1. World Record 100.8” Snowfall in 18 Hours- Capracotta, Italy?

2. I.Pictures of the Event II.Controversial Record A.Meteoweb (Weathernews) supports B.Il Meteo (5 ½’) C.Italian Weather Service (34.6”) D.WMO Records’ Spokesman-snowfall measurements avoided III.The Meteorology of the Situation A.Surface /500 mb. – 127, 3-5-2015 B.Soundings 1.Brindisi and Rome, Italy- 127, 3-5-2015 2.Buffalo, NY (extreme Lake Enhancement) – 00Z, 11-18-2014 3.Precipitable Water vs. Precipitation Rate (Showalter’s equation) IV.Conclusion A.Meteorology shows likelihood of heavy snowfall at Capracotta B.Capracotta snowfall amount is open to serious question C.WMO needs to include snowfall measurements in its records

4. Capracotta, Italy

5. March 5, 2015 snowfall in Capracotta, Italy

6. 500 mb. 12Z March 5, 2015

7. Surface 12Z March 5, 2015

8. Visible satellite 12Z March 5, 2015

9. Brindisi Sounding 12Z March 5, 2015

10. Adriatic SST off Brindisis

11. Rome Sounding 12Z March 5,2015

12. Buffalo Sounding 00Z November 18, 2014

13. SHOWALTER EQUATION