grawk Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 We got a few inches of wet nasty snow. my driveway was too slippery to get up after hockey practice yesterday, so we left it 1/3 off the driveway into my yard on the way up the hill. I just shovelled the bottom 1/3 of the hill, and then drove the pilot back up the hill. 2/3 of the hill left to dig out, but that shouldn't be too bad to get finished.
n_maher Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 We had 8 to 10" on the ground when I left at 8:30. Probably 12" or so here at work and still coming down. It was an entertaining drive in and should be on the way home too.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 When I started shoveling at 9, there were already over a foot on the ground/driveway. Two and half hours later, I'm finally done but there are already 3-4" on the first area I shoveled. I could've waited but I'd rather do two manageable shoveling than one gigantic, back-breaking shoveling.
Dusty Chalk Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 Not enough to shovel here, but I'm really glad it warmed up enough to get rid of that layer of ice on the bottom. I agree with Justin -- this...whatever it is that we got last night sucks.
jinp6301 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 well shoveling was pretty easy. very light snow.
skullguise Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I'm a few towns away from Haj and Nate, we've got a large mess. At least 20" I'd say, and still snowing (though certainly lighter now). We have a plow service, but it doesn't get everything, and we had my son out there with us shoveling a bit. We left the big snowplow pile at the end, our plow guys should be coming around again. Out snow wasn't as wet and heavy as I was hearing though.....not super fluffy, but certainly have shoveled a LOT worse.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 Out snow wasn't as wet and heavy as I was hearing though.....not super fluffy, but certainly have shoveled a LOT worse. x2. Of course, in the past three hours (while I was trying to get Libby to take a nap), it dropped enough snow that I need to go out there again before it gets too dark.
n_maher Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 I suspect it'll be a late night of snow blowing or an early morning. It wasn't snowing when I got home a half hour ago, it's snowing like a bastard out again now though and according to the ever-changing forecast could continue as late as midnight. All of the snow removal that I did this morning is impossible to see, which means we've probably gotten another 6 to 8" along with the blowing wind.
Dusty Chalk Posted January 12, 2011 Report Posted January 12, 2011 We left the big snowplow pile at the end, our plow guys should be coming around again.Good luck with that. Around here, that just gives them more resources to brick-&-mortar our driveway shut. Not looking forward to going home tonight, they've probably blocked off the driveway with what little they could gather, just enough to snag a brake line on my way over it, should I try to do so.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Posted January 12, 2011 ^ I think Todd has a private plow guy that he pays for, so I hope he doesn't get brick(snow)walled. I've said this before, we love our town plow guys. In the three winters we've been here, we've never had our driveway blocked by plowed snow, in fact, if they see us shoveling, they often help us by plowing the bottom quarter or so of the driveway.
skullguise Posted January 13, 2011 Report Posted January 13, 2011 ^ I think Todd has a private plow guy that he pays for, so I hope he doesn't get brick(snow)walled. I've said this before, we love our town plow guys. In the three winters we've been here, we've never had our driveway blocked by plowed snow, in fact, if they see us shoveling, they often help us by plowing the bottom quarter or so of the driveway. THAT is incredible! I think wherever I've been or seen, they AIM for people if they're too close to the streets And yes, we have plow service; he came and cleared the driveway bottom out (it reached almost 2 1/2 feet!).....but I'll still need to go out and push around a few more inches that came down. Lots of phunn.....
Fitz Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 Then go play Amnesia. At least you'll be temporarily warm when you piss yourself.
Knuckledragger Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 Sadly, I couldn't get a decent framerate with Amnesia on my laptop, so I'm playing it's spiritual ancestor, Penumbra: Overture. The first "level" takes place in the northern tip of Greenland, and the first task is "don't freeze to death." Couldn't be more apt.
Fitz Posted January 15, 2011 Report Posted January 15, 2011 An excellent choice. I actually prefer the setting of Penumbra, but it's a bit rougher around the edges.
Salt Peanuts Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Posted January 21, 2011 So it appears it's going to snow just during the morning commute. This should be fun.
HDen Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Sadly, I couldn't get a decent framerate with Amnesia on my laptop, so I'm playing it's spiritual ancestor, Penumbra: Overture. The first "level" takes place in the northern tip of Greenland, and the first task is "don't freeze to death." Couldn't be more apt. An excellent game, I'd love to play it during the night while a snow storm is happenning, overture is the best one but black plague is also good, buy direct from the publisher!
Aimless1 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Current temp 8.4 degrees, expected high 13 degrees. 30 day forecast through February...60% chance of below normal temps and 60% chance of above average precipitation. Good thing I like winter
Knuckledragger Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 We got a good 4" here in W.Mass overnight. I just finished exhuming the Subaru. Perfect weather for a drive up to the hilltowns.
n_maher Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 At least another 6" on the ground this morning and it's still snowing hard.
Pars Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Sorry about the snow guys... its currently -6° F here, light wind so not too bad. At least the sun is out Edited January 21, 2011 by Pars
revolink24 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Earlier this week it was -6° F one day and then 45° F the next. We have incredibly spastic weather.
Dusty Chalk Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 I drove home in snow last night (2am!), but it was gone by the time I got up.
Dusty Chalk Posted January 24, 2011 Report Posted January 24, 2011 We be getting some Wednesday, or so the cognoscenti say.
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