Cindy in C-ville Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 7:45 AM and snow is coming down - little teeny flakes, but all snow. We're just outside of Charlottesville. What about you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Nothing here until around noonish, they say. Fairfax cancelled school last night! Ds is going to the movies at 10 am--I told him to be back by 1. Dh went shopping last night--shelves were pretty bare (keep in mind this is a BIG suburban area), with no milk except skim. We have a big SB party on Sunday, but it may be cancelled.:crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We have ice and sleet here in the mountains of WNC. We have a gymnastics meet at Clemson today - a 2 1/2 hour drive this afternoon. I'm not looking forward to traveling in this. We had planned to come home after the meet, but may have to stay over, as they are saying ice/snow tonight. The schools here are closed AGAIN, and they have had so many missed days due to weather that the poor ps kids are going to have to shorten their spring break. We are having a Super Bowl party on Sunday. I hope it has cleared enough that everyone can get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Waiting patiently for the snow. I will be making a last minute run to the store to grab some extra fruit and was sure to stock up on sugar and milk for making snow cream! Need to hit the PO too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 My oldest daughter is at a local private school. They received a call from the police department yesterday MANDATING that they close today. Our 2nd dd is at the local community college and it's shut down as well. They're telling people to get home and not go ANYWHERE. People around here are expecting records to be set. Right now, I'm giving my dogs run-around time now. Last time that it was so deep they came in covered in snowballs and we had to wait for them to partially melt before we could get them off. We're getting mega loads of laundry done so that we have clothes in case we lose power. Kids are running down to the creek now to rescue abandoned sleds since they will quickly get buried. The pots on the deck collecting snow for snow cream. Dh is out at a men's Bible study right now, but we'll stop by the store to pick up eggs on the way home. Kroger was completely out yesterday afternoon. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 OK--you know the Board Rules, Cindy-- What is snow cream and how do you make it? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Gosh, I hope the salt mine that my hubby works at services your towns cause there's NO snow here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Nothing has started here yet but latest predictions are 6-10 inches by morning tomorrow. Fortunately I had plenty of food in the house so I don't have to brave the grocery stores. I am sure they are cleaned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) Nothing here yet! I'm outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia. My husband has left in search of propane. Wish him luck! :lol: My little one's elementary school is closed today and the community college where my oldest attends has already closed through Sunday. Our latest weather prediction is 16 to 24 inches (and we have several inches on the ground already from the last storm!) But we went to the grocery store on Wednesday and stocked the pantry and bought a few videos to watch. Will be rooting for the Saints on Sunday!!! :party: WHO DAT? EDITED TO ADD -- Spoke too soon! It's snowing outside at 9:30am!! Here it comes, folks! :D Edited February 5, 2010 by hsmamainva Update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 UUUUUGH! I have to go to the grocery store this morning! I'm sure it will be packed with people trying to bread up before the big storm... I'm getting tired of all this thinking ahead! I'm the kind of person that just goes along until the bread runs out and THEN goes to the store. I don't know why I'm always surprised when I open the bread bag and it's gone;) In any event, this type of inadequacy doesn't work for snowy winters, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The snow is coming down (slowly) here in central VA. I haven't been outside, but with the temperatures last night, there very well may be an icy mess under the snow. The only way out of our neighborhood is up a hill that pretty much never gets plowed and is nearly impossible to get up with snow/ice on it, so I'm guessing we won't be going anywhere until at least Tuesday. For the second weekend in a row. :bored: Thankfully, DH can work at home for a few days without much issue. The kids here didn't have school all week, and I'm doubtful about Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBeach Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I got this recipe from someone else, so I haven't tried it. But I bought the ingredients for this big snow. 8 cups clean snow 1 can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix and eat. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) We are in Chantilly on ROute 50 just at the route 28 entrance ramp (and they ask people in NJ WHAT exit they live at!!!!!!!!!) -- at the hotel as that seemed to be the place to ride this out as our house in not quite 100% yet...................... Anyway, it just started to snow. Edited February 5, 2010 by MariannNOVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 For once, this snow is going to narrowly MISS us. Hallejuah! We still have snow from a week ago and Ice on top of it. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 For snow cream we just use sugar, vanilla, milk. A little cocoa powder is good too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riceballmommy Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We're still waiting on our snow here. It looks like the public school kids in this county are having school close early, some parents probably won't even send their kids though. Hubby usually works Saturdays but they are already planning to be closed for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 It started snowing at exactly 10am on the nose. Wal-Mart and Giant were both complete madhouses yesterday afternoon. I'm sure glad I went then, though, because they are reporting that the shelves have been wiped clean everywhere. We were due for a regular major grocery shopping trip so I really had to go, snow or not. Ds13 is going out now to refill the bird feeders now. I wish my dh could work from home but that's not really doable seeing how he's a letter carrier.:D They will still expect him to show up tomorrow as well and it is a 45 mile drive. Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just starting to rain lightly here. It's not expected to turn to snow here until late afternoon, and then we are in the 6 - 10 inch range. Schools here are dismissing early, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We are having snow here already. It isn't sticking yet. Unfortunately youngest woke up with a very bad cough and a bad sore throat so it will be off to the Pediatrician's later this morning. If there wasn't a bad snow coming, I would be inclined to wait a while. BUt not with this forecast. I hope the doctor will prescribe in advance if needed and tell me when to give. Like if they think she doesn't need antibiotics at this point but may have to have them if x, y, or z develops, I want the script now and fill it now while I can still move around. SHe has a tendency to develop asthma from repiratory infections which is a big reason I am not waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We are having snow here already. It isn't sticking yet. Unfortunately youngest woke up with a very bad cough and a bad sore throat so it will be off to the Pediatrician's later this morning. If there wasn't a bad snow coming, I would be inclined to wait a while. BUt not with this forecast. I hope the doctor will prescribe in advance if needed and tell me when to give. Like if they think she doesn't need antibiotics at this point but may have to have them if x, y, or z develops, I want the script now and fill it now while I can still move around. SHe has a tendency to develop asthma from repiratory infections which is a big reason I am not waiting. Timing is everything, isn't it? Praying for you. My ds9 has the same tendency and last night I heard him with 'that' cough - and I asked him if he was okay and he replied (b/c he knows what I'm concerned about) 'i'm okay, there's something stuck in my throat.' But, my mind was working pretty much the way you described above -- snow coming, peds office if necessary, mut get what we need in advance in case we cannot get out in 24 hours. Hope your dd is on the mend quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyX8 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm near Winchester. It has been snowing for about an hour. It didn't really start with flurries. It just started full throttle. It started sticking from the get go. We have at least half an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Started snowing here while I was in the shower. Ds is at the movies--just informs me he will need a right home in 2.5 hours:glare: That wasn't the deal...oh well--maybe dh can get him using my other son's Jeep. (Although it isn't supposed to get windy/blizzardy and slippery until 3 or 4.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 OK--you know the Board Rules, Cindy--What is snow cream and how do you make it? :D Chris! Snow cream is as easy and snow and, well, cream, along with sugar and vanilla. :) If you don't have cream, milk will work. Just mix it up until it tastes yummy. You can also put it in the blender. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm near Winchester. It has been snowing for about an hour. It didn't really start with flurries. It just started full throttle. It started sticking from the get go. We have at least half an inch.Yeah, we're also near Winchester and it started about 9:00 AM. It's coming down very steadily now. The kids are out in it. Only one injury, so far! :tongue_smilie: MomsintheGarden went out and got 6 more gallons of milk at Aldi last night (still $1.99 for whole milk!) and we went out this morning to purchase a kit to wire our generator into the house and some gasoline for it. We bought a nice generator about a year ago, but I've never done the electrical work to be able to hook it up. I figure if we get snowed in and lose power, I might be motivated to do that! ;) We also have plenty of wood pellets, propane and food, so we should be in good shape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We are getting heavy snow here in the plains, but it's only *supposed* to amount to 2-4". We'll be above that if this keeps going for another half hour. But I heard you nor'east-coasters were going to get 2 FEET!!!! My goodness, I feel like breaking out The Long Winter and reading it aloud again, as it feels to me like winter will never end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Umm, the noon news just updated based on the latest projections and we are now firmly in the 12 inches and up zone. Less than lots of people are expecting, but half a foot more than we were expecting as of yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm fully expecting her to *love, love, love* the campus snow-ball fight they are expecting to have, but we are concerned about her ability to come home tomorrow if the airport is snowed in... They might end up taking care of her for another day... (I had been praying that it would be *really* cold, so she'd get a true taste of what living there would be like! :) Didn't specifically pray for snow, but God is good!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 In Fairfax it started snowing around 9:30. I'm so glad dh will be home in a few minutes - I was worried they wouldn't close his office soon enough. I took the kids and stocked up on food yesterday morning. Nearly every register was opened, but it was not to bad then. We'll be fine as long as we don't loose power. We're on a main road, so hopefully it won't happen. Thanks for the reminder about the snow ice cream - I need to go set my big bowl outside soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 A happy thing--Ds20 at VCU is coming home for the weekend! He actually has a Saturday class, but a friend offered him a ride and...I confess, I probably swayed him! I was missing him so much this week--he's also a huge Lost Fan and I was just in tears this week, missing my son. He wasn't planning on coming home until Spring Break. God is good! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 My SIL just left Harris Teeter (she lives in Loudoun County, Virginia .. South Riding area). No milk...no bread...no orange juice. My hubby was at the Super Walmart in Fredericksburg, Virginia this morning and said the meat section was sold out. Completely. :willy_nilly: We've had steady light snow for about 3 1/2 hours so far, but really no accumulation yet to speak of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 We had a lull of lighter snow for a couple of hours, but it's really starting to come down now. What about for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 We had a lull of lighter snow for a couple of hours, but it's really starting to come down now. What about for you? Ditto! It really started snowing here near Fredericksburg about 30 minutes ago and it's sticking quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The banks closed at noon. NOON. The roads are wet, it's just now dropping into the mid 30s and so far about three flakes have stuck. It's been snowing for awhile now, but it's too warm to stick so we have mud. Oh, and a useless paycheck. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We are having incredible amounts of snow falling. And we are not yet in the biggest part of the storm. Praying for everyone's electricity and heating to reamin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 It started to stick here at about 4pm and most of the day until then the snow was falling straight down. For the past 5 hours though, with the wind, it is blowing horizontally. I have not seen a storm blow like this since I was in NJ in 1995. We are a hair away from being in the blizzard area according to the Fox 5 weather map. We are still at the hotel (having been approved to be here till next Sunday) and we have heat and electricity -- hoping that others do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Stay safe. Good thing I put those tank-tracks on the Hummer. You should get a bit more traction :D if you have to venture out. But I'd suggest you stay inside where it's warm and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We're thinking about all of you out there in the storm and pray you'll be safe and warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Stay safe. Good thing I put those tank-tracks on the Hummer. You should get a bit more traction :D if you have to venture out. But I'd suggest you stay inside where it's warm and dry. And, DH was so happy that you did that as he went to his office this a.m. and to the grocery store on his way back here to the hotel --and he didn't skid once! You're the best!:D We're thinking about all of you out there in the storm and pray you'll be safe and warm. I know that you mean everyone here on the board -- thanks from me -- I thought of you and the calves last week during your ice storm. Do you want the Prada bag for the calf flakes? Let me know! I've switched to a darker color so I can stand out in the snow!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I. Am. So. Sick. Of. Snow. We ran errands up in Roanoke yesterday, and it was nuts. There were lines three cars deep at the gas station--as if people thought they'd actually be getting somewhere this weekend. The grocery store was like Christmas Eve, shelves empty, people everywhere, lines into the aisles. The employees were great, though, which had people moving and customers in a generally happy mood. I woke up to several inches of snow this a.m., this is on top of the 7-8" still on the ground from last week. It snowed heavily all day. As I understand it, our county administrator has never called a snow day in the 8 years or so he's been here, but he called one today. We had a brief period of rain in the late afternoon, and several times this evening, we had ice pellets hitting the house. While our average annual snowfall is 19", as of today, we've had well over 36". We've had more snow than Minneapolis, Cleveland and Green Bay. This is southern Virginia!! My only consolation is that I'm from Denver--which has had over 40" of snow so far. What's Al Gore's number? I want global warming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Praise God, we aren't getting hit with this one. We still have snow and ice on the ground, but our weatherman called it right...it hit just above us in VA and NC. I hope everyone stays safe and keeps electricity and heat! That said, come tomorrow, we are back to having flurries and 1-3 inches of snow. Tuesday-next Saturday, it is supposed to snow off and on all week here. We can't catch a break. The ps kids in our town havebeen back to school for a total of about 2 weeks on and off since the 19th of December!! Unfortunately, when it snows here, it isn't even kind of okay. The road crews do a great job of taking care of the main roads, but the secondary roads are BAD. Snow and curvy - sloping mountain roads just do not mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Six inches of wet, heavy snow today in Indy. More expected tomorrow. Ick. The ACT test was cancelled tomorrow in most cities in this area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saille Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 It is very weird to be in snow central and getting NONE of this. Hugs to all y'all. What a hassle! Around here, we just sigh and grab the shovel. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We have about 7 inches here on the ground outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia, but we're getting a mix of snow and sleet at the moment. Our total expected amount has been lowered to 12-18 inches, but my two SILs who live in Loudoun County are expecting 36-40 inches!!! We have power and heat, though!! I hope it lasts through the night at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Secretly jealous. . . . . . Have fun and stay safe, everyone! (from the Deep South!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajama Mama Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 8am here outside Pittsburgh. We have 18 inches and counting. The snow isn't supposed to stop until 6pm tonight. The kids are like :party: and I am like :angry::mad::cursing::sad::ohmy::huh::blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyOwl Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 14 inches and still falling - kids have already gone out, dogs have been plowing through drifts with their heads, hubby can't wait to start shoveling and I'm all snuggled in bed :lol: We LOVE snow days :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I live in NH. It isn't often that warmer places (like DC) are getting snow, and we aren't. It's very.....strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Snowing like crazy outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia this morning! I would estimate we have about a foot on the ground already...and it's supposed to snow for another 12 to 14 hours! eek!!! Many, many are without power. We're still up and running...for the moment at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I finished shoveling 8 inches of snow off the driveway about 8:00 PM last night. This morning, we measured 18 inches more on the driveway, so we are over two feet at this point and it is still coming down rapidly. Of course our measurement is low because we did not measure and clear every six hours per the official procedure, which prevents compaction. The snow depth is VERY uneven. Right in front of our door it is over 32 inches deep, but other places it may only be about 18 inches. I HAD to go out because the satellite dish that provides internet access was covered. :D Unfortunately, it is not near any doors. I found I had to shovel about 18" or so of snow before each footstep to keep the snow from going into my 16" boots. While I was out there, I cleared snow from around three doors and the garage door, cleared off the heat pump and checked the area around the dryer vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 We're in Loudoun (eastern Loudoun, though), and we've got almost 20 inches so far. It's still snowing, although it's the small flakes. Still, it just doesn't stop! I need to get out and shovel the driveway again! At least our power is still on . . . although it's been flickering. I had thought I would put a roast in the crockpot, but I'm not going to risk that. We'll have a stir-fry if the power is still on at dinnertime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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