PM Update: Continued cold; A few Wed. flakes?

We still have 18" or more in the shady parts of our yard in Wesley Heights. Don't mind it sticking around, except on the roof--that can feel free to melt ASAP.

The WV highlands have now topped 200" on the year. Thats more than anywhere in New England and more than the CO Front Range. Pretty remarkable!

PWC is on a 2 hour delay the rest of the week:

http://www.pwcs.edu/news2/2hourdelayletter.html

Heads up?

Late Friday/Sat hipres builds into the region and northwest winds lessen as
pressure gradient relaxes. Upper flow for the weekend becomes zonal. Models
diverge in solutions for evolution of shortwave/S Sat night through Monday night.
There is potential for significant storm to affect the area drng
this time...although spatial and temporal uncertainties are such
that for now an extended period of only chance probability of precipitation seems warranted.

From what direction can we expect these winds tonight and tomorrow?

hawknt, mainly from the west with some northwest likely mixed in.

About 5 years ago, I went sailing on the Potomac River on President's Day. The water was still cold, but the sun was warm, and the calm, steady winter winds made for an enjoyable afternoon scooting between DCA and the WW bridge.

That was back when I used to think we had calm, steady winter winds that were perfect for sailing small boats.

my shark has a "companion". pics later tonight.

A companion??? Tell us more!! Better yet, pics NOW!

i won't have a chance 'til after dinner etc....probably 10 or 11...

Walter, Can't wait to see your latest creation! The shark was amazing. Great job!

Peter_L_inmclean - that is astounding. wow. What is your closest reporting station? (MD or WV?)

Any thoughts on the next potential storm? I want another big one!

LWX discussion:

MODELS DIVERGE IN SOLNS FOR EVOLUTION OF SHORTWAVE/S SAT NGT THRU MON NGT. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT STORM TO AFFECT THE AREA DRNG THIS TIME...

...Waiting to see Walter's next creation.

And why is "At a Glance" blank for the next six days??? [Another "snow job" in the works??? This will really get ThinkSpring thinking...hope it doesn't spring a "surprise blizzard" for Friday night's big dance!]

With all this snow, attention now needs to shift from roofs to basements and other low-lying spots.
Snow core samples taken yesterday by cocorahs trained volunteers reveal that exisiting snow from several storms is loaded with moisture. Several reports include:

Total Snow Liquid Equiv Location
41.0" 4.54" Balto City, MD
26.0" 4.16" Marriottsville, MD
21.5" 5.39" Takoma Park, MD
18.0" 3.82" Alexandria, VA

Hopefully the current slow-paced thaw will allow for a gradual melting. But a mild and moist storm-event could cause the release of significant moisture.

@tom8

Where did you find this information? Thanks.

@Peter_L_inmclean and @Camden, Bob Ryan mentioned tonight at about 6:20 p.m. that one of the folks who regularly sends him photos from the Davis/Thomas area of WV, just north of Canaan Valley, reports more than 200" of snow this season, including 15 new inches.

@Walter in falls church

I as well can't wait for the newest creature that you have made. Just be sure to mention us the next time your work is on TV (I thought for a minute you had left us for brighter lights)...

@bombo
The 6 day is currently down, our provider is in the middle of an outage, we hope to have it back later tonight or first thing in the morning. Until then, just know it's going to be cold ;)

Any thoughts on the HPC outlook found here at: http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/medr/5dayfcst_wbg.gif

showing what appears to be a northern stream impulse, possibly phased with southern stream energy on days 6-7, creating another potentially blockbuster snowstorm here? While I don't see the cold high pressure to the north/northwest since climo has been way below for the past 60-90 days, can we assume snow? Will this storm (if it happens) be called "snow-way" or "snow-more"?

Walter, count me as among those waiting for the shark's companion! You just couldn't take all that snow out there, eh? LOL

CWG, any chance the wind dies down by Thurs., would love 2 fish 301 Bridge this week. Haven't been there since Feb 1., & its really driving me crazy.

@wthrwtchr, if it's a serious storm: snowverdose

Actually, a couple of the National Weather Service forecast offices around here are hinting around about a storm early next week. In addition to the quote from the forecast discussion out of Sterling, in State College they are saying "A potent storm system could potentially threaten the East Coast with significant snow or mixed precipitation late Sunday through early next week." Mount Holly, N.J., meanwhile, isn't as interested in something Monday, but says something could be brewing up that way Tuesday and Wednesday. Should I be out getting more bread and milk already?

Gaaaahhhh!! Please, no more big storms...

*pounding fists on floor and kicking feet like a 3 year old having a tantrum*

I am flying out of BWI next......just kidding!!!!

a shark's gotta eat!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/58171957@N00/

Walter, that's wonderful!!

Walter, fantastic work once again! I like the sense of movement with the seal.

Great job, Walter!!!!!

JJones, you said,
"I as well can't wait for the newest creature that you have made. Just be sure to mention us the next time your work is on TV (I thought for a minute you had left us for brighter lights)..."

you guys (CWG, and the posters) will always be my brightest light....

walter-I like the concerned look on the seal's face, too!

thanks guys!

@walter, That seals it. Now I'm really hungry.
Sherman

BEAUTIFUL WORK, Walter!

Snoverkill it will be! Shopping early. OK if Olympics persists, but really tired of this!!!