Round 1 - March 10th

First round is in the books.  For the most part models and predictions were basically accurate.  It actually helped that the system did not move into the area until later than expected.  Temperatures made the difference as while many areas saw moments of heavy snow, it was basically melting as it was snowing or having trouble sticking at all.  That's where March does not favor winter lovers. 

The Totals


Allentown:  4.5  (Benefited from colder temps and a train of afternoon squalls)
Reading: 2.0  (Reporting is questionable at best, likely a bit higher) 
Philadelphia: 1.0  (Blame the warmer temps, snowed hard but didn't stick)


I've spoken before of the training of precipitation especially with rain in our area.  Every so often we get it with snow.  Yesterday was a good example as areas from Jim Thorpe to Allentown saw consistent rounds of snow squalls.  I knew this was the case leaving work and decided the best bet was taking the major roads home.  Probably a good call.  I caught the tail end of a heavy squall that caused one tractor trailer to jackknife into the grass.  After getting home the rounds continued into the evening every 30 minutes or so with quick bursts of heavy snow and wind.

I used this same bridge at 5:30.  Difference at that time was the sun was still out.