2 or 3 weeks ago I predicted an epic snow storm for today. Predicted as in just guessed. Haha. From what I heard that epic storm dumped 1-2ft on washington Dc. I was right, just lacked location.

Denison wrote:

Quote: I don't know why the sacrifice didn't work. The science was so solid.

Comedy. Source?

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I've never seen anything like this. I sent a note to a North River local today, asking about the woods ... his response "heard the BC in NJ was good. I'm on my way."

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Trying to catch up on stuff and even planned on doing Valentine's Day Dinner THIS weekend to leave myself open for potential next week. Even that is freakin shut down by the southern storm track. We're supposed to get a dump. Don't even have skis down here.

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Mountain recorded 2 inches of snow today. I didn't see it on the radar.

Was anyone up today?

I realize it doesn't matter much, but I'm trying to keep track.

Harv - you could always go to vernon valley on saturday and rent:).

We need the snow Train parked in NJ, then it can haul all the snow up to North Creek. 100 open coal cars should do it.

BTW, did everyone see that Gore is making snow in central park, NYC this week?!

tom

TomCat wrote:

We need the snow Train parked in NJ, then it can haul all the snow up to North Creek. 100 open coal cars should do it.

Hehehehe. It is unreal you guys are facing 1-2 ft of snow and we're getting zip again. I did have a 3 inch snowfall Wed and Gore look like it received the same - if anybody is counting.

TomCat wrote:

BTW, did everyone see that Gore is making snow in central park, NYC this week?! tom

Yea I saw that and noted the strong irony.

Even tho it's been a disaster kinda year, the Central Park thing doesn't bother me. They're just trying to get some much needed business. In that light, it's a good idea. Plus People will have a good time.The NYC Parks Commission is likely kickin in cash for the event.

I agree that it's a good idea to make snow in NYC to drum up business. I just thought it's a bit ironic that we're shipping snow guns down south just before a big storm.

tom

I find it interesting that I just received an email about the event YESTERDAY and that I didn't see it on the Gore site until yesterday either. I told a bunch of NYC people about it but they already have other things going on this weekend.

Just thinking a little more advanced promotion may have been warranted.

I just need to adjust my attitude. Tomorrow will be fun.

Should snow quite a bit and I'm sure our three year old will love it. With that last big snow, we built a killer igloo that lasted a long time.

Leaving the skis in North River is a calculated risk. Especially the cross country skis.

By doing it we can bag the roof box.

The CRV gets 27-28 mpg without it and more like 22 with the box on top.

But we do get caught down here at times wishes we had our skinny skis.

Blah blah blah.

Here's something I just posted. NWS is throwing us a scrap, that I'm hoping will turn into a bone:

http://harvey44.blogspot.com/2009/12/nws-update-excerpts.html

Boy you KNOW it's tough out there when even Sara is cranky.

But there is an undercurrent of excitement building in the weather forums.

Early this season I SWORE off using Accuweather images that hype events.

But I just can't help it. Please forgive me:

http://harvey44.blogspot.com/2010/02/accuweather.html

This mornings Forecast Discussion from NWS in ALY is a little humorous.

If there was ever ANY doubt that the NWS weather nerds LIVE for bigtime winter events you should read this mornings discussion.

Focus on the long term part:

http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=NWS&issuedby=ALY&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1&highlight=off

or read the juicy part here:

http://harvey44.blogspot.com/2009/12/nws-update-excerpts.html

I have a feeling I'm going to be posting a lot over the next few days.

Oh yea ... we are working on a deal to bring a REAL weather guy on board at Harvey Road. I'm hoping that we can get his contract finalized in time for this event. Apparently there is some stickiness over Saddle Lodge Cheeseburger issues, but I'm confident we can get those worked out.

Since I made the previous post, the storm has been slipping ever southward.

Last set of model runs indicate a reversal on that trend.

Hoping to get an more informed opinion later today.

Think positive.

Here's your storm track. (This link will update so if you look back at this in the future the follow info won't make sense.)

The current map shows that coastal low maybe 50-75 miles southeast of the tip of Long Island. That tip of Long Island is the IDEAL location for a storm track if you want to maximize snow in ALBANY. The NWS boys in ALY call the tip of LI the "Benchmark." The point of snow maximization.



You can be sure I'll be watching this feed (it's on HR down and to the right) over the next 36 hrs.

Just walked through 2" of snow with a happy dog & the baby in the backpack cracking up at the white stuff falling all around. Hopefully it'll keep going a bit to freshen up everything, we were only forecast for 1-3" so I'm hoping. The NWS guys have pushed it up for us a little.

By the way Harvey... just 'cause I get a bit cranky with no snow doesn't mean you have to call me on it!