Guest inoubliable Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We're actually a little excited about snow this time. We're projected to get 10" - 15" overnight, and all gone by Friday so we can still make the book fair on Saturday. Best. Snow. Ever. Of course, since we're excited we'll probably end up with 8" of rain instead. :laugh: Anyone else expecting to wake up to a winter wonderland tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I don't know. We're south of DC, and forecasts range from nuthin' to 4-ish innches to OMG! 12+ gogettoiletpaperbreadnmilk!! I figure I'll know what we get by tomorrow night. In the meantime, we're hitting the library... I would like it if we got just enough for my kiddo to get a day's worth of sledding and playing. He gets so excited about snow. But I'm not holding my breath with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhanaBee Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We're supposed to get a ton of snow by tomorrow night. VDOT has been really busy already de-icing the highways around us. However. This is the third BIG SNOWSTORM that has been predicted this year and the other two were utter fails. So folks around here have been awaiting this with healthy scepticism. The grocery stores are still filled with people buying tpbreadeggsmilkwaterbatteriesetc, but no one really believes we'll get much of anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We are. I wouldn't go to the grocery store today, either, people around here go crazy over one day of snow. I would hate to see what it would look like in a REAL disaster...which is why we stock up at all times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Well...I'm preparing, which means no snow :p We have our "big" weecycled wardrobe sale this weekend. I had planned to bring my stuff in on Thursday, but I have a feeling if I don't bring it in today, I won't be able to get out of the driveway (we are in a band that could be 3-12" -- I'm just far enough west that it could get ugly). So...doing my best to prove Murphy's law...if I prepare there will be NO snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I really hope we get some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We are in the 4-8 inch and possibly 12 + ...who knows...just come on and snow already! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 The forecast is getting a little weaker for D.C. -- they're now predicting only 4-6 inches of wet snow. Temps on Thursday and Friday will be in the 40s, and up in the 50s by the weekend. So there's not a lot to worry about. We had something exciting planned for tomorrow that may be getting cancelled, so we're disappointed, but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 3"-5" expected here, all of a sudden. At noon, when I checked the weather, I was sure we had dodged the bullet. I hate snow, and being glad I don't live in a heavy snow area is not diminshing my vanished expectations of spring's imminent arrival. This is the second time in a week the weather god has disappointed me. JAWM. I know there are much worse things to be miffed about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We are in the 4-8 inch and possibly 12 + ...who knows...just come on and snow already! :D We are in this range too. I have been gone all day so need to check the local weather to see if something has changed. I always do my weekly shopping on Tuesdays (my in-laws take the boys for me). It was a mad house at the grocery store and Costco! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 If ds's book club is canceled, he's going to freak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Our local radio station is now saying up to 20" for our area. I'm starting to rethink the "Bring it!" mentality and thinking we might actually want to pick up some groceries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Up until this storm they were never sure of how it would pan out. We are under a warning now with 10-15 expected in Northern Fauquier. Doesn't really matter to me but I am having them get out all of their stuff tonight so I don't have to deal with it in the morning. By Friday afternoon it will be gone and then we will have flooding lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We're expected to get something. I've heard anywhere from 2-4 to 8" of snow up here north of DC. The thing is that it's going to be mixed with rain. I'm thinking it won't be the BIG snow storm they're predicting. Plus it's mostly coming from the West. Our big storms usually come from the south. And dang, my car thermometer read 62* at 3:30 today in Alexandria. What's with that??? Yeah, I'm pretty skeptical. My 17yr old dd is giving me a hard time "Ugh mom! stop being a hater and killing my joy." LOL. Another free service I provide. ;) I'd love a nice sized snow storm. Really I would. This would be the best kind of all. It supposed to be back in the 50s by the end of the week so the snow wouldn't overstay its welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 I hope not! We were in the 3-6 inch range, but I think they just adjusted it down a bit. My city completely shuts down for snow because we have a tons of hills. I'm supposed to be to an OB appointment at 8am, and I just know that I'm going to drive there in the snow and nobody will be there. I tried to reschedule but they're booked for weeks and weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 :laugh: ... lots of sunshine here with all of us wearing shorts and T-shirts for the next few days. My children weren't pleased when I told them that it might snow this weekend since they wanted it to be this weather for the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We're supposed to get about 10", and I hope we do. The children have wanted one last good snow. I'm trying not to make too big a deal out of it so they don't get too disappointed if it doesn't amount to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Well, they just cancelled the winter storm watch for us. So, it's looking more and more like a no-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luanne Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Ours isn't supposed to be here until Friday afternoon. Then it is supposed to last through Sunday. We are expecting at least a foot. That would make it the biggest snowstorm of the season. I'm glad my daughter finishs up with her night work on Thursday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It is warm today but the low will wrap around from the north and grab the moisture. That's what will slam us-the circulation of the coastal low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Who knows!! My dh loooooooves weather and teaches a weather class at a community college. He says this particular storm is very tricky to predict. One small thing can tip it either way--into rain or tons of snow. We won't know until it's here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We got about 8"-10". It started last night and snowed most of the day. Dd is thrilled. Me....not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 We were supposed to get 4-9 inches, my grass isn't even all covered. It is still snowing where I am but not much, mostly just wind now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We are predicted to get 6-12 inches. We went to the store for sweetened condensed milk to make snow ice cream tomorrow. We haven't had enough for that in quite a while. I'm just glad I don't have anywhere we have to go. DH is already planning to telecommute tomorrow, so I don't have to worry about him on the slick roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Just a few miles S of DC here--prob all rain for most of tomorrow now they are saying. Dd has State Assessments in orchestra at public school on TH. They will cancel and not resched if they close school TH. She was looking forward to it, and they've all been practicing hard. I will be glad not to walk in snow tomorrow, but sounds like TH could be slushy and gross. What a weird winter, eh? So cold but no snow! Part of me hopes we get absolutely whalloped and they close the Fed--then I won't have any clients to see and could have a snow day, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm between Baltimore and DC. We started out with hype . . . we were gonna be Snowquestered! However, we have since been downgraded to nothing . . .maybe an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm between Baltimore and DC. We started out with hype . . . we were gonna be Snowquestered! However, we have since been downgraded to nothing . . .maybe an inch. That's a bummer. With the rain it will probably be a slushy inch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We're in the 3-7" range in Fredericksburg --- but they can NEVER predict our weather accurately! When they say we're getting snow, we never do...and when we're supposed to get a "dusting", we get half a foot. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Who knows!! My dh loooooooves weather and teaches a weather class at a community college. He says this particular storm is very tricky to predict. One small thing can tip it either way--into rain or tons of snow. We won't know until it's here. So cool!! I love weather and wish our local cc taught it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We're firmly in the rain belt on the eastern shore. There are flood advisories in effect for the entire shore (even my land-locked county). Our overnight low is only supposed to be around 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 my ipad says low of 36 and high of 41, and it looks like only rain but its hard to tell because weather.com decided to get rid of all their good maps and make their site way harder to navigate. dont you love that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Still calling for heavy snow here. (Fred. Co., VA). Radio said up to 20" when we were driving home from the store. We popped in there to pick up more wine (priorities, right?) and saw that the supermarket was almost out of shredded cheese. Maybe seven or eight packs of shredded cheese were left. Who grabs mountains of shredded cheese when they're facing a foot and a half of snow?? Oh, and we're now in some circle of likely power outages. Tomorrow should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 we need groceries tomorrow - looks like mixed rain and snow on and off all day. but never dipping below 37, so i just dont see it sticking on the roads. hopefully everyone panicked today and the stores will be empty tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Still calling for heavy snow here. (Fred. Co., VA). Radio said up to 20" when we were driving home from the store. We popped in there to pick up more wine (priorities, right?) and saw that the supermarket was almost out of shredded cheese. Maybe seven or eight packs of shredded cheese were left. Who grabs mountains of shredded cheese when they're facing a foot and a half of snow?? Oh, and we're now in some circle of likely power outages. Tomorrow should be fun! They didn't get there in time for the toilet paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We had the rain earlier today. The winds are blowing so hard it sounds like the roof is going to blow off. Enjoy your snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 They didn't get there in time for the toilet paper. What, does the cheese back them up or something so they won't need it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Augh, looks like the rain turned to snow here 4-5 hours earlier than expected. The roads are going to be a mess by the time of my appointment. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We had about 8 inches here in the Chicago 'burbs. We've been shoveling all day, but it looks like we got ahead of it. I'm sore and ready for bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphus Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm in VA, and really, I thought we'd just get rain. But- it's snowing!! Cross your fingers dh can't go to work, I'm heading to the Korean spa, baby! Wooohooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We're in the 3-7" range in Fredericksburg --- but they can NEVER predict our weather accurately! When they say we're getting snow, we never do...and when we're supposed to get a "dusting", we get half a foot. Go figure. LOL at they can never predict! I live just slightly west of F'burg and moved from there recently. It is hard to even find a TV or radio station to give the F'burg weather. It is either Richmond or north. Now, that we are here it is impossible! It's annoying....but our housing is cheaper. I guess it's a trade off. :p The weather channel online is still predicting 8-12 for us. We'll see what we get. I'm thrilled! I love snow. I hope my husband gets to stay home. (He works at a hospital and is "essential personnel".) I can't take all 6 littles out snowing by myself, especially not in 12" of snow. BTW - It is snowing here and we have at least 1.5" already. My husband is at the grocery store at 11:15 pm. But, that is because we were so low on food anyway, We would survive if we couldn't go for a couple days, but he wanted to just get it done. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We're laughing here in Cleveland...I wouldn't mind a bit more snow one last time, but the radar models show that it's just going to hook all around and miss us! LOL (Knock on wood, I may be eating my words tomorrow, but I trust my weather guy! :p ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 What, does the cheese back them up or something so they won't need it? That was my theory. I've never really understood what one might do with the bread, milk, & toilet paper combo... Are they just buying white stuff to go with the snow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NotSoObvious Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 It's snowing here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Just some wet snow here. Inch or two so far. They always overpredict here. I would love to get a foot or two. And still keep power, of course. I'm washing all the whites right now - just in case. Or maybe I got that backwards. I should do nothing to prepare - and then it would snow a foot or two. :rolleyes: This is my fear, too. But I'm not washing anything. ;) I', just glad it will warm up Thursday because I'm almost out of wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodhaven Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 We are out west of D.C. and getting heavy, wet snow right now. Trouble is, I don't think it will stay, it will probably melt right away. My kids would LOVE snow. Yes, I do have trouble believing that we will actually get much accumulation, but we'll see. The forecasters just don't seem to have a firm idea (guess?) about what we will get. Or so it seems. Anyway, it is way too warm for snow to accumulate, and will be in the mid 30's tomorrow. BUT, it COULD get colder, right??? We are supposed to receive 4 - 8 according to one web site, and 6 - 12 according to another. Who knows!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well, I went to bed with the forecast calling for rain, winter storm watch cancelled, no accumulation, etc. Woke up a bit ago and no rain, it's snowing like crazy! We now have a winter storm warning and the possibility of 6-12 inches. I'm gonna have wiplash from all this back and forth. Now I'm kicking myself that I didn't make a run to the feed store yesterday (which I should have done regardless of the storm). Sorry, chickens... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Same here!! We're now supposed to get 5-10 inches according to the weather map on my phone. I must have a good 3" on my back deck so far. :D !!! *S*N*O*W D*A*Y* !!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 It's raining here. And a bit breezy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Right on the outskirts of D.C., and it's raining here. There's a bit of snow on the grass from overnight, but it didn't stick on the paved areas. Schools and federal government are closed today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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