Re: January 4th Mothrazilla: Final Call & Observations

by **billg315** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:05 pm

I just shoveled. We had about 5.5" here and it was a dry snow as it was about 22 degrees through most of the storm, but I have to tell you, it was still heavy. It was while shoveling that I remembered there are, minor, benefits to being in the more moderate zone of the storm. Still good snows, but less shoveling.

by **oldtimer** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:05 pm

I've back to heavy snow in the pass half hour Big Flakes There is one more thing for me that made this storm special is it came during the daylight hours!

by **essexcountypete** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:11 pm

RJB8525 wrote:sorry if this is hard to read lol i was trying to fit in all the current totals in 1 shot.

Dang, we folks here in Essex County need to get some spotters. Not one report.

I was scheduled to go to spotter certification two years ago but had to cancel. I'll try again soon, I swear!

by **mikeypizano** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:16 pm

billg315 wrote:I just shoveled. We had about 5.5" here and it was a dry snow as it was about 22 degrees through most of the storm, but I have to tell you, it was still heavy. It was while shoveling that I remembered there are, minor, benefits to being in the more moderate zone of the storm. Still good snows, but less shoveling.

My goal is to get 8 inches, which means I do maximum customers but not have th extra work from anything more.

by **essexcountypete** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:17 pm

Big uptick in gusts in the last ten minutes. House shaking and rattling.

by **dkodgis** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:18 pm

Yes! Same here. Gusty !

by track17 Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:19 pm

Those totals for ocean county are not even close Toms River you could easily double.

by **essexcountypete** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:20 pm

mikeypizano wrote:
billg315 wrote:I just shoveled. We had about 5.5" here and it was a dry snow as it was about 22 degrees through most of the storm, but I have to tell you, it was still heavy. It was while shoveling that I remembered there are, minor, benefits to being in the more moderate zone of the storm. Still good snows, but less shoveling.

My goal is to get 8 inches, which means I do maximum customers but not have th extra work from anything more.

What's your final total mikey? I have co-workers out your way so I'm just curious.

by **RJB8525** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:32 pm

these gusts are getting big lol

by **billg315** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:34 pm

RJB8525 wrote:these gusts are getting big lol

I'm just hoping my roof stays on. well, that and that I don't have to chase my trash cans around the backyard later. lol

by **Frank_Wx** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:36 pm

weatherwatchermom wrote:Frank when do you think this will stop..its still coming down steady here...husband still on conference call(or is he hiding in his office upstairs with the phone on so he does not need to shovel??) I am afraid to wait longer to go out...I might break down and go out with my son...lol.

Should be light now. Will taper off within the hour

by **Vinnydula** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:37 pm

Band been sitting over me for a while. Nothing coming down. Guess it's to dry. No wind atm

by **sroc4** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:40 pm

And flights canceled. Be back tomorrow

by **bloc1357** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:42 pm

that one band off the Jersey coast is filling in....maybe get one last shot of moderate snow to come across long island if it holds together

by **CPcantmeasuresnow** Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:55 pm

7.5 inch storm total. 19.6 for the season, a good start.

The short range models did well up here, the others get a D-.

by **frank 638** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:01 pm

Taking a break from shoveling it's not too easy to measure because of the snow drifts .it went from a dusting bto 3 feet I think we ended up with 10 inches

by **weatherwatchermom** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:06 pm

wow i love snow ...but shoveling sucks...that not usually my department...lol...we have probably a foot..right now it feels like 12 feet.... affraid

..came in for a drink of water...stopped snowing but wind picked up...School cancelled here....

by Guest Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:11 pm

18” book it. Some spots 3” some 30”

by **CPcantmeasuresnow** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:13 pm

syosnow94 wrote:18” book it. Some spots 3” some 30”

That averages 16 1/2. Stop trying to cheat.

by **weatherwatchermom** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:29 pm

I am calling 12 inches...it was hard to measure..but the car and other spot seemed the most consistent with that number and my friend's husband away from the water in town.. said he measured 12...that's my number and I am sticking to it....lol...Husband and son finishing up... its the warmest its been all day right now at 26*....when are the temps supposed to plummet?

by **Frank_Wx** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:31 pm

weatherwatchermom wrote:I am calling 12 inches...it was hard to measure..but the car and other spot seemed the most consistent with that number and my friend's husband away from the water in town.. said he measured 12...that's my number and I am sticking to it....lol...Husband and son finishing up... its the warmest its been all day right now at 26*....when are the temps supposed to plummet?

9pm ish

by **Frank_Wx** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:34 pm

Post your snow totals here

https://www.njstrongweatherforum.com/t877-snow-measurements-01-04-18-blizzard#124540

by **Frank_Wx** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:34 pm

Include city and state!

by Nyi1058 Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:36 pm

When’s the last of this gonna pull away from Long Island . I’m in riverhead Till 1030 , been here since 7am

by **weatherwatchermom** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:37 pm

Frank_Wx wrote:
weatherwatchermom wrote:I am calling 12 inches...it was hard to measure..but the car and other spot seemed the most consistent with that number and my friend's husband away from the water in town.. said he measured 12...that's my number and I am sticking to it....lol...Husband and son finishing up... its the warmest its been all day right now at 26*....when are the temps supposed to plummet?

9pm ish

thanks Frank..was curious!!

by **hyde345** Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:40 pm

Got 8 in Hyde Park and still snowing lightly. 18 for the season so far. Glad to see some people got crushed and us HV guys did so well.

by **GreyBeard** Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:31 pm

syosnow94 wrote:

Nice pics yourself. I also have to dig out a pathway in the yard for the dogs. You are a good man helping out the seniors on your block. I am sure they appreciate that. I'm 65 but my neighbor is 88 but you'd never know it just by looking at him. he insists on jumping in so we help out each other.We're old school-with shovels.

Got a bit of a scare when we lost power. Thank God it was only a 30 second blip.Winds are really kicking now. Should be an interesting weekend.Everybody stay safe and warm.

Kudos to all the prognosticators on this site. You really know your stuff as you have proven time and time again.

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