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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Weather Observer Reporting 27 Inches of Snow in Belmont

How much came down in your neighborhood?

Two feet and a bit more. Twenty-seven inches of snow fell onto Belmont as measured by a HAM Radio operator who is a member of the National Weather Service's "Spotter" group. The Belmont total is the most in Middlesex county – followed by Melrose at 26.5 inches and Sherborn at 25.8 inches – and a mere inch from totals in Worcester and Northboro that recorded the most snow fall in the state. The measurement – which the NWS's Public Information Office said it's "appreciation is extended" – was made before 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, by spotters which can include town Highway Departments, cooperative observers, Skywarn Spotters and the media. Does the 27-inches seem correct? How much did you measure around your house? Send you measurements to …

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