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That's a tough one to nail down just yet. The best range I can really give is somewhere between 5pm and midnight, with somewhere in the middle being the most likely. The problem still is that at this current time, the pieces of energy are just starting to come together. So it's not even really a storm yet. Almost, but still coming together. I would think that by later this afternoon, models will start to get a better idea of timing.
I didn't, but I willDid you try a little spray of starting fluid?Likely will, to a different weight better suited for the cold.Change the oil!So I started my prepping last night - considering multiple models show 24+ inches in my area. I found the shovels, called a neighbor with a skid loader to find out how much it would be to clear my driveway ($150?!?!?!Juan), and lugged my generator up my back yard hill from my shed to my back deck. That last one was a huge pain in the butt, as this thing is heavy as you know what, especially when it has a full tank of fuel. I finally got it up on the deck and placed it where I wanted it. I knew after doing all this, all I'd really accomplished is guaranteeing that we won't lose power at all during this event.
I then wanted to be sure it didn't have any issues, so I attempted to start it up. Turned the key, pulled the choke, opened the fuel line, and gave it a pull on the pull start. Normally she starts right up. Nothing. Tried again, still nothing. 50 more pulls with the choke in different positions - nothing. I pulled the spark plug, and confirmed it was firing when pulling on the pull start. Shocked myself
I know I've asked this before and I apologize for asking again but: What exactly is S MD? It's like the only state that if you say "south" it could be all over the place. E of the CBay, 12 and under. W of the CBay, 1 to 3 feet. Out west, about a foot.
I know you're making a joke, but I'd suggest going out and shoveling at least 3 or 4 times during the storm. It'll be much easier to shovel 10 inches 3 times than 30 inches 1 time. YWIA
Just think of all those starving children in China who don't even HAVE snow....
You gotta think he's just fishing for something. No one could really have their panties up in a bunch over people enjoying snow, right?
That's the most recent? Changed again, as central jersey is now in the purple again, to get in the 20s.
Generally, FE will ramp up their involvement. They employ weather services to gauge the impact of the storms on facilities. We generally don't empty out everyone and flood the affected area.
haha, suck it PA hillbilly
You probably should have asked that before you decided to smash things with it.
I'm just waiting for the storm so I can watch WUSA over the internet and their storm coverage.
So if I'm in that little white dot in the middle, is that like being in the eye of a hurricane where it will be nice and pleasant this whole time?
As far as I can tell (image is small) I'm in the whitish area just west of DC. I read that as past the purples into the 48 inch range.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
Please don't believe the NAM maps. Figure 2" of liquid precip at 10:1 ratio and you're looking conservatively at 20". Yes, someone will probably do better than that, but it is impossible to know where - though it's usually in the colder and more elevated areas north and west of the city.
Not fishing at all. I just find the "cheering for snow doesn't actually make it snow" excuse laughable. Enjoy the snow all you want...you're admitting it, that's great. You're not hiding behind a bunch of BS.
Yeah, the mets I've been talking with are very hesitant to admit totals this high, but they are saying that it's getting harder and harder to disagree with what they are seeing. The parallels to the BO96 are spot on. This thing has the potential to be HUGE! But no met ever likes to forecast historic numbers.
I'm most worried about the power. ETA: Oh. And the people on the Jersey Shore.
Well a seismologist doesn't root for an earthquake with death and destruction. But if an 8.5 hits NYC it's an event that they don't see, can learn from and study. I doubt anyone is rooting for people or property damage here, but a fascination and interest in meteorology. Don't take t personally.
Seems like stuff starts 5 am Saturday so I don't think anything will close Friday.
What are you talking about? Admitting that we like snow? I think most people will admit that. What is laughable is that you are mad at people who do not affect an outcome. Go hang out in the other thread I created for you. You can wish no snow all you want there. Just remember, when you wish for no snow, that means drought conditions. And that means farmers lose out and go bankrupt. I hope you can live with that.
You hope for 8 inches of snow which gets you a day home from work, your kids off from school, and a nice family day making snowmen and drinking hot chocolate around the fire? Congrats, you're a normal person.
