Snow Totals Thread (Manchester, Nashua, New London: rating, areas, coastal)

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by darylyh

Where would one be able to look at such a model? I'm finding the forecasting on the weather.com -type sites to be utterly worthless.

I have a pretty solid background in meteorology so this site might be a bit technical. The models update four times a day every six hours. I generally look at the 500mb maps to analyze the possible track of low pressure centers. The "12Z model" was released at 12PM today tracks a low right of the New England coast, which would be a snow track given the cold air in the interior. However, storm tracks often change this far out and it could easily go out to sea as well.

Site:
Model Analyses and Forecasts

An individual model run, 12PM today:

NCEP GFS Model Forecasts

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Colebrook

I'm at 1800' and we had about 7" on the ground until yesterday . It was washed away for the most part. We received 4" now and still spitting snow.

Ya, the forecast models have been better at getting the snow right for the higher terrain compared to the Merrimack Valley. Next to no snow has fallen at all in Merrimack County so far.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by JukieF

Nothing whatsoever yet in Manchester. I hear we're supposed to get *some* snow this week. I'm hoping that we won't have much in the way of snow for the next couple of weeks. I'm having my knee replaced on Monday, and I'm not too thrilled about the idea of negotiating a walker over icy steps and sidewalks. :-(

There is a 50/50 possibility of a coastal storm next Mon-Tues, but lots of uncertainty this far out. It could bring snow to much of NH or track well offshore bringing next to nothing.

[darylyh]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

Site:
Model Analyses and Forecasts

An individual model run, 12PM today:

NCEP GFS Model Forecasts

Thank you! I ran the loop on today's noon model -- looks possible for Sunday and Monday, looks like.

Meanwhile, oddly enough, there's a lovely snow falling outside my windows in Amherst right now.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by darylyh

Thank you! I ran the loop on today's noon model -- looks possible for Sunday and Monday, looks like.

Meanwhile, oddly enough, there's a lovely snow falling outside my windows in Amherst right now.

I think all the snow lovers want the coastal storm solution to pan out. We will see

[bignhfamily]

OK, everybody, all together now!
Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow.........

I guess I'm just a big 40 yo kid! I loved the snow and everything that comes with it as a child and I still do!!!

Thanks for keeping us posted GraniteStater. I'll be checking back here often.

[Valerie C]

A dusting in Londonderry overnight, just enough to be pretty

[Captjob]

Originally Posted by bignhfamily

OK, everybody, all together now!
Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow.........

I guess I'm just a big 40 yo kid! I loved the snow and everything that comes with it as a child and I still do!!!

Thanks for keeping us posted GraniteStater. I'll be checking back here often.

I'm cheering for snow. Bring it!!!

[Valerie C]

Originally Posted by Captjob

I'm cheering for snow. Bring it!!!

Said from the man who is going to be here with his family to play in it CaptJob, I think this year, you will need to fully appreciate the value of snow. If we get dumped on during your visit, I nominate you and the family to come on over and clear the driveways & walkways around my house in southern NH. Then, for kicks, repeat the experience for somebody who actually lives in the jackpot/snowbelt area, like Colebrook. I'm kidding, of course, but if you do get the urge to shovel, c'mon down! I promise to provide pots of homemade hot cocoa and of course maple snow candy

Colebrook, I saw pictures from your town on Thanksgiving, and all the white stuff that was present at that time. I can't believe the amounts that you get in the great white North!

[Captjob]

Originally Posted by Valerie C

Said from the man who is going to be here with his family to play in it CaptJob, I think this year, you will need to fully appreciate the value of snow. If we get dumped on during your visit, I nominate you and the family to come on over and clear the driveways & walkways around my house in southern NH. Then, for kicks, repeat the experience for somebody who actually lives in the jackpot/snowbelt area, like Colebrook. I'm kidding, of course, but if you do get the urge to shovel, c'mon down! I promise to provide pots of homemade hot cocoa and of course maple snow candy

Colebrook, I saw pictures from your town on Thanksgiving, and all the white stuff that was present at that time. I can't believe the amounts that you get in the great white North!

Oh Val......were in!

My kids, especially the 5yo, asks every day if we are going to the snow yet. The others cant wait to shovel,(by delegation that is ) ski, play etc. Its a novelty for them as we only get 2 weeks in NH for winter then back to monotonous sun.

Incidentally all. The storm predicted to hopefully hit NH on Saturday night/Sunday and maybe bring some good snow is directly overhead here right now. Lots of rain by SoCal standards so we are going to throw some snowy wishes into the clouds and hope it tracks right to you!!!

Our rain today is your snow this weekend....I hope anyway.

Captjob