Northeast Snow-ma-geddon - 2015 edition

[AngryScientist]

here we go again. some reports calling for the worst snow storm in NYC history. great.

i knew i should have bought a fat bike.

[nighthawk]

Seriously. I'm going to be sitting at home on Tuesday wishing I had a snow bike to cruise around on. Maybe I'll see if I can rent one.

[Aaron O]

I'm scheduled for a client integration meeting on Thursday in the big apple...hope it clears out by then.

Do PATCO lines typically run in snow up there?

[FlashUNC]

I probably shouldn't mention its nearly 70 by the bay here today.

I had to ride in arm and knee warmers. It was awful.

[Aaron O]

I probably shouldn't mention its nearly 70 by the bay here today.

I had to ride in arm and knee warmers. It was awful.

That's immoral.

We'll remember this when California slides into the ocean (like the mystics and statistics say it will).

[Cicli]

I probably shouldn't mention its nearly 70 by the bay here today.

I had to ride in arm and knee warmers. It was awful.

Warmers at almost 70? sounds awful.

[Louis]

It's all Bill Belichick's fault.

[Peter B]

Blue sky and mid-70's here...

But with virtually zero snow in the high country next summer is shaping up to be the worst of this drought cycle...

[majorpat]

Winter in CNY really sucks for bikers. Cold, snow, slush, salty roads. I hear in Colorado it snows then its sunny and you can ride!

However, I like green grass, trees, lakes and ponds so a winter of snow and ice is the payment, I guess.

[54ny77]

Yeah I heard there's bad weather back there.

:p


http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z113/jpmz06/Miscellaneous/IMG_20150125_090617_5232_zpsa3123f94.jpg (http://s191.photobucket.com/user/jpmz06/media/Miscellaneous/IMG_20150125_090617_5232_zpsa3123f94.jpg.html)

[jr59]

A very chilly 65 today. Had to break out the light weight tights!

[crownjewelwl]

Yeah...it's a bummer...winter was pretty good so far!!

[SoCalSteve]

Riding in Malibu today, over 80*...:hello:

[bewheels]

A very chilly 65 today. Had to break out the light weight tights!

I probably shouldn't mention its nearly 70 by the bay here today.

I had to ride in arm and knee warmers. It was awful.


Just goes to show that you guys obviously have some circulation issues if you need arm/knee/leg warmers in those conditions.


...OK, saying that does not make me feel any better about living in this part of the country during winter.



......

[jr59]

All jokes aside; You guys be careful with this. I don't want/need any other friends hurt/laid up.

Us southerners will keep you in our thoughts and prayers....As we ride in bibs and jerseys! :p

[cloudguy]

I hear in Colorado it snows then its sunny and you can ride!

It was 60 and sunny today around Boulder, though the grass is brown. I got in 40 miles with 2000' of climbing. :) There's no green around here 'cause everyone has to spend it on housing.

[FlashUNC]

Warmers at almost 70? sounds awful.

I got a knee that barks at me in anything less than 75 degrees if its uncovered. And it was really 60 or so when I rolled out.

But it was still perfect in every way for January. There was a slight breeze, which meant some roads had a little headwind.

Really rude of Mother Nature, honestly.

[stien]

I'm pretty excited. I brought out the studded snow tires for the mountain bikes last week. I'm hoping to get a good blizzard ride in tomorrow night.

[witcombusa]

Hoping for 16+ inches of snowy goodness. Kick this ski season into high gear :banana:

[zmudshark]

That's immoral.

We'll remember this when California slides into the ocean (like the mystics and statistics say it will).Well over 70* today here in the desert, soon to be ocean side, when Cali finally slides off.

[Matt-H]

Hoping for 16+ inches of snowy goodness. Kick this ski season into high gear :banana:

No need to hope- it's comin'! Should be fun.

[veloduffer]

Couldn't be worse than the snowstorm of Winter 1995-96, when the snow was 2.5 feet. NYC actually shut down - no auto traffic allowed. Probably the most peaceful NYC ever was. You could walk anywhere without worrying about being hit by a car, taxi or bus.

Nevertheless, I expect Fat Bike sales to soar. :hello::rolleyes:

[shovelhd]

Couldn't be worse than the snowstorm of Winter 1995-96, when the snow was 2.5 feet. NYC actually shut down - no auto traffic allowed. Probably the most peaceful NYC ever was. You could walk anywhere without worrying about being hit by a car, taxi or bus.

Nevertheless, I expect Fat Bike sales to soar. :hello::rolleyes:

They're talking up to three feet in Manhattan.

A little bit less up north here. Hit the mountain today after some fresh snow, it was great. Tuesday looks like a stay at home day.

[velomonkey]

You'd think these people never saw snow in January. It's gonna snow, we're all gonna get more pale, people with kids are gonna hug the school teacher when school gets back in session. It's. Gonna. Be. Epic.

I plan on drinking a ton of coffee, hitting the rollers and canceling my Wednesday travel.

I'll watch a ton of John Hughes movies with my kids.

[beeatnik]

5 hours ago
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/16342548266_bc5110440d_b.jpg

[bcroslin]

They're talking up to three feet in Manhattan.

A little bit less up north here. Hit the mountain today after some fresh snow, it was great. Tuesday looks like a stay at home day.

If that's true it will be a sight to behold from afar. For once I'm happy to be in FL and far away from that mess. And btw - it was 50 here in St Pete today. :cool:

[AngryScientist]

if we get 3 feet here in the nyc metro area, we're screwed.

went out today and picked up a (another) big bottle of scotch. i hope i'm covered.

[eippo1]

Walked by a hardware store on mass ave in Arlington today selling used snowblowers for $400 and $500. And there were plenty of people purchasing them too

[zmudshark]

Wow, Just looked at the weather for you guys. Crap! :help:

18" in 24hrs in MI was paralyzing. That's the most I've experienced.

Stay safe, and be prepared.

[Grant McLean]

if we get 3 feet here in the nyc metro area, we're screwed.

When Anderson Cooper gets there, you know it's bad.

-g

[old fat man]

Sooooo glad I'm not in Boston right now. I'll put our new snow blower to use, then ride the mtb around town for a bit or build some more snowmen in the front yard. tempted to get to VT to ski by Wednesday...

What I won't be doing is searching for a place to hide my car or dealing with a family of four trapped in an 1100 square ft condo.

[paulh]

Sometimes not far from reality.

http://www.theonion.com/video/snowy-conditions-proving-hazardous-for-nations-idi,18705/

[rando]

When Anderson Cooper gets there, you know it's bad.

-g

That guy like moisture a bit too much. Rain, snow, a willing intern with a bottle of lotion.
What if he shows up wearing Rapha?

[bigman]

I am ready. Of course I could not get my generator to work!

[Louis]

I am ready. Of course I could not get my generator to work!

Glad to see you have your priorities straight!

(Although your family may not agree, especially after a few days of living in a 45* house...)

How often do you start it up?

[mudhead]

Watching the local news updates on the storm reminds me that it is never too soon to panic...

[weisan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6p7m0V-9mQ

[tumbler]

I decided, perhaps wisely, to leave the Brompton at home today.

[MattTuck]

I've gotta get the bread and milk! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU)

I'll be on the trainer tonight.

[stien]

Here it comes! My work was cancelled for tomorrow so ill be getting paid to ride!

[merlinmurph]

Hoping for 16+ inches of snowy goodness. Kick this ski season into high gear :banana:

Don't know if you've been out yet, but the skiing has been great in VT. It has just gotten better and better the last 3 weekends, and though they won't get the brunt of the storm, they could get another foot.

The Gov of MA has already declared a state of emergency and roads are closed starting @ midnight tonight.

My wife and I love these storms. We'll be out walking around tomorrow in the thick of it.

Be careful everybody!

[Likes2ridefar]

Here it comes! My work was cancelled for tomorrow so ill be getting paid to ride!

me too, but "forced vacation"

but i'm not on vacation. well you aren't sick so don't even think about those days.

[MattTuck]

For those thinking about skiing, I think the mountain likely to get the most out of this storm is.... wait for it.... WA WA WA Wachusett! It's mountain skiing, minutes away.

[christian]

It's now snowing in Chappaqua. Big flakes.

[texbike]

Be sure to post pics for those of us that don't have a chance to enjoy such craziness.

In return, I'll post pictures of our 105 degree days when July/August/September get here... ;)

Texbike

[Louis]

In return, I'll post pictures of our 105 degree days when July/August/September get here... ;)

You get 105* in September? Wow.

[texbike]

You get 105* in September? Wow.

Yeah. Early to mid September is usually pretty hot and miserable. :(

[shovelhd]

It's now snowing in Chappaqua. Big flakes.

Except over the Clinton residence, where the flakes are inside. Sorry. I couldn't resist.

[Nooch]

Stocked up like Angry, last night.

A handle of Gin
Four bottles of Diet Tonic
Three limes

Cinnamon rolls.

Sent the wife and kids to my mother-in-laws (with a generator) and I will tough it out and shovel myself. And may, possibly, go into work tomorrow (3 miles)... if I do it in a car, on a bike, or on foot, is yet to be determined.

[oldpotatoe]

I probably shouldn't mention its nearly 70 by the bay here today.

I had to ride in arm and knee warmers. It was awful.

72 in the republic right now. Sorry.

[oldpotatoe]

Except over the Clinton residence, where the flakes are inside. Sorry. I couldn't resist.

That is funny!

[FlashUNC]

72 in the republic right now. Sorry.

The Republic and Berkeley are brothers in arms. I'm fine with this.

[William]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHHMgYzTPOo

.

[R3awak3n]

Left work at 2, traffic was insane already. Working from home tomorrow...

Snow and crutches are a bad mix, almost fell twice and only had to walk like 10 steps.

[shovelhd]

It took me 15 minutes to get out of the work parking lot. Once they sent out the message that all non essential employees are to work from home tomorrow they started running like rats.

[fuzzalow]

I went for a run along the Greenway on the East River side over the 1230 hour. Then it was more sleet-like with the occasional strong wind gust. Not too bad even for 25F but the wind made it a PITA.

Now at 1630 it is snowing lightly in town. And most companies have prepared for working out-of-office tomorrow so unless there's big news, the markets should be quietly low-volume tomorrow too. So we'll just wait and see how much snow we get and how much hassle it makes to get through it.

In prior years I enjoyed the exercise of shoveling the walks & the driveway of my house. This I no longer have to do now as an apartment dweller. But I miss it for the quiet sound of snow falling and the breath of exertion in concert together while marked by the inexorable swath created by a snow shovel.

Blasio hinted to stay out of the NYC Parks because the heavy snow could cause a tree branch to fall on you. If they don't close Central Park I will go over there tonight with the dog. Central Park after it snows is beautiful, serene and deserted. Well...deserted relative to what is possible for Central Park.

[MattTuck]

It's Matt, in Hanover, NH... "no snow here yet. Back to you in the studio."


"... Thanks for the update Matt! We'll be checking back in for updates through out this historic weather event"

[1centaur]

the inexorable swath created by a snow shovel.


Occasionally, it's felt exorable (300 foot driveway, 22 inches, heavy)..but it wasn't.

Our firm is putting up essential traders in a hotel in Boston tonight so they can walk to work. Most of us will be working from home.

[shovelhd]

The last time we had a cataclysmic weather event the VPN melted down. This should be interesting.

[MattTuck]

Occasionally, it's felt exorable (300 foot driveway, 22 inches, heavy)..but it wasn't.

Our firm is putting up essential traders in a hotel in Boston tonight so they can walk to work. Most of us will be working from home.

Is there someone chaperoning them? Based on the traders I know, I'm thinking there's going to be quite the party at that hotel's bar tonight.

[tumbler]

Blasio hinted to stay out of the NYC Parks because the heavy snow could cause a tree branch to fall on you. If they don't close Central Park I will go over there tonight with the dog. Central Park after it snows is beautiful, serene and deserted. Well...deserted relative to what is possible for Central Park.

I'm thinking about taking my dog over as well. He loves the snow. If fuzzalow or I don't post for a few days, we must be trapped under a branch for ignoring DeBlasio's warnings.

[Climb01742]

Running in Central Park early in the morning after a big snow is one of NYC's secret pleasures. When I lived there, I would run at 5am and many times my footprints were the only ones in the snow. Like having the city to yourself. Silent and magical.

[Louis]

I'm thinking about taking my dog over as well. He loves the snow. If fuzzalow or I don't post for a few days, we must be trapped under a branch for ignoring DeBlasio's warnings.

Roger that. We'll come looking for what's left of you. Be sure to let go of the leash as you're being crushed, so Lassie can go home.

http://www.kcet.org/socal/socal_wanderer/redwood-trees-fall.jpg

[paulh]

all non essential employees are to work from home .

Umm. Heh, heh, ummm, chuckle, chuckle, chortle,....if they're non-essential.., why are they there in the first place? Ummmm, Duh, hee, hee!

I've heard this forever, being the subject of gubbmint shutdowns!

[rustychisel]

Roger that. We'll come looking for what's left of you. Be sure to let go of the leash as you're being crushed, so Lassie can go home.

http://www.kcet.org/socal/socal_wanderer/redwood-trees-fall.jpg

chances are we'll get there too late and the NYPD will have ticketed your remains for causing an obstruction, but we'll try.

[abalone]

This snowstorm is actually quite scary. Initial reports are saying that this could be the worst blizzard in recorded history for the Northeast, and the so-far worst ever recorded snowstorm in that area resulted in over hundred deaths. :eek:

[unterhausen]

Blasio hinted to stay out of the NYC Parks because the heavy snow could cause a tree branch to fall on you.
they cancel classes at Penn State main campus during ice storms because more than one student has been killed by falling branches. The Elm trees are nice, but they probably should have given up on them when everyone else did, we could have had some pretty nice substitutes by now

[pinkshogun]

I just found out my nephew, who is in the landscaping biz, just bought an $800 snow blower to service his accounts...I hope he remembers who gave him a mountain bike last summer

[saf-t]

Easiest commute home I've ever had- seems like everyone bailed early. 93, 495, 3, piece of cake.

Currently cooking dinner outside on the grill.

[Aaron O]

they cancel classes at Penn State main campus during ice storms because more than one student has been killed by falling branches. The Elm trees are nice, but they probably should have given up on them when everyone else did, we could have had some pretty nice substitutes by now

Reminds me of a guy from highschool. He was an adrenaline junkie - rock climber, snow boarder...you name it. In high school he was famous for jumping out of a third story window at a party that was being busted and breaking his leg.

He grew up to become a park ranger. He was in the news once for fighting off an attack by two bears. He fought fires from helicopters, rescued skiers...etc.

Anyway - one day he comes to work at the office, ice slides off of the roof and onto his head and kills him. So anti-climatic. We all knew he'd die early, but we thought it would be in a revolution, or being attacked by polar bears riding killer whales.

[pinkshogun]

lets hope it stays like this

[abalone]

Hurry guys. Turn on CNN. Anderson Cooper's crew getting snowed in.

[fuzzalow]

The Mayor wasn't making idle chatter when he warned about not going into NYC parks during the snow storm. One of the perks of being mayor is what is said is tantamount to an order so Central Park is indeed closed. As seen at the Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street entrance to the Park.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6ohmV3rAKBY/VMcJ22Q_NgI/AAAAAAAAAwE/Z9yMpz0GCbQ/s640/DSC00888.JPG

These barricades do all multitude of function:
denotes the Park is closed in no uncertain terms
identifying by presence all those that enter as illegal and eligible to fine and prosecution
indemnifies the City of New York for any legal claims should injury or death occur by falling tree branches within the confines of the Park
A true, multi-function device topped only by the swiss army knife or by sliced bread.

There's not that much snow on the ground, the snow in the picture is the depth by way of pushover from the snowplows running down Fifth. Let's keep our fingers crossed this blizzard becomes a non-event.

[DRZRM]

So far, so good. Power's still on, but it's really coming down. I'll post a pick in the morning if I can.

[dave thompson]

My son reports that Columbia U in NYC is closed for snow. So I guess he gets a couple of days off.

[Anarchist]

Looking at CNN just now.

So far the great blizzard of 2015 looks like what we call Sunday afternoon.

[abalone]

Looking at CNN just now.

So far the great blizzard of 2015 looks like what we call Sunday afternoon.


Could the initial weather predictions been wrong? Maybe the storm had dissipated somewhat? In any case, its a good thing its not worse especially for those on meager means without heat or a home.

[Hank Scorpio]

Total dud in Chatham. I might even have to go in to work. Crumb bun!

[shovelhd]

The back pedaling started about 11pm last night, they're in the big ring now. We have about 8" here with maybe 12-14" by the time it's all done.

[oldpotatoe]

The back pedaling started about 11pm last night, they're in the big ring now. We have about 8" here with maybe 12-14" by the time it's all done.

Normal winter snow..good to expect the worse and see it not be tho.

I guess that butterfly didn't fart. Weather models are just that, models.

[witcombusa]

Much to do about nothing. It snowed, big deal. Six or seven inches with a few more coming.

[marciero]

Really blizzardy white-out conditions in Portland. Snowing pretty steadily but no buildup on cars, roofs since it is blowing around. Too much for travel. My school announced today's cancellation yesterday at noon,.

[cdn_bacon]

Forgive me for being ignorant up north of the border...

How come they were predicting this one but missed that massive Buffalo snowfall about a month and a half ago?...

guessing they weren't looking for it?:rolleyes:

[Hank Scorpio]

Forgive me for being ignorant up north of the border...

How come they were predicting this one but missed that massive Buffalo snowfall about a month and a half ago?...

guessing they weren't looking for it?:rolleyes:

Probably because the weather guessers were busy at their day jobs tending the fry machine at McDonald's.

[fuzzalow]

How come they were predicting this one but missed that massive Buffalo snowfall about a month and a half ago?...

guessing they weren't looking for it?:rolleyes:

No. "They" as in referring to the mass media outlets with their entirely NYC-solipsistic view of the world, weren't not looking for it. It is that it did not exist.

[abalone]

Much to do about nothing. It snowed, big deal. Six or seven inches with a few more coming.



Well, CNN is reporting 15" snow in Boston not 6", but yes. The mega-snow-apocalypse that was widely predicted by so many weather pros did not materialize. Or has it yet? Wonder how they could get this wrong. Maybe the winds shifted or the weather pattern from the north changed overnight.

[abalone]

Hang on. Boston not out of the woods yet. Turn on CNN. They are saying that the weather patterns did change and NYC benefitted, but Boston got the brunt of the blizzard.

[William]

I'd say we have about 10 - 12" now and another 8 - 12" forecasted for today. Wind is the main factor so far. We'll see how this all shakes out.








William

[guido]

20 inches in Stow, MA this morning. Still coming down hard.

[Tony T]

Bad call by de Blasio to close all roads, issuing a $350 misdemeanor to anyone who dared leave their home.
(I can understand ticketing anyone who got stuck, but there are a lot of 4WD vehicles)

[bcgav]

Tough to say actual snowfall amount here near the MA/CT/RI border due to drifting, but I'd say at least 16" so far and it's coming down hard. Very light and fluffy fortunately. High winds are the main issue the closer you get to the shore which contributes to storm surge. Nantucket is without power totally off the grid, and Pilgrim Nuclear was shut down at 4am as a precautionary measure.

[DRZRM]

Yeah, Boston still feels like a blizzard. Well over a foot on my garbage cans and car, but the roofs are being blown off pretty well, maybe 6 inches. They are predicting another foot or so today, so still seems right in the initial prediction range of more than 2 feet. What's nice is that it is pretty light so far, so shoveling out the steps and making space for the dogs to go out in the yard has not been too hard.

[Tony T]

http://www.wranglerforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1847153&d=1422355182

[Climb01742]

Opened our backdoor this morning and snow tumbled in. Had to shovel off porch, steps and enough of the yard for our dogs to do their business...which they didn't because it didn't smell right. Shoveled bigger area. Damn, dogs can be picky.;)

Somewhere between 18-24 inches here, hard to tell for sure with so many drifts. Luckily, it's light, but shoveling the driveway is gonna be a back breaker. Oy.

[abalone]

Opened our backdoor this morning and snow tumbled in. Had to shovel off porch, steps and enough of the yard for our dogs to do their business...which they didn't because it didn't smell right. Shoveled bigger area. Damn, dogs can be picky.;)

Somewhere between 18-24 inches here, hard to tell for sure with so many drifts. Luckily, it's light, but shoveling the driveway is gonna be a back breaker. Oy.


Poor dogs. How can they pee and poop when they are trudging in 2-3 ft of snow?!?!

[christian]

Lightest fluffiest snow ever. My snowblower was chucking the stuff 100ft+.

[witcombusa]

Bad call by de Blasio to close all roads, issuing a $350 misdemeanor to anyone who dared leave their home.
(I can understand ticketing anyone who got stuck, but there are a lot of 4WD vehicles)


Welcome to the police state. It snowed so "shelter in place".

I'm gonna go play on my carbide spiked 600 thumper...

[AngryScientist]

Just back in from running the blower. real light stuff here, my machine was throwing a serious plume, easy job on the blower and the back today.

In honesty, i'm happy about the bad call. i got everything prepped at work yyesterday to stay home today and play with my kid in the park on our new sled. looking forward to a fun day of snowmen, hot chocolate and red wine.

snow days make you feel like a kid:)

[kvnmuadib]

a little easier here in new jersey ,about 10 miles from the atlantic anyways....its been been falling/blowin around in the powder configuration since last nite ,maybe 10 inches so far ....once upon a time i had 5 labs so my first priority was to dig paths thru the snow and small clearings for their business when it got really deep...they werent too fussy though,they were all good with walking and peeing male and female alike:fight:

[1centaur]

Opened our backdoor this morning and snow tumbled in. Had to shovel off porch, steps and enough of the yard for our dogs to do their business...which they didn't because it didn't smell right. Shoveled bigger area. Damn, dogs can be picky.;)

Somewhere between 18-24 inches here, hard to tell for sure with so many drifts. Luckily, it's light, but shoveling the driveway is gonna be a back breaker. Oy.

I did the same for my dog, and then blocked him from running right back in as the snow was blowing into his ears. He eventually powered through.

[Tony T]

A first for de Blasio:
"The decision to shut down the subways entirely due to snow was the first in the system’s more than 110-year history."

Absolutely no reason to shut down the subways.

[Bruce K]

Going to head out soon to take a first pass with the snowblower.

Path to the end of the driveway and knock down the snowplow berm.

The rest can wait until later.

I am wondering whether we will have school tomorrow or not. They will need to clear sidewalks and remove a bunch of snow for parking, etc.

I actually hate snow days....

BK

[saab2000]

Will someone tell this midwesterner (for whom snow is part of life) why the east coast, which annually gets a storm or two like this, refers to each one as historic and allows huge cities to shut down?

I've been living and working on the east coast of the US since 2004. Each winter there's one or two of these and the chaos is unbelievable. And each time even a few inches causes airports and roads to be closed. Mayors are practically declaring martial law in their cities, closing roads.

What is up with this? It's not like these storms are 'historic', which is the language that gets trotted out every year. If Chicago or Minneapolis or Detroit or Milwaukee (name your least favorite Midwestern city) panicked every time it snowed they'd just get laughed at.

I realized that Boston is getting actual high winds and a lot of snow. New York is getting enough to cause some real problems at the airports and on some roads. Yes, people should use common sense. Washington got about an inch and a half and schools were delayed and some closed. Really?

But why is every storm on the east coast treated like some once-in-a-century event? For the ten winters I've been flying on the east coast, I've witnessed this every year once or twice. So it's not like people can use the excuse that it never happens. It happens all the time.

[William]

Opened our backdoor this morning and snow tumbled in......


Sometimes I don't like it, but when its like this, the Dutch Door really comes in handy. Just keep a shovel right outside the door.






William

[crownjewelwl]

after sandy, the administration doesnt want to get blamed for "missing" another weather event...pretty simple rationale i think

so every storm is billed as the 100 year storm even though we just had one a few years ago

no doubt sandy was a huge cluster-you know what


Will someone tell this midwesterner (for whom snow is part of life) why the east coast, which annually gets a storm or two like this, refers to each one as historic and allows huge cities to shut down?

I've been living and working on the east coast of the US since 2004. Each winter there's one or two of these and the chaos is unbelievable. And each time even a few inches causes airports and roads to be closed. Mayors are practically declaring martial law in their cities, closing roads.

What is up with this? It's not like these storms are 'historic', which is the language that gets trotted out every year. If Chicago or Minneapolis or Detroit or Milwaukee (name your least favorite Midwestern city) panicked every time it snowed they'd just get laughed at.

I realized that Boston is getting actual high winds and a lot of snow. New York is getting enough to cause some real problems at the airports and on some roads. Yes, people should use common sense. Washington got about an inch and a half and schools were delayed and some closed. Really?

But why is every storm on the east coast treated like some once-in-a-century event? For the ten winters I've been flying on the east coast, I've witnessed this every year once or twice. So it's not like people can use the excuse that it never happens. It happens all the time.

[saab2000]

after sandy, the administration doesnt want to get blamed for "missing" another weather event...pretty simple rationale i think

so every storm is billed as the 100 year storm even though we just had one a few years ago

no doubt sandy was a huge cluster-you know what

Hurricane Sandy was a unique and powerful event. I get that.... But the snow storms happen every year.

I'm not blind to what's happening in Boston. That's a real blizzard.

[guido]

26" and still coming down...
20 inches in Stow, MA this morning. Still coming down hard.

[crownjewelwl]

Hurricane Sandy was a unique and powerful event. I get that.... But the snow storms happen every year.

I'm not blind to what's happening in Boston. That's a real blizzard.

new yorkers cant drive in the rain either!

[shovelhd]

Sandy was just another strong storm, except for the tides. It was the perfect storm for coastal flooding.

[majorpat]

Hyperbole is the order of the day, whether in weather prediction, football or terrorism. Keeps people glued to the idiot box/internet so more advertising can get jammed into our brains. Everything is breaking news. Therefore, nothing is.

[Climb01742]

Sometimes I don't like it, but when its like this, the Dutch Door really comes in handy. Just keep a shovel right outside the door.






William

Oh, man, I needed that this morning!

[Tony T]

Sandy was just another strong storm, except for the tides. It was the perfect storm for coastal flooding.

Yes. It wasn't even a hurricane when it landed.

[choke]

Hyperbole is the order of the day, whether in weather prediction, football or terrorism. Keeps people glued to the idiot box/internet so more advertising can get jammed into our brains. Everything is breaking news. Therefore, nothing is. I'm reminded of a line from H.L. Mencken...."The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace in a continual state of alarm (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing them with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary."

[stien]

Over 2 feet so far here on the Cape by the canal. Just shoveled out the car and got it ready to billy goat out in the morning. The winds have been brutal.

Did a sweet trail ride last night right as the storm started. Hoping to go again shortly. The trails are too deep now but we can hack around the nearby neighborhoods.

[beeatnik]

Not sure I like the style of this thread.

If Dr. Lucy Jones at Caltech built a machine that could forecast earthquakes with the same rate of success of weather forecasting and she predicted an 8.5-9.0 (THE BIG ONE) quake for the weekend, but instead a 6.2 would occur (damaging one or two towns), you know would happen in all of California.

We would party on Monday.

Of course, some cats here would claim that it was all fear mongering or a media conspiracy.

Glad you're safe, NYC.:fight:

[Bruce K]

Just got done with round 1 of the snowblower

At least we'll get out in an emergency but I've got a lot to do tomorrow morning

Bare ground to 3'+ from blowing/drifting

BK

[efuentes]

As a tropical costeñito http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z111/mundofuentes/worthlesswithoutpics.gif (http://s195.photobucket.com/user/mundofuentes/media/worthlesswithoutpics.gif.html)

[AngryScientist]

all in, a good snow day!


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[velomonkey]

Here you go. For Scale you can just barely see the top of the my stone wall - as any new englander can tell you - a stone wall is typically 3 feet. The 2 big boulders things are like the entrance.

And, no, my wife isn't 3 feet tall. She was just pooped and taking a breather in the snow. :)

On a side note: I love how if NYC and DC didn't get hit it's like it didn't happen. OK, sure, whatever . . . we're still going to the super bowl.

[bcgav]

We got about 24"+ as predicted and some high winds, so I don't think the forecast here was off, but the hysteria and hyperbole certainly exceeded the intensity of the storm. It's effing winter in New England, we'll deal with it.

People were going nuts at the supermarkets yesterday, saw a couple people start going at it. I don't get it. The media only contributes to the madness.

[guido]

32" and still coming down...
26" and still coming down...

[Louis]

32" and still coming down...

I hope you have a strong roof (and backup heat, if required).

Around here anything over 6" at one time is considered a lot.

[merlinmurph]

I hope you have a strong roof (and backup heat, if required).

Around here anything over 6" at one time is considered a lot.

Luckily, it's the nicest snow I've seen in a long time here in the northeast - nice, light, fluffy stuff. Reminds me of Utah powder.

We've gotten well over 2 feet here. The wife and I got a long walk in (driving ban is in effect) and some XC ski.

[Climb01742]

Still snowing here too. Well over two feet. Think we'll hit 3 feet by morning. Did I mention my back hurts?;)

Thank heavens it's light, and thanks even more we have power because it's cold.

[cloudguy]

Agreed. The problem of numerical weather prediction is an immensely difficult task, which we as a society have made tremendous progress on over the past 40 yrs, primarily through advances in computing power and satellite observing systems (purchased by your generous tax dollars). The primary mission of the NWS is not to generate hysteria-based add revenue, but rather to prevent the loss of life and property. Policy makers and elected officials do their best with the information given, but it is simply impossible (due to nonlinearities and imperfect observations) to predict the future with the level of detail and precision that is ultimately needed to make important and potentially life-saving yes/no decisions. Thus, it comes down to a judgement call, where erring on the side of caution could potentially save lives but leads to scorn when the storm tracks slightly to the east of the ensemble-mean forecast. In the future, the media (and the NWS) need to do a better job at communicating the probabilistic nature of the forecast so that the public understands there is a range of possible outcomes.

[eippo1]

Got yelled at this morning by an Arlington cop for walking the dog early this morning with low visibility. Had fun with the landlords' snow blower. And now just got back from a walk where we helped to push two cars out of snowbanks from morons ignoring the travel bans.

[bcgav]

Assault by means of a snowblower...

[bcgav]

Best video ever.

http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/nbzjjh/blizzapocalypsegeddon--15---the-white-erdammergung-

[guido]

35" was our final total... Time to start shoveling...

32" and still coming down...

[old fat man]

Only about 10-12 in Hartford area:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7358/16363008066_3424987756_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qVWGdJ)

[guido]

Shoveling and roof raking done. Do I still have the energy for that second workout of the day... Hmmm...
35" was our final total... Time to start shoveling...

[EDS]

Shoveling and roof raking done. Do I still have the energy for that second workout of the day... Hmmm...

Good thing is you have earned your "recovery drink" of choice!

[stien]

A few snaps from last week's early blizzard ride:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/16426958355_1f0e8789bb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r2AspV)image (https://flic.kr/p/r2AspV) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/people/129875676@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7338/15806967173_2ef3b3c91f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/q5NQCM)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/q5NQCM) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/people/129875676@N07/), on Flickr


And my ride Saturday

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/16239558380_6276550ced_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qK2YVS)image (https://flic.kr/p/qK2YVS) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/people/129875676@N07/), on Flickr

And my new snow monster!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/16425200091_4712114bfa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r2rrK2)image (https://flic.kr/p/r2rrK2) by Xela Sknarf (https://www.flickr.com/people/129875676@N07/), on Flickr

[Climb01742]

Another foot is forecast for today. Oy.

[FastforaSlowGuy]

By the end of the day, I should have 40" of snow in my yard (27 last week, at least a foot today). Craptastic. Maybe I need a fat bike after all.


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[AngryScientist]

well the blizzard that wasnt in NY last week is now the blizzard that is. staring at 10" out my window at work. i wish i hadnt come into the office today, the drive home is going to be a nightmare.

[marciero]

For all the complaining I do about Maine winters, I had a wonderful 30 mile ride yesterday-the clearest of blue skies, ocean views from snow-frosted woods, beautiful rural roads in snow. That should hold me over for another few days and am actually looking forward to some trainer time with my new sufferama (sufferfest?) video.

[shovelhd]

well the blizzard that wasnt in NY last week is now the blizzard that is. staring at 10" out my window at work. i wish i hadnt come into the office today, the drive home is going to be a nightmare.

I stayed home so I could clear the driveway for everyone else in the family to be able to get to work. It's still snowing here almost 18 hours after it started. It was supposed to be over at noon.

[shovelhd]

http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l453/shovelfl/bikeforums/Feb2_zps0glqn4ty.jpg

[old fat man]

at least a foot today in central CT

[guido]

I've got another 14 inches today. And it still coming down well. It will be 49 inches in two storms... What fun!

[velvig]

Everything in manhattan is on ice, guaranteed I bust my ass riding home.

[eBAUMANN]

woke up expecting some snow but cleared main roads, no real accumulation...

instead, got another 1.5ft or so and a day working from home.

ill take it!

the roads are f*cked already, downtown traffic is HORRENDOUS (even on a bike), whats another foot or 2, hell, gimme 3!

:fight:

[Climb01742]

It just keeps snowing here. Maybe 15-18" more. A snowblower is looking awfully good right about now.;)

[saf-t]

4' in under two weeks? Gonna be an interesting winter if this keeps up...