Weather Check!
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We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
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Stay safe and warm!ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
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I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
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Be careful, AD! As you said, it's better to have the snow than the ice, but white-out conditions are scary.Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
DitBD, I guess you heard our weather guys are calling for sun and 60's tomorrow. Think I should drive the convertible to work?
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Some local hospitals reserved rooms at nearby hotels for key personnel around here. We didn't get as much ice and the snow started this am. We also are supposed to have blizzard conditions and get up to 15 inches of snow. I'll believe the snow amount when I see it. Not sure how long I'll be at the office today.lawgrad91 wrote:Be careful, AD! As you said, it's better to have the snow than the ice, but white-out conditions are scary.Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
DitBD, I guess you heard our weather guys are calling for sun and 60's tomorrow. Think I should drive the convertible to work?
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DinK, you be careful too!DukieInKansas wrote:
Some local hospitals reserved rooms at nearby hotels for key personnel around here. We didn't get as much ice and the snow started this am. We also are supposed to have blizzard conditions and get up to 15 inches of snow. I'll believe the snow amount when I see it. Not sure how long I'll be at the office today.
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Vibes for safe and warm days ahead for those of you in blizzard's path. All reports seem to indicate that it's gonna be a doozie. Still just chilly and dreary here.
I often say that I enjoy all four seasons in their time, and I really do, but I think I'll really be ready for spring to arrive this year. Whoever told us back in the fall that we were going to have a mild winter (I seem to recall a few "experts" even saying it would be a "warm" winter) was resoundingly incorrect.
I often say that I enjoy all four seasons in their time, and I really do, but I think I'll really be ready for spring to arrive this year. Whoever told us back in the fall that we were going to have a mild winter (I seem to recall a few "experts" even saying it would be a "warm" winter) was resoundingly incorrect.
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My understanding, based on a presentation last night, is that the high will be in the middle of the night and that the temperatures will fall during the day. Wind gusts up to 40 mph are anticipated during the day. The meteorologist specifically noted that hair problems will be rampant.lawgrad91 wrote:Be careful, AD! As you said, it's better to have the snow than the ice, but white-out conditions are scary.Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
DitBD, I guess you heard our weather guys are calling for sun and 60's tomorrow. Think I should drive the convertible to work?
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The Weather Channel said (@ 11am) that tomorrow in the Triad will be "clearing and windy. High 62. Wind WSW 20-30 mph."
Even though my hair is short, I'll still gel it, just in case.
Even though my hair is short, I'll still gel it, just in case.
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Wind advisory here today too. I'll definitely be bundling up if/when I venture out anywhere.
Sadly, though, I don't have much of anywhere to go at the moment. I'm really starting to get bored...
Sadly, though, I don't have much of anywhere to go at the moment. I'm really starting to get bored...
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Well, our forecast has changed again. Now they're saying we're only getting 3-5 inches of snow. Our forecast has always been a bit dicey because we're right on the edge of the front. We ended up with more sleet than they originally thought. My boss and his wife just gave me a ride home, and the roads are covered but not terribly slick. Dare I say it: I'm a bit disappointed that we're not getting much snow.
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It's 45 and exceptionally dreary here at the moment. One thing I've definitely learned this winter: humidity accentuates cold just as much as it does heat. It somehow soaks into one's bones, and a seemingly not-so-cold temperature seems a lot more biting when it's damp out.
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What a great night for chili!wilson wrote:It's 45 and exceptionally dreary here at the moment. One thing I've definitely learned this winter: humidity accentuates cold just as much as it does heat. It somehow soaks into one's bones, and a seemingly not-so-cold temperature seems a lot more biting when it's damp out.
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DitBD, Barnes-Jewish actually reserved rooms at a couple of nearby hotels for nurses. Fortunately things aren't so bad right now. Snow is getting ready to hit now - we currently have 2-3 inches of sleet on the ground. (I under-estimated earlier)Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
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Chili is not 'til next week. I am smoking my own chilies later this week to make wilson's secret chili powder blend, then making honest-to-goodness chili from scratch next Monday. I'm very excited.Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:What a great night for chili!wilson wrote:It's 45 and exceptionally dreary here at the moment. One thing I've definitely learned this winter: humidity accentuates cold just as much as it does heat. It somehow soaks into one's bones, and a seemingly not-so-cold temperature seems a lot more biting when it's damp out.
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Thank you for keeping me posted. I have family in the area and appreciate your updates.ArkieDukie wrote:DitBD, Barnes-Jewish actually reserved rooms at a couple of nearby hotels for nurses. Fortunately things aren't so bad right now. Snow is getting ready to hit now - we currently have 2-3 inches of sleet on the ground. (I under-estimated earlier)Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:I hope this is an improvement, particularly regarding the possibility of losing power and getting to work for those who must.... such as my nephew's wife who is a trauma nurse.ArkieDukie wrote:We have a new forecast: less ice, more snow. As in, 10-20 inches of snow. We're under a blizzard warning! Less ice, good. More snow, okay. Blowing snow and white-out conditions? I'll be staying indoors if that happens.
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Left work around noon - even though I have a very short commute. Shoveled 5-6 inches, finishing about 1pm. Went out again around 4 - had about 1.5 feet drifted in front of the garage and 2.5 feet along the front walk. Since we have privately owned streets, we hire snowplows. The nice gentleman turned around in my driveway, dropping the blade as he backed out. It saved me a lot of shoveling!
Supposed to snow until 10pm or so with lots of wind. They are predicting 4 to 6 foot drifts.
Supposed to snow until 10pm or so with lots of wind. They are predicting 4 to 6 foot drifts.
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Your chili is the best Wilson.wilson wrote:Chili is not 'til next week. I am smoking my own chilies later this week to make wilson's secret chili powder blend, then making honest-to-goodness chili from scratch next Monday. I'm very excited.Devil in the Blue Dress wrote:What a great night for chili!wilson wrote:It's 45 and exceptionally dreary here at the moment. One thing I've definitely learned this winter: humidity accentuates cold just as much as it does heat. It somehow soaks into one's bones, and a seemingly not-so-cold temperature seems a lot more biting when it's damp out.
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I feel for you. (insert cold and shivering smilie here)DukieInKansas wrote:Left work around noon - even though I have a very short commute. Shoveled 5-6 inches, finishing about 1pm. Went out again around 4 - had about 1.5 feet drifted in front of the garage and 2.5 feet along the front walk. Since we have privately owned streets, we hire snowplows. The nice gentleman turned around in my driveway, dropping the blade as he backed out. It saved me a lot of shoveling!
Supposed to snow until 10pm or so with lots of wind. They are predicting 4 to 6 foot drifts.
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This makes finding parking spaces much easier.ArkieDukie wrote: My boss and his wife just gave me a ride home, and the roads are covered but not terribly slick.
"Backboards? Backboards? I'll show'em what to do with a f%#kin' backboard!"