October Comes Early: Late September Multi-Hazard Hybrid Storm

[WxWatcher007]

7 minutes ago, Brewbeer said:

if you aren't in Boston, what is the point knowing what Boston's weather is at that exact moment? 

mets issue forecasts, not now casts

you don't need a weatherman to tell you which way the wind is blowing

Sure, but I think there is value in the GP being updated on whether a forecast is turning out better or worse than predicted. Most of the time, the forecast is the forecast and the changes are so minor they need not be discussed.

But for “higher end” events, periodic updates can be helpful—both to the curmudgeon that thinks because the forests haven’t been flattened in the first hour of a storm that a storm is a bust, and the soccer mom that is anxious about taking the kids to the park when it’s not likely to rain heavily now that a storm has taken shape. 

[mreaves]

2 hours ago, WinterWolf said:

He needs to go back and critique his forecast for this…and then give himself a letter grade.

Hint:  The letter comes after E.

Wrong thread but I got a relacement sled for the one I had stolen.  2021 Enduro 900.  Has about 3500 miles on it.  Of course we all know that if we have a crappy winter it will be my fault and not El Nino!

[weatherwiz]

Nowcasts and storm updates, particularly during extreme weather events (severe weather, winter storms, etc.) are absolutely critical and part of the forecasting process 

[tavwtby]

can't believe this is still spinning around the same area...one of these in Jan/Feb please with some nice cold high in Quebec would be outstanding! looks like probably going to end with 2.2" unless it starts pouring again but looks about done...all the flight disruption is now making me come back very late tomorrow night early Wednesday morning, so that sucks but I kinda expected that.

[Torch Tiger]

4 hours ago, weatherwiz said:

 

There's research out there (but yeah you could argue lack of sample size) which shows a great deal of trust within weather forecasts, particularly with weather forecasts from local outlets. 

most people don't get their information from local outlets but click bait mets, and there is mpst of the disconnect

[Great Snow 1717]

52 minutes ago, Brewbeer said:

if you aren't in Boston, what is the point knowing what Boston's weather is at that exact moment? 

mets issue forecasts, not now casts

you don't need a weatherman to tell you which way the wind is blowing

They forecast not just for boston...and those forecasts should be updated as needed ..

[Layman]

3 minutes ago, Torch Tiger said:

most people don't get their information from local outlets but click bait mets, and there is mpst of the disconnect

I get my information from this forum and I'm left confused, sad and delirious.  

[weatherwiz]

2 minutes ago, Torch Tiger said:

most people don't get their information from local outlets but click bait mets, and there is mpst of the disconnect

The gap between television and other sources such as mobiles apps and social media is closing, however, local television is still rated as the #1 source. Even if people are getting information from other sources, a large percentage still revert to their local network as a means to try and verify the validity. 

[ineedsnow]

2 hours ago, jbenedet said:

Location?

Hampton Beach and Salisbury.. they even had the plows out getting the sticks and crap out of the road..

[WxWatcher007]

You know the storm is winding down as we reach this stage of the discussion.

Approaching a total of 3” of rain now. Here’s hoping we get several moisture laden nukes this winter. 

[dendrite]

13 minutes ago, Torch Tiger said:

most people don't get their information from local outlets but click bait mets, and there is mpst of the disconnect

A lot of people have an infatuation with drama or the need to always be a part of extreme events. The clickbaiters give them exactly what they want. 

[WxWatcher007]

Just now, dendrite said:

A lot of people have an infatuation with drama or the need to always be a part of extreme events. The clickbaiters give them exactly what they want. 

Yep and you see it across many aspects of society.

[weatherwiz]

1 minute ago, dendrite said:

A lot of people have an infatuation with drama or the need to always be a part of extreme events. The clickbaiters give them exactly what they want. 

sports is the same way. so many click bait articles when it comes to sports

[dendrite]

53.0° RA

Up to 1.11”

Another 1/2” would be nice. We don’t need any of that 6-8” nonsense.

[Torch Tiger]

2 minutes ago, dendrite said:

A lot of people have an infatuation with drama or the need to always be a part of extreme events. The clickbaiters give them exactly what they want. 

Yeah it's supply and demand.  people want it 

[dendrite]

Just now, Torch Tiger said:

Yeah it's supply and demand.  people want it 

It’s the tldr/reality tv era. Drip those dramatic titles and tweets right into my IV.

[ineedsnow]

Only plow ill see this winter? 

[Lava Rock]

0.48" what an utter dumpster fire.