So disappointing that all of the biggies are occuring on the weekend...sigh.

Kingsville is in Baltimore county, not Harford county

FR: You're right, of course. The CoCoRaHS list specifies the station is in Harford, 2.5 miles NNE of Kingsville. I shortened it to "Kingsville," without changing the county.

I wish these people wouldn't put their predicted snowfall totals out there so far ahead of time, when all it seems to do is work people up into a tizzy. Shouldn't just a prediction for snow with a warning about the possibility of substantial snow be enough for now?

FR: Precisely the NWS forecasters' reasoning, and the reason why they got so much heat from readers for NOT guessing early on the snow depths. They can't win either way. I also find it telling that people who are so quick to pound forecasters when they get it wrong, say nothing when they get it right, which they did yesterday, and do most of the time.

The predictions I heard on WTOP, in newspapers and on several news stations initially called for 1 inch. They then changed it to 1-2" then 2-4. They finally settled on 3-6. So, if you call that getting it right (as it is falling), ok. But they never fail to amaze me at how inept they can be at predicting storms. I know it is tough but I actually predicted the last one being bigger than was forecast and was only 2" off on this one...with no equipment or training.

How they get paid to be wrong so often is beyond me.

BTW, they did not even get the totals for Howard right after it fell, which is where I live. I shoveled at least 6" if not 7 " this morning before work. Certainly was more than 5". I do give them credit when they get the temp right though.

FR: Was it 6 inches everywhere in Howard? Did you actually measure? Or maybe it was 5 inches in some places, 7 in others. How much resolution do you want with your forecasts? Down to your block? Let's be reasonable.

I just wish people would stop complaining about snow in general, and that the news would stop making a big deal about it. For crying out loud--it's winter! If you don't like snow, move to Florida. If it snows, drive like you've got half a brain, and don't venture out if your vehicle isn't capable of the conditions. End of story. We don't need all-day news coverage and panic shopping every time we get more than an inch.

FR: Sorry. This is Baltimore.

I would like the forecast detailed down to my driveway; to include number of inches and snow density. That way I can judge my future snow shoveling work load. 7 inches of light and fluffy less effort then 5 inches of heavy wet snow. Thanks in advanced and keep up the good work.

And to top it off, next Tuesday has another snow storm for us on the Horizon.

For crying out loud. Its not an exact science. Storms do change paths and not 100% predictable. You predict 2 inches and get 26 (Feb 1966), well, that's what you can say is a big mistake. But, to get 5 instead of 6. I bet if you took your yard stick and made measurements in various spots of your yard, you would not get the same amount.

Have you checked out the latest update from Mr. Foot!? I love reading their forecasts because they do put it all out there! My favorite part of their statement is:

We are not making this up. Please consider the impact this situation could have on your family, students, schools and property, and make the necessary arrangements if you believe the data is not lying.

*** end of statement ***

Seriously, you aren't making this up???? Something about that statement just cracks me up.

Frankly, I hope we get this big one, even though I'll be doing a lot of shoveling. For the kids, it will last into the week and the kids will still miss at least a couple days of school. Thank heavens Baltimore County has been opening late and trying to preserve the snow days for when they are really needed.

They got it right? NWS called it at 1:00 yesterday. Before that it was a dusting or an inch. This was after eveyone was at work or school and had their plans around little impact.

I disagree with NWS lack of forecasting snow amounts to far in the future. Part of the purpose of forecasts is public safety. This applies to traveling or having the right resources available to deal with potential impacts.

Who cares? Make sure you have the must haves at home and stay the heck off the roads, unless there is an emergency!

Steve said: "drive like you've got half a brain, and don't venture out if your vehicle isn't capable of the conditions"

Nice rant. But, if it snows, I would rather people drive like they have a whole brain! There are already enough folks out there driving with half a brain.

Also, it's not the vehicle that matters as much as the driver. during the recent "Christmas" storm, I easily drove up a hill, past a stuck Hummer and a Lincoln Navigator...driving my diesel VW Golf!

Never in my life have I seen people work themselves into a frenzy when snow is forecast. Satellite, radar...it' all a crap shoot.

As FR stated, this is baltimore. Snow sends people into a panic. Maybe O'maggott can get money for Barry O to do a governmental study as to the reaction of people in baltimore to snow!!

Hey, if it gives you a job, Gaius, I'm all for it.