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by vbhoutex
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:10 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
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Re: February 5-11-11 Winter Weather Advisories Issued

As I feared the radar is showing "building" returns to our W and SW. Radar and ground reports are now confirming that some of this is coming down as winter precip. Could be very messy aw we move into the afternoon unless this trend stops. Currently 33f here at the house in Spring Branch wi...
by vbhoutex
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:25 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 5-11-11 Winter Weather Advisories Issued

Kinda wonder with the temp dropping as fast as it is will the chill outrace the moisture and ice the roads? Also will the power lines ice over? With the stiff winds predicted for the area along with possible icy lines, I'm concerned about power outages. We work with many of the utility companies. T...
by vbhoutex
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 5-11-11 Winter Weather Advisories Issued

I was noticing last night and it appears to be the case today that the front is "meandering" in as it comes. That was showing up last night even in W. TX and the DFW area. Fropa is imminent here if Steve has it. Oops, calling fropa at 10:18 in Spring Branch. Temp just started dropping from...
by vbhoutex
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 5-11-11 Winter Weather Advisories Issued

I wonder why this cold blast (and it's currently in the teens in the hill country) is not being tracked with as much enthusiasm as the last front? (I'm at 45 degrees in NW Houston near 249/Grant Rd. wind about 7 mph out of the NW) I suspect folks are feeling a bit burned by last weeks event and fra...
by vbhoutex
Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion

This is from Air Force Met at Storm2k. The rundown on our ice storm/not snow storm science I have heard. Meteorology 101. I've got lots of lessons learned for this past event. I am putting a bust review together and will be glad to share when its completed. I already know where the forecast when wr...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:08 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 6-28, 2011 Discussion: Another Artic Blast ?

I am going to be tracking this one with you guys this week. Can I get some opinions from some experienced members or pro mets? With this past ice storm that hit today, and another possible winter storm event on wednesday, with temps below freezing possible ahead of the front...will this basically j...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 6-28, 2011 Discussion: Another Artic Blast ?

I am going to be tracking this one with you guys this week. Can I get some opinions from some experienced members or pro mets? With this past ice storm that hit today, and another possible winter storm event on wednesday, with temps below freezing possible ahead of the front...will this basically j...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:07 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 6-28, 2011 Discussion: Another Artic Blast ?

I am going to be tracking this one with you guys this week. Can I get some opinions from some experienced members or pro mets? With this past ice storm that hit today, and another possible winter storm event on wednesday, with temps below freezing possible ahead of the front...will this basically j...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February Ends Warm and Dry
Replies: 631
Views: 315768

Re: February 6-28, 2011 Discussion: Another Artic Blast ?

Looks like our melting is over for today. Cloudy and 26.4f here at the house and no more drips from the roofs or trees. Wxman you just made my day!!! NOT!!!!
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion

North Pasadena is experiencing alot of melting ice right now. Most vehicles are almost ice free and run off from the building roof is pretty strong. Same in the Spring Branch area too finally. I am becoming interested in the next 5-7 days now. Watching local OCM's saying it won't be much. We shall ...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:12 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion

My daughter in Copperfield was having some more Freezing Rain a little while ago. Has anyone in that area seen anything? Here in Spring Branch we have almost 1/4" glaze on everything. Driveway is a little iced but surface street is ok. Not going out to check though. Son had to work but they fin...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:26 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

The precip would probably have to intensify a bit in order for that to happpen. Ah, but for those of us who have had solid precip (again, in whatever the heck form it's been in) since 10 or 11, we've got a nice coating already. Understandably those that have stayed relatively "dry" would ...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:16 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

Just was emailing Ticka and thought of this...for those of you with icing (I guess most of us) go stand outside and listen to your trees. I'm surrounded by pine trees and they are really starting to creak. I've still got "something" falling from the sky but not sure how to categorize it. ...
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 1:51 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

helloitsb wrote:Image

looks like an over turned TXDot truck?
Yes
by vbhoutex
Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

Not going to be easy in these cash-strapped times, but HGX needs a major push for forecast sounding equipment. They sure do. It is unbelievable to me that they don't do soundings here. EVERYTHING is beginning to glaze over in the Spring Branch area. Streets are even beginning to look glazed. Not li...
by vbhoutex
Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

ticka1 wrote:where is jeff - haven't heard from him in awhile?

how long is this suppose to last - will it be an all night event with eventual accumulations?
Should be. Probably will wake up to falling snow.
by vbhoutex
Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

Steady light freezing drizzle/flurries here at the house. Not enough to take pics of yet though. 29f now so the temp is dropping.
by vbhoutex
Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Snow/Sleet/Ice/Winter Storm Warning

Currently 30.4 with VERY VERY light intermittent flurries here at the house. As I told Jeff in my text I was reluctant to report it, but I confirmed the moisture on my windshield. If nothing else the lower levels are definitely starting to moisten. I still expect the snow, but maybe not as much as w...
by vbhoutex
Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Arctic Blast/Snow/Then More Arctic Co

26.8f here and steadily dropping. I am glad it is still windy because if it wasn't we would have almost perfect radiational cooling and who knows how cold it would get? Mid to upper teens even in my location will not be a surprise to me. Still trying to contain my "excitement" re Thurs. an...
by vbhoutex
Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: Weather Forum
Topic: February 1-5, 2011 Arctic Blast/Winter Storm Discussion
Replies: 3608
Views: 1779479

Re: February Weather. Arctic Blast/Snow/Then More Arctic Co

30.6f here. 29.5 @ the Weatherbug nearest to me.