Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:47     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
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Anonymous wrote:Stellaaaaa!

Storm's got a name, you know!


My cat is named Stella. I'm hoping she comes through for us and we get a snow day. My Stella is very prissy, and does whatever she wants - let's hope storm Stella wants us to stay home tomorrow.


Hey, I'm with you on that.
Long live Stella!
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:44     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
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Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?


Just, like, science, man.


So why can't you explain it? If it's falling thru above freezing air temps, how does it not turn to rain?


The temperature given by weather services is the air close to the ground. Even on top of a skyscraper it would be a few degrees colder, let alone cloud level.
And that's way lower than 30,000 feet by the way.


Yeah. Sort of. But snow clouds aren't at 30,000 feet. Sometimes towering thunderheads. But rain and snow come from much lower.


Google is your friend. http://www.sciencebits.com/SnowAboveFreezing
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:33     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:Stellaaaaa!

Storm's got a name, you know!


My cat is named Stella. I'm hoping she comes through for us and we get a snow day. My Stella is very prissy, and does whatever she wants - let's hope storm Stella wants us to stay home tomorrow.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:26     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
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Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?


Just, like, science, man.


So why can't you explain it? If it's falling thru above freezing air temps, how does it not turn to rain?


The temperature given by weather services is the air close to the ground. Even on top of a skyscraper it would be a few degrees colder, let alone cloud level.
And that's way lower than 30,000 feet by the way.


Yeah. Sort of. But snow clouds aren't at 30,000 feet. Sometimes towering thunderheads. But rain and snow come from much lower.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:04     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Stellaaaaa!

Storm's got a name, you know!
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 20:03     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
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Anonymous wrote:Sad that OPM isn't making a call until 4 AM - to drink or not to drink...hmm...


How do you find out about these things? I'm a Fed and the only info I have is the OPM website, not when they will make the call.


A friend on FB shared a post from OPM's FB page. Says they are conference calling at 0300 and will announce by 0400.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:57     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Snowing and sticking in Rockville.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:55     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:Sad that OPM isn't making a call until 4 AM - to drink or not to drink...hmm...


How do you find out about these things? I'm a Fed and the only info I have is the OPM website, not when they will make the call.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:54     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?


Just, like, science, man.


So why can't you explain it? If it's falling thru above freezing air temps, how does it not turn to rain?


The temperature given by weather services is the air close to the ground. Even on top of a skyscraper it would be a few degrees colder, let alone cloud level.
And that's way lower than 30,000 feet by the way.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:48     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?


Just, like, science, man.


So why can't you explain it? If it's falling thru above freezing air temps, how does it not turn to rain?
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:47     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:I need to find whatever local bubble that is coldest, but still close in.

The place that gets ALL THE SNOW. And is always a bit cooler in the summer. But still close to the city. Where is this place? What city? What neighborhood? What street? What precise coordinates? I need to move there.


Montgomery County baby. Anyplace close in Bethesda, Cabin John. All the snow and the MCPS schools close for everything.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:45     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?


Just, like, science, man.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:43     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sad that OPM isn't making a call until 4 AM - to drink or not to drink...hmm...


Same here, although I'm more concerned whether or not to iron my clothes and make a lunch for tomorrow.


Do them to ensure a snow day.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:42     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How can there be snow showers at 36 degrees out? It's happening but isn't it too warm? Or are ALL the weather apps wrong about current temp?


Here's a hint: snow is formed WAY UP HIGH in clouds where it's colder


Right but how does it not melt as it falls those 30,000 ft thru 36 degree weather?
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2017 19:40     Subject: MAJOR Snowstorm?
I need to find whatever local bubble that is coldest, but still close in.

The place that gets ALL THE SNOW. And is always a bit cooler in the summer. But still close to the city. Where is this place? What city? What neighborhood? What street? What precise coordinates? I need to move there.