"Blizzard 2000"

The 12Z forecast from the Jan 25th 00Z model run. Show sea level pressure (green contours) and 6 hour snowfall (color fill).

 
Enhanced GOES-8 IR image from 00Z on the 25th of January 2000.


"Blizzard 2000" Stats
 
  High Temp Low Temp Mean Temp Normal High Normal Low Total LE Snow
Jan 24 36°F 29°F 33°F 49°F 29°F 0.34" 2.4"
Jan 25 36°F 23°F 30°F 49°F 29°F 1.70" 17.90"

 

Model Comparison
 

  • All three models (AVN, NGM, Eta) were in agreement with keeping the system weak and off shore. With such agreement, there was little evidence the forecast would be invalid.
  • By the 12Z run on the 24th, the Eta model's 00Z forecast had a good handle on the intensity of the storm.

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    12 hour forecast 00z on the 25th

     
     
     


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