OnTheBrink Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not as bad as I thought, but apparently it's going to get worse as the day wears on. Woke up to sleet against the windows. I covered my windshield last night with a cover and faced the car away from the wind, so it wasn't too bad getting out. But, the roads are miserable. My little Scion slid all over the place and I was running stop signs and lights. Thankfully, most of today's traffic is snow plows and salt trucks so I didn't run into anyone. I wasn't going to go out at all today, but our food co-op pick up was today and the truck could actually make it here, so I went. I have no plans to leave the house for the rest of the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It's just blowing snow right now. The bad stuff isn't expected to hit until around 3. I have 1 more errand to run before hunkering down. Need to buy some wheatberries for bread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I'm in the DFW area in Texas. Cars are moving fine on the road, looks like.. but our parking lot is *quite* another story. It's a mess. Cars are frozen into their spots, and the actual parking lot is very slick. Plus, there's an upward slope to get out/downward slope to get into the parking lot... So I've gone from desperately wanting baby to come, to hoping baby stays put because if she decides to start coming I may or may not be able to get out of the parking lot!! But we live down the street from the fire station..and because my husband had to go to work this morning, our car is not currently frozen into a parking spot like so many others.. So even if she does decide to come, there's hope :) The scary part is that it's not supposed to get above freezing until Friday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Officially we got a record setting 20 inches of snow! But in the rural areas I think we got a few more inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It's 76 degrees here by me. Ya'll are welcome to come down and thaw out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Are the poles shifting? It is warm here in northern Maine. We got all the way up to 13*F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Are the poles shifting? It is warm here in northern Maine. We got all the way up to 13*F. The low in North Texas is supposed to be 8 or 9 degrees. I think the poles are shifting!!! The roads here are quite awful in some places...traffic jams because the cars just can't move because of the ice. And it's supposed to stay below freezing until Friday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We live north of Chicago near the IL/WI state line. It snowed all day here (lake effect) and now the real blizzard is here. The wind is just howling and I can only see a few houses down the street. We are supposed to get almost two feet of blowing/drifting snow. Be safe, everyone! Adrianne in IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We have not had any snow that I know of, just freezing rain. Everything's covered in ice. Power's still on, so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Are the poles shifting? It is warm here in northern Maine. We got all the way up to 13*F. Dh says, that's summer in Maine, isn't it? (13 degrees). But don't take him too seriously. After that, he added, "I think that if you smashed me with a brick I'd feel better." (He's sick. So am I, but I don't know if I'm to that point yet, and I thought I was worse than him.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well I think it is only going to get up to 85 today but we are prepared for it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well I think it is only going to get up to 85 today but we are prepared for it. :D Alright, where's that brick? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Actually I've read somewhere that the poles are shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alamama Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 we have about 3 inches of snow here in nm! which for us is a welcomed site. it is supposed to get down to 7 with a wind chill off 39 below!!! we have been used to having 50-70 degree weather! plus our heater is broken! hubby is out right now buying another electric heater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well I think it is only going to get up to 85 today but we are prepared for it. :D That's a real tough spot to be in, Heather! ;) I-70 through the entire state of MO is CLOSED. At my house, we've only gotten about 4 inches of icy snow. As I watched the radar off and on today, it looked like a pocket developed a little to the west/south of St. Louis and that area wasn't getting as much as other areas. I'm SO happy that we have electricity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I think we have a protective bubble here in TN. We haven't been hit really hard in years. The kids have had snow days but they call those when we have 1/2" of snow on the ground. The high today was 55. It is supposed to be lower tomorrow but still not terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm SO happy that we have electricity! AMEN! :D PS, Chelle: Today when I was searching this board for ways that "wise women" (that's you) prepared for the storm, I came across the thread your hubby posted on your anniversary. AW! :001_wub: Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We were at 70 on Saturday and today we are getting buried. :glare: If we start getting buried, then you will know that h*ll has officially frozen over!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 AMEN! :D PS, Chelle: Today when I was searching this board for ways that "wise women" (that's you) prepared for the storm, I came across the thread your hubby posted on your anniversary. AW! :001_wub: Love it! Oh, thank you! He is such a sweetie. A right-brained engineer--there aren't many of those gems! By the way, this "wise woman" bought groceries in preparation for the storm, but only things that we need electricity to cook! Ooops. That could have turned out to not be so wise! That's why I'm so glad our power is still on! Of course, Mr. Engineer was ready to get out the Coleman camp stove if necessary. I still can't understand why our gas furnace and gas water heater won't work if our electricity is out! Well, I DO understand, but in my black and white world that just doesn't make good sense! ;) My mom, in central MO, has 16 inches now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in St Louis Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 By the way, this "wise woman" bought groceries in preparation for the storm, but only things that we need electricity to cook! Ooops. YAY! Glad to hear I'm not the only one! :lol: I've been good about things like keeping the dishes laundry done in case the power goes out, but failed to think about actually heating up the food. Oopsie! Way to go with the alternative plan with the camping equipment. Good call! I think if it comes down to it, we'll have our dog pull us on sleds over to the in-laws who have a generator. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 YAY! Glad to hear I'm not the only one! :lol: I've been good about things like keeping the dishes laundry done in case the power goes out, but failed to think about actually heating up the food. Oopsie! Oh, dishes. :glare: I haven't done dishes all day. They're piling up. I was going to leave them for tomorrow since I'm sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We're ready! I have food, gas for the generator and school (College for ds) is canceled tomorrow! It's supposed to be clear and sunny Thursday. I don't think we'll be cooped up long. At times like this, I'm glad we have natural gas for heat & a gas water heater and stove. Life goes on (once I get the sucker started anyway...). I'm not getting up to look right now, but I am starting to hear the wind whipping snow against the windows. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcelmer Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We had sun & amazingly clean skies today, we could see all 4 mountains on the way to school.... :lol: Sorry y'all I live in OR... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awtl Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We had icy rain the beginning of the week. It started snowing today, and tonight is when we're supposed to get the real blizzard. It's supposed to snow until tomorrow afternoon. A neighboring town was supposed to get 24". I don't know if I'll be able to go anywhere until next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 About four inches of fluff so far. Of course, that's on top of the 3-4 feet we have on the ground and our roofs. We're supposed to get 10", but the good stuff won't happen until tomorrow. ;) That's the worst part: the "old" snow never melted! We can step over the table in our side yard. What's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschooltoone Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 They said that we'll get 12 inches of snow by tomorrow night. I'll believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 High today of about 40 (around midight). Currently 25 w/ a windchill of 4. but we don't get any of the pretty white stuff to make it enjoyable. Just cold and lots of wind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 That's the worst part: the "old" snow never melted! We can step over the table in our side yard. What's next? Us too! We already had snow when all of this started! Our news says, "394 closings/Delays." :lol: Is anything left at that point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Our news says, "394 closings/Delays." :lol: Is anything left at that point? I wish ours gave a count! It's a lot though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Here in Central Texas (Austin area) temps are in the low 20s. We may get snow later this week. Brrrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I thank God we are in the rain.....although my bathroom in the basement isn't liking the rain! (the floor is crying.....ugh!) I would like the 40 degree weather but the dampness makes me ache! I have been watching the weather channel in amazement.....I think everyone will be ready for spring! Wonder how big of a line of "hunters" there will be if the "groundhog" predicts 6 more weeks of winter? :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 blizzard conditions in West Michigan. We are so used to hype and nothing happens, it was hard to believe it would actually happen..but it is. All area schools and colleges closed. No kids here to enjoy the snow day with me tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I wish ours gave a count! It's a lot though! It is on the news website, I should have been more clear. It now says "397" so I guess there was stuff left. I just realized it is listing churches as well...that number doesn't seem so huge if churches are included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We're getting hammered hard in the Chicago area. Wow! I can't remember the last time we had a storm like this. The winds are whipping so hard and it's a complete white-out. We've got drifts on both front and back porches, piling up against the doors. It'll be interesting to see how much we have when we get up in the morning. Just hoping not to lose power. The light briefly flickered a few times earlier but so far we're hanging on. Good luck to everyone! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 It is on the news website, I should have been more clear. It now says "397" so I guess there was stuff left. I just realized it is listing churches as well...that number doesn't seem so huge if churches are included. I figured that's where you got the number from. Ours (the news website) doesn't have a count...just a list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLG Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 50mph winds with snow and -21 with wind chill in the Sangre de Cristos as I write- ugh. Only one more day of it though and we did need the moisture if the dang wind doesn't dry it all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 parts of our 6ft privacy fence are drifted over. The drift by the front & back doors are at least 5ft tall But you can still see the grass on the East side of the house. :D We are going anywhere anytime soon. Digging out from the drifts is going to be a chore. They're tall and deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 It was sunny and 78 here today! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearnpurple Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We have had the major wind gusts today....no precip in southeast ohio (yeah)..... Thinking of you who are in the major storm areas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 19 inches of snow fell over night. Blizzard warning has ended. Still snowing, but just a tad. If you don't have a large 4 wheel drive vehicle you aren't going anywhere today. All the big manufacturing plants have closed as well as all schools and colleges..but, DH's plant is open. He did a "donut" run this morning..first to the bakery and then "donuts" in the parking lot. He is loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 If it's any consolation, I would love to see snow! And, while your nasty weather comes in the winter, ours comes in the summer. I took a look at your location, and have no idea where you are, because when I think of world famous beaches, I don't think of FL;). I suspect that this comes from having grown up mainly in BC & CA. If you do look for snow, then reverse the trend and head up north for a winter holiday:D. After our snow we had some freezing sleet and today it's raining. What a mess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat19 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We got a few inches of snow the other day. Today's high is 3 degrees. Right now it's -7 but feels like -31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Here in Cincinnati it was all bluster. In more ways than one! It was sooo windly overnight that it apparently dried up all the rain from last night. That's probably a good thing, cuz the temp this morning is in the 20s. There's a bit of snow falling, a very little bit this morning, so I think we escaped the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Schools closed due to sub zero temps-15) and wind chills (-15--40). Snow is normal for us, but shoot, it's cold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We're in a suburb just north of Chicago. Dh, ds and I have been shovelling since 7:30 this morning, just the driveway. A plower from a neighboring suburbs drove into the apron of our driveway and dumped the street snow there throughout the night (our house is on an odd road that is partly one suburb and partly another), and now we have a solidly-packed wall of snow about 7' tall and 10' wide to ice pick through. I'm thinking it will take us all about three more hours to clear it. Thanks, plow guy. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Everything here is coated in ice. One of our gutters froze over and split and now it is raining in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) It's windddddy and we're digging out. The temperature is 7', but the windchill is -10', and we're expecting more snow today. We ended up with 12 new inches on top of the old snow. It's pretty, but I've no desire to go out there.:chillpill: I'm so glad dh is home today and was able to take his time with the snow-blower, and that the power stayed on. Edited February 2, 2011 by Tammyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hope you guys are all warm and safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 In the 70's, overcast and humid. The air feels as thick as soup. Ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Our power went out last night around 10:30 pm. Fortunately they repaired it by around 6 am this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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