Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Snow totals

Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

New Jersey

... Gloucester County...
   National Park T 700 am 11/27 trained spotter

... Hunterdon County...
   Whitehouse 2.8 300 PM 11/27 broadcast media
   Flemington 2.1 615 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Readington TWP 1.5 530 PM 11/27 trained spotter

... Mercer County...
   Hopewell 2.0 300 PM 11/27 public
   Ewing 0.3 1138 am 11/27 trained spotter

... Middlesex County...
   Metuchen 1.0 1200 PM 11/27 trained spotter

... Morris County...
   Chester 5.0 400 PM 11/27 900 feet elevation.
   Lake Hopatcong 5.0 400 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Jefferson TWP 4.4 355 PM 11/27 public
   Butler 4.0 200 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Milton 4.0 430 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Rockaway TWP 3.5 300 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Randolph TWP 3.0 100 PM 11/27 public
   Whippany 2.7 555 PM 11/27 trained spotter

... Somerset County...
   2 S Neshanic 4.0 455 PM 11/27 Sourland Mountain
   Belle Mead 3.0 400 PM 11/27 public
   Skillman 1.8 110 PM 11/27 public
   Bridgewater TWP 1.1 400 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Somerville 1.0 500 PM 11/27 trained spotter

... Sussex County...
   Wantage 4.0 200 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Lafayette 3.5 135 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Fredon 3.3 125 PM 11/27 public

... Warren County...
   Allamuchy TWP 3.5 235 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Stewartsville 2.6 200 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Washington 2.1 250 PM 11/27 trained spotter
   Hackettstown 1.5 320 PM 11/27 trained spotter

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Looking ahead to the first week of December: Mild temps.

From Accuweather.com, Brett Anderson blog.

The omega block in the Bering Sea will steer cold air away from the Eastern US, for the next 12 days.

Monday, November 26, 2012

Some signs of a change to colder later in December.

According to Dt at Wxrisk.com the beginning of December will not feature cold temperatures but that may change later in the month.  He expects the latter part of December , then January and February to be the period of wintry weather for us.  A huge omega block in the Bering Sea between Alaska and Siberia is helping to steer the coldest air away from the East Coast.

Sunday, November 25, 2012

A snow/ rain mix over most areas in Northern NJ, on Tuesday into Wednesday.

Forecasters have backed off a bit on a snowstorm this week.  The most likely outcome seems to be, snow starting early Tuesday morning, mixing with then changing to rain, over most areas and once again, mixing with then changing to snow again, in the evening.  Most places will see minor accumulations , but north and west of Rte. 287 several inches of snow may accumulate.

The confidence in the forecast is low, but a heavy snowfall is unlikely at this time.  As is usually the case, Upper Passaic and Sussex counties will see the most snow.

 About 2 or 3 inches looks like the maximum according to Elliot Abrams at Accuweather.  Check tomorrow first thing in the morning in case there are any last minute surprises.

There is a big debate on the December outlook, but I am betting on early December being somewhat mild.  After that things may change.  There is ample cold air over Canada this year and the question is when or if it will move down into the eastern US.  Last winter was a different story.

Almost all forecasters expect an above normal snow season this winter.  This winter has a lot of potential for being a snowmaker.  IF.......

DT at WxRisk.com is calling for a winter with a mild start then, turning wild later.  He specializes in long range forecasting and has a good track record, but nobody is perfect.

Friday, November 23, 2012

Friday afternoon computer models looking colder and snowier for Tuesday into Wdenesday. Not a huge storm, but worth watching.

NWS shows rain Tuesday turning to snow at night with up to 2 " possible by Wednesday.

The NWS says up to 8" possible in West Milford, NJ, for Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Monday, November 12, 2012

3 Day Nor' easter may be shaping up for next week.

Very early now to get concerned now, but a moderately strong coastal storm, producing 4 inches of rain, strong on shore winds,  may occur from Nov. 19,20, 21 next week.

The large scale pattern does not favor this storm but it needs to be watched.  According to DT at Wxrisk.com the first week of December will be mild.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Snow totals Wed. night.


The following are unofficial observations taken during the storm
that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended to
Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters and
media for these reports. This summary is also available on our home
Page at weather.Gov/NYC

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Location storm total time/date comments
                     snowfall of
                     /inches/ measurement

Connecticut

... Fairfield County...
   Monroe 9.0 845 PM 11/07 public
   Danbury 7.1 700 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Greenwich 6.0 845 PM 11/07 public
   Darien 6.0 800 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Ridgefield 5.5 500 PM 11/07 public
   North Stamford 5.2 940 PM 11/07 public
   Norwalk 5.2 950 PM 11/07 public
   Brookfield 5.0 510 PM 11/07 public
   Bridgeport 4.0 700 PM 11/07 NWS coop
   Stratford 3.5 519 PM 11/07 broadcast media
   Redding 3.0 645 PM 11/07 amateur radio

... Middlesex County...
   Middletown 5.0 707 PM 11/07 amateur radio
   Durham 4.5 510 PM 11/07 broadcast media
   Westbrook 1.7 700 PM 11/07 public

... New Haven County...
   Wallingford 10.0 840 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Clintonville 9.5 839 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Hamden 9.0 845 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Seymour 9.0 830 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Meriden 8.9 925 PM 11/07 Skywarn spotter
   Wolcott 7.0 900 PM 11/07 Skywarn spotter
   Naugatuck 6.2 859 PM 11/07 public
   North Haven 6.0 540 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Oxford 6.0 645 PM 11/07 amateur radio
   Ansonia 5.5 752 PM 11/07 amateur radio
   Branford 5.0 900 PM 11/07 public
   New Haven 5.0 430 PM 11/07 public
   Derby 4.0 418 PM 11/07 public
   Guilford 3.0 515 PM 11/07 NWS employee

... New London County...
   Voluntown 3.0 717 PM 11/07 amatuer radio

New Jersey

... Bergen County...
   Ridgefield 8.0 840 PM 11/07 amateur radio
   Ridgewood 4.4 900 PM 11/07 Skywarn spotter
   Midland Park 2.8 845 PM 11/07 public

... Essex County...
   Maplewood 2.5 655 PM 11/07 public
   West Orange 2.2 630 PM 11/07 public
   Newark Airport 2.1 700 PM 11/07 FAA contract observer

... Hudson County...
   Harrison 3.7 915 PM 11/07 Skywarn spotter
   Hoboken 2.4 830 PM 11/07 trained spotter

... Passaic County...
   Haskell 3.5 800 PM 11/07 trained spotter
   Wayne 3.0 718 PM 11/07 trained spotter

... Union County...
   Berkeley Heights 7.5 945 PM 11/07 public
   Elizabeth 2.8 815 PM 11/07 trained spotter

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Snow is assured, now how much?

Most of north Jersey will be in the 1 to 3 inch zone.  High elevations could double that.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Sandy: Before and After Photos Show Utter Devastation

NJ Transit slide show, hurricane Sandy.

http://www.flickr.com//photos/89454930@N07/sets/72157631895879101/show/

Click above.

Waiting room at Hoboken Terminal had 5 feet of water!

Here we go again next Wednesday and Thursday.

Bergen and Passaic a trace to an inch of snow, higher elevations 2 to 3 inches.
Far interior high elevations 4 to 6 inches +
Mostly wind and rain in most of NJ.
This is from the Euro only and it is a very early estimate only!  Check NWS for the authoritative forecast.

Friday, November 2, 2012

Governor Christie subpoenas 65 businesses for hurricane price gouging.

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20121102h.html

http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/552012/approved/20121102h.html

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