Winter storm watch, for Thursday, Jan. 17

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  • January 16, 2013 at 4:55 pm #912706
    PotomacCyclist
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    From the National Weather Service, via ARLnow:

    WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…

    THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH… WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.

    * PRECIPITATION TYPE… SNOW… POSSIBLY HEAVY AT TIMES.

    * ACCUMULATIONS… IN EXCESS OF 5 INCHES POSSIBLE.

    * TIMING… SNOW MAY MIX WITH RAIN AT THE ONSET… ESPECIALLY SOUTH OF WASHINGTON DC THURSDAY MORNING… BEFORE CHANGING TO ALL SNOW LATE THURSDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON. SNOW WILL END THURSDAY NIGHT. SNOW MAY BE HEAVY AT TIMES DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

    * TEMPERATURES… IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.

    * WINDS… NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.

    * IMPACTS… ROADS MAY BECOME SNOW COVERED… ESPECIALLY DURING THE EVENING RUSH HOUR.
    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

    Update: The Winter Weather Advisory has been canceled for the close-in D.C. area. Outer suburbs remain under an advisory.

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  • January 16, 2013 at 4:57 pm #960038
    PotomacCyclist
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    But the Washington Post Capital Weather Gang thinks 1-3″ of snow is more likely.

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/winter-storm-watch-for-dc-area-thursday-and-thursday-night/2013/01/16/dec13f28-5ffa-11e2-b05a-605528f6b712_blog.html

    January 16, 2013 at 5:01 pm #960040
    creadinger
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    Unlike most storms, this will likely dump more snow to the south than the north. Central and SW Virginia could expect about a foot.

    With ground temps so warm, I wouldn’t expect much accumulation. Unless it comes all at once like it did 2 years ago. Hopefully we will not see Jim Cantore in DC, because they always send him to the places that are likely to experience the worst of it. He’s like some weather demon or something.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:03 pm #960041
    Dirt
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    Looks like I need to take the southern route to work. ;)

    From the hourly view, it looks like Friday morning is when we’ll actually have something to ride through. Coffee club might be fluffy! We can only hope. :D

    January 16, 2013 at 5:20 pm #960046
    TwoWheelsDC
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    My smugness levels are rising fast!

    January 16, 2013 at 5:22 pm #960047
    ShawnoftheDread
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    At the risk of courting disaster, I say BRING IT ON.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:24 pm #960049
    Dirt
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    I’m just looking forward to riding the fat bike in conditions for which it was actually designed.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:30 pm #960051
    creadinger
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    CWG seems to think the forecast is overdone. We shall see…

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/winter-storm-watch-for-dc-area-thursday-and-thursday-night/2013/01/16/dec13f28-5ffa-11e2-b05a-605528f6b712_blog.html

    The crappy thing is that we were planning an impromtu trip down to Charlottesville on Friday morning for a weekend away and then this happens. They’re looking at a possible 4-8 inches and I’d bet they have less snow equipment there than we do.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:31 pm #960052
    PotomacCyclist
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    From NBC Washington:

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    January 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm #960054
    vvill
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    YESSSSSSSSSS!

    Only problem is I don’t know what bike to ride tomorrow. I was just going to ride my single speed all week but 700×25 slicks probably aren’t the best bet for tomorrow. But the old MTB with studded tires will probably be overkill.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:36 pm #960055
    TwoWheelsDC
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    I’m actually more concerned about the Low of 13 (!!) High of 30 forecast for Tuesday. Sweet jeebus that’s cold. Colder than any day last year, if I’m not mistaken.

    January 16, 2013 at 5:48 pm #960059
    Greenbelt
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    to ride home with the GoPro!

    January 16, 2013 at 5:49 pm #960060
    creadinger
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    Only problem is I don’t know what bike to ride tomorrow. I was just going to ride my single speed all week but 700×25 slicks probably aren’t the best bet for tomorrow. But the old MTB with studded tires will probably be overkill.

    You don’t have a pair of cyclocross tires you could throw on the single speed? That would probably be what you’ll need.

    I don’t race ‘cross, but I like having a set of tires around for winter and any long off-road rides I may do.

    January 16, 2013 at 6:25 pm #960069
    thecyclingeconomist
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    Wahoo! Putting on the studded tires tonight!

    January 16, 2013 at 6:25 pm #960070
    vvill
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    @creadinger 40722 wrote:

    You don’t have a pair of cyclocross tires you could throw on the single speed? That would probably be what you’ll need.

    I have a few pairs actually, but I fear the single speed may be geared a bit high for slushy hills. Also I’m lazy and don’t want to change tires for just one or two days. (And I don’t really want to get salt/snow in my CX drivetrain otherwise I’d just ride my CX bike).

    First world problems. Solution: obviously I need another bike, with a belt drive.

    I will probably just lug out the old MTB if the forecast is serious. The studded tires are already mounted on wheels (I never want to mount those tires again) and the drivetrain is already rusty.

    January 16, 2013 at 6:26 pm #960071
    DaveK
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    Going to ride the 29er in if this holds true. I don’t think even 32c tires would be okay… we’ll see day of. I can’t wait.

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