ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I'll believe it wen I see it Quote A strengthening storm will deliver heavy snow and wind to New England before the end of the week. People continuing with their holiday journeys or beginning their end-of-the-year vacation could face some problems in the Northeast due to the storm. Regardless of the type of precipitation, the storm will cause extensive travel disruptions on Thursday and Friday. Road conditions will range from wet on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to snow-packed in central New Hampshire and northern Maine. How quickly the storm strengthens and how close it tracks along the coast will determine which areas receive all rain, all snow or a combination thereof, according to AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams. A distance of less than 50 miles will bring conditions ranging from windswept rain in southeastern New England to blowing and drifting snow in central New England. RELATED:AccuWeather Winter Weather CenterUS New Year’s Eve: Rain may dampen celebrations in New Orleans, Los Angeles5 hot spots to celebrate New Year's Eve around the world Areas from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Philadelphia and Providence, Rhode Island, can expect all rain from the storm. A small accumulation of snow with slushy travel is in store for the central Appalachians. Mostly rain will fall around New York City. From just north and west of New York City, to Hartford, Connecticut, Boston and Portland, Maine, the storm will bring a combination of rain and wet snow. "Boston is a close call between back-and-forth rain and snow versus an all-out heavy snowstorm," Abrams said. From northwestern Connecticut to central and western Massachusetts, much of Vermont, interior New Hampshire and western and northern Maine, all or mostly snow will fall with the potential for 6 inches or more of snow. Parts of northern New England could receive a foot of snow. As the storm strengthens, winds will increase on Thursday night. Gusty winds will continue on Friday. Winds could get strong enough to down tree limbs and cause sporadic power outages from parts of New Jersey to Maine. A few gusts can reach 50 mph in parts of New England by Friday midday. Strong winds can lead to airline delays throughout the Interstate 95 corridor of the Northeast. The combination of increasing winds and dry, powdery snow can lead to blizzard conditions in part of northern New England. Cold air will quickly return to the region as the storm leaves on Friday. Snow showers can occur all the way to the mid-Atlantic coast. In central and northern New England, any wet or slushy roads could turn icy by Friday evening as temperatures fall to or below freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I LIKE THIS FORECAST!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Probably turn to rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 12 minutes ago, T1R9sledder said: I LIKE THIS FORECAST!!!!!! The NWS is calling for 12" here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 (edited) It's been snowing here in Maine since yesterday afternoon. Waiting for the Dish guy to show up and we will head out for a ride. weather here says 18-20" report to follow... Edited December 28, 2016 by Mainecat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 hope it comes down good, trying to decide if i want to run up tomorrow ahead of the snow or wait till Friday noonish to leave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, Mainecat said: It's been snowing here in Maine since yesterday afternoon. Waiting for the Dish guy to show up and we will head out for a ride. weather here says 18-20" report to follow... Enjoy the ride MC.....Rangeley looks to get hammered. 2 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: hope it comes down good, trying to decide if i want to run up tomorrow ahead of the snow or wait till Friday noonish to leave. We're heading North Friday afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 25 minutes ago, Mainecat said: It's been snowing here in Maine since yesterday afternoon. Waiting for the Dish guy to show up and we will head out for a ride. weather here says 18-20" report to follow... We have been getting light snow here today. Only about an inch so far. 23 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: hope it comes down good, trying to decide if i want to run up tomorrow ahead of the snow or wait till Friday noonish to leave. Tomorrow ahead of the storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGNHL Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Taking Friday off to groom the new snow all day, probably head up Thursday night. Should put all our trails in great shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Trails should set up good after yesterday 45 degree temps. Groomers going out tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Too bad John Dee doesnt do forecasts for your area... You would be getting 90 feet of snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 51 minutes ago, Anler said: Too bad John Dee doesnt do forecasts for your area... You would be getting 90 feet of snow! LOL.I don't follow his forecasts, but I've always enjoyed reading his weekly blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 I would be shocked to see 22" here in Island Pond. In the past three winters here I don't remember getting more than a foot. We are usually shadowed by the White Mountains during these coastal storms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 And so it begins, light snow has started to fall here in northern VT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Interesting to see if your snow depth gauge goes over a ft mark... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dave said: Interesting to see if your snow depth gauge goes over a ft mark... I'm guessing that we end up with about 10" from this storm. That would make it about 18" on the snow stake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 6 hours ago, ckf said: I'm guessing that we end up with about 10" from this storm. That would make it about 18" on the snow stake. Its coming down like gangbusters in Jackman as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: Its coming down like gangbusters in Jackman as we speak. Sunny and 75 in SkowVegas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Mostly just light snow here so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 45 minutes ago, ckf said: Mostly just light snow here so far. Were under a snowfall warning here....2nd one in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 It looks like the storm ended up tracking further east than forecast, only 4" here so far. We'll be lucky to end up with 6" when all is said and done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 (edited) Prolly 6 so far here in Maine. Coming down 1 to 2 inches an hour. Weather still calls for 12 to 18 Edited December 30, 2016 by Mainecat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 30, 2016 Share Posted December 30, 2016 21 minutes ago, ckf said: It looks like the storm ended up tracking further east than forecast, only 4" here so far. We'll be lucky to end up with 6" when all is said and done Were suppose to get less now too....not surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted December 30, 2016 Author Share Posted December 30, 2016 26 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Prolly 6 so far here in Maine. Coming down 1 to 2 inches an hour. Weather still calls for 12 to 18 I just saw a report on Twitter of 12" in Fryeburg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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