Snow predictions 2011/2012

NOAH forecast and the farmers almanac say theres gonna be alot of snow. my resort in central nh has already posted their opening day. 77 days to go!

Well, first off, we have this to look at and discuss.... http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/meteomadness/story/53551/snow-forecast-for-the-winter-of-20112012.asp and I would bet in a few weeks the guys over here.... http://www.famousinternetskiers.com/weather/ will have something to say.

I personally agree somewhat with the accuweather prediction. Based on current, and past trends for the east this summer, and spring, and even right now! all areas have been above average for precip. And even when you remove the totals that bitch Irene dumped, most places are still above average. I see this trend to continue.

This, mixed with the current trend of being below average temp. wise, could spell some NICE things for the east this year. There are a lot of models that insist that the east will be bitter cold this year. While it kinda sucks to ride in those negative digits, it is a fair trade to keep Ra*n away, and replace it with snow. I have also heard that with this bitter cold air mass, it will keep the water saturation of the air down as well=less humid air=more quality pow, and not east coast crete.

But...hey, this is just my prediction from looking at models and based off the little knowledge I have, along with predictions of others.  Only time will tell. Here is to hoping for a stellar winter for us east coasters....

Originally posted by goldbond-2000 Hear there will be lots, but the Pac Northwest is gonna set records again. Thank you La Nina!

Yeah? Everything I have read, seen, and heard suggests otherwise. Hope that's not true, but really think it's just going to be a relatively  average year for the PNW.

Originally posted by screwyvarmint West coast will put you to shame again.  Chance of rain in Northern California already this Sunday. Bodes well for the season.

You can not realistically compare the west coast to the east. On any level. Two completely different environments.

I don't know.  After last year's massive dumping, I'm not expecting much for this season on the West Coast.

Originally posted by batmanwest Originally posted by screwyvarmint West coast will put you to shame again.  Chance of rain in Northern California already this Sunday. Bodes well for the season. You can not realistically compare the west coast to the east. On any level. Two completely different environments.

^ No matter what you do you can never know what the weather will be like so far in advance. Hell the the weekly forecast on the news is wrong all the time. All you can do is hope, and wait and see if there will be good weather. Let it snow 

My prediction is tons of blizzards which will lead my professors to cancel class and me to shred all day.

Originally posted by andyc5315 ^ No matter what you do you can never know what the weather will be like so far in advance.

Agree one hundred percent.

But at the same time, you CAN read current patterns and trends, and get a feel for what the generalization of the winter will be. Mixed with the oh so famous current blocking over Greenland.....Anyways, there are too many factors to take in to long term weather forecasting....Most of which I don't even understand.

My personal hunch is just based off the strong blocking over Greenland, mixed with current precip totals for the east. It has been a pretty stable pattern these past few months.

As far as if I follow and trust the farmers almanac? I follow it because weather interests me, but I have never really trusted it's predictions. I feel year after year the FA is too vague, and more times out of ten, is relatively off target. In my years of following weather, and precip totals and all that good stuff, I have found that the FA has always been off.

Which brings me to my next topic/insider guide. I know I plug them a lot on this site, but http://www.famousinternetskiers.com has always been right on with their predictions for the east coast. Countless times last winter their resident weather forecaster was right on with storm totals within a 1/2 inch...not bad if you ask me. They also give VERY detailed descriptions on not only quantity of snow in very specific areas of the NE, but descriptions of quality of snow in those areas. A very interesting site to follow during the winter if you are a NE rider. Just my .02 cents.

the more snow the better but i got a bad feeling about this winter with all this weird weather stuff going on

If we get more snow then last year ill be very pleased that was a good winter for NJ as far as snow goes. Just hope PA gets alot too (central)

Originally posted by jenni oh sweet, according to batman's link l should be in the heavy snow area.

I wouldn't take that map too much to heart. It is a decent run down of what hopes and visions are to come, but was also made over a month ago I think.... I believe the end of October is when more "maps" will start popping up, as it will get easier to predict what winter has in store for us.
That being said, I really hope the map is right for this season. Really want some heavy snowfalls in central Ohio this year. I have big, big plans for some urban spots I have been scoping the past few months...

It's been warm lately here in CO, so I'm predicting a wet winter.

primed for a good season!

check the link

http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/meteomadness/story/53551/snow-forecast-for-the-winter-of-20112012.asp

Originally posted by ctoma Another link: http://www.farmersalmanac.com/forum/2011/07/29/winter-20112012-preliminary-forecast-maps-2/

I am totally down with this map. Has a better outlook than the accuweather one. At least for me!
And MikeD....that map was already posted bud. Sorry about your luck

I hope it will be good but dont think it will be as good as last season

I hope not :( lol last year was so good. Where im at in school the monthly rainfall far exceeds the average along with philadelphia. Lock haven this month 14.1 inches- average 3.79 inches... Philadelphia 10.29- average 3.78

Lets hope that carries into the winter.

I think there will be a dusting on 10/01/11 out in Wva
http://www.bbcrental.com/webcam.html

Anybody here anything now that its approaching mid october? in NJ and PA its been like 70-80 and im hating it.

Originally posted by batmanwest Originally posted by ctoma Another link: http://www.farmersalmanac.com/forum/2011/07/29/winter-20112012-preliminary-forecast-maps-2/ I am totally down with this map. Has a better outlook than the accuweather one. At least for me! And MikeD....that map was already posted bud. Sorry about your luck

Sorry about my luck??  WTH does that even mean?  because someone posted it before me?  Dang.. my ego is so hurt.. I can't live on... 

I know im hoping this above average rainfall moves to snowfall and we can get an early and longggg season :)

Originally posted by njironman6 Heres the news from weather channel about this upcoming winter http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/noaa-winter-outlook_2011-10-20 not looking good for my area :(

looks like theres going to be snow during the weekends, but with 40ish temp on monday lm sure its going to go away as fast as it came

Belleayre is now tentatively opening Nov. 19. Hope it's cold enough next week for snowmaking. I'm kiteboarding tomorrow on the bay, we have a good windy forecast, but next weekend I'd like to do some snowboarding.........