Snow
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Doesn't look like it will amount to anything significant down here, just rain now and the forecast is only calling for 1 to 2 inches in my area. And the ground is so warm, that will hopefully just melt since it will all be over in a few hours. We are lucky with the timing on this, if it had started a little later we could have gotten a nasty ice storm with the temperatures dropping down to 15 degrees tonight.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...
* LOCATIONS...a portion of northeast Maryland through central
Delaware into the southern tip of New Jersey.
* HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet.
* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.
* TIMING...heaviest sleet and snow will fall between 8 am and 11
am then quickly end around Noon.
* IMPACTS...The snow and sleet will create hazardous travel. The
combination of snow and strong winds could produce isolated
power outages.
* WINDS...North to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* TEMPERATURES...falling to near 30 during the snow and sleet
then recovering slightly during the afternoon.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY...
* LOCATIONS...a portion of northeast Maryland through central
Delaware into the southern tip of New Jersey.
* HAZARD TYPES...Snow and sleet.
* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches.
* TIMING...heaviest sleet and snow will fall between 8 am and 11
am then quickly end around Noon.
* IMPACTS...The snow and sleet will create hazardous travel. The
combination of snow and strong winds could produce isolated
power outages.
* WINDS...North to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
mph.
* TEMPERATURES...falling to near 30 during the snow and sleet
then recovering slightly during the afternoon.
Pouring rain around 5am, now sleeting with a 1/8" coating already on the grass, cars and roads. Radar looks like we are on the sleet/snow line now. Temp is 34f.
5am briefing;
http://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf
5am briefing;
http://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf
Just got back from Cumberland and Cape May Counties, light rain changed to snow flurries around 8:30 AM. Saw a big variation in the rate of snowfall, from flurries to big steady flakes. It was frosting the trees but melting immediately on contact with the roads. Doesn't look like there will be much accumulation, just light flurries here now.
Then we will be back in the mid 50's by Sunday. Interesting February weather… I took this picture 18 hours ago
Then we will be back in the mid 50's by Sunday. Interesting February weather… I took this picture 18 hours ago
So far, the 4 lettered word is "yawn". But don't let that stop you from binge-purchasing bread and milk. 
So far, the 4 lettered word is "yawn". But don't let that stop you from binge-purchasing bread and milk.
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You'd never know that by looking at the amount of brine they laid down on the roads today.
The same up here, really put on heavy. Perhaps they know something the fornacasters don't
If you thought road salt was bad, brine is worse.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...ory.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b8d88eefc4c8
https://www.washingtonpost.com/loca...ory.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b8d88eefc4c8
https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf
Uncertainty in Snowfall Forecast:
Overall confidence is moderate; however, the northern extent of accumulating snow is a low-confidence forecast.
A track further north could result in higher totals.
Snow is expected to begin by Saturday evening. It is expected to continue through at least Sunday afternoon before tapering off from north to south. Snow may linger in Delmarva into Sunday night.
There is the potential for 2 to 5 inches of snow in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey. Locally higher amounts are possible, particularly in southern Delaware and adjacent portions of Maryland.
Up to 2 inches of snow is anticipated for southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. There may be little accumulating snow north of Philadelphia, though the northern extent of accumulations is currently a low-confidence forecast.
There is a small chance of gale force wind gusts on the coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware, and on Delaware Bay from Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.
Coastal flooding is not expected with this system.
Uncertainty in Snowfall Forecast:
Overall confidence is moderate; however, the northern extent of accumulating snow is a low-confidence forecast.
A track further north could result in higher totals.
Snow is expected to begin by Saturday evening. It is expected to continue through at least Sunday afternoon before tapering off from north to south. Snow may linger in Delmarva into Sunday night.
There is the potential for 2 to 5 inches of snow in eastern Maryland, Delaware, and southern New Jersey. Locally higher amounts are possible, particularly in southern Delaware and adjacent portions of Maryland.
Up to 2 inches of snow is anticipated for southeastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey. There may be little accumulating snow north of Philadelphia, though the northern extent of accumulations is currently a low-confidence forecast.
There is a small chance of gale force wind gusts on the coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware, and on Delaware Bay from Sunday afternoon into Sunday night.
Coastal flooding is not expected with this system.
DEZ001-MDZ008-NJZ016-021>025-131100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.190113T0000Z-190114T0600Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Pennsville,
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
and Atlantic City
317 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland
and northern Delaware.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will result in slippery
and possibly difficult travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.190113T0000Z-190114T0600Z/
New Castle-Cecil-Salem-Cumberland-Atlantic-Cape May-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Elkton, Pennsville,
Millville, Hammonton, Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
and Atlantic City
317 PM EST Sat Jan 12 2019
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey, northeast Maryland
and northern Delaware.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulating snow will result in slippery
and possibly difficult travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Wow, this forecast has changed a lot since I checked this afternoon! It said I would get 2" then, now it's 5". 
The mid-west is getting plastered. It is a big storm, now just below Lake Superior and headed east.
https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-94.03,37.97,1024
With another big one coming in to the nw. I read somewhere an early prediction for next weekend from that one; double digit snow.
Perhaps this link I posted in mid-December was correct.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weat...january/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4e6734624f17
https://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wind/surface/level/orthographic=-94.03,37.97,1024
With another big one coming in to the nw. I read somewhere an early prediction for next weekend from that one; double digit snow.
Perhaps this link I posted in mid-December was correct.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weat...january/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4e6734624f17
We had around 3 to 4 inches on the ground when I went out this morning. Amazing how this forecast went from one inch to almost a foot by the time it's all over. 
This Afternoon
Snow before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely. High near 35. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
This Afternoon
Snow before 4pm, then snow and sleet likely. High near 35. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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