Precipitation Update
Nearest precipitation to Alabama at 10 o’clock this morning was across Louisiana and Texas. The winter mosaic radar returns show snow across North Texas and Extreme North Louisiana. Heavy snow and some freezing rain reported over North Texas.
The precipitation moving almost due east.
SURFACE LOW
Surface analysis based on 9 am reports show that the low is forming over NE Mexico.
A FEW SPOT REPORTS
Beaumont…40, light rain
Alexandria, La.,…36 light rain
Shreveport…33, light snow
Baton Rouge…38, light sleet
EDITORIAL
Three very ugly emails last few days asking why I was too scared or too conservative, or did not know how to forecast snow amounts. One suggested that I retire and named another person in our group as their choice to take over doing the afternoon 7-day Planner and E-Forecast.
ANSWER: I am not the least bit afraid to forecast snow amounts but it is almost impossible to do that several days before the snow even gets here. Been in this business since 1957 and involved in a number of misses. Also I want to work until after Andy Rooney retires or to age 90 whichever comes first.
Sorry to disappoint some
February 11th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Hang in there J.B. …some people will never get it! God bless ‘em.
-S
February 11th, 2010 at 10:20 am
JB and the rest of the team…thank you for all you do!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:20 am
WTG JB! Keep up the good work! In case of snow, for me it’s always I’ll believe it when I see it and plan for it just in case! I always enjoy reading what you share with us and I’ve learned a lot about weather from you and the others at ABC33/40. I hope you stay for a VERY LONG TIME!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:21 am
J.B.
We love you:) All y’all are great at abc3340, we don’t watch anyone else.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:21 am
You tell em JB. if it’s so easy why isn’t every one a meteorologist. Keep up the good work guy’s!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:22 am
J.B. – Regardless what anyone says, you and your team are some of the best meteorologists in the business. Thanks for all of your hard work to keep us informed and keep us safe.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:23 am
James, My family and I have been a fan of yours for 14 years and appreciate your hard work and all you do. What’s up with the negative comments – no human can be 100 on predicting weather forcasts. Everyone should know its not the weathermans fault and get a life!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:23 am
Wow…. People baffle me when they want to bash meteorologists over the weather. You (meteorologists) can’t control what happens. You just try to PREDICT/FORECAST what’s going to happen. Anyone should know that a PREDICTION can be off. It’s not set in stone. Bottom line: Be prepared we COULD have snow. Apparently, even computers can get it down to what will happen, just what COULD happen.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I meant to add in J.B and all the others too! Great weather team!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:24 am
I’m always amazed at how some people don’t have the tact to phrase their disappointment in a more respectable way. I have been disappointed because of the “misses” too, but any of us who have jobs know that we ALL “miss the mark” sometimes. You guys keep up the great work. Hit or miss, we think you’re doing a beautiful job. God bless!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Those who send ugly emails are morons..Thank you for all you do, I am old enough to understand, NO one can predict the weather and be 100% correct and everyone, no matter what age, should know that! You have been in the business since I was 1 yrs old
Everybody take care no matter what happens..If you get snow, good!..If not, then maybe next time.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Thanks’ for all everyone does at abc3340. There’s always going to be an idiot that has no idea what’s involved with weather forecasting and will complain not just about weather forecasting but would argue with a telephone pole.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Just ignore those emails….when it comes to snow in this state you are d***ed if you do…and d***ed if you don’t.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I guess some people whose dreams of snow have been dashed find the need to be rude. The bearer of bad news always receives the brunt of the abuse.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:26 am
JB,
Man… what is wrong with you. You should be able to tell us the time the snow will start and the time it will end and how much will be on the ground. This is 2010 not 1970. Good grief, have you not learned anything in the last 40 years. You are a big disgrace.
Chuck
February 11th, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’m always amazed at how some folks can’t express their disappointment in a more respectable way. Only our Lord knows 100% what the weather will be, but you guys do a phenomenal job on a daily basis with keeping us informed. Keep doing what you’re doing for those of us who appreciate it. God bless!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Any predictions for between Anniston & Gadsden
February 11th, 2010 at 10:28 am
J.B.,
Some people don’t realize you are a meteorologist and not the maker of the weather..
God Bless
February 11th, 2010 at 10:29 am
Dear J.B.,
PLEASE, PLEASE do even think of retiring! You are most loved and appreciated here…I simply cannot imagine this blog without you!
God bless you and keep you.
Remember who you are…in HIM!
Vanessa
February 11th, 2010 at 10:29 am
I’ve always heard “there’s one in every crowd” – so obviously there is a few cranky jerks out there! I am certain that if you limited your forecast to using only the word “precipitation”, you would be right on target and then they would have to find some other means of complaining – and perhaps they might “take their business elsewhere”? There is always hope. Thanks for all you do – you guys are the best in the area and I’ve been a huge fan of James Spann ever since he stood on his head during a live broadcast in the early ’80s!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:31 am
JB, there are bad eggs in every bunch. Some folks are only happy when they (and everyone around them) are miserable. Best advice, ignore them or block the
! Now to the weather… Is this upper level feature, the trough or what ever it is, new on this run? And can it pull the low north? Thanks!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I admire the different meterologist with different ideas on ABC 3340. Beats teh typical stations that have three Meteorologist that follow the lead of the chief Meteorologist who also follows the lead of the NWS.
Creativity and individual work is what I think ABC 3340 has going for them.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Somebody being ugly to my friend JB?? Let me at ‘em!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Come on JB, dont feed the trolls! That’s all those people want is attention! I would be willing to bet if those people who sent you those emails talked to you face to face they would be your best friend. It amazes me the things people will say hinding behind a keyboard. Anyways you and the 3340 team are the best. I listen to no one else but you all, keep it up, Bring on the snow!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Bless your heart James…you never claimed to be God did you? I think you do an amazing job predicting our weather. We do not watch any other news station. Sometimes you can predict to the best of your ability and knowledge, but sometimes God has other plans. Keep doing what your doing. We love you and may God bless you!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:35 am
J.B.
Thanks for what you and all your co-workers do in the weather office and all the time ya’ll spend to keep us as informed as possible.
Paul Douglas
Alabaster
February 11th, 2010 at 10:36 am
J.B., may I apologize FOR the person that sent you the unwise and degrading remarks! You All do a fantastic job and your Miss Molly stories really make my day! I would certainly like to take the person that sent you the ugly remarks, over my lap and give them a good old fashion spanking not to mention teach them some manners! Thank you for your classy response and again, keep up the good work!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:37 am
J.B,
You just have to look past some people and forgive………there are to many others out here that love you and the job you do! Thank you for all you do to help me keep my family safe and informed of the possibilites! You are all the best in the business hands down!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:37 am
1957!!! WoW. All I can say is I am a weather freak and I have really enjoyed reading this blog and learning more about weather. I have never bashed anyone over a forecast nor will I ever. I don’t understand when people say one station says one thing and you guys say something else…Thats really bogus. For the most part its just presented a little differently but says the same thing. I for one understand how everything goes into the package and gets ready for TV and Radio stuff. I enjoy your posts and I read them everyday! Keep up the good work and thank you for helping keep me and my family safe and aware of weather hazards through the year.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:37 am
Those ugly emails were probably from people on Meth.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:37 am
JB,
I think you can hang in there til your 90
February 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Sorry, I meant JB! =)
February 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
You tell ‘em Mr. Elliot! I’m behind you 100%!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:38 am
I’m with Steph up there give me email addy’s I will give it to them in Elementary English
BTW hey Stepphhh !!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Since yesterday the trend is moving north. I have no reason to believe this will stop. Others agree. I think tomorrow will be fun.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Well, I guess I will put my plans on hold to venture back to Bama on Saturday AM. Hope you all get your long anticipated snow, you can send some more our way too, if you’d like.
Don’t worry about the naysayers – they are a dime a dozen…
February 11th, 2010 at 10:41 am
Heeeyyyy Wendy!!
Ok everybody, SNOW DANCE TIME!! =)
February 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I’m holding out till last possible second to snow dance but I’m about to bust a move !!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
J. B.,
We’re glad you’re still working and kicking it meteorologically while those yahoos don’t have anything else better to. Tell them to get back to those video games.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Good morning!! I live in northeast Cullman County and follow this blog and weather forecast fairly often. The Huntsville stations have NOTHING like this!For the last few days, James has stated that the B’ham area may not be able to get out of the 30s on Monday and Huntsville was forecasting 40s for Monday. NOW, some of them are leaning towards forecasting a bit colder, but not all. James and JB are more often correct than not….my husband says the only perfect persons to ever walk the earth were our Lord and his mother-in-law! Everyone have a great day and I hope Cullman County gets at least a little of the snow, but if not….life goes on…..
February 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
J.B. pleeeeeezzzzzzz don’t even consider retiring…following the weather would just not be as much fun and interesting without you!!!.. I appreciate your editorial, you were very graceful in your response, maybe someone can read between the lines for those ignorant people who send this incredible meteorlogical team rude and offensive emails and let them know that their attempts to bash are solely self serving and affects no one else but them!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:44 am
Posting because I can’t see comments…
February 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
Thanks JB for all you and others at ABC 33/40 do to keep us informed during all kinds of weather, not just the winter weather that we are about to experience. If the people who sent those e-mails think they can do better, then they need to get their meteorologist degree and have at it. Have a good day, and ignore the hate mail. Life is too short.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:46 am
JB, You are a blessing to me. Do not even think about retiring. I love your Ms. Molly stories and your wonderful outlook on life. Whenever I am having a down day, I read your article and somehow focus my negativity into something positive. Have a blessed day and keep on tugging along
February 11th, 2010 at 10:47 am
J.B.,
I don’t think I could stand it if you left. You make my day everyday!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:47 am
J.B.,
Please don’t listen to any of those haters. I can’t imagine reading this blog everyday without you and Miss Molly. Thanks for all you do!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:48 am
JB,
Just tell them that they can move to Antarctica if they wish a more “certain” weather prediction. As for the weather in their future, it’s liable to get extremely HOT if they don’t start acting more Christ like!
Thanks for all you and the wonderful team at ABC 33/40 do. Every time there is a weather event here in the Ham, my family turns to you guys! Give little Miss Molly a big hug!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:49 am
Already bustin’ a move! Yay snow!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:50 am
J.B. Dont ever let someone get u down! Most people whom criticize others have more problems we are not aware of. I have been a fan of yours for years and have enjoyed your posts on the weather blog here on the 33/40 web site! Dont take what one or two people say personal. They dont follow you as most of us do and obviously dont understand the complexety of forecasting the weather! I enjoy your posts and know you do the very best you possibly can with forecasting snow or whatever here in Alabama! Keep up the great job you do and always remember you have faithful followers as well as fans here in Alabama that im sure overshadow the few people out there that dont understand the weather in the same way WE do! Thanks for everything you do in keepibg us informed! Again, thank you!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:51 am
I still think that you should put the Molly stories in a book. I would buy it to read to my grandchildren. Bet others would too!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:53 am
J.B. – Your contributions to weather knowledge and public safety far, far surpass the silliness of some adolescent blogger. Scrawling mindless drivel across the internet will always give a temporary rush of importance to those who like to see their electronic graffiti. The thing about such self-deception is that such narcissistic behavior is important and artful only in their eyes of the ones exhibiting it. They’re trying to be noticed in a cheap and immature way, and in so doing, relegate themselves to anonymity and worthlessness.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:53 am
We love you J.B!!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Hi James, I think your great! Some people just dont know what they are talking about.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Weasels hide behind keyboards and emails. Hard working MEN who dedicate years of their lives to learn and understand models and the science behind meteorology should not have to put up with that kind of abuse but it shows you are truly a BETTER MAN to allow us the lucky public to have an open forum to have discussions on this blog about weather which we all have a passion for. Even if you have to endure personal attacks from the few. You could just post your thoughts and not let us have our say. They do that in some countries you know! Thanks for allowing us the freedom of speech even if some abuse it over trivial things. For them I apologize on their behalf!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:54 am
Don’t listen to the snow trolls. When I pull up this web site,
everyone here gathers to see the latest news, whether snow or severe weather.
Thanks to everyone for a great site and useful information.
February 11th, 2010 at 10:58 am
Ignore the trolls JB. You know we love you!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Always gonna be nay-sayers in anything. If they know so much, maybe they need to be the ones put on the spot.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:02 am
I ALWAYS enjoy your reports and forecasting!! You do a wonderful job.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:04 am
latest GFS snowfall output
http://wxcaster.com/gis-gfs-snow-overlays.php3?STATIONID=BMX
February 11th, 2010 at 11:04 am
I love your posts, JB. Some people are just miserable in life and have nothing better to do than try and make other people miserable. Enjoy the next few days. It will be fun to see what unfolds.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
I was just reading these comments, when I realized something very interesting…every person I’ve ever known whose name was “Chuck” was a real jerk. They usually had a loud mouth needing to put someone else down to make themselves feel better….so having said that…that definitely applies to the one here who posted the bashing of you on this blog. I do not include all Chuck’s…but this one is definitely in the same league with the ones I’ve known.
JB…His comments are not even worth your effort to dust off the bottom of your sandles…or should I say shoes (in this day and age)… when walking away…; ) He does however, needs to feel loved…some people are just very hard to…sometimes it has to be a very long distances…..
Go JB….we love you & all the weather team!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Thanks for the kind comments. They are appreciated but I was not seeking sympathy. James usually takes the lead in our group when snow is in the forecast and is doing a good job. So, no need for me to rehash the situation and come up with a slightly different solution. We do differ at times, that is only natural. In a weather situation like this, you could put 10 skilled forecasters in a room and give all of them the same basic data and every one would be at least slightly different. I am not upset about the three emails. I simply deleted them and kept going.
When I was in the BHM/NWS at 11 West Oxmoor Road, we missed a snow several times. One called for 2 to 3 inches overnight and we did not get any. None. Zip, Zero. Not a single flake. I worked days next day and we got at least 150 phone calls wanting to know why. I don’t think there were more than five calls that were critical or ugly. May be a sign of how society has changed. I (and we) expect the disappointments (we are in that group also!) I learned early on in the USWB/NWS that you cannot be thin-skinned and function. (Indeed, you need a two-inch thick skin!)
Weather forecasting will never be 100% perfect. Great improvements since 1957 and there will continue to be improvements. But please believe me that 1,000 years from now a weather forecast will still not be 100% perfect. The huge envelope of air covering our great earth is too thick and too flexible
Chuck Biddinger is a good friend and he was teasing. I owe you a free lunch, Chuck!
I appreciate all of you on this blog very much–more than you know!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
JB,
you sir are a first class gentleman, devoting your life to informing others about their coming weather.
that is a very noble undertaking and i admire you greatly for what you have done.
keep on keeping on as long as you desire for you are serving the public well.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:05 am
your response shows that you are a man of God and He gives you the grace to take it all in stride. You are such an inspiration…snow or no snow.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:06 am
Dont sweat those few ugly emails. we appreciate all you guys do and know how difficult it must be to forcast the future! Hang in there and keep up the great work!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:06 am
JB, anyone criticizing you obviously never had the pleasure of listening to you back in the old KIH-54 Birmingham days when you were the voice of weather radio for Birmingham and much of north central Alabama.
You were one of the only meteorologists on staff who would occasionally “go live” on weather radio which was almost unheard of. Also, you would provide frequent weather radio updates during your shifts at the NWS.
This was in the day before online weather information. If you wanted to know what was going on, you listened to weather radio and would hope that JB was on duty. You were hands down the best at providing weather information. By the way, you still are!
Keep up the good work and God Bless!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:08 am
Well…thanks fellows and gals for your weather efforts….however, I must mention my prediction…that being….specifically, that the weather maps are inverted…that the snow will be heaviest in a line generally north of Birmingham..not South…if you will look at the “lift” in the Satellite images you will see my point…two lows…the northern pulling off the Southern…Tally-Ho..!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:09 am
it never ceases to amaze me the people who send the ugly emails and make threats, etc if the weather is just a little off. if they think they can do a better job, let them get up there and do the weather report. only God knows what the future holds. only He knows if it’s going to snow, where it’s going to snow, and how much it’s going to snow. these people that have nothing better to do than sit around and criticize you guys aren’t worth the time you spend responding to their nonsense. they are just angry & bitter people. seriously, get a life. you guys do an awesome job. keep up the good work!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:09 am
J.B. — in my mind, I have you envisioned more as a “Paul Harvey” rather than as an Andy Rooney.
Also, if you’re going to work until the age of 90, doesn’t that mean that you’ll be working for another 60 years?
Seriously — as I have told you before —- you’re top-notch in my book, and I would dare say that 99.9 % of us in the “weather family” wouldn’t trade you for anything or anybody (Andy Rooney included!!!!)
God bless-
Edward
February 11th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Publish the email and the sender, if they have enough guts to send it then it should be published.
I bet after a few times of these things they will stop sending these emails.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:16 am
This morning my 7 year old daughter asked, “Mommy? How much snow are we going to get Friday?” My response was, “Not sure, but I’ll know after Friday night!” Maybe you should respond in like to some of your less-kind-commenting readers. : We love your blogs! Keep up the good work!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Hey J.B. I think as you can see above you have a very large “fan club”. I know you have said after all these years you’ve developed very thick skin. A number of people in Washington could learn from you. I do have issues with some weather “stations” who will remain nameless, but never ever with you are the guys on this blog. As former Beatle Paul McCartney who will be 68 this year says, he will keep on doing what he does as long as people come to see him. So I say to you, if you enjoy it, keep doing it as long as you can or want. 99% of the folks on this blog have your back-Regards Wayne
February 11th, 2010 at 11:17 am
Thanks for all you guys do at ABC 33/40. These naysayers somehow think they are “mets” or something. As always, I know we will have to wait and see. You are just giving your best predictions based on your vast knowledge acquired over the years and models, but only God knows what is going to happen. So, for all the “bad eggs” out there, if you don’t like the way J.B. and the gang are forecasting the weather, then go watch another station like TWC or go read another blog. — BTW, hoping for a great, excellent, fun fluffy snow in North Shelby, but if not, oh well and maybe next time
February 11th, 2010 at 11:17 am
No worries, JB! Anybody with any God-given common sense know that you guys can only “predict” what will happen…the rest is up to God and Mother Nature. We love you!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:18 am
OK enough of this mushy stuff! We all love ya J.B. but we would love ya even more if you gave us an updated forecast with a snow lovers delight! HAHAHA!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:21 am
J.B. = national treasure!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:21 am
Has everyone seen the latest “GFS snow output” ???? This has moved the snow potential up BIG TIME!!!!! Tuscaloosa is now showing 4+ inches!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:22 am
J.B ignore them. You have to have enough idiots to balance out the normal people.
You guys are the best. I just looked at 13 and 6 websites to see how off they were and saw what I expected. Oh 1 inch expected…..LOL
You guys work harder than the others combined, keep up the good work. If we get some snow or no snow thats why they call it PREDICT, not DEFINATE.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:26 am
you go jb we love u
February 11th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Ok guys, we told JB how we felt now lets talk weather please. How Much Does It Appear Jasper Will Get??
February 11th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Hiya JB,
You and the 33/40 team are doing a great job! We appreciate everything all do o help us stay informed and safe during the storms that approach Alabama! You are not called to please people but to please God by telling us what you can with the information you have at that moment!
God bless you, Tim
February 11th, 2010 at 11:33 am
When do think the schools and business will start announcing closures? I hate for everyone to flock the stores at the last minute too. Everyone I talk to doesn’t even think its going to snow. There is no craziness going on like when a winter storm is on the way.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I live in southern Talladega County and I am supposed to be in Birmingham (Vestavia) tomorrow morning. I am not sure if I need to try and change my appointment or not.. Can any of you weather folks please offer some advise ?
Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:35 am
that gfs output is pretty
February 11th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Keep up the good work,we appreciate you all. Now let it snow!!!!!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:35 am
I know the school systems are probably a little gun shy after January’s bust….but any thoughts on closings?? Most classes are having Valentine’s Day parties and I would love to know how to plan!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Is seeing the same thing as Kim. I teach school and we haven’t heard a peep about “snow” from anyone. “Wassupwiddat?”, as my teens would say?
February 11th, 2010 at 11:41 am
I hope they wait to make the call on the schools until in the morning, just in case.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:42 am
Anyone know what Willard’s father is predicting?
heh
February 11th, 2010 at 11:42 am
12z GFS ensemble mean looking real good.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hey JB your great and much appreciated, but could everybody please put the big boy pants back on and just talk about the weather.:)
February 11th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Since we all love J.B. and Miss Molly, I hope someone has the time to put together a J.B. fan page on Facebook!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Posted on an earlier forum…but didn’t get any replies…so pardon the redundancy….
Mets, I am curious about something….when we have MCS systems come through the heavy moisture in the South AL/gulf coast region “chokes off” the moisture to North Alabama. Could we see this happen with a winter weather system like this? If so, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Cullman, Huntsville etc might get “cheated” out of any snow…or at least any “decent” snow amounts…. Any thoughts?
February 11th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Waiting on the next update from the weather guys.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:47 am
J.B.,
You’re a legend. Tell those emailers to get a life. Sounds like they need one.
February 11th, 2010 at 11:48 am
J.B. I hope you never retire and are with us another 100 years…. You Da Man!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:48 am
I think there should be a support group for Weirdo Weather Fanatics who come out during snow season. Or better yet, send them all to Washington D.C. I think that amount of snow could teach those folks a thing or two!! I read your report every afternoon and the Miss Molly stories make my day!! Keep up the good (professional) work that you have done for years and will continue to do for many more!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:50 am
J.B. I live in the Montgomery area and the weathermen down here are nowhere near all of you at ABC 33/40. If the Birmingham folks don’t want you, please, please, PLEASE, come to the Montgoomery market! We desperately need weathermen like you!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:53 am
As I have seen all the whiteout blizzard conditions in DC this week ESPECIALLY @ THE WHITEHOUSE & CAPITAL, I couldn’t help but think maybe God is sending them a message loud and clear to the so called powers to be there saying……Can you hear me now? NO GLOBAL WARMING!!!!!
February 11th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Just wanted to post from Weather.com some updated info from Texas:
Southern Snow News and Developments
by Renee Willet, Jon Erdman, Tim Ballisty, Tim Liotta
February 11, 2010
12:41pm ET – Who Dat?
It is currently sleeting in the French Quarter in New Orleans, but not accumulating. “Large pellets” are being reported. The “ping” sound of sleet is also being heard in Mandeville and Slidell, La.
Franklin County and Lincoln County, Miss. schools are dismissing early this afternoon. There was sleet reported in Natchez, Miss.
12:05pm ET – One of Dallas-Ft. Worth’s snowiest days on record today?
Based on the numerous 4-5″ snow reports listed below, we thought we’d investigate the snowiest calendar days on record for the Metroplex.
The top 10:
4″ [Dec. 16, 1983]
1) 7.1″ [Jan. 14, 1917]
2) 6.3″ [Christmas Day 1926]
3) 6″ [Feb. 17, 1978 and Jan. 15, 1964]
5) 5.5″ [Feb. 25, 1924]
6) 4.5″ [Jan. 30, 1977 and Jan. 10, 1918]
9) 3.6″ [Feb. 14, 2004]
10) 3.4″ [Mar. 13, 1924]
Given current radar trends, today may very well end up being the snowiest day on record!
11:25am ET – Some Texas snow totals
This looks to be just the very beginning especially for the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Inches are piling up and several more could fall…
Texas Big Country snow totals
Buffalo Gap: 1 to 2 inches
Baird: 2 inches
Weinert: 2 inches
Abilene: 1 to 3 inches
Roby: 2 to 3 inches
Hamlin: 6 inches
Rotan: 6 to 7 inches
Dallas-Fort Worth metro area
9 miles north of Fort Worth: 2 to 3 inches
8 miles south of Arlington: 3 to 4 inches
Grapevine: 4 inches
Hudson Oaks: 3 inches
McKinney: 3 inches
Rhome: 4 inches
11:01am ET – Dallas now…but who’s next?
A band of wet snow already broke out this morning. Unfortunately for planning purposes, it broke out over the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. We’ve received reports of up to 4″ on grassy areas, with an inch or so on roads and sidewalks already.
Winter storm warnings now extend eastward into Louisiana, southern Arkansas, and Mississippi. Winter storm watches extend into Alabama, Georgia, and parts of the Florida Panhandle. Check out our alerts page for the latest.
Shreveport, La., Jackson, Miss., and even Mobile, Ala. will continue to see conditions go downhill Thursday. For the latest forecast information, visit our southern snow writeup. For an explanation of the factors in play for this Deep South snow, visit our writeup on “Southern whys”.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I for sure think the snow potential will again be adjusted up. We are close to 15 hours away, time to just wait and see what happens.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
hey guys, when does the 12z and other new modesl come out? thanks
February 11th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Ok, this would be weird…….the last great snow that we got was in ’93. Didn’t Alabama win a national championship game that January……..I’m just saying!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Shelby Co. schools are wating until in the morning this time to make the call. We were busted last time and wasted a day, so now my kids cannot be out with me on Presidents’ Day.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
Hey Chris P and Matt have you noticed the increase of moisture on the north side of the storm system…
February 11th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I trust James Spann more than any other forecaster…..he is right more times than anyone else……..I hope he does stay around until he WANTS to retire (age 90)…….tell’em James!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
yes, heavy snow in central OK.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Those individuals who like to leave nasty comments are just miserable within themselves and they find the need to take it out on others. I’m sure there is not a meteorologist out there who gets it right every time. Besides, God is the only one in control of our whether and HE can change HIS mind at any time.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Mr. Elliott, please don’t even think of retiring. If you do those people who send emails like that are going to miss a big storm waiting on snow and won’t live to grow up.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
James…don’t let those knucleheads get to ya! We’ve been following you since our babies were itty bitty…and they’re 25 & 28 now. Ya’ll are the best in the business. Some people are never happy. Let them eat SNOW!!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
JB, I glance over your forecast and go straight to the Miss Molly stories. I read them to my two little ones as well and we can’t wait for the next installment of Miss Molly’s adventures. As for the forecast, that is exactly what it is “a forecast” done to the best of your technical instruments knowledge. The only complaint I have is James Spann’s use of the technical verbage. He needs to break it down into good ol’ southern language. If a tornado is coming, don’t talk to me about hook echo and vortex, just tell me it’s in Pickens county and coming for Tuscaloosa and whether or not its on the ground somewhere. Love you guys! Keep up the Miss Molly stories and I agree with an earlier post, write a book about Miss Molly, she is such a delightful treasure!
February 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Sandra, for me the thing I love about James is that he does an incredible job of mixing in the technical terms while still speaking to the layman like me. I feel like I’ve learned so much from watching James’ forecasts on TV and especially watching his web videos. But that’s just me.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
RE: Editoral
Someone is an idiot and it’s not you. Bless his heart, obviously he thinks you are our all knowing God.
As you can see by all of the comments, the majority of people are in agreement with you.
Please keep up the good work and the valuable job that you do!
February 11th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Get revenge, JB….live to be 120!! :0)
We love you. Keep on doing what you’re doing and DON’T CHANGE A THING!! (well, a few more Miss Molly, bbque and rambler stories may be in order, but…)
February 11th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
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I predict that we will go to work and school and then be sent home around 10am. I will guess 4 inches for downtown Birmingham and that we will enjoy the Olympics, Valentines, Chinese New Yr, Presidents day and more of JBs Miss Molly stories!