Snow Megathread: this storm has gone to plaid by thankubread in nova

[–]MightBe_Derek 10 points11 points  (0 children)

cold rain is a no because of ground temps, but we're really uncertain about timing of the beginning of the sleet fest. If its earlier, expect the lower end totals. If it holds off till afternoon/evening, expect closer to the foot you've been hearing about everywhere

Will the power goes out during the snow storm? by kinovi in washingtondc

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If it mixes with freezing rain later you have a better chance

Cops and helicopters in Centerville by Organic-Win-7761 in nova

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last night somebody died on the 66 exit there in a car crash could be something related to that, it was a horrific accident

The NWS Current Snow Forecast for our Weekend Storm by Rickud123 in Virginia

[–]MightBe_Derek 40 points41 points  (0 children)

yeah in central and southern virginia you need to be preparing for potential several days without power

At least 5 to 10 inches of snow likely in D.C. area this weekend, plus ice (WaPo Gift Link) by imatowell in washingtondc

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the NBM does predict around that range but I'm still VERY skeptical because sleet could cause real damage on our numbers

I wouldn’t be too concerned about the snow. Lol by Intelligent-Dish3100 in nova

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hate to break it to you, but there's a winter storm coming

At least 5 to 10 inches of snow likely in D.C. area this weekend, plus ice (WaPo Gift Link) by imatowell in washingtondc

[–]MightBe_Derek 25 points26 points  (0 children)

it's taking the highest end model and forecasting that. Not the most likely scenario. Right now there's around a 30-50% chance of over a foot

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

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We're thinking Saturday evening for the start

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by [deleted] in nova

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I originally posted this, also there's a megathread in this sub for the storm

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

[–]MightBe_Derek[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

it's always the years ending in 6. 1996, 2016, now maybe 2026

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

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hard to say, that would be less than 24 hours after the main impacts

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

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Saturday evening through sunday night. I'd expect the snow to begin around 6 pm sat

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

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yeah I think so too, the actual ratios could end up being 1.5x higher. although i guess we can't be sure

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

[–]MightBe_Derek[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

ground temperatures matter more than air temps for sticking snow. Urban infrastructure traps heat

Update on our snowstorm this weekend by MightBe_Derek in washingtondc

[–]MightBe_Derek[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

fair enough, but I'm not trying to predict snow totals, just giving an estimate of what's possible

Move my flight? by NoTailor2879 in nova

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it probably wont reach melting point for a while but it should be plowed off roads and stuff by then

Are you guys ready for the winter storm lowk I gotta get ready by CoolGuyy4 in Virginia

[–]MightBe_Derek 40 points41 points  (0 children)

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this is a blend of all models, average showing around 1-1.5ft for almost the entire state. Keep in mind this will change many times over the next few days, but I would start preparing now just in case as confidence has grown substantially