Big one headed this way! (12/27/12 storm)

Rusty · 12-26-2012, 09:05 PM

...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday.

Locations...interior Maine and New Hampshire.

Hazard types...heavy snow.

Accumulations...12 to 18 inches of snow.

Timing...late tonight through tomorrow evening.

Impacts...heavy snow with low visibilities...poor driving conditions and power outages are likely.

Winds...northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Temperatures...in the lower 20s.

Visibilities...a half mile or less in snow and blowing snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Resident 2B · 12-26-2012, 09:43 PM

This should be a good one for the lakes region. Amounts will vary a bit by location, but it looks like a foot plus or minus the variation of a few inches pretty much everywhere in the lakes region. Mountains facing east will get the most. Folks in the wind shadow of these mountains will get less.

Great news for the sleds. If there is a bit of rain at the end, it will hold the snow in place.

I am hoping that the lake is able to completely melt the snow and does not begin the freezing process with slush on the surface. That is a bad sign for the winter ice events all winter. If it starts badly, it does not get better.

Enjoy the storm!

R2B

Belmont Resident · 12-27-2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

This should be a good one for the lakes region. Amounts will vary a bit by location, but it looks like a foot plus or minus the variation of a few inches pretty much everywhere in the lakes region. Mountains facing east will get the most. Folks in the wind shadow of these mountains will get less.

Great news for the sleds. If there is a bit of rain at the end, it will hold the snow in place.

I am hoping that the lake is able to completely melt the snow and does not begin the freezing process with slush on the surface. That is a bad sign for the winter ice events all winter. If it starts badly, it does not get better.

Enjoy the storm!

R2B

I've been crazy excited over this storm but I'm up at 2am on puppy duty and there is only about 2" on the ground and looking at radar it looks like the storm is breaking up. Oh well I guess I can go back to bed for a few more hours anyways, i was going to head out at 3am.

hilltopper · 12-27-2012, 08:33 AM

Here in Meredith at 7:30AM and we have about 2" on the ground. More of a wind storm at this point. From the radar it looks like the storm has yet to "fill in" in the Lakes Region...as BR said it's been breaking up in this area.

Belmont Resident · 12-27-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

Here in Meredith at 7:30AM and we have about 2" on the ground. More of a wind storm at this point. From the radar it looks like the storm has yet to "fill in" in the Lakes Region...as BR said it's been breaking up in this area.

I just got back from plowing, with all this wind there isn't a whole lot of snow besides the banks from the street plows. But I also have areas of Gilmanton that drift in, there can be no snow in one area and 3 feet in another.
Definitely not a good snowstorm for snowmobilers in this area as all the exposed trails that I've seen are bare.

fatlazyless · 12-27-2012, 09:30 AM

8:30-am here in Waterville Valley; temperature is 30-degrees, and maybe one to two inches of slushy snow fallen so far......all wind blown..... some big windy gusts all stirring it all up and around.......plus the flakes are very tiny right now so wait & see what happens here?

dpg · 12-27-2012, 09:39 AM

How about Moultonborough (Suissevale) How's the snow? Anyone in the association know if the electric is OK? Thank you.

hilltopper · 12-27-2012, 09:46 AM

Winds are from 61 degrees at the moment. I'm thinking this is right around the direction where the Ossipees can cause a shadowing effect in this area? I know Meredith and Center Harbor still only have around 2". Maybe as the storm moves and the winds shift we'll start getting more snow but I'd rather be snowblowing in the daylight!

wifi · 12-27-2012, 10:05 AM

Here in the north side of Moultonboro bay, winds from the east, about 3 inches of snow, with wind gusts. Yes, we still have power here.

dpg · 12-27-2012, 10:11 AM

Thank you...

RLW · 12-27-2012, 10:57 AM

Here on Alton Mountain we have unblown snow about 3 to 4 inches and 2 or less in the blown areas. I have hardly heard a word on the scanner from the DPW here in town or they have gone to there backup Freq., actually the scanner is very quiet in all areas (fire, police and ambulances) for a stormy day.

Resident 2B · 12-27-2012, 11:47 AM

There is currently a large dry slot from Keene to Laconia keeping the accumulation down. Dry slots are hard to predict.

It looks like there is still a good amount of snow to come once it re-starts.

R2B

bclaker · 12-27-2012, 12:00 PM

We have 4 inches in Laconia, on the Belmont line. The wind is continually shifting direction form North to South and back with the snow blowing horizontal at times.

Belmont Resident · 12-27-2012, 04:25 PM

I'm getting reports of 20" in VT and Sugarloaf in Maine has over a foot with a lot of snowing to go.
I'm thinking we got a solid 8" but with all the blowing it is hard to tell.
It will be interesting to see what the totals for NH are.
It looks like the Saturday storm is going to be a central/southern storm but we wont know for sure until it is over.
It looks like this was the last burst for us, time to go do clean-ups.

hilltopper · 12-27-2012, 04:50 PM

Hard to tell with all the wind but there can't be more than 4" here in Meredith...

martbri7 · 12-27-2012, 11:47 PM

Yup maybe 5 inches here down Meredith Neck....makes you wonder how much of a effect Lake Winnipesaukee has on these "Big" storms

Belmont Resident · 12-28-2012, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

Hard to tell with all the wind but there can't be more than 4" here in Meredith...

A buddy said channel 9 put Center Harbor at only 3" and Laconia at 8.
A truck hit a pole on 107 last evening so I couldn't get to 3 of my customers.
That coupled with towns not having done their final pass as of 6pm so I waited till this morning to finish up, time to go.

fatlazyless · 12-28-2012, 08:41 AM

September, 2011; bought a 24" sno-blower from Lowe's-Gilford that was on sale for one hundred dollars off at $599., and now finally, it looks like I get to use it ...... hurray for this snowstorm.......five inches of snow is all that fell on Meredith Neck.....what the heck.....plus it must be windblown all over.....but it's better than no snow!

Now, when will the lake be safe enough to get out and set up some tip-ups?

PaugusBayFireFighter · 12-28-2012, 10:09 AM

We may have gotten 6-8" over the storm in Laconia @CI. We got an additional couple inches since last night.

secondcurve · 12-28-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

September, 2011; bought a 24" sno-blower from Lowe's-Gilford that was on sale for one hundred dollars off at $599., and now finally, it looks like I get to use it ...... hurray for this snowstorm.......five inches of snow is all that fell on Meredith Neck.....what the heck.....plus it must be windblown all over.....but it's better than no snow!

Now, when will the lake be safe enough to get out and set up some tip-ups?

Don't forget to wipe your machine down after use. You want it to be as new looking as possible when you return it in April!!

BroadHopper · 12-28-2012, 11:17 AM

It looks like we only got 3-4". Laconia DPW claim 8.5" fell in Laconia. It must be the Winnisquam effect I am experiencing.

Neko · 12-28-2012, 01:31 PM

How much snow did Wolfeboro get?
Thanks

Winnisquamguy · 12-28-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

It looks like we only got 3-4". Laconia DPW claim 8.5" fell in Laconia. It must be the Winnisquam effect I am experiencing.

I don't think it can be the Winnisquam effect my wife and plow guy said right around 8"-10"

tis · 12-28-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Neko

How much snow did Wolfeboro get?
Thanks

It's really hard to tell because it blew so much. I would say 6 - 8 inches.

BroadHopper · 12-28-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Winnisquamguy

I don't think it can be the Winnisquam effect my wife and plow guy said right around 8"-10"

Not too many women that can plow!

upthesaukee · 12-28-2012, 03:23 PM

We are about a half mile above the lake, right above Keewaydin Park, and we have right at 6 inches, measured in several locations in the yard.

fatlazyless · 12-28-2012, 05:28 PM

All that was there for snow down the end of meredith neck was about two to three inches or less......that's all.....barely enough for a snowblower....and it was a warm and sunny day with temps in the 30's.....felt almost like mid-summer what with the bright sun and total lack of any ice on the water.......where-o-where is winter......so ....what's up with the weather?

Up in Waterville Valley there was about six inches to clean off the car this morning.....and the www.waterville.com say they got 16".....16"......like who are they kidding...... ?

Neko · 12-28-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

It's really hard to tell because it blew so much. I would say 6 - 8 inches.

Thanks, Looks I'll have to make a trip to NH to plow the road.

12-26-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	Big one headed this way! (12/27/12 storm) ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am EST Friday. Locations...interior Maine and New Hampshire. Hazard types...heavy snow. Accumulations...12 to 18 inches of snow. Timing...late tonight through tomorrow evening. Impacts...heavy snow with low visibilities...poor driving conditions and power outages are likely. Winds...northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Temperatures...in the lower 20s. Visibilities...a half mile or less in snow and blowing snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...food... and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Attached Images __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

12-27-2012, 09:30 AM	#6
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,168 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	8:30-am here in Waterville Valley; temperature is 30-degrees, and maybe one to two inches of slushy snow fallen so far......all wind blown..... some big windy gusts all stirring it all up and around.......plus the flakes are very tiny right now so wait & see what happens here? __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

12-27-2012, 10:57 AM	#11
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Here on Alton Mountain we have unblown snow about 3 to 4 inches and 2 or less in the blown areas. I have hardly heard a word on the scanner from the DPW here in town or they have gone to there backup Freq., actually the scanner is very quiet in all areas (fire, police and ambulances) for a stormy day. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

12-27-2012, 04:25 PM	#14
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	VT and Maine got most of it. I'm getting reports of 20" in VT and Sugarloaf in Maine has over a foot with a lot of snowing to go. I'm thinking we got a solid 8" but with all the blowing it is hard to tell. It will be interesting to see what the totals for NH are. It looks like the Saturday storm is going to be a central/southern storm but we wont know for sure until it is over. It looks like this was the last burst for us, time to go do clean-ups. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

12-28-2012, 08:41 AM	#18
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,168 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	September, 2011; bought a 24" sno-blower from Lowe's-Gilford that was on sale for one hundred dollars off at $599., and now finally, it looks like I get to use it ...... hurray for this snowstorm.......five inches of snow is all that fell on Meredith Neck.....what the heck.....plus it must be windblown all over.....but it's better than no snow! Now, when will the lake be safe enough to get out and set up some tip-ups? __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

12-26-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	This should be a good one for the lakes region. Amounts will vary a bit by location, but it looks like a foot plus or minus the variation of a few inches pretty much everywhere in the lakes region. Mountains facing east will get the most. Folks in the wind shadow of these mountains will get less. Great news for the sleds. If there is a bit of rain at the end, it will hold the snow in place. I am hoping that the lake is able to completely melt the snow and does not begin the freezing process with slush on the surface. That is a bad sign for the winter ice events all winter. If it starts badly, it does not get better. Enjoy the storm! R2B

12-27-2012, 08:33 AM	#4
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 730 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	Here in Meredith at 7:30AM and we have about 2" on the ground. More of a wind storm at this point. From the radar it looks like the storm has yet to "fill in" in the Lakes Region...as BR said it's been breaking up in this area.

12-27-2012, 09:39 AM	#7
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	How about Moultonborough (Suissevale) How's the snow? Anyone in the association know if the electric is OK? Thank you.

12-27-2012, 09:46 AM	#8
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 730 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	Winds are from 61 degrees at the moment. I'm thinking this is right around the direction where the Ossipees can cause a shadowing effect in this area? I know Meredith and Center Harbor still only have around 2". Maybe as the storm moves and the winds shift we'll start getting more snow but I'd rather be snowblowing in the daylight!

12-27-2012, 10:05 AM	#9
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	Here in the north side of Moultonboro bay, winds from the east, about 3 inches of snow, with wind gusts. Yes, we still have power here.

12-27-2012, 10:11 AM	#10
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	Thank you...

12-27-2012, 11:47 AM	#12
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	There is currently a large dry slot from Keene to Laconia keeping the accumulation down. Dry slots are hard to predict. It looks like there is still a good amount of snow to come once it re-starts. R2B

12-27-2012, 12:00 PM	#13
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	We have 4 inches in Laconia, on the Belmont line. The wind is continually shifting direction form North to South and back with the snow blowing horizontal at times.

12-27-2012, 04:50 PM	#15
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 730 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	Hard to tell with all the wind but there can't be more than 4" here in Meredith...

12-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#16
martbri7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 160 Thanks: 27 Thanked 83 Times in 17 Posts	Yup maybe 5 inches here down Meredith Neck....makes you wonder how much of a effect Lake Winnipesaukee has on these "Big" storms

12-28-2012, 10:09 AM	#19
PaugusBayFireFighter Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 837 Thanks: 361 Thanked 674 Times in 264 Posts	We may have gotten 6-8" over the storm in Laconia @CI. We got an additional couple inches since last night. Last edited by PaugusBayFireFighter; 01-05-2013 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Privacy

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12-28-2012, 11:17 AM	#21
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,667 Thanks: 3,280 Thanked 1,132 Times in 814 Posts	Wildwood Village It looks like we only got 3-4". Laconia DPW claim 8.5" fell in Laconia. It must be the Winnisquam effect I am experiencing. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

12-28-2012, 01:31 PM	#22
Neko Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 102 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	How much snow did Wolfeboro get? Thanks

12-28-2012, 03:23 PM	#26
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	Alton Bay West side just outside Sandy Point We are about a half mile above the lake, right above Keewaydin Park, and we have right at 6 inches, measured in several locations in the yard. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

12-28-2012, 05:28 PM	#27
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 9,168 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 310 Thanked 1,103 Times in 812 Posts	All that was there for snow down the end of meredith neck was about two to three inches or less......that's all.....barely enough for a snowblower....and it was a warm and sunny day with temps in the 30's.....felt almost like mid-summer what with the bright sun and total lack of any ice on the water.......where-o-where is winter......so ....what's up with the weather? Up in Waterville Valley there was about six inches to clean off the car this morning.....and the www.waterville.com say they got 16".....16"......like who are they kidding...... ? __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!