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

[Ajb]

Finally over to full snow, near DTSS. Large flakes. 

[Eskimo Joe]

Another meso:

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Mesoscale Discussion 0114
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0358 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026

Areas affected...portions of extreme eastern Pennsylvania...much of
New Jersey...Delaware...eastern Maryland...and far eastern Virginia

Concerning...Blizzard 

Valid 222158Z - 230200Z

SUMMARY...Moderate to heavy snow should continue into the evening.
1+ inch/hour rates remain possible in spots. Blizzard conditions may
begin within the next few hours.

DISCUSSION...21Z mesoanalysis indicates that the surface low,
located east of the Delaware coastline, has strengthened to 998 mb,
with surface observations along the coast showing northeasterly
surface gusts approaching 20 kts in spots. 700 mb WAA and
frontogenesis continues to intensify along the DE/NJ coastline, and
should strengthen further with surface low intensification. 1+
inch/hr snowfall rates are likely underway, and should only become
more common with time. Furthermore, surface low intensification will
result in increased gradient flow along the Mid Atlantic coastline,
where blizzard conditions will be possible. The current thinking is
that blizzard conditions will most likely develop in the next few
hours.

..Squitieri.. 02/22/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

ATTN...WFO...OKX...PHI...AKQ...CTP...LWX...

 

[Jake Wx]

temps down to 33 exact now and very heavy snow

[pazzo83]

mod- heavy snow - NW DC.

[Mrs.J]

Ms. J down in Tenleytown just called to say it is starting to accumulate. Told her still just a mix up here and nothing accumulating. The temp has dropped to 32 though after hovering around 35/36.

[snowfan]

The band orienting itself S/SW from near annapolis and down the 2 and 301 corridors is doing its thing.

[Eskimo Joe]

Looks like some mesoscale banding trying to set up across eastern Loudoun County, VA into western Montgomery/Frederick County, MD

[TSSN+]

32, moderate snow. Slush starting to accumulate. Hopefully can make a run at a few inches. 

[Kay]

2 minutes ago, Eskimo Joe said:

Another meso:

 

I'm in the oval. Glory be.

[pazzo83]

13 minutes ago, bncho said:

I think we're overperforming on precipitation, just like the last two storms.

I was at 0.41" before the change over.

[bncho]

radar looking good. way wetter than modeled. we might have a boom on our hands.

[WVsnowlover]

Radar pretty clearly showing the Norlun feature developing from Hagerstown to Leesburg area. Really cool to watch. Winds really starting to pick up here with snow coming down sideways at times. Man how I wish this was just the beginning of a big snow storm here.

[Imgoinhungry]

Mcps just followed fairfax and announced two hour delay with reevaluation.


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[ravensrule]

4 minutes ago, baltosquid said:

Changing over now. No longer even need to squint or even wear my glasses to see the flakes. Still mostly rain but getting quieter as flakes pick up. Next milestone, stickage...

The difference is crazy. It has been snowing moderate to heavy here for the last 45 minutes and everything is fully covered except the paved areas. 

[DDweatherman]

Just now, bncho said:

radar looking good. way wetter than modeled. we might have a boom on our hands.

You just say random shit and I for one, love it. 

[snowfan]

1 minute ago, snowfan said:

The band orienting itself S/SW from near annapolis and down the 2 and 301 corridors is doing its thing.

And here is said band. Sorry didnt see this meso before. 

 

[87storms]

Just now, Mrs.J said:

Ms. J down in Tenleytown just called to say it is starting to accumulate. Told her still just a mix up here and nothing accumulating. The temp has dropped to 32 though after hovering around 35/36.

Yea, I’m about ready to tap out and try to be productive the rest of the day. Will check back in later. Otherwise, it is what it is.

[Grothar of Herndon]

35/34

Moderate steady snow. Ground caved, vehicles and mulch cavings, and street still wet

[bncho]

HEAVIEST SNOW SINCE 2016 AND FCPS AINT CANCELLED WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

[Roger Ramjet]

Man that inverted trough must be forming right over me. Heavy snow continues with ~ 3" on the grass already. Can barely see the power lines from my window at about 500'away.

[BristowWx]

Down to 31 and Snow.  Mod Snow ….Encouraging.  
 

[ravensrule]

1 minute ago, bncho said:

HEAVIEST SNOW SINCE 2016 AND FCPS AINT CANCELLED WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

Dude you need a fatty from @dailylurker 

[aldie 22]

1 minute ago, bncho said:

HEAVIEST SNOW SINCE 2016 AND FCPS AINT CANCELLED WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

Put down the Sunny D man

[Grothar of Herndon]

1 minute ago, bncho said:

HEAVIEST SNOW SINCE 2016 AND FCPS AINT CANCELLED WTFFFFFFFFFFFF

Take it easy. lol!

[SnowDreamer]

10 minutes ago, SnowDreamer said:

Moderate to Heavy snow at IAD now. Grassy areas beginning to cave but the tarmac is fine. So far cancellations are limited to flights to the blizzard zones.

IAD has escalated to fuselage topper! 

[NorthArlington101]

It’s dumping in Arlington

[Wetbulbs88]

5 minutes ago, bncho said:

radar looking good. way wetter than modeled. we might have a boom on our hands.

Speak for yourself. Just flipped, rates not particularly impressive. 

Sucks to think that I'm literally like 10 miles from you and am just watching white rain. 

[BristowWx]

1 minute ago, Grothar of Herndon said:

Take it easy. lol!

We used to have that kind of energy.  He asks what time does the party start..we ask when does it end.  

[Bel Air Wx Project]

32.5 / 32.0 IMBY in Pylesville, MD.

All snow.  Grass covered, no road caviation yet.

[pazzo83]

1 minute ago, NorthArlington101 said:

It’s dumping in Arlington

are you close to Chain Bridge?  Looks similar here (Tenleytown, around 380-390 ft).