Meteorologist so_whats_happening Posted January 25, 2023 Meteorologist Share Posted January 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, so_whats_happening said: And just like that we are now down to 3 mile visibility alright im off to bed To add real quick we are now having a coating on most surfaces, roads are starting to cover on side streets and low use areas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBlueridge Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Low visability. Cooler that progged. 29F. Looks like 2" new snow 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tool483 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, StretchCT said: Example here: I look at the Upton radar and get excited to see precip moving in through NJ, even over the Mt Holly radar site. But then I double check the MT Holly radar. Nice analysis, we have flurries here thats about it. Surprised to see it snowing in VT before us in mass 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 So, is it an overperformer down in SPA/Cap Region? Nice seeing all those heavy snow reports down there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I mean, it's steady snow here, but the flakes have been small. Would like to see how those green returns make out, but they are struggling to get into town and points E/NE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StretchCT Posted January 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2023 If we have anyone in SE New England, there is a flood watch up for some river flooding. This is the forecast. And just a reminder that many coastal areas may see some minor coastal flooding. Nassau county is expecting widespread minor to moderate coastal flooding. And of course the wind advisory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLChip Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, StretchCT said: Mess around with the radars and know the difference between composite and reflectivity with different tilts. Composites are all the various layers in the column which each tilt covers, or the reflectivity from all 4 tilts. Also remember as the beam goes further out, it's higher up. This is why you see donut holes around radar sites when precip is aloft and not on the ground. When using mosaics, you can get a result similar to composite where the higher altitudes are captured, so it looks like its precip, but it's not making it to the ground. Believe it or not the MMRS site has a useful setting to account for this called reflection at lowest altitude. This eliminates a lot of the higher altitude precip that's not making it to the surface. Oh the sun just came out! One thing I don’t like about the MRMS(weathermodels) radar is it’s ‘max’ so during these storms it’s always got a large swath of virga. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazman Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 49 minutes ago, Ric_Roody said: Snow has finally started to reach the ground here in western Schuylkill County, PA after virga for an hour or so. @Lazman I expect it should start up in your neck of the woods soon. It kicked in at 11:00 AM. Steady fine flakes flying, with the ground covered. Winds are howling. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheComet Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 33 minutes ago, TheComet said: Not a single flake, 28F. Totals getting lowered by the minute it seems, LOL. Always a nowcasting situation. But watch the rain come in as forecasted and exceed the predictions. Par for the course for this winter. Flakes have arrived, picking up intensity as I type. Going to walk the dog. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDWxWatcher Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Snow just started here 10 minutes ago about 5 miles south of the PA line in the Street/Pylesville area. Not expecting any accumulation but it sure is nice to see some flakes flying! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tool483 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 The lightest of the light snow has started, then the radar will be clear and i'll be waiting again. Gotta love virga lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StretchCT Posted January 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2023 Albany took a sounding at 15z. Interesting inversions. this is the 12z from Upton. Much drier then and there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Media Crew Penn State Posted January 25, 2023 Author Social Media Crew Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, JDClapper said: So, is it an overperformer down in SPA/Cap Region? Nice seeing all those heavy snow reports down there! I think so.. I'm at work, but looking at our house cam, I think we have 2-3" at least.. maybe more. My expectation was more around the 1-2" range, and maybe less than that with sleet. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3/4" in the first hour-ish. Probably 1, 2 hours max left. Heaviest stuff just refused to get here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StretchCT Posted January 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) HRRR - fixed Radar Edited January 25, 2023 by StretchCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBlueridge Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Western Maryland played with fire and sent the kids to school today. I know theyre hoping for the changeover but it sure looks like it will be a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, MDBlueridge said: Western Maryland played with fire and sent the kids to school today. I know theyre hoping for the changeover but it sure looks like it will be a bit. Surprised it's not at least mixing, with critical thickness's like these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherFlash Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 That back edge is racing! Racing! Lol. Should make rain less at least. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cer5059 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Nothing falling from the sky here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, WeatherFlash said: That back edge is racing! Racing! Lol. Should make rain less at least. Was just seeing that .. it will be outta here before 1:30pm here at this rate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBlueridge Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, JDClapper said: Surprised it's not at least mixing, with critical thickness's like these When precip is light light is mixes a bit with sleet. But now rates are back up and its douchin' dinner plates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRW21 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Two hours of snowfall... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDClapper Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Seeing an mping report from State College of snow/sleet now. But, it's about 30 mins from being over out that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLChip Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Tiny flakes with a few drops of drizzle… nothing making it to the ground really. Edited January 25, 2023 by TLChip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillyfan Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, TLChip said: Tiny flakes with a few drops of drizzle… nothing making it to the ground really. 2" here overperforming outside Wernersville/Robesonia area. Edited January 25, 2023 by Phillyfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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