snow getting started.

I also told them to expect 6-10” even while they were thinking 2-6” - and now LWX has them at 5-10” with more to the east.

Now I know it’s still mixing and going back and forth in many spots, but I imagine those at higher elevations will be at an advantage before the evening.

[Wxdavis5784]

6 minutes ago, TSSN+ said:

Light rain 33 

It has been mixing and changing to snow over here on Grandview. Currently is 34 and rain. 

[NorthArlington101]

Just the absolute worst timing possible.  If it was night we'd have been alright.

It does suck we couldn’t manage to push this back 10 hours. Feel like things often get delayed a bit - not this go around.