The big storm is heading our way,, maybe tonight? I have my snowblower ready.
Any Midwestners got snow yet? pics?
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I snapped some shots of a cardinal perched in a bush along my drive way this morning. The small amount of snow in the background was just the right amount.
I suspect there will be plenty more snow photos in the next day....
I suspect there will be plenty more snow photos in the next day....
Ben
He didn't happen to look like this did he? I haven't seen him since last winter and wondered where he went
He didn't happen to look like this did he? I haven't seen him since last winter and wondered where he went
turquoisedude
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Missing cardinal. too??
Pete, that is so odd! We had a whole brood at the house in Ogden since we moved in, then in September, the whole bunch seemed to vanish! Must try and find out why a Northern Cardinal would decide to move - they are pretty territorial...
Pete, that is so odd! We had a whole brood at the house in Ogden since we moved in, then in September, the whole bunch seemed to vanish! Must try and find out why a Northern Cardinal would decide to move - they are pretty territorial...
Northern Indiana just has a few flakes of snow, supposed to gey windy and wet tonight and tomorrow.
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We got a little ice this morning. It warmed up to above freezing, so now it's just drizzle.
In the northern part of the state, I'm sure they got/are getting snow.
~Tim
In the northern part of the state, I'm sure they got/are getting snow.
~Tim
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It's been snowing here almost all day. It was snowing when I went to work this morning at 3, and it was still snowing when I left work at 9. We could receive anywhere from 10 to 14 inches. Right now it sounds like we are getting either sleet or freezing rain.
Yay for the first our winter storm warning of the season
18 degrees and the light powdery snow is starting to fall and blow hard! We foretasted to get 7" to 10" here downtown overnight and into tomorrow. I just tested the snow blower yesterday he started right up, ready to go.
I just love love love snowstorms they are so cool!
18 degrees and the light powdery snow is starting to fall and blow hard! We foretasted to get 7" to 10" here downtown overnight and into tomorrow. I just tested the snow blower yesterday he started right up, ready to go.
I just love love love snowstorms they are so cool!
Pete - I was able to get some good shots of the cardinal. Looks to be quite at home!
Winter Wonderland!
I'm really not sure what the total is right now - guessing around 3 to 4 inches. It is supposed to keep dumping all night long. Love snow storms - great excuses to punch it a little in the Tahoe!
Come morning I have a feeling things will look much different.
Ben
I'm really not sure what the total is right now - guessing around 3 to 4 inches. It is supposed to keep dumping all night long. Love snow storms - great excuses to punch it a little in the Tahoe!
Come morning I have a feeling things will look much different.
Ben
danemodsandy
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Yep!
I'm in the same city Ben is, and he's right, there's about four inches out there. It's supposed to be about a foot by tomorrow.
This is my first Midwestern snow since I moved here from Georgia, and I'm a little surprised at the difference between snow here and snow there. In Georgia, it usually falls in big fat fluffy flakes, and not for too long. Here, it's much finer flakes, very tiny, but they're very persistent and it accumulates pretty quickly.
One thing I don't miss about Georgia snow - the drama on TV weathercasts. Glenn Burns on WSB can turn a snow flurry into 36 hours of capering and gibbering; he acts like the love child of Richard Simmons and Bette Davis. Here, it's just snow and it's part of the weather and you need to be careful out there, is all. As it should be.
I'm in the same city Ben is, and he's right, there's about four inches out there. It's supposed to be about a foot by tomorrow.
This is my first Midwestern snow since I moved here from Georgia, and I'm a little surprised at the difference between snow here and snow there. In Georgia, it usually falls in big fat fluffy flakes, and not for too long. Here, it's much finer flakes, very tiny, but they're very persistent and it accumulates pretty quickly.
One thing I don't miss about Georgia snow - the drama on TV weathercasts. Glenn Burns on WSB can turn a snow flurry into 36 hours of capering and gibbering; he acts like the love child of Richard Simmons and Bette Davis. Here, it's just snow and it's part of the weather and you need to be careful out there, is all. As it should be.
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Heve you noticed that "snow storms" no longer happen? It's now a "snow event".
It absolutley amazes me that people freak out that that may have to stay at home for a day or two, should the roads be absolutely awful. Intresting too is the hoardng that preceeds a "snow event" Lawd forbid anyone in this country should be witout any small item for day or two JEEEZ!
Doesn't the masses' REGULAR hoarding cover food needs? LOL.
What amazes me is that we are all basically dependant on electricity to control (or power) our heating systme and in a major balckout due to a storm, very few seem to have a non-electric source of heat (like a fireplace, a woodstove or a gas burner or oil-burner that will actually operate) or perhaps even a generator.
It absolutley amazes me that people freak out that that may have to stay at home for a day or two, should the roads be absolutely awful. Intresting too is the hoardng that preceeds a "snow event" Lawd forbid anyone in this country should be witout any small item for day or two JEEEZ!
Doesn't the masses' REGULAR hoarding cover food needs? LOL.
What amazes me is that we are all basically dependant on electricity to control (or power) our heating systme and in a major balckout due to a storm, very few seem to have a non-electric source of heat (like a fireplace, a woodstove or a gas burner or oil-burner that will actually operate) or perhaps even a generator.
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Toggles:
And have you noticed it's no longer the "Weather Report?" It's "Storm Tracker" or "Storm Centre" or some such melodramatic nonsense.
I swear, back in the good old days when they had a "weathergirl" read the National Weather Service copy off the wire, they were more accurate than they are today with all these high-priced licenced meteorologists and Doppler radar and whatnot. The lady in the photo is the legendary Marilyn Turner of Detroit's WXYZ-TV. Looks like around 1975.
And have you noticed it's no longer the "Weather Report?" It's "Storm Tracker" or "Storm Centre" or some such melodramatic nonsense.
I swear, back in the good old days when they had a "weathergirl" read the National Weather Service copy off the wire, they were more accurate than they are today with all these high-priced licenced meteorologists and Doppler radar and whatnot. The lady in the photo is the legendary Marilyn Turner of Detroit's WXYZ-TV. Looks like around 1975.
It's a bona-fide "first snowstorm of the season" here in rural southwest Minnesota. The area schools dismissed around noon, and all evening bingo games, Kiwanis meetings, American Lutheran Church Christmas pageant practices, quilting club activities, and a girls basketball game have all been cancelled. It's not bad getting around in town (read: both bars are staying open for the town-dwellers), but drive a mile into the country and it's a total white-out.
I just came in from blowing out the driveway. We only have about 4 inches of snow on the ground, but the winds have picked up, and blowing it out tonight will make an easier job of it tomorrow morning.
Robert, it sounds like you're going to have it worse in the east central-to-southeast part of the state. Our winds are only supposed to reach 30 mph, with a total snow accumulation by morning of 4-7 inches. I can't tell if it's still snowing here, or if it's all just blowing around.
Wind chills of 25-35 degrees below zero by morning. Stay warm, everyone!
I just came in from blowing out the driveway. We only have about 4 inches of snow on the ground, but the winds have picked up, and blowing it out tonight will make an easier job of it tomorrow morning.
Robert, it sounds like you're going to have it worse in the east central-to-southeast part of the state. Our winds are only supposed to reach 30 mph, with a total snow accumulation by morning of 4-7 inches. I can't tell if it's still snowing here, or if it's all just blowing around.
Wind chills of 25-35 degrees below zero by morning. Stay warm, everyone!
Sandy, I'd forgotten you've joined us in the wonderful (and I mean that) frozen north. Cordial tips: Layers of clothing and a scarf to cover your mouth; take smaller steps and keep your feet shoulder-width apart when walking on icy sidewalks and parking lots; pray the electricity doesn't go off for more than an hour at a time, LOL!
danemodsandy
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Frigi:
I knows my snows - we used to get a lot more of it in Georgia when I was a kid than is the case nowadays, and my parents were snow freaks, tearing off to North Georgia in a 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty two-door sedan whenever really good snow was announced. No one in their right mind would do that now in such a car (rear-wheel drive, laughable brakes, agricultural-implement steering)! Me and my siblings may have been the only kids in Atlanta with snowsuits.
Looking out my front window, it looks like the movie Fargo out there. Fun.
I knows my snows - we used to get a lot more of it in Georgia when I was a kid than is the case nowadays, and my parents were snow freaks, tearing off to North Georgia in a 1956 Chevrolet One-Fifty two-door sedan whenever really good snow was announced. No one in their right mind would do that now in such a car (rear-wheel drive, laughable brakes, agricultural-implement steering)! Me and my siblings may have been the only kids in Atlanta with snowsuits.
Looking out my front window, it looks like the movie Fargo out there. Fun.
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Well, I was just outside for the first time in 2 days. We are starting to have freezing rain, hopefully it will turn to snow.
redcarpetdrew
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We got ours here in Nevada...
95% of the time when the forecasters call for a "huge snow storm", they're >just< a bit off. Not this time! Sunday into Monday, we got ours. I actually live about 30-40 miles East of Reno and we never get any snow as it all dumps onto Reno then recharges as it passes over us then lets loose again towards the East side of the state. The Chocolate Labs (see my avatar pic) jumped out into the back yard and then jumped right back in. Jenny, the black and white, stayed out for hours playing and rolling in the snow. LOL!!!
95% of the time when the forecasters call for a "huge snow storm", they're >just< a bit off. Not this time! Sunday into Monday, we got ours. I actually live about 30-40 miles East of Reno and we never get any snow as it all dumps onto Reno then recharges as it passes over us then lets loose again towards the East side of the state. The Chocolate Labs (see my avatar pic) jumped out into the back yard and then jumped right back in. Jenny, the black and white, stayed out for hours playing and rolling in the snow. LOL!!!
I think that's him Ben, I can tell by the black bandits mask he always wore. lol
as for the snow coming I'm itching to try out the other little Toro 2 stroke blower I found at the Habitat Restore this past summer. I bought a new one a couple of winters ago, slightly different chute system but otherwise identical,, they're a fantastic little machine, so tiny and light (about 11 inches high x 16 wide) but can plow thru nearly anything. CR not recommended them because they don't have a deadmans bail on the handle. I highly recommend them, the little Toro Powerclear
as for the snow coming I'm itching to try out the other little Toro 2 stroke blower I found at the Habitat Restore this past summer. I bought a new one a couple of winters ago, slightly different chute system but otherwise identical,, they're a fantastic little machine, so tiny and light (about 11 inches high x 16 wide) but can plow thru nearly anything. CR not recommended them because they don't have a deadmans bail on the handle. I highly recommend them, the little Toro Powerclear
9+ inches here by morning. It started last night with an inch or so, then most of today and heavier now through midnight when the winds come and create blizzard conditions through about noon tomorrow. We're in for the night and most of the day tomorrow - I LOVE snow-days!
Here's a quick shot looking out the front door now. Still snowing and so pretty!
Here's a quick shot looking out the front door now. Still snowing and so pretty!
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Got bored shoveling
I got bored shoveling so I talk the hubby into letting me bury him. I think he is still breathing ?
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I got bored shoveling so I talk the hubby into letting me bury him. I think he is still breathing ?
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Got bored two
Sorry here is the pic of hubby
Sorry here is the pic of hubby
Geeze greg you really must be excited about all that snow coming in the morning
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Jerry looks a little chilly, lol.
One of many things I love about my Duramax is that I've never had to plug in the block heater. We've been hitting zero and the next morning, Jeri starts right up without complaint. For a two wheel drive service truck, she handles quite well in the snow. I'll find out just how well soon as I'm due to make a service run to points at Lake Tahoe, Truckee and just over the other side of Donner Summit on Thursday.
Gansky, that picture of the tree in the snow is great! All that's missing is the warm fire, hot cocoa and another warm body to snuggle with...
RCD
One of many things I love about my Duramax is that I've never had to plug in the block heater. We've been hitting zero and the next morning, Jeri starts right up without complaint. For a two wheel drive service truck, she handles quite well in the snow. I'll find out just how well soon as I'm due to make a service run to points at Lake Tahoe, Truckee and just over the other side of Donner Summit on Thursday.
Gansky, that picture of the tree in the snow is great! All that's missing is the warm fire, hot cocoa and another warm body to snuggle with...
RCD
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jealous much!
All we've had is rain, rain, rain. I want a good snow storm so bad I can practically taste it! Literally. Back in the day we made snow cones out of fresh snow. Oh, I'd never do it now; but snow does make me want to hunker down and read a good book by the fireplace. Or iron. LOL
All we've had is rain, rain, rain. I want a good snow storm so bad I can practically taste it! Literally. Back in the day we made snow cones out of fresh snow. Oh, I'd never do it now; but snow does make me want to hunker down and read a good book by the fireplace. Or iron. LOL
15°F Snow Falling and blowing winds N at 21 gusts to 31
I'm having so much fun!
We just trekked out in the blizzard, first to Kohls and then to the Supermarket which interesting to note that all the customers in the supermarket were men. LOL
Fred also got his first try at 4-wheel drive (I think he really liked it).
This is my first Midwestern snow since I moved here from Georgia, and I'm a little surprised at the difference between snow here and snow there. In Georgia, it usually falls in big fat fluffy flakes, and not for too long. Here, it's much finer flakes, very tiny, but they're very persistent and it accumulates pretty quickly.
Sandy that is because in the south and east the snow is wet snow as it generally snows with the temperature between 29 and 35 degrees. Here in the North and much of the West when it snows the temperature is more likely 0 to 20 degrees which makes for this very light fluffy snow or powder. I've tried to describe this to my relatives from the northeastern us cities, but they really don't understand it until you've experienced it. There is a big difference, its why we really don't wear snow boots here as much because of the dry/compacted snow.
I'm having so much fun!
We just trekked out in the blizzard, first to Kohls and then to the Supermarket which interesting to note that all the customers in the supermarket were men. LOL
Fred also got his first try at 4-wheel drive (I think he really liked it).
This is my first Midwestern snow since I moved here from Georgia, and I'm a little surprised at the difference between snow here and snow there. In Georgia, it usually falls in big fat fluffy flakes, and not for too long. Here, it's much finer flakes, very tiny, but they're very persistent and it accumulates pretty quickly.
Sandy that is because in the south and east the snow is wet snow as it generally snows with the temperature between 29 and 35 degrees. Here in the North and much of the West when it snows the temperature is more likely 0 to 20 degrees which makes for this very light fluffy snow or powder. I've tried to describe this to my relatives from the northeastern us cities, but they really don't understand it until you've experienced it. There is a big difference, its why we really don't wear snow boots here as much because of the dry/compacted snow.
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Robert:
It sure is different! Fun to watch, very pretty on the ground. Plows are going up and down 218 like crazy, back and forth, back and forth.
It sure is different! Fun to watch, very pretty on the ground. Plows are going up and down 218 like crazy, back and forth, back and forth.
polkanut
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Why did the snowman pull down his pants???
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Because he heard the snowblower was coming!!!
Just a warped joke for this thread.
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Because he heard the snowblower was coming!!!
Just a warped joke for this thread.
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En Espanol a storm is called a *tormenta* IIRC
Today we are currently getting rain (it's in the 40s [4.4*c] here) with driving winds.
I believe every inch of rain (2.54cm) becomes a foot (30cm +/- ) of snow.
Today we are currently getting rain (it's in the 40s [4.4*c] here) with driving winds.
I believe every inch of rain (2.54cm) becomes a foot (30cm +/- ) of snow.
