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To those who've been here for more than a year or two, what do you think this recent increase in rain activity means for snow this winter? I just recently closed the book on my first year here in Charlotte (moved up in June '07), so I don't have a good typical year baseline. We were in a severe drought last summer which messed with water levels, rainfall, and even leaf color change intensity, schedule, and duration. The color change this year should hopefully be right on track with a good solid change at an expected date range (mid through late October...where trees were already in full change this time last year).
But what about the snow? Do you think the rain will last into the winter and become some regular snowfall? I hear from co-workers that we had a heavy snow not too long ago in 2004...but I'm not sure of the rainfall activity that year. I know it's an altogether different time of year and there's no way to predict precipitation even for this weekend, let alone three or more months out! I'm just looking for a general feel...if it rains more in late summer/early fall, is it a sign that it'll carry over into winter and give us a few snows (more than we got this past winter)?
...and for the record, bring on the snow! Growing up in Florida nearly all my life makes seeing snow in person a novelty! Please, you northerners with stories of sore snow shoveling backs and frozen fingers, keep the snow ball throwing at my head to a minimum!
Yea, we had a heavy snow in 2004... 17 inches... but then it was 75 degrees the next day! I have been here for 7 years and haven't seen very much snow at all. Usually a light dusting, rarely a few inches but it is all usually gone in a few days. We don't get regular snowfall because it just doesn't get that cold. 40's are pretty average for winter and even then it doesn't get that cold until late November, then it is already warming back up by mid March. Ice on the other hand is more common for some reason. I have been through a lot more ice storms here than snow. FYI: don't even attempt to buy bread or milk if there is a hint of a chance of a winter storm! The stores get cleaned out in record time! Its hilarious!
On the good note, we are only a few hours from the mountains and even if they don't have natural snow, the ski resorts are always making it! I am a "northerner" (northwestern Illinois) and dealt with the winters my entire life, I would much rather just drive to the snow instead of having to deal with it day in and day out!
To those who've been here for more than a year or two, what do you think this recent increase in rain activity means for snow this winter? I just recently closed the book on my first year here in Charlotte (moved up in June '07), so I don't have a good typical year baseline. We were in a severe drought last summer which messed with water levels, rainfall, and even leaf color change intensity, schedule, and duration. The color change this year should hopefully be right on track with a good solid change at an expected date range (mid through late October...where trees were already in full change this time last year).
But what about the snow? Do you think the rain will last into the winter and become some regular snowfall? I hear from co-workers that we had a heavy snow not too long ago in 2004...but I'm not sure of the rainfall activity that year. I know it's an altogether different time of year and there's no way to predict precipitation even for this weekend, let alone three or more months out! I'm just looking for a general feel...if it rains more in late summer/early fall, is it a sign that it'll carry over into winter and give us a few snows (more than we got this past winter)?
...and for the record, bring on the snow! Growing up in Florida nearly all my life makes seeing snow in person a novelty! Please, you northerners with stories of sore snow shoveling backs and frozen fingers, keep the snow ball throwing at my head to a minimum!
Do you remember in three years ago in Florida when the heat was record breaking and a drought going on. There were predictions of a trememdous hurricane season because of the unusually hot ocean temperatures. That summer, there were practically no hurricanes. There is no real way to predict the weather regardless of rain. You can only hope. I am from Florida as well. I would like to see some. But, we will just have to wait and see. I hope your prediction turns to reality, but I won't absolutely rely on it.
Since we've no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow....
Geez, Steve, I just put my mums in today!!!! But, I'm ready for some fall weather. Bring on the chill
I enjoy reading the Farmer's Almanac predictions. However, the info online really cuts off Charlotte from the prediction area. That is the problem w/ trying to forecast weather here - we are affected by the mountains . . .
The Almanac predicts a colder than typical winter. As for snow . . . the predict a White Christmas - "for higher elevations."
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