Mid Atlantic Winter Storms 2009-2010 updated

[WeatherLovingDoc]

Hope you didn't think I was being exclusive of our neighbor city Baltimore, Lester. Certainly true that we're all in this together!


Baltimore, MD (1891-2000)
1 February 15-18, 2003 ... 28.2 inches
2 January 27-29, 1922 ... 26.5 inches
3 February 11-12, 1983 ... 22.8 inches
4 January 7-8, 1996 ... 22.5 inches
5 March 29-30, 1942 ... 22.0 inches
6 February 11-14, 1899 ... 21.4 inches
7 February 18-19, 1979 ... 20.0 inches
8 March 15-18, 1892 ... 16.0 inches
9 February 15-16, 1958 ... 15.5 inches
10 January 25, 2000 ... 14.9 inches
11 December 11-12, 1960 ... 14.1 inches
12 March 5-7, 1962 ... 13.0 inches
13 January 22, 1987 ...12.3 inches
14 January 30-31, 1966 ... 12.1 inches
15 February 16-18, 1900 ...12.0 inches
Addendum:
BWI: the storm of Dec. 18-19, 2009 broke a series of records at BWI.

The 20.5 inches on Dec. 19, 2009 broke the record for snow on any Dec. 19 since record-keeping began in 1883, and for any date in December. The old record was 11.5 inches, on Dec. 17, 1932.

The 20.5 inches on Dec. 19 also was the fifth-deepest snowfall on any calendar date in Baltimore.

The storm total of 21.1 inches at BWI for Dec. 18-19, 2009 was the 6th biggest two-day storm total on record for Baltimore, and the 7th-deepest accumulation for a storm of any length.

http://weblogs.marylandweather.com/2009/12/

Cheers,
WLD

[brunota2003]

This storm will definitely be throwing it's weight around at the top 3 of the list! If the expected winds increase any more, would they have to issue a wind advisory? Or does the Blizzard warning count as the wind advisory?

[lester]

This storm will definitely be throwing it's weight around at the top 3 of the list! If the expected winds increase any more, would they have to issue a wind advisory? Or does the Blizzard warning count as the wind advisory?

I think the blizzard warning will be equivalent to the wind advisory

[lester]

Hope you didn't think I was being exclusive of our neighbor city Baltimore, Lester. Certainly true that we're all in this together!


Baltimore, MD (1891-2000)
1 February 15-18, 2003 ... 28.2 inches
2 January 27-29, 1922 ... 26.5 inches
3 February 11-12, 1983 ... 22.8 inches
4 January 7-8, 1996 ... 22.5 inches
5 March 29-30, 1942 ... 22.0 inches
6 February 11-14, 1899 ... 21.4 inches
7 February 18-19, 1979 ... 20.0 inches
8 March 15-18, 1892 ... 16.0 inches
9 February 15-16, 1958 ... 15.5 inches
10 January 25, 2000 ... 14.9 inches
11 December 11-12, 1960 ... 14.1 inches
12 March 5-7, 1962 ... 13.0 inches
13 January 22, 1987 ...12.3 inches
14 January 30-31, 1966 ... 12.1 inches
15 February 16-18, 1900 ...12.0 inches
Addendum:
BWI: the storm of Dec. 18-19, 2009 broke a series of records at BWI.

The 20.5 inches on Dec. 19, 2009 broke the record for snow on any Dec. 19 since record-keeping began in 1883, and for any date in December. The old record was 11.5 inches, on Dec. 17, 1932.

The 20.5 inches on Dec. 19 also was the fifth-deepest snowfall on any calendar date in Baltimore.

The storm total of 21.1 inches at BWI for Dec. 18-19, 2009 was the 6th biggest two-day storm total on record for Baltimore, and the 7th-deepest accumulation for a storm of any length.

http://weblogs.marylandweather.com/2009/12/

Cheers,
WLD

Awesome. Couldn't find the list online :/ Thanks

[xironman]

Out here by Paris VA. we are already up to 6"

[lester]

Out here by Paris VA. we are already up to 6"

O_O WOW!!

[Stephanie]

TWC Meteorologist Scott Williams is stationed in Atlantic City. He said that it just started to snow there and it just started here at home as well.

I was able to leave AC at 4:00 pm. I just wanted to get the heck out of there! People in operations and casino hosts that were scheduled to work were told to pack a bag. That's one benefit of working for a casino-hotel in inclement weather. When I walked through the casino corridor on my way out, there were quite a few people at the bars and slot machines. A bellman said that it seemed like there were more people checking in than checking out. I guess a lot figured that they were going to be here anyway and they get to experience a blizzard with room service!

I heard on TWC that there is now a blizzard warning up for Washington DC beginning 10 pm tonight. I wouldn't doubt that my county, just north of Atlantic County that is under a blizzard warning, would probably have one posted as well then. This is starting to look like a combo of the 1993 Superstorm and the Blizzard of 1996. God help us!

[lester]

TWC Meteorologist Scott Williams is stationed in Atlantic City. He said that it just started to snow there and it just started here at home as well.

I was able to leave AC at 4:00 pm. I just wanted to get the heck out of there! People in operations and casino hosts that were scheduled to work were told to pack a bag. That's one benefit of working for a casino-hotel in inclement weather. When I walked through the casino corridor on my way out, there were quite a few people at the bars and slot machines. A bellman said that it seemed like there were more people checking in than checking out. I guess a lot figured that they were going to be here anyway and they get to experience a blizzard with room service!

I heard on TWC that there is now a blizzard warning up for Washington DC beginning 10 pm tonight. I wouldn't doubt that my county, just north of Atlantic County that is under a blizzard warning, would probably have one posted as well then. This is starting to look like a combo of the 1993 Superstorm and the Blizzard of 1996. God help us!

You are correct miss

And i wouldn't be surprised if stc, you, and wld get in on the blizzard warning

[srainhoutx]

Stay Safe folks. And post those pics!

[Stephanie]

Will do srainhoutx!

It's exciting but a little frightening at the same time. I wonder if it is because there's been such advance notice that it's working on my nerves a bit. My hat's off to the NWS for giving us a good heads up on this one!

[leaf blower]

Would appreeciate any webcam links to watch the snowstorm if anyone has any..

been watching this one in Washington..

http://www.earthtv.com/en/camera-locati ... capitol-en


i live in Ireland and the god damn Gulf stream prevents me from ever getting any decent snow

[Squarethecircle]

I just saw lightning outside my window. The really heavy snow hasn't started to fall quite yet.

Edit: Never mind, may have just been a street light blowing out.

[Stephanie]

They did say that there was a possibility of thunder and lightning at the height of the storm.

Welcome leaf_blower! I was trying to get webcams from Atlantic City, NJ and Cape May, NJ but either the view was fuzzy or they weren't available. Those two cities are within the blizzard warning along the New Jersey shore.

You may not get snow, but oh your country is so green and beautiful!

[Stephanie]

OMG!! There's a HURRICANE WIND FORCE WARNING off the East Coast! Look at the map:

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/

[Stephanie]

It's starting to come down heavier and stick now.

[lester]

It's starting to come down heavier and stick now.

I already have a few inches here with snow and wind

[Squarethecircle]

We have three or four inches here so far, and it's coming down pretty well.

[WeatherLovingDoc]

I thought I'd look around at the Outer Banks Area winds a little. At 44 degrees F, of course it's strictly rain for them. Here's a little data from a buoy off Virginia Beach. It will be interesting to see what happens windwise as the low advances. Here's a little knot to mph helper if your not nautical minded like myself:

http://knotstomph.com/

Conditions at 44014 as of
(6:50 pm EST)
2350 GMT on 02/05/2010:
Unit of Measure: Time Zone:

Click on the graph icon in the table below to see a time series plot of the last five days of that observation.
5-day plot - Wind Direction Wind Direction (WDIR): E ( 80 deg true )
5-day plot - Wind Speed Wind Speed (WSPD): 27.2 kts
5-day plot - Wind Gust Wind Gust (GST): 33.0 kts
5-day plot - Wave Height Wave Height (WVHT): 6.6 ft
5-day plot - Dominant Wave Period Dominant Wave Period (DPD): 11 sec
5-day plot - Average Period Average Period (APD): 5.1 sec
5-day plot - Mean Wave Direction Mean Wave Direction (MWD): E ( 88 deg true )
5-day plot - Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Pressure (PRES): 29.93 in
5-day plot - Pressure Tendency Pressure Tendency (PTDY): -0.18 in ( Falling Rapidly )
5-day plot - Air Temperature Air Temperature (ATMP): 46.2 °F
5-day plot - Water Temperature Water Temperature (WTMP): 50.9 °F
5-day plot - Wind Chill Wind Chill (CHILL): 36.7 °F

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=44014&unit=E&tz=EST

[Stephanie]

Updated forecast totals:

Point Forecast: Glassboro NJ
39.7°N 75.09°W Mobile Weather Information | En Español
Last Update: 8:14 pm EST Feb 5, 2010
Forecast Valid: 9pm EST Feb 5, 2010-6pm EST Feb 12, 2010

Winter Storm Warning
Special Weather Statement
Hazardous Weather Outlook


Tonight: Snow and widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Blustery, with a east wind 9 to 12 mph increasing to between 20 and 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Saturday: Periods of snow and widespread blowing snow before 1pm, then snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a north wind between 24 and 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

[lester]

DCZ001-MDZ003>006-009>011-013-014-018-VAZ042-053-054-WVZ052-053-
060300-
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DC-WASHINGTON MD-CARROLL MD-
NORTHERN BALTIMORE MD-FREDERICK MD-HOWARD MD-MONTGOMERY MD-
ANNE ARUNDEL MD-PRINCE GEORGES MD-CALVERT MD-LOUDOUN VA-JEFFERSON WV-
BERKELEY WV-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE MD-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA VA-FAIRFAX VA-
834 PM EST FRI FEB 5 2010

...BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW TO AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA...ARLINGTON...WASHINGTON...CARROLL...NORTHERN
BALTIMORE...FREDERICK...HOWARD...MONTGOMERY...ANNE ARUNDEL...PRINCE
GEORGES...CALVERT...LOUDOUN...JEFFERSON...BERKELEY...SOUTHERN
BALTIMORE AND FAIRFAX COUNTIES...

AT 829 PM EST...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A BAND OF HEAVY SNOW ALONG A
LINE EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES SOUTH OF MARTINSBURG TO 11 MILES EAST OF
CHESAPEAKE BEACH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.

THIS BAND OF SNOW WILL AFFECT A WIDE SWATH INCLUDING...UNIVERSITY
PARK...LAUREL...LOTHIAN...LANDOVER HILLS...WHEATON...WEST
RIVER...HARWOOD...HALLTOWN...KEARNEYSVILLE...MOUNT AIRY...AND
ELLICOTT CITY.

HEAVY SNOW IS EXPECTED WITH SNOWFALL RATES OF UP TO 2 INCHES PER
HOUR...WHICH WILL REDUCE VISIBILITY BELOW A QUARTER MILE.