So several sources are calling for a colder and wetter winter in the mid-east. Can't wait for some snow. I wish I lived in southern Montana right now for their 12-24" expected this weekend.

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" From Accuweather (take it for what it is): December could be the roughest month of a colder and snowier winter that could finish with another cold spell in late January and February. Ski resort operators in the northern Rockies and the Northwest will enjoy another season of abundant snow, although snow depths will not match last winter's record-setting snowpack. "

10/9/2008 10:52:35 AM

10/9/2008 10:55:11 AM

i don't understand what there is to about this... do you just want people to think you're a hateful heifer?

anyway, i hope we get a good snow, i love the snow

10/9/2008 10:59:27 AM

Finally going skiing out west again after a 2 year hiatus

Can't wait !

Fall>Winter>Summer>Spring imo

[Edited on October 9, 2008 at 11:18 AM. Reason : x]

10/9/2008 11:18:18 AM

yeah, but we have to make it through the Extreme Autumn that's coming up!
http://www.theonion.com/content/video/extreme_weather_alert

10/9/2008 11:20:55 AM

Quote :

"i don't understand what there is to about this... do you just want people to think you're a hateful heifer? anyway, i hope we get a good snow, i love the snow "

I, too, hope we get some snow this year. Ice, not so much, but I'll take what I can get.

The is because I can see making a thread for this - for winter weather around here.
Montana? Not so much.
I'll be expecting updates to this thread (you know, on TWW, where a vast majority live in NC), every time Buffalo gets some snow. Keeping with the spirit of the first post. As well as for blizzards on the prairie.

10/9/2008 11:21:14 AM

I hope Iredell gets a blizzard


i miss teh snows

10/9/2008 11:24:41 AM

stop with the damn ****

bit early, we haven't even had the first frost yet...

10/9/2008 12:01:38 PM

At least he did it symmetrically

10/9/2008 12:21:44 PM

Quote :

"December could be the roughest month of a colder and snowier winter "

PLEASE let this be true

I haven't seen a good snow in YEARS

10/9/2008 12:30:54 PM

Farmers' Almanac for southeast long range weather:

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"Winter will be cold, with temperatures two degrees below normal, on average. The coldest periods will occur in mid- and late December, mid-January, and early February. Precipitation will be near or slightly below normal in the north and well above normal in the south. Snowfall will be above normal in the west and below normal in most other locations. Higher elevations will have a Christmas snowfall, with other snowy periods in early January and in early and late February."

i reaallllllllllllyyyyyyyy want some measurable, shutseverythingdown snow

10/9/2008 2:21:28 PM

you do know that the Farmers' Almanac is most just astrological bullshit, right?

10/9/2008 2:26:32 PM

i love the winter!! i love getting new scarves to wear when it gets chilly outside.

BRING IT ON! lol

10/9/2008 2:40:13 PM

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"i reaallllllllllllyyyyyyyy want some measurable, shutseverythingdown snow"

An inch?

10/9/2008 2:41:06 PM

Quote :

"you do know that the Farmers' Almanac is most just astrological bullshit, right?"

really?!?! i had no idea! i thought it was 100% true fact. wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/9/2008 3:07:20 PM

i wasn't suggesting that you did take it as fact.
But to take the Farmers' Almanac weather prediction as any more than a literal guess or more than a "fun fact", like a sunday newspaper horoscope, is to give it more credit than it deserves

10/9/2008 3:29:36 PM

man, if it was only 45 degrees colder this rain would be snow

so close, yet so far

10/9/2008 7:19:14 PM

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/244387.html

The first of the winter forecasts are in, and they paint a bleak picture for snow-lovers in the Carolinas.

A leading national meteorologist and the government's own long-range forecasting agency both predict a very mild winter in the Southeast and for much of the United States. Dry weather also is predicted.

Joe Bastardi, well-known forecaster for Pennsylvania-based AccuWeather, says the winter heat will be centered over the Carolinas and the Tennessee Valley.

"December through February might be one of the top 10 warmest winters ever for the southeastern United States," Bastardi said.

Meanwhile, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center says temperatures will be normal or above-normal in much of the United States and in Alaska. The Climate Prediction Center also says there is a strong chance of dry conditions in the Southeast.

Meteorologists say they think the months preceding and following winter -- November and March -- could be chilly. But the core months of December through February are likely to be quite mild.

Bastardi said the remarkable aspect of this winter will be its consistency.

"Unlike the winter of 2005-06 and last winter, where significant shots of cold and snow showed up in major areas ... this winter may have over 75 percent of the days above normal in most of the nation ..." Bastardi said in his annual winter forecast.

La Nina, a condition of cooler-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, will be responsible for the mild winter, forecasters agree. La Nina typically produces warm and dry weather in the Southwest and Southeast, and wet, chilly conditions in the Pacific Northwest.

Mike Halpert, of the Climate Prediction Center, said the La Nina condition is easing, but he said it usually takes several months before its impact lessens.

The forecast of dry weather is bad news for the Carolinas, still struggling to escape the impact of a drought in 2007 and early 2008. Hydrologists say winter precipitation is badly needed to replenish lakes and streams in the area.

While winter is expected to be mild, forecasters say spring's arrival won't be early.

"We are, in fact, predicting March to be normal to below normal for much of the nation," Bastardi said. "But for the core of the winter, this one looks like the warmest of the last three for much of the nation."

10/10/2008 9:32:26 AM

Just imagine if we didnt have global warming guys! It would be like an ice age around here!

10/10/2008 9:47:45 AM

Quote :

"From Accuweather"

10/11/2008 12:06:58 AM

Just had the first freeze here in central VA last night

10/20/2008 9:40:17 AM

there was ice on my window here in Raleigh this morning

that'll probably be about it for the winter weather this year

C U NEXT WINTER

[Edited on October 20, 2008 at 10:18 AM. Reason : +]

10/20/2008 10:17:20 AM

i hope there's early season snow in the northwest

i took a gamble and booked a trip using the last of the 2008 vacation for december

10/20/2008 11:04:45 AM

Quote :

"From Accuweather"

this is key

they are retarded fucking forecasters there

nws long range forecast for temperatures over dec 2008 to feb 2009

[Edited on October 20, 2008 at 6:59 PM. Reason : 

10/20/2008 6:56:05 PM

If your looking to the NC Mountains to find some winter weather Ray has his winter forecast up. If you need to know whats going on in the highcountry his website is awesome.

http://www.booneweather.com/Fearless+Forecast

10/20/2008 8:16:39 PM

bttt

1/19/2009 5:56:02 AM

it's supposed to snow in charlotte tonight which i would love, but it's supposed to rain this evening before the temp drops, so i have a feeling i'm going to wake up to a bunch of ice all over the road

1/19/2009 7:40:04 AM

WRAL is saying 2-6 inches tomorrow for the triangle.

1/19/2009 8:39:45 AM

Even if we have snow, I still have to work from home. At least I get to do it in my jammies.

1/19/2009 11:14:23 AM

looking forward to the possibility for a 4 day wknd.

1/19/2009 12:45:47 PM

Snowing in S. Raleigh as of 12:57 a.m.

1/20/2009 1:01:11 AM

nice! close to an inch in N. Raleigh

1/20/2009 5:25:56 AM

lame snow

1/20/2009 5:57:11 AM

do you guys think school is going to get cancelled today?

1/20/2009 7:53:42 AM

probably

1/20/2009 8:20:03 AM

YAY school is officially cancelled!

1/20/2009 8:25:22 AM

Well ended up w/ 6" in N. Raleigh. Not too shabby. It looks like we may have a CAD situation coming up by the weekend. We'll see!

1/21/2009 12:44:44 AM

A little snow mixing in with the rain out there. All snow in Roxboro right now. We should eek out a quick inch or so tonight non?

2/3/2009 12:50:40 AM

Quote :

" Weather Underground Email Service for Raleigh, NC Special Weather Statement as of 12:16 PM EST on February 03, 2009 ...Light rain expected to change to light snow from the northwest through 300 am... A large area of light rain will continue to move northeast across the region through 300 am. The rain will gradually become mixed with... and change to light snow as the temperatures continue to cool. The change to light snow will occur first across areas from Hillsborough... Roxboro... and Rougemont around 100 am... then reach near Pittsboro... Siler City... Raleigh... Henderson... Louisburg... and Warrenton by 300 to 400 am. Due to the warm ground... very little of the light snow will stick initially. However... as the temperatures cool to around 32 degrees... there will be some light snow accumulations possible on the grassy and elevated surfaces. There will be the possibility of some slick spots on bridges and overpasses between 300 am and daybreak. However... the back edge of the light precipitation should rapidly exit our region during this time... limiting the snowfall to only a dusting for most areas. If the snow lasts longer than currently anticipated... a Winter Weather Advisory may be issued by 300 or 400 am. Early morning motorists should use extra caution. "

2/3/2009 12:52:26 AM

Snowing right now in west Raleigh.

2/3/2009 7:17:53 AM

Quote :

"1 230 PM EST Tue Feb 3 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 12 PM EST Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 12 PM EST Wednesday. A strong upper level disturbance and surface low moving into the area from the northwest... combined with cold air in place... will lead to the development of areas of snow over north central North Carolina tonight into Wednesday morning. Snow is expected to begin this evening around The Triad area and spread eastward through the Triangle area... Smithfield... and the Rocky Mount-Wilson area through tonight. There may be a lull in the snow for several hours overnight... then additional snow bands on the west side of the surface low are expected to cross this area early Wednesday morning. The snow should taper off by noon Wednesday. Storm total snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches is anticipated... and locally higher totals are possible. In addition to the snow... brisk northwest winds may drop the wind chill into the teens at times on Wednesday. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. People across north central North Carolina should keep up with the very latest conditions and forecasts from the National Weather Service. "

2/3/2009 12:36:30 PM

Cincy was supposed to get 2" today, but has 7" and still counting! The system should spin through towards daybreak. A frenzied rush hour? Mayhaps!

2/3/2009 8:14:00 PM