farmgirlinwv Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're in Va and haven't had a significant snowfall in many a year. Lucky for me, I also get to work this weekend (nurse). Should be big fun! They're calling for 12 inches in the valley to 2 feet in the mountains! :rant: I just went to the store to p/u some coconut and was blown away by the people! Come on people, at worst it'll be a couple days you won't go out! You won't starve! It really bugs me when people wig out because of a little snow. They already let school out, not a flake has fallen mind you. I don't get it. I was raised around snow, so this just bugs me. :rant: So who else is waiting for the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We are! In the mtns of TN, they are calling for 14 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 WE are! Yippee! We love the snow and are so overdue!!! Just hoping ds18 is safe--he'll be coming back late tomorrow night from a wrestling match in Delaware. Oh, and prayers would be nice for my other son, who is going to see Avatar tonight about 8 miles from here and driving back very late (after 1am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We aren't waiting anymore! It's coming down like crazy here! 6 inches and still coming down!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Gate Academy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're also in VA waiting on the storm. I still want to run get our groceries this afternoon once my youngest wakes up rather than wait until tomorrow like we usually do. It's not that I mind driving in the snow, but my van needs new tires so we're going to play it safe. Besides the kids will want to play in the snow tomorrow not run around town with Mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 No one has gone screeching off the road, so there must not be a flake in sight... yet... Anywhere between a dusting and a foot here :p I love the tidewater ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSICAinMD Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We are waiting for it too. I loaded up on food this morning. My kids dug out their snow suits. Let the snow begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It's pouring down rain here. Really not doing much for me as I try to get into the Christmas spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're waiting. But I guess I'm just no cautious enough. I never run out to stock up on food. We make do with what we have, which at the moment isn't much! But the roads are never that bad after a day or two so I don't think we'll starve. We are supposed to drive up to Northern Va, this evening and come back Sunday, those plans may be cancelled though. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're waiting here, too! Kids are thrilled! We aren't right in the center of the storm where the forecasts are up to 20". Only up to 15" here! :D DS19 is home from college and we do not have any shopping to do! Good thing, since the store shelves are probably empty by now... It looks like we will have a white Christmas for the first time in quite a few years! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Oh my, the snow is coming down here!! It started about 30 minutes ago...we're south of Roanoke...and is already accumulating. I had to make a mad dash to the post office with the last Christmas package, and it had piled up on the road within that 10 minutes! We may get 18 inches, which is amazing since we usually get ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think we may actually get this one. It has been coming down hard and fast for about an hour now and we have about 2 inches on the ground (in just that hour). It is a whiteout in front of my house - I can't see across the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think we may actually get this one. It has been coming down hard and fast for about an hour now and we have about 2 inches on the ground (in just that hour). It is a whiteout in front of my house - I can't see across the road. I'm pouting. Can you tell? Can you blow it a little West, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My family is all in VA and it's already snowing there. :D It's also snowing here, which is even better!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLCH Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Hoping & waiting, in NC!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I needed groceries anyway, but we went at 8:30am instead of after school, and it was definitely busy. I'm from the Rockies, and the whole thing cracks me up though. People where I came from didn't get worried unless the storm was going to drop over 3 feet. Here ANY snow causes a panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It started about an hour ago here. We already have at least an inch, but they are only calling for 5-10 here. It will be interesting to see how much we end up getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary in VA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Yup, waiting here! Our 19 yo dd is on her way home from college in Indiana. Thankfully no snow in PA so she should be fine. Have to take 15 yo dd to DC tonight and tomorrow to perform in the Nutcracker. Hope the Metro runs smoothly tomorrow! That could be an adventure! We also have friends with a son getting married on Sunday. Been praying it all goes smoothly for them. Mary Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Waiting here in Fairfax. I don't mind driving in the stuff since I grew up in Northern Michigan but it's the other drivers that I worry about:) I did pick up a few extra groceries while at the store to get the rest of my baking supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Curious where in VA all of you are. I'm about an hour south of Roanoke, and it didn't begin snowing until 2:00--it's 3:15 now, and we have a good inch on the ground. Wa-hoo!!!! I've been dreading it, but it's kind of exciting now that it's here! I'm supposed to work tomorrow, and the more it snows, the more I can relax that I won't have to leave the house. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well, it's been snowing for 1.5 hours or so. Everything's getting covered pretty good. Can't see the roads though. Dh won't leave work early, "cause he has too much to do". :glare: He lets everyone else leave though. Gosh, I haven't seen a white Christmas in over 10 years!:D Too bad I gotta work this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My sister in Blacksburg is SO excited--she's missing the South Dakota snows...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm from the Rockies, and the whole thing cracks me up though. People where I came from didn't get worried unless the storm was going to drop over 3 feet. Here ANY snow causes a panic. Gail, I didn't remember that you were from the Rockies. Where? I'm from CO (Littleton, and later Colorado Springs) moved here 2.5 years ago. For us, the difference is that we were suburban in CO--it snowed and it was kind of fun to take out dh's 4WD to the store, going slow, getting out. It took 5 mins. to get to Walmart in the snow. We're in the sticks in VA. It takes me five minutes to get down my little one lane (thankfully paved) road to the real street. It's curvy, hilly, twisty everywhere. It's 20 mins. to town on a good day. I lose power here, and I lose my well pump (not to mention that I don't have a fireplace here either). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I am leaving Monday afternoon for Hong Kong. I am not looking forward to the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 It has been snowing and sleeting here all day. Right now we are getting hammered by snow; it's one step from whiteout conditions. Very unusual for this area. The temp has dropped 5 degrees since 8 am. Even my NH born children are starting to be a little impressed. :001_smile: Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're in Fairfax, VA, so yes we are waiting on it. We are hoping the roads are not too bad tomorrow - we're having dd's birthday party tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 My sister in Blacksburg is SO excited--she's missing the South Dakota snows...:DHere's a webcam in Blacksburg, at VA Tech, in case you want to see how much she has... Sometimes I have to reload it a couple of times to get it to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 the kids are out playing in the snow. What a way to start our Christmas vacation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I think the crowds are as much due to this being the last weekend before Christmas as the incoming weather. Several of my friends took off from work early this afternoon to go finish up their last minute gift shopping because they felt they might not be able to tomorrow if we get the snow predicted. We live a fairly prepared lifestyle all the time, due to many things, not the least of which are steep dropoffs, curvy, unpaved gravel roads, and a 30 mile trip to town. Earlier today I instructed dd that we would be doing the PPF clean up (possible power failure). It doesn't take much ice or heavy, wet snow to bring down limbs and we are at the very end of a looong stretch of line, so we frequently lose power in situations like these. So we get the laundry caught up, vaccuum, clear the floors of any tripping hazards that would be dangerous in low light, I've got food ready that can be cooked/heated up on the wood stove and everyone's cold weather gear ready. When dh gets home here in a little while, he will fire up the tractor and haul a load of wood to the porch. I'm not worried about the actual amount of snow. We are supposed to get a goodly amount of freezing rain though, which is always dangerous to travel. And as I mentioned, our power goes out just about any time there is much inclement weather. I don't prepare because I am scared. I prepare so I don't have to be scared. I know that come what may, we will be warm and cosy, have plenty of food, and that our animals will receive good care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We are waiting here in PA, it is not suppose to start though until after midnight. We are on the cusp of the 10-20 inches, so maybe just 5 or 6? I never get too crazy excited with the kids because I feel like most of the time it is a total let down. My ds can't believe when I tell him stories about when we had 3 and 4 ft around here before he was born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SapphireStitch Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We're in the Piedmont Triad area of NC and it has been coming down in big, fluffy flakes here since about 11:45. I think we probably have about 2 inches on the ground at our house. Our area overall is supposed to get 6 to 12 inches, and we live on the northern side of the region so we may get toward the higher end of that prediction. We've lived here for 15 years and I think, if this ends up being as much as is forecast, that this will be only the second time we've had this much snow in those years. I remember one other big blast of snow a year or two after we moved here. DH and DD got off work early because of businesses closing. They are at Costco now doing our regular weekly shopping. DH just texted me to say the store is practically empty. There were news reports earlier that people were out Christmas shopping...but I'm thinking most of those folks have probably skedaddled on home to get off the roads. My son and I have been in a spazzing fit of excitement today...waiting for and then watching the snow. :lol: He was born here so he doesn't remember snow being commonplace in Illinois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We are in the mountains of Western North Carolina, almost to Tennessee. This is the heaviest snowfall we have had since we moved here 7 years ago. I'm guessing we have about 10" right now and its still falling. I'm glad we are all inside and warm. I took it as a sign I should bake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Well it started here in Central Va now, while most are making quick runs to the grocery store, my quick run was to the hardware store to buy a sled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Tammy, are you near Murphy NC? That's where my inlaws and some of my husband's sibs are. Pretty area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted December 18, 2009 Author Share Posted December 18, 2009 I baked a coconut cake from Barefoot Contessa! It's amazing! It's our anniversary and our plans got cancelled. At least we're all home safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Tammy, are you near Murphy NC? That's where my inlaws and some of my husband's sibs are. Pretty area. We're about 120 miles northeast of Murphy, just north of Asheville. It is beautiful here right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm just outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia. No snow yet...but they're calling for 1 to 2 FEET before it's all over! I've never seen that much snow in my life! :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I am so unhappy about this. My dh is supposed to be flying in. His one flight is cancelled. I have no idea when he will be home. I HATE SNOW. I will be very happy when he retires from the AF and I never live in snowland again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 me! We're supposed to get 20+ inches here in MD... and my hubby was supposed to fly home tomorrow. :confused: Looks like I'll be shoveling the driveway all by myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I am so unhappy about this. My dh is supposed to be flying in. His one flight is cancelled. I have no idea when he will be home. I HATE SNOW. I will be very happy when he retires from the AF and I never live in snowland again. :iagree: Navy. grrrr. he just booked flight #3 (first 2 were cancelled) for first thing in the a.m. We were having a conversation about where to settle down when all this moving is over... I suggested the desert. And I wasn't kidding. And that was before I knew this storm was coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 :iagree:Navy. grrrr. he just booked flight #3 (first 2 were cancelled) for first thing in the a.m. We were having a conversation about where to settle down when all this moving is over... I suggested the desert. And I wasn't kidding. And that was before I knew this storm was coming! Well, I'm in the desert of Southern Nevada, and I just finished cleaning the patio so we could do school outside in the warm sunshine. too hot to do that in the summertime, but perfect for it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'm going to pretend I'm at your house... Well, I'm in the desert of Southern Nevada, and I just finished cleaning the patio so we could do school outside in the warm sunshine. too hot to do that in the summertime, but perfect for it today. We'll definately have a white Christmas, and getting more snow, but our blizzard was last week. Stay safe eveybody. Sip coco, and curl up with a good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Almost 12 inches in Maggie Valley, NC and still coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'd guess 5" so far in Franklin County, VA. Ds is out sledding alongside the house; dh set lanterns up where the woods begin--as a guide or a warning, I'm not sure! It's 8pm, nighttime, but hey, ds hasn't been sledding in four years! And it's still coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyfulMama Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 We're right on the border of much and little... but since DH cut wood again this morning to take us through the weekend, and he's actually off all weekend (and not even on call), he's sure we'll probably only get a little. :glare: We normally do our grocery shopping on Friday mornings - skipped it today due to the craziness we know to expect. BRING ON THE SNOW!!!!! I'm ready to try out the sleds on the hills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I am waiting on the snow and hoping it comes Saturday night and not during the day. It never ceases to amaze me how people rush to the store and buy everything in sight. In all my life I have never been snowed in for more then 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 It's starting to accumulate here. I really thought the water would be able to fend the snow off, but apparently not. The kids are so excited. Dh is talking about towing them around behind his bike tomorrow. I wish we had some hills for sledding :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgirlinwv Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 We've got about 6" and it's still coming down! It is pretty when you don't have to go out in it! I'm in the Roanoke area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Little further south is supposed to be ice... anyone from Norfolk or lower want to chime in (or could they, ice stinks and usually the electricity is the first things to go). After looking at the radar, I'm so grateful that it's snow and not ice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee22 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 We've got a few inches here a little north of Williamsburg, VA. It is so pretty... what a nice surprise. Just waiting for my husband and dd to get home from Richmond, then I'll really enjoy it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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