Which of our friends are in the path of this winter storm?

yborgal

16 years ago

This sounds like it's going to be brutal. Are you ready, or can you ever be really prepared for something like this?

We're in Florida. Hurricanes I know how to deal with, but snow and ice and freezing temps....those would overwhelm me.

Stay warm and stay safe.

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patches_02
16 years ago
We have been getting snow off and on all day but it
has really kicked in this last hour. Suppose to get about
a foot and the wind is really blowing too. In between suppose to get ice. Crazy.
wantoretire_did
16 years ago
Looks like we are going to be hammered in Saratoga County, NY. They are talking about a 24 hour nor'easter starting around midnight tonight (Saturday) :-0
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teresa_j30
16 years ago
Well, the snow started here in NE Ohio about 2pm got about 2-3 inches, now freezing rain supposed to change back to snow. They're saying blizzard conditions tomorrow. Wouldn't be that bad but my fiance' is on his way back from Wisconsin, so I'm hoping he makes it back okay. Keep warm everybody!!!!
okwriter
16 years ago
It's outta here already. YAY! Besides, it wasn't as bad here as they said - but I'm thinking the storm was saving its energy for all of you north and east of here.
ont_gal
16 years ago
I am supposed to get it here in central Ont...supposed to be really bad..it has started west of me,but I have no idea how bad it is yet
czech_chick
16 years ago
I'm on Long Island, NY.

Weather has been the big story all day today!

It's now Saturday night, around 9:30 pm, and predictions are for a wintery mix, changing to rain. Windy.

Sunday - rain heavy at times. Windy.
nicole_ont
16 years ago
It's supposed to be bad here (a little west of Toronto). Huge winds, ice pellets, occasional thunder??? and the last I heard we were supposed to be getting close to 40 centimetres (15+ inches) of snow.

Brrrrrrrrr.....
Marcia Thornley
16 years ago
It has just started snowing here in Niagara. They are forecasting a very severe storm for us with high winds, ice pellets and tons and tons of snow. I am OK with it all as long as we don't lose our power. Too many people need it for heat here.
caroline1947
16 years ago
Its getting rough here in Missouri,,,I hate snow,but the ice was worse
alisande
16 years ago
We're getting part of it here in PA, but the forecast isn't as bad as we had originally been told. We're supposed to get alternating periods of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, with high winds. Total snow accumulation probably won't exceed 6", but we already have 8" on the ground from Thursday.

I went to a party tonight and left early to beat the snow home. It hasn't started falling yet, but I can hear my wind chime on the porch. It's a big one, and hardly ever rings.

Good luck to our friends north of here!
glenda_al
16 years ago
I'm to pick my DS and DIL at 6:20 pm, arriving from Chicago.
At least I can check Southwestern, to see delays!

Hopefully, there are no delays!

Fingers crossed!
lydia1959
16 years ago
St. Louis is a mess right now, getting lots of snow in a hurry. We're west of there and have only got about an inch so far (on top of the 4" we got yesterday). Keeping my fingers crossed that the worst of it misses us.
bestlawn
16 years ago
We have 12 inches on the way, and it's already begun. I'm okay with it. I just fear for my daughter on the road. She's already challenged in that subject. LOL
susanjf_gw
16 years ago
bestlawn do you really think we'll get as much as they said? i have my doubts... but not enough to to have waited to go out shopping this am...lol...
patches_02
16 years ago
This is pictures taken this am.
First one is out at the garage.

this one is out back door

and it's still snowing. Really pretty as long as i don't have to be out in it.
yborgal
Original Author
16 years ago
bump
Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
Luckily we just got a light dusting of snow this morning. High is going to be around 30, though. I have to run to the store and really don't want to.
User
16 years ago
This morning I awoke to a blizzard. Going out to clear the doorways and remove the snow from the hedge under my window. The blowing snow is piled up almost 3 feet - I can't see out my window. Ottawa Can. travel advisory is stay at home today. Well Duh - like I need to be told! Have lots to keep me amused - laundry, housework and I think I'll dig out Christmas with the Kranks for a laugh. Did groceries yesterday. Geez last year we were experiencing rain right now and almost no snow on xmas day. We're paying for that now! I hope everyone keeps safe today.
Cheers,
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bluejeans4ever
16 years ago
Holy Mackeral! I feel like we're living in a snow globe here, 80kms north of Toronto.

McPeg: I agree! We are paying BIG for the tropical Dec we had last year. To quote Nancy Kerigan, "WHY, WHY???"

We have 2 indoor cats who attempt to escape to the great outdoors every time the door opens.

So, this am we opened the door to put up a wreath (the front step is knee deep) and the two of them went running out the door like mad hatters. They came to a screeching halt as soon as their precious paws hit the snow. LOL! You shoulda seen the look on their faces. They looked like they finally got the golden canary then it quickly changed to a look of "Wha the bloody h---??"

Okay, we're bored and have nothing better to do than torture our kitties.

Note: No cats were harmed during the making of this post. Just a little dose of of what the outdoors is like in Dec. Should keep them from trying from trying a Kitty Run for a while. :~)

BJ
who should be baking or wrapping gifts or something productive.
deemarie5500
16 years ago
We have over 4 inches of sleet/ice on the ground and it's still sleeting here in northeast New Jersey.

We cancelled our plans to drive up to West Point for today, and I'm wrapping gifts before I start on my baking.

Stay safe and warm everyone!
goose53
16 years ago
well, I'm sitting at my desk at my pt job and like was said before, I feel like I'm in a snow globe, Garfield Hts. - suburb of Cleveland Ohio..I'm calling my boss to see if I can leave an hour early, usually I can if it's quiet.
They are still playing the football game downtown - Browns versus the Bills, they may need a neon ball!

deb
yborgal
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16 years ago
Bless you all!!

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