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From: smwincva_wxman{at}webtv.net
Date: Wed Jan 08 2003 - 02:25:56 EST
Winchester VA
Since Friday, a series of clippers & shortwaves has brought snow into
the mid Atlantic. I have measured 3.5" of snow since then, most on
Sunday.
On Friday, we had .31" water equivalent from wet snow & rain. Early in
the am, about 1/2" fell, mostly in shaded grassy surfaces.
The next storm was a strong Alberta Clipper, that traveled a few hundred
miles further south than normal. It was producing moisture rates
1/2"/per 3 hours Saturday night, and lost little of the momentum
crossing the Applachians.
I measured 3" of a snow, with a water content of .28".
A weaker clipper produced wet, light snow in some areas of the region
Monday. I measured .04" melted, but none accumulated.
Many schools have use most or all their snow days. Some are already
planning makeup days. First to go are "in-service" days, then spring
breaks, & then more days in June.
In worst case scenarios, the day could be lenghtened by several minutes
and Saturday sessions begun.
The snow season does not begin in earnest here for a few more weeks,
lasting till mid March.
I have now measured just shy of a foot of snow this season, along with
1/2" ice glaize. The liquid precip amount is 1.99", just one week into
the new year/month.
---Links & Vidcaps---
Friday 1/03 snowfall reports:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18671
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Winter Weather Advisory from Baltimore/Washington (LWX) about 4am Sun:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18713
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Winter Weather Advisory from LWX extended east at 11am:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18741
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>From my backyard about 12:30pm Sunday, when it was snowing at least 1"
per hour.
http://attach4.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPkjpgYyeGpLXmH_-9wt2fZLJ41X_JQHDAd4QdYqNiureQeEzRVutiL5fSK7LAU6yYvVmKJGZmhQMFUvC8fOtq89RVQ53DqkG6Q/snapshot.jpg
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Sunday 1/05 snowfall reports:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18767
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One of the biggest wrecks in the region occurred near Baltimore MD,
injuring about 22 according to a tv report. There were 34 cars involved.
Many accidents were reported, too many to count by some police
departments.
Fatal crashes were on Norbeck Rd in Montgomery Co MD, & in Washington Co
MD.
Another one was in the Chester Gap area of US522 in Warran Co VA.
Most had no injuries, and i heard only 2 transported w/ minor injuries
from a wreck
here Sunday. Locally about 15 crashes between 11am & 4pm, & more outside
my county.
Image © WBAL tv, Baltimore MD
http://attach1.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPszNrmKeGpLXZAct9u43U-rV8SCO7MYS2KpKQU5U0vnbNoDyLhpIrsAlgMLUxBDxUbjRdQPTsjrD0eFQTlN5f7bLb0HLEpOtTQ/snapshot.jpg
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The wet weather stream in the far part of the backyard has had flowing
water much of the time for the last 2 months.
http://attach3.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPl5cPz6eGpLXEOroQkaTripL6KPZljku5U80pXCf27HSwR1rXua5zcrAKlz4FQk4shGAVgQm_p4jPhDDb7T7GsFdvjGr-DZikQ/snapshot.jpg
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Accu Weather radar estimates show that .10 to .25" amounts were common,
and a few bands of .50". This meant widespread 2-4" snowfall totals and
a few reports nearing a half foot.
http://attach3.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPp8TUbGeGpLXlqaF_GUY9Klk4PS8G6Lxh3HSEvARCLmCnmfbJa8s0ulfXx0FpSmZYHzZmCLTBpdKuvf8a7P4pGuKWA2Mrep4aw/snapshot.jpg
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Monday 1/06 snowfall reports:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18868
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24 hour radar estimated totals thru about 4am Tuesday. Image ©
Accuweather.com
http://attach1.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPuovPLGeGpLX8HCMqm5X9XonrX7t9OiyV0MuwG61226QtS6Eply2nCeZ_gySGih-MhUPBlBRrnVFk3mQCeusB_Yp2pTzdZwhCQ/snapshot.jpg
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Sunday & Monday 24 hour temp/precip reports:
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/VA_StormNet/message/18879
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This satellite photo (1pm Tues) shows snow cover north of
Charlottesville & Richmond VA north into PA & NY. (Cloud cover obscures
the ground in western NY, western PA, far western MD, & WV,)
In addition, there appears to be snow cover in the Norfolk area & along
the Demarva region. Obs at 1pm showed partly sunny skies in the area,
but Norfolk reported 1.5" of
snow overnight.
http://attach4.wxmatrix-membersonly/v1/YL4bPrnxw2KeGpLXXMhGhgbxuxNLvvZP_qRzmMfihFH0qJYhPHu-b3RwFP4py-47IX-_45GofzWSGx2PPuqygCKF8_C76S-QHI18eQ/snapshot.jpg
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Accuweather.com prepared a graphic showing why the mid Atlantic has had
more snow this winter than MN. I knew it would not stay available at
their site, so i preserved the best i could.
http://wxmatrix-membersonly/group/weather_photography/message/2882
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---News Stories:---
>From the Baltimore Sun
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Inches of snow, hundreds of wrecks
Fatal crash in Arundel, 34-car pileup in Essex
http://www.sunspot.net/bal-te.md.snow06jan06.story
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Early winter wallop delights and dismays Snow: El Nino's effects hearten
ski resort owners, replenish reservoirs and cancel school days. But not
everyone's happy.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=bal%2Dmd%2Esnow07jan07
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Storms extend students' schedule
As snow days pile up, schools face longer year; Classes are now to end
June 18
http://www.baltimoresun.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=bal%2Dho%2Esnowday07jan07
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>From the Hagerstown (MD) Herald Mail
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High waters flood Pa. animal rescue shelter Three animals at Greener
Pastures died last week when the Conococheague Creek
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=47975&format=html
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Snow continues to fall
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=47969&format=html
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Wreck kills area woman
http://www.herald-mail.com/?module=displaystory&story_id=47918&format=html
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>From Washington Post.com:
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Expecting a Flurry, Taken by Storm
Road Crews Struggle to Keep Up as 'Clipper' Confounds Forecasters
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A14927-2003Jan5?language=printer
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Snow Days (Editorial)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19713-2003Jan6.html
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Students Playing Now to Pay Later
Schools Must Make Up Snow Days During Scheduled Breaks, Vacation
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A19456-2003Jan6.html
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>From The Winchester Star:
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Clipper' Storm Brings Surprise Snow
http://www.winchesterstar.com/TheWinchesterStar/030106/Front_snow.asp
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Play Now, Pay Later
Schools Study How to Fit in Make-up Days
http://www.winchesterstar.com/TheWinchesterStar/030107/Area_school.asp
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Other Sources:
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AP story via ABC.com
Snow Storm Leaves 3 Dead in Maryland
Three Dead, 27 Hurt As Storm Sparks Hundreds of Highway Accidents on
Slick Maryland Roads
http://abcnews.go.com/wire/US/ap20030106_789.html
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Harrisionburg (VA) Daily News Record
Alberta Clipper Brings Snow To Valley
http://www.dnronline.com/archives/1-6-2003/story2.html
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WBAL tv, Baltimore MD
Seven Feet Of Snow At Snowshoe
http://www.thewbalchannel.com/weather/1873038/detail.html
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Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk VA)
Rain turns to coating of snow
http://www.pilotonline.com/news/nw0107rai.html
Steve Minghini
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