n_maher Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Here we go... woke up this morning to temps in the low single digits. The wind hasn't started yet but is predicted to be 15-25mph with gusts over 40 by the end of the day. Oh, and there's this. 1
skullguise Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Ah-yup.....I'm in the same weather "band" as Nate.... My son is quite happy for a snow day Tuesday...apparently it's when the Destiny servers reset something.... 1
Salt Peanuts Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Posted January 26, 2015 I'm just hoping we don't lose power for too long with an infant and all.
Knuckledragger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 I hope the power doesn't go out. I still remember 2011 all too clearly. 1
n_maher Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 I'll be getting gas for the generator this afternoon for sure. I'm also strongly considering grabbing a camp stove on the way home. Been meaning to for a while and this might be the perfect excuse. Even with the generator we can't run the stove (just microwave) and having a usable cooktop, even if it was in the garage, would be nice.
Voltron Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 A camp stove would have more uses but we have a single electric burner and there are also double-burner types. That way it is in the kitchen and safe. Just an idea. Stay warm and dry and safe, everyone.
bozebuttons Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 I started & setup the snowblower yesterday,Picked up some gas for the generator today.I should have started it yesterday ,but I should be ok. It looks like its going to be a bad one.
Augsburger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Damn! Looks fierce, stay safe you people. I would strongly recommend that you do not try to move any door mats in those 40 mph winds, they can wreck your pedicure for sure, take it from me. Nate, ever considered a propane BBQ? Edited January 26, 2015 by Augsburger
tkam Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Good luck to those of you in the blizzards path, we were spared only had 3-5" in the Pittsburgh area today.
agile_one Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 Stay safe, everyone. Looks like a big one for sure.
dsavitsk Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 We went out and bought emergency provisions yesterday which included some Starbucks double shots, and a bag of caramel corn. Also, conveniently enough, the old gas boiler would have run just fine with the power out. But because millivolt systems no longer meet code, the new boiler won't. Worst upgrade ever. Last year, UConn canceled classes at the mere hint that snow might be coming. This year, nothing yet.
Knuckledragger Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 . o O we should rename this thread "Snow: We're Fucked"
Iron_Dreamer Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Keep those hatches battoned down!
Craig Sawyers Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 This is a news story even in the UK - so it looks like a big one. Stay safe if you are in the path of the blizzard coming in.
Hopstretch Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Good luck with Snowmageddon, folks. Not a flake around our parts yet this winter. Kids disappointed, me not so much.
n_maher Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Hard to say how much we got overnight because of the wind but I'd say somewhere in the neighborhood of 12" and it's still raging outside. Pictures don't do it justice and sadly, the GoPro didn't capture anything in timelapse mode last night. The storm didn't really get cranked up until after 2AM from what I can tell and that's when the battery went tits up. I'll see if I can get it setup today with a aux battery to help.
Dreadhead Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) . o O we should rename this thread "Snow: We're Fucked" I vote "We're SnOw Fucked" Edit: And good luck and stay safe everyone. Maybe an inch but probably less around here. Edited January 27, 2015 by Dreadhead
skullguise Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Maybe a little over a foot right now, still coming down steady here too. It's all about the drifts though.....
en480c4 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 News just said we have 15" here. What's really impressive is the wind. Fingers crossed we don't lose power!
Salt Peanuts Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Maybe a little over a foot right now, still coming down steady here too. It's all about the drifts though..... IMG_0148.JPG Yeah, I hate the damn drifts. We live on end of a cul-de-sac and we end up with much larger snow drifts than everyone else on the street (and everyone's dead leaves in autumn). EDIT - It's another snow day for my work/school tomorrow. I'm a little surprised since the district always drags their feet about snow days. Edited January 27, 2015 by Salt Peanuts
agile_one Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Doesn't look wet from the pic, Todd, so I hope it's light stuff, and no one loses power. Sure is pretty.
guzziguy Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Good luck, everyone. I hope you all have no power or drift problems.
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