Major Snowfall Total Breakdown In The Wake of recent Nor'easter! (credit: National Weather Service)3/15/2017  DISCUSSION: In the wake of the recent Nor'easter which slammed many parts of the interior Northeast over the past 24 to 48 hours, many snowfall were promptly called from across many different states in this region. As you can see across many interior sections of New York, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Maine, there were many areas which received in excess of 12 inches and in some cases well over 24 inches. Hence, this was a large wide-ranging Winter-time low pressure system which delivered formidable impacts to tens of millions of people across these states. Therefore, despite the fact that many people felt as though this storm under-performed in some parts of the tri-state area (i.e., New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut), there were many places across these states which received tremendous snowfall and associated travel impacts.
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Incredible High-Resolution Satellite Perspective of March 13 to 15 Nor'easter! (credit: CIMSS)3/15/2017  DISCUSSION: Over the past 24 to 48 hours, a truly remarkable Nor'easter quickly organized and impacted many parts of both the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. As this coastal low pressure system continued to deepen and intensify off the East Coast of the United States, it became a more potent winter storm. At its peak, it consistently produced sustained wind speeds of between 25 and 35 mph as well as heavy snowfall (at more inland locations), while there ultimately was a more predominant wintry mix towards the coastal regions. As you can see on the large-scale infrared satellite imagery above (as captured by the GOES-16 satellite imager) this was a large Winter-time low pressure system which was effectively extracting atmospheric moisture content all the way from down in the tropical regions of the central Caribbean Sea. Hence, this was a large low pressure system which clearly had large-ranging impacts for tens of millions of people spanning across the Northeast.
To learn more about other high-impact winter weather events occurring around the world, be sure to click here! ©2017 Meteorologist Jordan Rabinowitz  As the Nor’easter churns up the coast, the interior portions of New York State are being hit hard with snow. Snowfall rates have been falling at 1-2 inches an hour. Most of Central New York is under a Winter Storm Warning until late tomorrow evening! Snow totals have been very impressive reaching over two feet and close to three feet in some spots of Central New York. According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY this storm is officially in the record book as they received 28.8 inches of snow breaking the 24 hour record of 23.0 inches set in 1961 with more still to fall! This is a historic storm for parts of Upstate New York. Widespread totals of 15-30 inches have been recorded. In some places 30-35 inches of snow have fallen! Higher elevations could be looking at three feet or more. In Central New York, snow has been falling steadily and is expected to accumulate overnight into Wednesday afternoon. Many counties are under travel bans where only emergency personnel and DOT crews should be on the road. Still a while to go before the snow wraps up! Below are some pictures from Syracuse, New York taken by myself this afternoon. As of 10 pm 14.9 inches had fallen in Syracuse! To learn more about other high-impact winter weather events occurring around the world, be sure to click here! ©2017 Meteorologist Shannon Scully   Wild Winter Weather Headed to Philadelphia and Tristate Area (Credit: Meteorologist Jessica Olsen)3/9/2017  DISCUSSION: With just 12 days till the beginning of spring, those living in New England are feeling as if Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow with the onset for warmer weather in the tristate area. With temperatures soar to upper 60's it difficult to believe that snow is in the forecast. In the area a cold front is expected to settle in tonight, at first bringing rain associated with a low pressure system set to track east of the coast. As the cold front moves into the area it is expected to bring a shot of cold air advection, this will be evident as overnight temperatures dip into the 30's with Friday high temperatures of mid-30's. Precipitation in the Philadelphia area is expected to begin as rain, but as cooling occurs we should see snow mix in. Current readings are cooler in Northern Pennsylvania as some clouds move into the area with a heavy cold air line to the north. Tomorrows commute may be a bit challenging as 3-5 inches may accumulate north of Philadelphia, however this snow-band will move into the I-95 corridor giving wet conditions for the Friday morning commute. Winter isn't over yet as evident by the Pennsylvania forecast, models also indicating the possibility for a nor'easter to move into the tristate early next week. Stay tuned to the Global Weather and Climate Center for updates on this and other weather related topics! ~Meteorologist Jessica Olsen 
DISCUSSION: As we look back at Friday afternoon/evening across portions of Central New York, there was quite an impressive winter weather event which unfolded. More specifically, as fairly cold air moved across the long axis of Lake Ontario there was significant low-level instability in place due to the relatively warmer lake surface temperatures in place across Lake Ontario right now. As these weak pulses of energy moved across the long axis of Lake Ontario during the late afternoon to early evening hours, they picked up the surface-based energy from Lake Ontario and generated substantial lake-effect/lake-enhanced snowfall. As these mesoscale low pressure systems moved ashore, there were also local reports of thundersnow across cities including (but not limited to) Oswego, New York per the reports and videos taken by students on the campus of SUNY Oswego. Certainly was a neat event to watch unfold in real-time and now to analyze on the GOES-16 animated visible satellite imagery attached above! Attached below is a text excerpt from forecasters at the National Weather Service office located in Buffalo, New York!
"GOES-16 satellite data is now flowing into our office as part of the testing phase. We got to view this rapid update 1-minute visible imagery today, showing 3 meso-lows developing over eastern Lake Ontario and tracking on shore across Jefferson and Oswego counties. Can you pick out all 3? (Best viewed in high-definition)" To learn more about other high-impact winter weather events occurring around the world, be sure to click here! ©2017 Meteorologist Jordan Rabinowitz #winterweather #snow #LakeOntario |
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