Radar as of 2:22pm: Below is the additional  snow forecast.

Remember to keep the above clear of snow while -- if you use a portable generator -- keeping it away from air intakes. 

Because of the controversy pertaining to the forecasts of last weekend's storm, we are going to review our performance with links so you can judge for yourself.  The amount of controversy churning in mainstream media as well as social media regarding the forecasts of last weekend's winter storm continues. This is especially the case as a new, and major, winter storm is in its early stages for the Carolinas and surrounding region. The gist of the criticism is that irresponsible forecasters are making it difficult for the public to distinguish between legitimate storm warnings and hype. I agree that can be a problem.  The stories out of Nashville and other more rural areas through Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, which are still suffering from last weekend's ice storm are tragic and heartbreaking. The death toll from this storm is now in the vicinity of 150 with a surprising number of people having frozen to death even in places like New York City.  Hype-Free Forecast...

Courtesy of my friends at AccuWeather, here is the latest forecast for snow amounts.  This is going to produce record snow amounts in places and will cripple transportation in the region. There will be isolated power outages.  Here is a summary of National Weather Service winter weather warnings. Pink = winter storm warning. Purple = winter weather advisory.  Dark turquoise = winter storm watch.  Please remember I provide updates on Twitter/X   @usweatherexpert . 

Here is video of a tree exploding (due to sap freezing and expanding) from earlier this week.

This evening in the one-year anniversary of the horrible mid-air crash in Washington, D.C. The National Transportation Safety Board announced it has concluded its investigation into the mid-air collision of a U.S. Army helicopter and an American Airlines flight from Wichita to Washington's Reagan Airport. Sixty-seven people lost their lives. It was the first mid-air collision in the United States involving a commercial airliner since 1960. There is more on the crash here .  U.S. Figure Skating With the Olympics beginning in a week, it is worth noting that a number of members of the U.S. Skating Team were on board after their yearly competition, which was held in Wichita. According to media reports, 28 people associated with U.S. skating were killed in the crash.  A prayer vigil was held in Wichita today and the Diocese of Washington held a special Mass for the victims and their families. The City of Alexandria announced today that it is going to build a memorial on the bank ...