2/3 Storm Discussion Thread

[Greg]

Discuss

 

[Glenn]

Gil Simmons was saying it could be rain to snow here in CT. BUT...if it's an all snow event, it could be big.

 

[Greg]

Gil Simmons was saying it could be rain to snow here in CT. BUT...if it's an all snow event, it could be big.

Ha! Those WTNH guys crack me up. Each one says something totally different.... :lol:

 

[KingM]

From Accuweather:

After being blasted by Wednesday's potent storm, the eastern third of the nation will likely have to deal with another major system early next week.

The storm is forecast to emerge from the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, then race into the Northeast by Tuesday. The exact track of the storm will determine which areas receive substantial snow, ice or heavy rain. There are currently three possible tracks that AccuWeather.com meteorologists are monitoring.

A track along or just west of the Appalachian Mountains would lead to heavy snow for the Ohio Valley and eastern Great Lakes, both of which were hit hard by the recent winter storm. Rain would not only soak the Eastern Seaboard, but could also cause flooding problems.

The flood threat under this scenario would be the greatest over New England and the mid-Atlantic's interior, where a deep snowpack covers the ground. The combination of the rain and melting snow could severely swell streams and rivers.

Strong onshore winds would blast the Northeast's beaches, potentially leading to coastal flooding and pounding waves.

Snow will be in the forecast for the Northeast's interior if the storm travels closer to the coastline. Rain would still spread over the major Interstate 95 cities.

A track just off the Northeast coast could mean substantial snow for the Interstate 95 corridor.

Looks like it will either be good, great, or the apocalypse.

 

[Greg]

I hope it's not an apps runner...

 

[severine]

wunderground.com is calling for 30% chance of light rain in New Hartford on Monday and 30% chance of light snow in Ludlow, VT. Doesn't look like a big deal to me. Are we thinking of something bigger on Tuesday?

 

[4aprice]

I'm not hearing good things about this storm for the northeast. From what I understand this will be good for the midwest and a meltdown for us. I had a feeling we were in for a thaw but hoped it would not be accompanied by a flood. Hopefully damage will be minimized and winter comes back strong in Mid Feb to March. Man made snow is pretty resilent stuff so hopefully we'll survive. This reminds me of one year back in the early 70's or so where we had a rain storm called the Valentines Day Massacar which really hurt the skiing. Thank god that the snowmaking is much better now.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[Glenn]

Ha! Those WTNH guys crack me up. Each one says something totally different.... :lol:

Multiple weather predictions: One station.

 

[KingM]

It's going to be something big.

Jesse Ferrell at Accuweather says the models are comparable with the 1993 blizzard and the 2007 Valentine's Day Storm, or at least close enough to bring into the same discussion. Check out those maps of snowfall from those two storms. Enough to make one drool.

http://www.accuweather.com/mt-news-...ontent/Weathermatrix/archives/2009/01/wow.asp

 

[danny p]

i'm staying optimistic...but a little concerned that we might lose all that we just got...

 

[Greg]

i'm staying optimistic...but a little concerned that we might lose all that we just got...

I've read some doomsday scenarios. Talk about this being a lakes cutter and whatnot. Still far enough away to not get too concerned. Yet. Hopefully far northern NNE/NNY will be spared. Or better yet the track changes and this thing blows up into an East Coast monster dumping 2'+ on all on the NE. :lol:

 

[noski]

Looks like it will either be good, great, or the apocalypse.

Now THAT could land you in a second career in weather forecasting! You're a natural!

 

[frozencorn]

Don't worry, my wife is due to fly into Boston from Dallas Monday afternoon/evening, so if you want a guarantee anything is going to happen, there it is. That woman knows how to delay flights by any means necessary, so she's glad to help out. And I'm only glad to make multiple trips to the airport if it helps. If we all do our part....

 

[4aprice]

I've read some doomsday scenarios. Talk about this being a lakes cutter and whatnot. Still far enough away to not get too concerned. Yet. Hopefully far northern NNE/NNY will be spared. Or better yet the track changes and this thing blows up into an East Coast monster dumping 2'+ on all on the NE. :lol:

Greg: I like your optimistic approach and your right that it's still 5 days away and we do have a good looking weekend up coming. The good thing that I've read is that even if it is a Lakes Cutter or Apps Runner it may have the effect of changing the NAO (North Atlantic Oscillation) to a much more favorable phase for us here on the east coast. My experience is that Mid/late February thru March is the best time for snow here in the northeast anyways. Maybe the rain will be a blessing in disguise - one step back then 2 leaps forward. The bases are pretty deep and should be able to withstand some damage.

Alex

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

 

[LonghornSkier]

From what I've read we're either gunna get a ton of snow:-D or a ton of rainuke: but if it stays snow I heard 2 feet is a real possibility.

 

[andyzee]

Coming from a very good source, I heard that if might be rain or snow. There is also a chance of no precipitation.

 

[tcharron]

Coming from a very good source, I heard that if might be rain or snow. There is also a chance of no precipitation.

So you have it on good authority that weather of some type will indeed happen..

:razz:

 

[RISkier]

Coming from a very good source, I heard that if might be rain or snow. There is also a chance of no precipitation.

Got a wind and temperature prediction to go along with that?

 

[andyzee]

So you have it on good authority that weather of some type will indeed happen..

:razz:

Affirmative.

Got a wind and temperature prediction to go along with that?

Wind is a hard one to predict that far out, but temp should be below 50 in NE

 

[psyflyer]

It would be christmas for the second time this year up here @ Burke if we get a pounding after today. Today was intense, and the best powder of the season you could say. The mountain was busier than usual but still extremely manageable and downright narly conditions.