East Coast Snowpocalypse 12/16/20

[LittleLebowski]

Everyone ready?

Yes, I know it’s a laughable storm compared to say Wyoming, but anyway...

[ArgentFix]

I've been sitting here in a pile of hardtack, ammo, and booze for months now. I couldn't be more ready.

[Balisong]

Where I am, if I was out at night I might consider putting a light jacket on. Shorts are still GTG though.

[Wondering Beard]

Unpossible!

Don’t you know that snowfalls are now just a thing of the past (https://wattsupwiththat.com/2015/11/12/one-of-the-longest-running-climate-prediction-blunders-has-disappeared-from-the-internet/)?

[Le Français]

NYC (I'm not there) could get more than a foot. That's kind of unusual.

[Blades]

We are only getting ice. :(

[HeavyDuty]

Some forecasts are showing up to 32” in central PA, and a fairly large area of a foot or more.

[Shumba]

We are in the 15-18” band.
Delightful
Shumba

[Joe S]

NYC (I'm not there) could get more than a foot. That's kind of unusual.

It is unusual. There's some additional complication in the fact that many of our streets are not as wide as newer cities and much of that width is taken up by quasi-permanent structures erected by the restaurants to have outdoor dining. The Guv shut down indoor dining again this past Monday. There is concern about where plowed snow will go.

No change for me. Maybe a quiet day or two at my business, I break out my old man waterproof Rockports instead of fashionable boots or sneakers.

[JohnO]

If you go out during the storm please wear your COVID mask. Those pesky little viruses can jump from snowflake to snowflake. Yes I'm talking about ice crystals not pajama boys.


https://www.wtnh.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/100/2020/12/Snow_Map-3.png



https://youtu.be/i6zaVYWLTkU

[KellyinAvon]

You have to get a shopping cart full of milk, bread, and eggs. Only french toast can save you!!!

[SeriousStudent]

Man, if we ever get more than a light dusting of snow here, I'm brushing up on my Spanish and heading south.

Again.

[Bucky]

So.... trapped in the house for a few days... so business as usual.

[SouthNarc]

Hoping I can get out of Dulles at 11.

[HeavyDuty]

I’m a little worried. I think the snow will be cleared in time for my drive home Saturday, but Michelle has to take one of the kids up to Lebanon, NH tomorrow (Thursday) morning for an early appointment with a medical specialist that can’t be missed. He risked flying home from school in Seattle to go to this appointment which is for management of what is literally a life or death condition. I’m concerned that it will be rough driving, even if it’s all Interstate. I guess we’ll see how NHDOT handles snow.

[Norville]

I’m a little worried. I think the snow will be cleared in time for my drive home Saturday, but Michelle has to take one of the kids up to Lebanon, NH tomorrow (Thursday) morning for an early appointment with a medical specialist that can’t be missed. He risked flying home from school in Seattle to go to this appointment which is for management of what is literally a life or death condition. I’m concerned that it will be rough driving, even if it’s all Interstate. I guess we’ll see how NHDOT handles snow.

They do a great job, but I-89 is pretty remote and doesn’t get a lot of traffic. I recommend snow tires and leaving early!

[Greg]

Love watching the east coasters freak out about the same storm we got 2-4 days earlier.

[hufnagel]

I want this. It's money in my pocket.

[blues]

I want this. It's money in my pocket.

And yet you wanted others to support your efforts in your struggle with your neighbor. Tsk, tsk.

(Kidding, mostly...but not entirely.)

[SCCY Marshal]

Love watching the east coasters freak out about the same storm we got 2-4 days earlier.

Winter starts in five days. Anyone in the Northern U.S. making a shocked face should move to Florida. Skis should already have been waxed, Arctic Cat track remounted and tensioned, boots greased, Yaktrax (https://amzn.to/2K4ln4u) hung by the door, and N-frame holstered for yeti.

[Irelander]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d7/58/56/d758569fbabf7157594fa00500175522.jpg

[Balisong]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d7/58/56/d758569fbabf7157594fa00500175522.jpg

That is epic, and from one of the best Office episodes. Well played.

[LittleLebowski]

Love watching the east coasters freak out about the same storm we got 2-4 days earlier.

That’s how it always is.

[hufnagel]

And yet you wanted others to support your efforts in your struggle with your neighbor. Tsk, tsk.

(Kidding, mostly...but not entirely.)

yea well, they (lawyers) will probably get all of that money anyways. unless shit changes.
one thing I've noticed about this whole debacle: some who I would call "friend" and some that have called me "family", and claimed they would help (hint: lawyers), haven't done SHIT.
this has not gone unnoticed by me, and will not be forgotten.

[randyho]

Near BWI, summer tires left a mustang stuck on something I don't recognize as a hill and an M3 in a curb hard. 20 minutes south, roads are wet. Sleeting now and expecting a freeze and late start to the morning. We were code blue this morning for, I guess, excessive windshield frost.

[Coyotesfan97]

It’s a brisk 57 in Arizona with a hint of wind. It’ll get down in the low 40s tonight. Brrrrr. Gotta go shovel some sunshine. :cool:

[mtnbkr]

Just got back from a snow cruise on my mtb. Not enough snow. :rolleyes:

Chris

[NEPAKevin]

Years ago, one of my wife's relatives moved out to Utah and was freaking out about all the snow. I posted about it on the IDPA mailing list and one of the guys who lives there replied something to the effect that someone should inform them that they are in a draught and a foot of snow was nothing.

[Sero Sed Serio]

It’s a brisk 57 in Arizona with a hint of wind. It’ll get down in the low 40s tonight. Brrrrr. Gotta go shovel some sunshine. :cool:

I just sent my cousin in Easton the mandatory sunshine pic from the office parking lot

[LittleLebowski]

It turned into rain, but the tree branches are already frozen and it’s 32 degrees, plus we have a ton of overhead power lines here.

[RoyGBiv]

It’s a brisk 57 in Arizona with a hint of wind. It’ll get down in the low 40s tonight. Brrrrr. Gotta go shovel some sunshine. :cool:

You folks get paid back in the summer. I much prefer warm, but, will refrain from committing to AZ summer until I experience it for more than a few days in a row. Hard to imagine living year round in a cold weather state. Summer in Idaho, winter in Arizona seems like a good compromise.

[RJ]

Storms locally here associated with all this are passing through Tampa en route to Lakeland. We lost power in our Apt 20 mins ago. Just got an emergency notice on the crank up radio that there’s a Tornado on the ground in my county.

Which kinda sucks but at 68F outside, I’m counting my blessings.

Y’all stay warm.

[Borderland]

https://i.ibb.co/CnHfjTC/freezing.jpg

[Coyotesfan97]

I just sent my cousin in Easton the mandatory sunshine pic from the office parking lot


You folks get paid back in the summer. I much prefer warm, but, will refrain from committing to AZ summer until I experience it for more than a few days in a row. Hard to imagine living year round in a cold weather state. Summer in Idaho, winter in Arizona seems like a good compromise.

Roy that’s funny because I just said that to a friend back east. We definitely pay for our mild winters. We had a handler come down from Idaho for a dog school in the summer. He hated it.

Sero like this?

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[Wise_A]

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[NH Shooter]

It turned into rain, but the tree branches are already frozen and it’s 32 degrees, plus we have a ton of overhead power lines here.

What sounds like gunfire is only large branches snapping.

[Balisong]

It’s a brisk 57 in Arizona with a hint of wind. It’ll get down in the low 40s tonight. Brrrrr. Gotta go shovel some sunshine. :cool:

No joke, this morning on my drive to work it was 38! The snowflake indicator on my dash next to the temperature gauge lit up to make sure I was aware that it was cold. I considered calling off work, but then I wouldn't have had anything to do to kill time until my range time after work.

[Borderland]

I just sent my cousin in Easton the mandatory sunshine pic from the office parking lot

I bet you had plenty of sun in August also.


https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2020/09/05/phoenix-august-summer-2020-hottest-history/5729955002/

[Balisong]

I bet you had plenty of sun in August also.


https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2020/09/05/phoenix-august-summer-2020-hottest-history/5729955002/

Not sure, I was inside in the air conditioning.

[LittleLebowski]

What sounds like gunfire is only large branches snapping.

Right now, we only hear arty from the crayon eaters at Quantico.

[Blades]

What sounds like gunfire is only large branches snapping.

Yep. I can confirm it defiantly sounds like a shotgun blast.

[BN]

A video on the local Facebook shows the snowplow slid off into the ditch with a bunch of cars sideways nearby. Eastern Ohio near Wheeling.

[Kanye Wyoming]

I just sent my cousin in Easton the mandatory sunshine pic from the office parking lot
I’m about 20 miles from Easton. Permit me to join your cousin in a hearty F*CK YOU, D*****BAG!

[Sero Sed Serio]

You folks get paid back in the summer.


I bet you had plenty of sun in August also.

Yeah, this place sucks in the summer. The Arizona apologists will try to convince you that it's only three months, but realistically it's more like 5+...


Sero like this?64756

Looks like midway between where I grew up and where I am now if I had to take a guess from the Superstitions. I suspect it's a quiet life out there?


I’m about 20 miles from Easton. Permit me to join your cousin in a hearty F*CK YOU, D*****BAG!

I literally and heartily laughed out loud at this. Seriously, it made my day. I should also also point out that I laughed out loud while grilling brats out on the back patio in short sleeves...

I like the cut of your jib. Next time I'm in Easton I'll buy you a beer (or, if my latest travels to Easton are any indication, a hipster cocktail of your choosing). In the meantime, stay warm and safe, and I'll pass along your sentiments to my cousin in the morning.

[Kanye Wyoming]

I literally and heartily laughed out loud at this. Seriously, it made my day. I should also also point out that I laughed out loud while grilling brats out on the back patio in short sleeves...

I like the cut of your jib. Next time I'm in Easton I'll buy you a beer (or, if my latest travels to Easton are any indication, a hipster cocktail of your choosing). In the meantime, stay warm and safe, and I'll pass along your sentiments to my cousin in the morning.
That would be terrific. Seriously, PM me whenever you’re next going to be in the area.

[Coyotesfan97]

Yeah, this place sucks in the summer. The Arizona apologists will try to convince you that it's only three months, but realistically it's more like 5+...

Looks like midway between where I grew up and where I am now if I had to take a guess from the Superstitions. I suspect it's a quiet life out there?

It depends on how early triple digits set in huh. But I’d say 5-6 months of heat more than 3.

Yes it’s very quiet. Every now and then the coyotes get pretty vocal:D

[LittleLebowski]

The branches breaking sound like pistol shots to me. One of them took out my power. The wind is picking up and you hear a branch going every 5-10 minutes. The Dude is fine, of course.

[rcbusmc24]

Right now, we only hear arty from the crayon eaters at Quantico.

Your welcome....

[RJ]

Your welcome....

Mrs. RJ is on her way up to visit our crayon-eating son in Jacksonville/Sneads Ferry tomorrow. Flying into ILM. How are things up there?

[Artemas2]

Some kid went out hiking last night and decided to "take a shortcut" and climb the mountain face which resulted in a "600' vertical rope rescue" in this crap. They found him and every body got home safe after a 7 hour rescue. Huge props to our local volunteer fire and rescue guys for putting their life out there to save another idiot.



First thing this morning, dog jumped off the porch and disappeared in a wonderful poof followed by confused barking and also had to be rescued.
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We did a ton of prep on the farm last night, however we were expecting half this much snow (still snowing and at 32"), hopefully the smaller farm animals were smart enough to stay in their shelters and we can get to them before to long.

[Borderland]

It depends on how early triple digits set in huh. But I’d say 5-6 months of heat more than 3.

Yes it’s very quiet. Every now and then the coyotes get pretty vocal:D

I remember that happening in May, but it may happen in April these days. I lived in Mesa and out on the Trail back in the 70's. High temps now seem to be somewhat higher than I remember.

A good friend of mine was Bates first employee and lived about a block behind his store. Drove a truck for him to bring nuts from CA.

https://i.ibb.co/Lkp30g2/Bates.jpg (https://ibb.co/Lkp30g2)

Weather here is rain everyday now but 40-50ish during the day.

[rcbusmc24]

Mrs. RJ is on her way up to visit our crayon-eating son in Jacksonville/Sneads Ferry tomorrow. Flying into ILM. How are things up there?

It's fine here, No snow, poured rain yesterday afternoon for hours. high 40's now..... light jacket or hoodie weather.

[LittleLebowski]

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[Borderland]

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Nothing to like there.

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Are you backfeeding through receptacles?

[tadawson]

Didn't you see the cord running through the window, and the resultant towels to block the gap?

[wvincent]

Are you backfeeding through receptacles?

I hope to fuck not.
He needs to be using a transfer switch/interlock.
Even if he is plugged direct into his fridge, etc, it is still mighty sketchy.

Even if he has flipped his main breaker, and is back feeding through his dryer outlet, it is still wrong.

[Norville]

I’m a little worried. I think the snow will be cleared in time for my drive home Saturday, but Michelle has to take one of the kids up to Lebanon, NH tomorrow (Thursday) morning for an early appointment with a medical specialist that can’t be missed. He risked flying home from school in Seattle to go to this appointment which is for management of what is literally a life or death condition. I’m concerned that it will be rough driving, even if it’s all Interstate. I guess we’ll see how NHDOT handles snow.



https://www.wmur.com/article/dot-plow-vehicle-rolls-over-on-i-89-in-grantham/35001850


When the plows roll over, you know it’s bad. Hope your wife and son are safe, and can reschedule.

[DpdG]

Hard to say exactly how much I’ve gotten as it’s drifting all over the place. Likely 12-15 and still going. 64785

[Norville]

Are you backfeeding through receptacles?

There’s like a 900 page thread on generators that hopefully addressed the proper way to do this.

[Norville]

Hard to say exactly how much I’ve gotten as it’s drifting all over the place. Likely 12-15 and still going. 64783

The wind is so bad your snowblower drifted upside down!

[blues]

^^^ It's like the whole world has flipped upside down.

[RJ]

Are you backfeeding through receptacles?

#theelectricbidetmustbepowered (https://pistol-forum.com/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=theelectricbidetmustbepowered)

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Didn't you see the cord running through the window, and the resultant towels to block the gap?

Yes I see that. Do you have a point?

[LittleLebowski]

I hope to fuck not.
He needs to be using a transfer switch/interlock.
Even if he is plugged direct into his fridge, etc, it is still mighty sketchy.

Even if he has flipped his main breaker, and is back feeding through his dryer outlet, it is still wrong.

Who ever said I was doing that or even hinted at doing so? Chill, folks.

[LittleLebowski]

Are you backfeeding through receptacles?

NO.

[wvincent]

Who ever said I was doing that or even hinted at doing so? Chill, folks.

So, that cord coming through the window goes to what, the heated seat in your bidet?

[LittleLebowski]

So, that cord coming through the window goes to what, the heated seat in your bidet?

One leg to downstairs and my freezer, the other leg to upstairs and my fridge and assorted electronics.

The power line is down along my street, it looks they’re putting in a new one and a new pole.

We’ve got the Weber and the trusty Jetboil (https://amzn.to/2LNbfgX) on cooking duty. I haven’t touched that Jetboil in over a year, it fired right up.

[wvincent]

One leg to downstairs and my freezer, the other leg to upstairs and my fridge and assorted electronics.

The power line is down along my street, it looks they’re putting in a new one and a new pole.

We’ve got the Weber and the trusty Jetboil (https://amzn.to/2LNbfgX) on cooking duty. I haven’t touched that Jetboil in over a year, it fired right up.

Doesn't JetBoiling crayons make them kind of .....bland? Not being a former Marine, I have no point of reference.
The only reason I was questioning your ummm, "wiring setup" is because I am a Briggs & Stratton standby generator dealer and installer, and man, some of the sketchy shit I have seen people do:eek:

Oh, and I also give a shit about you and don't want to see you burn your house down, or kill a lineman.

[tadawson]

Yes I see that. Do you have a point?

Simply that the comment about backfeeding is largely nonsensical if you had . . . Def not feeding an external outlet . . . (which is about the only case where backfeeding would even come close to being a thought, to avoid going through the window . . .)

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Simply that the comment about backfeeding is largely nonsensical if you had . . . Def not feeding an external outlet . . . (which is about the only case where backfeeding would even come close to being a thought, to avoid going through the window . . .)

I never said anything about an external outlet. People do all kinds of stuff that tradesmen in that field wouldnt do.
See the post before yours for reference. Im all about doing things to code because its the safest way. Electrical codes are all about fire prevention and electrons not going where they are not supposed to.

[HeavyDuty]

https://www.wmur.com/article/dot-plow-vehicle-rolls-over-on-i-89-in-grantham/35001850


When the plows roll over, you know it’s bad. Hope your wife and son are safe, and can reschedule.

They ran into that on the way up - what would normally be a 1:30 drive took 5:00. But the appointment is done and they are on the way back, making considerably better time now - almost a steady 40. It wasn’t something that could be rescheduled without severe impact, either on health or school.

[Coyotesfan97]

I remember that happening in May, but it may happen in April these days. I lived in Mesa and out on the Trail back in the 70's. High temps now seem to be somewhat higher than I remember.

A good friend of mine was Bates first employee and lived about a block behind his store. Drove a truck for him to bring nuts from CA.

https://i.ibb.co/Lkp30g2/Bates.jpg (https://ibb.co/Lkp30g2)

Weather here is rain everyday now but 40-50ish during the day.

That’s about 3-4 miles from me. I’ll go by and see what’s there now. What was your crossroad on the Trail?

[Borderland]

That’s about 3-4 miles from me. I’ll go by and see what’s there now. What was your crossroad on the Trail?

S. 96th Main St. SE corner. Looks like it's gone looking at google maps. Main St. would indicate that it's now in Mesa city limits. It was kind of a landmark when I lived there because it was one of the few businesses on the Trail.

But thanks for the offer.

[Coyotesfan97]

S. 96th Main St. SE corner. Looks like it's gone looking at google maps. Main St. would indicate that it's now in Mesa city limits. It was kind of a landmark when I lived there because it was one of the few businesses on the Trail.

But thanks for the offer.

That area is really had to know if it’s Mesa or County without a CAD map. It’s on the south side so I’m thinking county.

[LittleLebowski]

I never said anything about an external outlet. People do all kinds of stuff that tradesmen in that field wouldnt do.
See the post before yours for reference. Im all about doing things to code because its the safest way. Electrical codes are all about fire prevention and electrons not going where they are not supposed to.

Anyway, none of that was happening and I’m fully aware of the dangers of back feeding. Please let this go.

[shootist26]

got lots of lightweight fluff here north of boston. Not too much traffic or power outages. Boring!

[camel]

Took me an hour to dig my car out of the parking space at the apartment. I am not parking there next time.

[Stephanie B]

It’s a brisk 57 in Arizona with a hint of wind. It’ll get down in the low 40s tonight. Brrrrr. Gotta go shovel some sunshine. :cool:

With all due love and respect, may a scorpion bite you on the pecker.

[RJ]

It's fine here, No snow, poured rain yesterday afternoon for hours. high 40's now..... light jacket or hoodie weather.

Much obliged. Remember, we’re from Florida. She’s out shopping for a parka to take with her right now. :cool:

[Borderland]

With all due love and respect, may a scorpion bite you on the pecker.

57, I think the scorpions have hibernated along with the rattlesnakes. This will have to wait until the spring thaw.

[Coyotesfan97]

S. 96th Main St. SE corner. Looks like it's gone looking at google maps. Main St. would indicate that it's now in Mesa city limits. It was kind of a landmark when I lived there because it was one of the few businesses on the Trail.

But thanks for the offer.

I had to run some errands so....It’s Craft City now. The building doesn’t look like it’s changed. I bet the neighborhood probably doesn’t either.

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[Coyotesfan97]

With all due love and respect, may a scorpion bite you on the pecker.

:( Now that is a stinging situation :cool:

[Borderland]

I had to run some errands so....It’s Craft City now. The building doesn’t look like it’s changed. I bet the neighborhood probably doesn’t either.

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That's the one. Thanks. Looks the same except the cross streets are paved now. ;)

[03RN]

Got 2 feet at my house.

Sucks shoveling after deadlift day.

My road didnt get plowed untill a half hour before I had to leave for work. I almost had to call out.

[Sero Sed Serio]

With all due love and respect, may a scorpion bite you on the pecker.

Scorpions don't bite. They sting.

[Sero Sed Serio]

I had to run some errands so....It’s Craft City now. The building doesn’t look like it’s changed. I bet the neighborhood probably doesn’t either.

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That, and the price of meth. It's good to know there are still things you can count on along the Trail...

[Coyotesfan97]

That, and the price of meth. It's good to know there are still things you can count on along the Trail...

Yep hasn’t changed in 30+ years :cool:

[Irelander]

We got 7 inches here in NW PA. Makes for good sled riding. Nothing terrible except some people forget how to drive in snow since last year.