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12/26 - 27 Storm Discussion Thread

Greg

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Snow has started here in CT - very fine, but sticking. 22.5*F. Calling for 1-2'.
 

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I'll believe 20" when I see it. Channel 4 showed a list of the biggest storms in CT. I don't know how accurate that list is, but it's been a LOOOOOOOOONG time since we had a storm that brought even in the neighborhood of 20".

ETA: They said 21" in 1983 and 18" in 1945 for a single storm, so yeah... not holding my breath.
 
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Still trying to figure out if my little shit box will make it tomorrow! Going to get some new tires for starters.
 

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I'll believe 20" when I see it. Channel 4 showed a list of the biggest storms in CT. I don't know how accurate that list is, but it's been a LOOOOOOOOONG time since we had a storm that brought even in the neighborhood of 20".

Severine, I generally share your skepticism, but in this case, I've more hope.

This models are in general congruence and even the most cautious of forecasters are onto this one. Everything seems to be lining up, and the models are now moving this even farther inland, now encompassing Albany, whereas last night it only extended to East of the Burks. Oh Christmas tree!
 

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I would be pretty impressed... although our shovel broke over the summer and I haven't gotten around to replacing it yet. :oops: At least I moved the stuff out of the driveway so the landlord's handyman can plow if he ever shows up...which he has a history of forgetting about us when it snows. :angry:
 

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I would be pretty impressed... although our shovel broke over the summer and I haven't gotten around to replacing it yet. :oops: At least I moved the stuff out of the driveway so the landlord's handyman can plow if he ever shows up...which he has a history of forgetting about us when it snows. :angry:

Me thinks Sev is gonna get some fantastic photo opps out of this!
 

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The last time I remember a legitimate 18+" here was around 1999. Most of our big snowfalls are in the foot range. Anything over 6" is just gravy to me.
 

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Snow has started here in CT - very fine, but sticking. 22.5*F. Calling for 1-2'.

That initial little burst was short-lived. just a real light dusting. Judging by the radar though, it looks like the real thing should be starting by noon.
 

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First few flakes are falling now....
 

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Been steady and moderate for about an hour now in Norwalk. Grass is still showing, but it's sticking. Don't worry, Greg- it's coming.
 

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It looks to me like EVERYBODY IN CT, RI, MA, VT, NH is gonna get nailed! Look at this 2:30pm model update.
The real storm started snowing in Flatlandachusetts about 2:30pm.

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I'll believe 20" when I see it. Channel 4 showed a list of the biggest storms in CT. I don't know how accurate that list is, but it's been a LOOOOOOOOONG time since we had a storm that brought even in the neighborhood of 20".

ETA: They said 21" in 1983 and 18" in 1945 for a single storm, so yeah... not holding my breath.

I don't think that is right - I can't remember what year it was but we were in FL, I think for MLK weekend, with all 3 kids - so it had to be after 2000 - and CT got 15-18". I remember calling home to a neighbor to check on our house. And arrived home to find they had kindly plowed our driveway.
 
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