HtownWxBoy 161 Posted December 2, 2009 Looks like we could see some snow in Houston on Friday... it's looking more and more likely... some areas could see some accumulation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) Last year, Houston tied a record for earliest snowfall - Dec 10th, I believe.And Now This ??And we haven't had a significant accumulation of snow two years in a row since the 20'shttp://www.wxresearch.com/snowhou.htmAl Gore will not be pleased.... Edited December 2, 2009 by Highway6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 92 Posted December 2, 2009 Yeah I hope it snows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HtownWxBoy 161 Posted December 2, 2009 Last year, Houston tied a record for earliest snowfall - Dec 10th, I believe.And Now This ??And we haven't had a significant accumulation of snow two years in a row since the 20'shttp://www.wxresearch.com/snowhou.htmAl Gore will not be pleased....If it snows on Friday which it's looking like it will it will be the earliest on record. And actually, this will be the first time it's EVER snowed two years in a row... the snow that fell in 1925 and 1926 was actually in the same winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fringe 335 Posted December 2, 2009 Guess I'd better get the Toboggan out of storage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) the snow that fell in 1925 and 1926 was actually in the same winter.First snow ever 2 years in a row.....Good catch... But now you've made Al Gore mad. Edited December 2, 2009 by Highway6 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtticaFlinch 707 Posted December 2, 2009 First snow ever 2 years in a row.....Good catch... But now you've made Al Gore mad.This comment goes a long way to explaining your comments on the climate change... er, global warming thread. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarahiki 82 Posted December 2, 2009 I was waiting for someone's clever remark about global warming. Surprised it took a few hours. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arisegundo 86 Posted December 2, 2009 (edited) http://ifglobalwarmi...d.blogspot.com/ALGORE! ALGORE ALGORE! Look at me! Respond in outrage! ALGORE! Edited December 2, 2009 by arisegundo 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subdude 1471 Posted December 2, 2009 First snow ever 2 years in a row.....Good catch... But now you've made Al Gore mad.Stop trying to hijack the topic. If you want bang on about politics then do it in the appropriate topic area. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 2, 2009 Stop trying to hijack the topic. If you want bang on about politics then do it in the appropriate topic area.Fine.Snow 2 years in a row for the first time ever + Snow the earliest its ever been = ...................Nothing but earlier and more frequent snow ball fights... Yaaaayyy !!And Attica.. it was a tongue in cheek response.. Don't get your hemp undies in a twist. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 92 Posted December 2, 2009 Fine.Snow 2 years in a row for the first time ever + Snow the earliest its ever been = ...................Nothing but earlier and more frequent snow ball fights... Yaaaayyy !!And Attica.. it was a tongue in cheek response.. Don't get your hemp undies in a twist.hemp? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 2, 2009 This weather has been pretty crazy this year. 2004, 2008 now possibly 2009! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimberlySayWhat 10 Posted December 3, 2009 I hate to be a downer, but I'm sick of winter already and it's technically not even winter yet. This weather makes me depressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Looked at the news, now its around a 50-60% chance. In the beginning of the week it was around 20%. Edited December 3, 2009 by Urbannizer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 3, 2009 I hate to be a downer, but I'm sick of winter already and it's technically not even winter yet. This weather makes me depressed.Don't worry, it'll be over sooner than you think, stay in all day Friday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20thStDad 252 Posted December 3, 2009 This weather is awesome. Sunday was some nasty muggy stuff, that needs to never happen again. bring on the snow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Porchman 118 Posted December 3, 2009 If the white stuf flies, ok. If the skeeters die, awesome! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barracuda 347 Posted December 3, 2009 I don't mind the cold personally, but I'm not looking forward to freeze damage to my outdoor plants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crunchtastic 338 Posted December 3, 2009 How cold does it have to be for the godforsaken grackles to leave? Don't answer--like roaches and tree rats, it's nuclear winter, isn't it?Crap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pumapayam 105 Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) First snow ever 2 years in a row.....Good catch... But now you've made Al Gore mad.Totally stole that for my facebook status!You crack me up man!Latest update. Edited December 3, 2009 by Pumapayam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTAWACS 92 Posted December 3, 2009 I hate to be a downer, but I'm sick of winter already and it's technically not even winter yet. This weather makes me depressed.I agree with you on that one. I much rather throw on some shorts, t-shirt, flipflops, and sit back on the terrace with a cold corona. I hate winter, it sux. There is no reason for it to be this cold. Ugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 3, 2009 << Too hates winter, cold, ice ...... however, a day or two of snow will make me forget all that hate for a short while.It's not like we have to drive in it like up north.. when it snows here, and the entire city panics and shuts down. Plus.. It's always fun to run around with a camera afterward and capture atypical snow shots of typical houston landmarks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryanS 86 Posted December 3, 2009 ...to any and all weathermen that get this forecast wrong... you will be rightfully accused of peeing while sitting down. I better see snow tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtticaFlinch 707 Posted December 3, 2009 I'm ready for July already. This miserable weather and midnight at 5:30 makes me crave the long hot days of summer in a bad way. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sevfiv 1371 Posted December 3, 2009 I usually welcome the cold weather since it is short lived but this year I'm over it already. Move on...I'd rather sweat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crunchtastic 338 Posted December 3, 2009 I am totally rockin' my leopard print Snuggie and burrowing into the flannel sheets. You guys would hate it at my house. I keep the indoor tempt at 65 in winter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 139 Posted December 3, 2009 This weather has been pretty crazy this year. 2004, 2008 now possibly 2009! 2004 was very nice. Fun Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 3, 2009 My hopefulness for snow has turned to skepticism. It seems like it felt noticeably warmer today during lunch than it has the past two days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylejack 855 Posted December 3, 2009 My hopefulness for snow has turned to skepticism. It seems like it felt noticeably warmer today during lunch than it has the past two days.Front hasn't hit yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
august948 978 Posted December 3, 2009 I agree with you on that one. I much rather throw on some shorts, t-shirt, flipflops, and sit back on the terrace with a cold corona. I hate winter, it sux. There is no reason for it to be this cold. Ugh.Lol...You've either never experienced a midwestern winter or have lived through too many. Make yourself an Irish coffee and enjoy...we get plenty of cold corona time here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1648 Posted December 3, 2009 Lol...You've either never experienced a midwestern winter or have lived through too many. Make yourself an Irish coffee and enjoy...we get plenty of cold corona time here.If I wanted to experience a midwestern winter, I'd move to Chicago. I don't, so I haven't.I like our inhospitable summer weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
august948 978 Posted December 3, 2009 If I wanted to experience a midwestern winter, I'd move to Chicago. I don't, so I haven't.I like our inhospitable summer weather.Smart move on your part. Point is there's no reason not to enjoy adult beverages when things cool down a bit. We can still relax on our patios here, unlike those poor, unfortunate souls further north. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brijonmang 4806 Posted December 3, 2009 Latest from the weather channel says 1-2" expected with isolated areas receiving up to 5"... could get slushy out on the roads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sowanome 12 Posted December 3, 2009 @least you guys get snow("threat of snow") days off of work and the city shuts down.....up here in the midwest, you just deal with it and everyone hates the snow. (im bitter just thinking about the onset of depression thats about to occur here in chicago. Oh well, i should just say goodbye to the sun now...Actually I may have missed my chance, its already getting dark and has been gloomy all day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 3, 2009 Oh snap!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 3, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03". Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fringe 335 Posted December 4, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03".   Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ?That's just what I heard on KPRC. Holy crap I can't imagine what this city would be like with 5" of snow! I've got to get to the sporting goods store and buy some snow shoes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1648 Posted December 4, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03". Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ?Yes. If you look at the average, it is simply what we historically get on that date. It works better for rainfall. Look at this Weather Underground summary.http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KHOU/2009/12/3/DailyHistory.htmlIt shows that historically, we get 0.12 inches of rain on this date. But none was forecast for today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1648 Posted December 4, 2009 From the ABC13 weather blog...Here's how we think the storm will develop in the immediate Houston area:6am - 9am Rain begins 9am - Noon Rain mixes and changes to Snow Noon - 3pm All Snow 3pm - 6pm All Snow 6pm - 9pm Snow tapers off to flurries In you live in Galveston, here's what you can expect:6am - 9am Rain begins 9am - Noon Rain continues Noon - 3pm Rain mixes and changes to Snow 3pm - 6pm All Snow 6pm - 9pm All Snow 9pm - Midnight Snow tapers off to flurries If the rain changes to snow earlier than we're forecasting, you will receive more snow. If it changes to snow later, then obviously you'll see less accumulation.Additionally, some of the models are forecasting "thundersnow." Yes, there is such a thing. If that happens then expect much higher snowfall totals.This is a pretty impressive forecast. Highway6's link shows that other than the blizzard of 1895, Houston has never received more than 4.4 inches of snow, and we've only received over 2 inches 5 times in our history. I guess I need to break out the camera for those funny pics of my southern dogs freaking out at stuff falling from above. Obviously, they are not used to that sort of thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crunchtastic 338 Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1648 Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs!Unfortunately, when I googled 'thundersnow' the first entry was a Wiki, and I didn't want to be labeled a mouth breather, so you are on your own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs!No thundersnow tomorrow forecasted. Just the normal white stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20thStDad 252 Posted December 4, 2009 I am totally rockin' my leopard print Snuggie and burrowing into the flannel sheets. You guys would hate it at my house. I keep the indoor tempt at 65 in winter!61 in our house. Shorts and a tshirt. Gonna fire up the chiminea for sure this weekend, did it the past 2 and it's been fun. If you people had more pyro in you, you'd love the cold more.DISCLAIMER: I only go pyro over leaves, junk mail, and the oak I collected after Ike - no houses or abandoned structures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 39896 Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Winter Storm Warning:AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE COUPLED WITH AN INCREASEIN MOISTURE AND UNSEASONABLY COLD TEMPERATURES WILL SET THE STAGEFOR PERIODS OF SNOW ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY. ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO5 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALVIN...ANAHUAC...ANGLETON...BROOKSHIRE...CLEVELAND...COLDSPRING...CONROE...CORRIGAN...DAYTON...FREEPORT...FRIENDSWOOD...GALVESTON...HEMPSTEAD...HOUSTON...HUMBLE...KATY...LAKE JACKSON...LEAGUE CITY...LIBERTY...LIVINGSTON...MISSOURI CITY...MONT BELVIEU...ONALASKA...PASADENA...PEARLAND...PRAIRIE VIEW...RICHMOND...ROSENBERG...SHEPHERD...SUGAR LAND...TEXAS CITY...THE WOODLANDS...TOMBALL...WILLIS...WINNIE1017 PM CST THU DEC 3 2009...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST FRIDAY...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED AWINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO8 PM CST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE AREA BEGINNING LATE MORNINGFRIDAY...AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.THE SNOW WILL PERSIST UNTIL EARLY EVENING BEFORE ENDING. TOTALSNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 4 INCHES...WITH ISOLATED TOTALS OF 5 INCHES...ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE INLAND COUNTIES AND THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL COUNTIES. TOWARD THE IMMEDIATE COAST...THE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN AS RAIN AND NOT CHANGE TO SNOW UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON. AS A RESULT...SLIGHTLY LOWER ACCUMULATIONS ARE ANTICIPATED THERE. THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO END ACROSS THE WARNING AREA BETWEEN 6 AND 8 PM. SOME ROADWAYS... ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES ARE LIKELY TO BECOME ICY FRIDAY EVENING AS TEMPERATURES FALL WELL BELOW FREEZING.IN ADDITION TO THE SNOW...THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS AND COLDTEMPERATURES WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL READINGS IN THE 20S FRIDAYAFTERNOON AND EVENING.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS WINTER WEATHERCONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOWARE FORECAST.MELTING AND REFREEZING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS...ESPECIALLY BRIDGESAND OVERPASSES...WILL CREATE PATCHES OF BLACK ICE. THIS TYPE OFICE IS VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE ON THE ROAD SURFACE...AND CAN CAUSE YOUTO LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR CAR.http://forecast.weat...=hgx&wwa=winter Edited December 4, 2009 by Urbannizer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 680 Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Al Gore will not be pleased.... I hate to break it to you but snow in Texas doesn't mean that much in terms of global averages (it doesn't mean its colder than average everywhere). Look at the temperature anomalies in October. Coler than average around here, but warmer than average most other places. My grandma said she hasn't even put on her winter jacket yet in Canada and we usually have snow by Halloween! Edited December 4, 2009 by Jax 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OkieEric 601 Posted December 4, 2009 It was raining as I drove in, but downtown up on the 38th floor all I see out my window is snow... Pretty cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crunchtastic 338 Posted December 4, 2009 It was raining as I drove in, but downtown up on the 38th floor all I see out my window is snow... Pretty coolA little closer to the ground, I'm on the 10th floor and it's a mix. I like how when it snows down here it brings out the excitable, dorky little kid in people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 4, 2009 I hate to break it to you but snow in Texas doesn't mean that much in terms of global averages .. blah blahJesus.. it was joking around... but thank you wholeheartedly for breaking some information over my noggin like that !!I'm sure if Al Gore lived in Houston, he would be actually quite pleased this morning knowing in a few hours he's gonna get to go out and make snowmen. I mean.. who doesn't like snowball fights, fight ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highway6 371 Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) Yes. If you look at the average, it is simply what we historically get on that date. It works better for rainfall. Look at this Weather Underground summary.http://www.wundergro...ilyHistory.htmlIt shows that historically, we get 0.12 inches of rain on this date. But none was forecast for today.That would make sense for rain.. I get the average thing..But that link I had at the beginning seemed to chart one-time snow events. "Trace" amounts isn't exactly the answer to "historical average on that date." Edited December 4, 2009 by Highway6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites