Once Again Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 An ice storm. Certainly not followed by 10 inches of snow.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Yuck! May I ask where you are? I have several friends in St. Louis that are posting similar thoughts on Facebook. Oh....and I won't tell you that's it's 74 degrees and perfect sunshine where I am today. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Again Posted January 30, 2011 Author Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm in NE OK. It was 76 here yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I also do not want an ice storm. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 An ice storm. Certainly not followed by 10 inches of snow.:glare: Me, neither! I've had enough--but it doesn't take much for me to have had enough! ;) Yuck! May I ask where you are? I have several friends in St. Louis that are posting similar thoughts on Facebook. Oh....and I won't tell you that's it's 74 degrees and perfect sunshine where I am today. ;) Thanks for not telling. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I'm not so concerned about the storm, not that I want it, but I'm sick of hearing about its impending arrival from my spouse. :glare: Yes, dear, it's going to storm. Welcome back to the midwest. :lol::lol::glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 elegantlion, you crack me up! :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 An ice storm. Certainly not followed by 10 inches of snow.:glare: nope...not me either..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hey, it's Oklahoma - home of the ever changing weather. We took advantage of the beautiful weekend because we knew that we would probably be iced in for a few days. I'm just trying to figure out if I'll be able to get Ds to class in Tulsa on Tuesday morning. For some reason, TCC never closes. I need to clear out the garage tonight so we can get all the vehicles in before the ice starts. And where did I put those Yak Trax??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hey Once, I am in SW Missouri and we had the same lovely 70+ degree day yesterday and ice and snow predicted for tomorrow night. I love snow, but this isn't sounding like fun. I also find it much harder to deal with after being out eating frozen yogurt and biking yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Seriously, this winter can END any time now. I'm not near you, but we are supposed to get 5" of snow on Tues, and another 12+ inches on Wed. And I am already looking at over 2 feet of snow in my yard right now. :glare: Every day I ask DH, "Now WHY did we move here from Fla? Oh, it was YOUR idea...OK. Thanks." :lol::banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 We had ten inches of snow followed by ice last week. Definitely not fun. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yeah, we're suppose to get a 1/4 " of ice, then rain, then snow. that would be Monday, Tuesday, and Wed. Seriously, my kids have missed co-op (Wed. co-op, which is BAD to miss, cuz it's 10-4pm). Piano lessons, and Tues afternoons at Gramma's for 2 weeks. and I. AM. GOING. NUTS. SERIOUSLY crazy. Piano lessons are 90 minutes, and there's a coffee house across the street. Gramma's from 2:30-6:00. Oh, and we won't even talk about how many date nights we've missed due to weather & illness. I'm really ready for tulips, baby chicks and bunnies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yikes! Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Feeling your pain, though to a less severe degree. I'm in north TX. Yesterday and today were the most gorgeous days..it got up to 80 yesterday!! Tomorrow is supposed to be typical January, I think. Tuesday's high is the same as Monday's low, and Tuesday there is supposed to be ice/sleet/frozen stuff coming from the sky. :glare: I'm also a week overdue. My current baby birthday theory is that she is going to come February 1, because a) there are already so many February birthdays in my family and b) there's going to be ice. I'm really hoping I'm wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I've heard that we're expecting anywhere from 12 to 20 inches, but I've not confirmed that forecast with any reputable source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 People are crazy already. Schools are called off for the day, and nothing has even started. Last night, we stopped at Costco for milk and red wine (storm essentials, you know...). There were no carts, and people were stocking up like mad on things like gallons of mouthwash. What are you gonna do with that, pour it out in the driveway to make the snow minty fresh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 8-12 inches predicted here! UGH, UGH, UGH, UGH!!!!!! Plus some freezing rain. It's only three degrees outside and I am really tired of this. At least I went grocery shopping this weekend, dh put in a supply of gas for the generator, the ducks have plenty of food and in general LOVE this kind of weather, and our wood supply is in good shape. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I haven't been keeping up w/ the weather reports -- am I crazy to drive from VA to Washington DC this coming weekend? On Feb. 5?? Alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Well, we have firewood and a stocked pantry. I love the snow and the ice can be fun, too. I'm looking forward to it! I hope we get lots of it. Of course I pray that there is no loss of life and everyone remains safe and comfy, too. What I don't Do Not, DO NOT NOT NOT want is for us to miss Latin. We had a computer problem sometime last semester and got behind a week. If something happens to the electricity I can live with that as long as it doesn't happen from 9.15 - 10.40 T/R AND during the time we need to be accessing the computer for hmwk. I will drag that child and computer in the sled to the nearest working wifi if I have to. Last ice storm that was a good few miles away. The only thing we don't have that I wish we did is a generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keniki Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I've heard that we're expecting anywhere from 12 to 20 inches, but I've not confirmed that forecast with any reputable source. Yes, we are in central Illinois also, and the forecast is for 18+ plus 20-30 mph winds (gusting to 40+). It has been 12 years since we had a snowstorm like this, and the last one before that was 1985. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I just want to know why it's predicted to come the day my dh has to travel for jury duty 45 miles away and dd is scheduled to start her second college semester 40 miles away. I'm telling both of them to take a change of clothes and a toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Ice is the worst thing ever! I still remember the last time we had ice like that... Paths were simply impassable, especially because there was a thick layer of snow underneath and then some more on top, and of course temperatures stayed below freezing for several days in a row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The first wave of sleet just passed through here and left a light covering on everything. No traveling to Latin class today. Looks like we're in for the day--or two or three, depending on how much is still to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I also sent dh to work with clothes, sleeping bag, and toothbrush today! Our last blizzard made the roads impassable, and dh drives further to work now than he did then. Even if he can make it through, they shut highways down and cars block the main roads when they just stop in the road. So I am keeping an eye on the weather too. I don't mind the weather, except for worrying about him. I don't mind being snowed in. But I do like having him around and not sleeping at work or in his car on the side of the road! We did lose power for a week once in an ice storm. And that means no heat for us too. So I am making preparations. (We are good on mouthwash though!) I am just baking today to make sure I have food on hand that doesn't have to be cooked on the campstove if we lose power. Fun fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The first wave of sleet just passed through here and left a light covering on everything. No traveling to Latin class today. Looks like we're in for the day--or two or three, depending on how much is still to come! I'm just a little east of you in St. Ann and right now it seems all we are getting is light rain. I hope we skip alot of the ice and go straight to the 10-18 inches of snow! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 People are crazy already. Schools are called off for the day, and nothing has even started. Last night, we stopped at Costco for milk and red wine (storm essentials, you know...). There were no carts, and people were stocking up like mad on things like gallons of mouthwash. What are you gonna do with that, pour it out in the driveway to make the snow minty fresh? Well, if they're snowed in and bored, having minty fresh breath might make passing the time more...refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm just a little east of you in St. Ann and right now it seems all we are getting is light rain. I hope we skip alot of the ice and go straight to the 10-18 inches of snow! LOL It has started again and the railing down the back steps is ice-covered. It has mostly just looked like rain coming down, but once on the ground it seems to freeze. We did have a very short time of hearing sleet hitting the house during the first wave. Well, if they're snowed in and bored, having minty fresh breath might make passing the time more...refreshing. Excellent point! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Waiting to see what happens here too. I'm sick of the cold and snow, I hate wearing layers, I don't like anything about winter:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Flakes just started falling. They're the size of quarters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm not so concerned about the storm, not that I want it, but I'm sick of hearing about its impending arrival from my spouse. :glare: Yes, dear, it's going to storm. Welcome back to the midwest. :lol::lol::glare: :lol: The orthodontist just called to cancel my kids' appt's for tomorrow. Me: "Oh?" She: "Yes, we're anticipating bad weather." Me: ":001_huh:" It's winter. In Kansas. We're always anticipating bad weather!:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracesteacher Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I am just north of St. Ann and it is icy on the side walk and car but the roads are slushy. I am not looking forward to the drive to IL to pick up my husband from work. But very happy my work already closed for the business tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 An ice storm. Certainly not followed by 10 inches of snow.:glare: I don't either, but I hear it is coming. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The ice is here. Dh and I slid down the road to our new favorite corner grocery this morning. Now we're tucked in for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 People are crazy already. Schools are called off for the day, and nothing has even started. Last night, we stopped at Costco for milk and red wine (storm essentials, you know...). There were no carts, and people were stocking up like mad on things like gallons of mouthwash. What are you gonna do with that, pour it out in the driveway to make the snow minty fresh? Mint flavored snowcream? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 The first wave of sleet just passed through here and left a light covering on everything. No traveling to Latin class today. Looks like we're in for the day--or two or three, depending on how much is still to come! Dh says they're expecting anywhere from 12-24. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Mint flavored snowcream? :lol: :ack2::ack2::ack2: I'll pass on the Listerine Sundae, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) We are under a winter storm watch this week also, with 8-15" predicted. On Wednesday, it is really supposed to snow. Sideways. I've never seen that "cute" little icon before. :glare: Feb 1 Snow Hi:20°Lo:15° Day: Snow. High 20F. Winds NE at 14 mph. Air Quality:Good, UV Index:2 40%Night: Blowing Snow. Low 15F. Winds NE at 22 mph. 90%Wednesday Feb 2Blowing Snow Hi:19°Lo:5° Blowing Snow. High 19F. Winds NE at 22 mph. Air Quality:Good, UV Index:1 Edited January 31, 2011 by darlasowders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I spent all morning getting my little farm animals ready for the storm. It hasn't reached us yet, but it's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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