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Title: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Zimmy on February 23, 2010, 07:53:06 PM
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE STATE COLLEGE PA
821 PM EST TUE FEB 23 2010

...HEAVY SNOW ACCOMPANIED BY SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW
POSSIBLE EARLY THURSDAY MORNING INTO FRIDAY...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP OFF THE SOUTH CAROLINA COAST WEDNESDAY
EVENING...THEN MOVE NORTH ALONG THE COAST REACHING THE NEW YORK
CITY AREA THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THE STORM WILL LIKELY INTENSIFY
FURTHER AND COULD REMAIN NEARLY STATIONARY THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY.
THIS STORM TRACK WILL FAVOR THE POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS NEAR AND TO THE EAST OF THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY.

SIGNIFICANT UPSLOPE SNOWS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE ACROSS SOMERSET COUNTY
IN THE LAUREL HIGHLANDS BEGINNING AROUND DAYBREAK THURSDAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF FRIDAY.

NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE QUICKLY DURING THE DAY
THURSDAY AS THE STORM STRENGTHENS. WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH ARE
POSSIBLE THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT...BRINGING THE POTENTIAL FOR
SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW AND POOR VISIBILITY.

PAZ037-041-042-046-049>053-057>059-065-066-241600-
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0005.100225T0600Z-100226T1200Z/
TIOGA-NORTHERN LYCOMING-SULLIVAN-SOUTHERN LYCOMING-UNION-SNYDER-
MONTOUR-NORTHUMBERLAND-COLUMBIA-DAUPHIN-SCHUYLKILL-LEBANON-YORK-
LANCASTER-
821 PM EST TUE FEB 23 2010

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

SNOW WILL LIKELY DEVELOP FROM SOUTH TO NORTH ACROSS THE
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY...AND AREAS TO THE EAST...AFTER MIDNIGHT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

THE SNOW COULD FALL HEAVY AT TIMES THURSDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT.

TO COMPLICATE MATTERS...NORTH TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE
QUICKLY THURSDAY AS THE STORM STRENGTHENS NEAR THE SOUTHERN NEW
ENGLAND COAST. SUSTAINED WINDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45
MPH WILL BE COMMON THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND NIGHT...LEADING TO
THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 6 INCHES OR MORE...ALONG WITH SLEET...OR ICE
ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE
LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO BE FOUND
AT...WEATHER.GOV/STATECOLLEGE.

&&

$$



..Is there anything in place should we get this bad weather?
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Agent4054 on February 23, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Bring it on!
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: decepticon on February 23, 2010, 09:08:15 PM
..Is there anything in place should we get this bad weather?

My ass in front of my PC.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: vincegun on February 23, 2010, 10:17:49 PM
I just checked weather.com for my town, which is about 30-40min from the lan location. Friday with "few snow showers/wind" with a high of 38 and a low of 29. Saturday with "mostly cloudy" with a high of 40 and a low of 28. Sunday with "partly cloudy."

That being said..... quote

"THURSDAY MORNING
Snow, with the exception of southeast New England, where it will be rain, will spread rapidly northward from the Jersey Shore, Long Island, and southern New England up the Hudson Valley and western New England."

"THURSDAY AFTERNOON/NIGHT
The storm will reach its peak intensity during this time.

Travel impacts will be major, as the storm intensifies rapidly and sweeps toward New England. Major airport delays are likely in Boston (despite a wind-driven rain), New York, and Philadelphia, and will likely "ripple" to Baltimore and Washington, DC.

High winds will spread up the New England coast, so expect downed limbs, wires, and power outages to become more widespread as the evening wears on.

Winds will intensify on the "backside" of this deepening cyclone from northern New England through Upstate New York, Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.

Road travel will become dangerous, if not locally impossible Thursday night in these areas due to heavy, wind-driven snow."


"FRIDAY- The storm will gradually weaken through the day, with slowly diminishing winds, but with lingering bands of snow still expected.

That said, road travel will still be difficult, particularly in Upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania, northern New Jersey, and western New England.  Airport delays will also likely continue, particularly in the NYC/Tri-State's three major airports (Newark, LaGuardia, JFK). "


That's just what I found. I don't think the event will be hurt in any way, but those traveling any decent distance should just keep an eye out. Safe driving!
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Mr.Tibbs on February 24, 2010, 12:24:27 AM
I checked Mechanicsburg 10 day forecast like 2 days ago. Yes there are supposed to be snow showers but it is supposed to upwards in the 40 degree mark.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: The Shoctor on February 24, 2010, 07:06:27 AM
It doesn't matter what the weather it's gonna happen! :)
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Drewberry on February 24, 2010, 10:53:17 AM
it just sucks, because I will be coming from Cleveland :-/ :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: sully! on February 24, 2010, 12:32:39 PM
The local TV weather report is showing an accumulation map that's all over the place. It seems like it will be really spotty, with a lot of areas barely getting anything at all and others getting almost a foot. We won't know what the weather will be until it gets here, unfortunately. However, things should be just fine for those traveling Friday during the day. No matter, what we'll be there waiting for you.  :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Broken on February 24, 2010, 01:04:34 PM
Most of what i am seeing looks to be coastal so coming from the west sould be even easier then those of us heading up the eastern seaboard... o.O
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Petch on February 24, 2010, 02:39:35 PM
it just sucks, because I will be coming from Cleveland :-/ :-/ :-/

I got you beat... Im coming in from Oklahoma.... Man up, its only snow! :-D
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Czar on February 24, 2010, 02:49:23 PM
Just take your time and be careful.

(http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/125/1267073137.png)
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: sully! on February 24, 2010, 03:14:17 PM
it just sucks, because I will be coming from Cleveland :-/ :-/ :-/

I got you beat... Im coming in from Oklahoma.... Man up, its only snow! :-D
Are you driving or flying?
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Petch on February 24, 2010, 03:22:32 PM
it just sucks, because I will be coming from Cleveland :-/ :-/ :-/
I got you beat... Im coming in from Oklahoma.... Man up, its only snow! :-D
Are you driving or flying?

Flying out tomorrow to BWI (Baltimore)... I'm done with 22 hours straight in the car to get back to PA.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: sully! on February 24, 2010, 03:33:48 PM
Yeah, Tennessee just seems to go on forever and ever. Hope the weather doesn't delay your flight.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Petch on February 24, 2010, 03:38:57 PM
Yeah, Tennessee just seems to go on forever and ever. Hope the weather doesn't delay your flight.

Ya I really hope if there are any delays that I find out before I leave Oklahoma City or else Ill be stuck in Memphis, TN just chillin waiting for my flight to Baltimore.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Czar on February 24, 2010, 03:41:37 PM
Maybe they got WiFi there. Ya can game from Terminal D.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Petch on February 24, 2010, 03:50:51 PM
I wish that was an option... but my computer is getting checked.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Czar on February 24, 2010, 03:56:32 PM
Pack dat stuff good!

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2576126830_a1db787b08.jpg)
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Petch on February 24, 2010, 04:20:40 PM
Im looking for a box I can fit my case into now, but if I cant find one its going into a suitcase with hoodies wrapped around it... hahah
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: voX on February 24, 2010, 08:16:01 PM
suck it up. we will be fine. i just want to lan
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Drewberry on February 26, 2010, 08:06:19 AM
lets just snow everywhere and make the roads crappy! BOOM!
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Stalker on February 26, 2010, 08:16:18 AM
I wish that was an option... but my computer is getting checked.

I would never check my laptop on any airline, too much theft and incompetent handling.
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: zx2slow on February 26, 2010, 08:35:17 AM
The TSA is gonna steal your pr0nz
Title: Re: Winter Weather this weekend????
Post by: Stalker on February 26, 2010, 08:49:35 AM
The TSA is gonna steal your pr0nz

The TSA consists of people with double digit IQs and triple digit incomes, what are they going to do?