I have been watching comments from respected meteorologists
around the area about next weekend for a while now. The models and ensembles have been very
interesting. Some models have been
promising a NASTY arctic flow and gobs of snow.
Most of the other models not so much or nothing at all.
So, at this point we can classify the “snowmaggedon”
forecast for next weekend as “rumor”. Anything
beyond 3 days out is a tough call and the accuracy can be questioned. At 3 days they do become very accurate.
Personally I like these “rumors”…. I look at them as a reminder to prepare. I really think the forecasters are doing us a
service. I leave a lot of the
winterization projects to the last minute, because many years they are not necessary. So, thanks to the “rumors”, I am going to
prepare “progressively” to do some of the winterization projects that I wouldn’t
have prepared for otherwise. I’ll be reviewing
all that needs to be done and restocking necessary supplies now instead of
later when it could be too late…. (been
there and done that)…. If this doesn’t
happen, it is not a problem. I’ll have extra
supplies for next year.
Key point here…. “rumors” can be good if it inspires us to be
prepared.
Meanwhile, I think we all should be watching the upcoming
forecasts closely. I have a Twitter List
on my site that includes many talented meteorologist comments from our
area. I use it daily to get a lot of my
information.
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