Liz CA Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 After all the weather threads yesterday, I am curious to find out if all the media hype was warranted or if it's not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'm in Maryland, DC metropolitan area. We are getting comtinuous snow and, assuming it keeps going all night as predicted, it should be an appreciable stack by morning. It started with bigger flakes; it is small flakes at present (9:25 pm local time). It is perhaps 5-6 inches at present. No high winds, or, not yet. Power intact. Because it has been quite cold here, it is a soft, fluffy snow, not packed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 it's windy here but not terrible. High winds are expected to come in a few hours. It's been snowing steadily since about 1pm. but the flakes are small so we only have about 4-5" so far. I'll be watching the 10pm news for an updated timeline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Not much yet. I have a pitiful photo in Too Soon to Whine thread. It might be more impressive by morning, but it's slow and steady now. DH is out doing Round One shoveling now. ETA: I'm north of DC but south of Baltimore. Edited January 23, 2016 by KungFuPanda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I did one round of shoveling. I was thinking about doing another round before bed, but I don't think I will. It's easier to shovel frequently, rather than lifting deep piles. I actually like shoveling. It's a good work out and in our neighborhood it's gets to be a fund community gathering. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yup. We live about 150-200 miles west of DC (in WV), and we're hunkered down. Our state and county declared emergencies preemptively. The snow hit at noon, and that was the same time when the everything shut down. Schools, local gov't, local university, all closed down through tomorrow. Dh's small business (vet hospital) closed around 2 and is closed for tomorrow as well. That's the first time we've ever closed for snow, in 11 years of ownership. We are still allowed (legally) to be on the roads, but no one is going out in this, and the local authorities are begging/pleading with people to stay off the roads to allow road crews to keep them as clear as possible. It's dumping out there. We got a "surprise" 6 inches Wednesday when we just supposed to have snow showers. That had settled to about 3 inches or so by today. So far today, we've got another 8 inches or more. My 16 yo is out snow-blowing the driveway to test out the new-to-us (loaner from a friend, actually) snow blower. That thing is a miracle. Wow, way better than shovels. If we ever have to give it back to its family, I am thinking we'll have to buy a new one. It's supposed to snow continuously for the next 20 hours or so. Estimates had been 12-18 inches, but our area generally varies wildly from estimates due to all the mountains, etc, so folks have been preparing/expecting more like 20-24, just in case. We ain't going anywhere tomorrow unless it is by snow shoe. But, Sunday, we expect to be back on the roads. :) We have to deliver dinner for 50 people for Robotics Sunday. (Note, also, the Robotics team canceled Saturday meeting/work day, which is, I believe the first time in the history of this epically committed and successful team for them to cancel a practice due to snow, let alone during this critical 6 week "build season". Although, they did have a few folks go in this morning pre-snow-arrival to do some work, lol. So, anyway, that says a lot about how major this storm is feared to be. They *never* cancel robotics. Usually, on snow days off school, the kids go in to robotics for extra work time! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We're in DC proper. I'm not super freaked out. I mean, I did a grocery run, but not a crazy one. I realized there are some things I need so I may go out tomorrow and see how it is out there... I couldn't quite conceive that they would close our grocery stores (I can easily walk to several). They all stayed open and while they were low stocked, they didn't run out of food in the really big storms five years ago (or was it six?). I mean, the fact that they completely shuttered the metro surprised me - I understand it lets them keep the cars in the tunnels, but it's annoying since I had hoped the underground would stay open like it did in that big storm before. I suppose that might be the thing that shuts some of the stores, though a large portion of our grocery is people in the neighborhood so I guess we'll see. Everything around me got salted. We never lose power. Like, we've lived here 15 years and we've never lost power for more than an hour and even that is rare. And when we do lose power (this is really wacky) it's usually only in part of the house because we're on two bits of the city grid or something. Ah, old wiring. The worst that's ever happened is losing our internet for a few hours. I think we'll be okay... Our biggest hassle is that ds is in a big ballet with an out of town company at the Kennedy Center next week and they seem to think we should all get to the rehearsal on Sunday. They were supposed to be rehearsing all weekend and they canceled tomorrow, but they think we can get there Sunday. Silly dance people. Not sure what's going to happen with that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We're loving the snow. We live in an apartment complex with lots of friends who've lived all over the world so we've been hanging out with interesting people, playing in the snow, and eating good food together. The complex is showing movies, doing crafts for kids, and setting up board games, but the hot chocolate machine keeps running out. :) It's supposed to start snowing harder soon and it's fairly windy. The current snow is matching the predictions and we're still expecting about two feet of snow by Sunday. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 As of 9:30 or so we had about 5 inches. Around that time it turned to sleet, and has stayed that way till now. It's quite loud, actually. We are S of DC proper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyOwn Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Lots of snow, but none of the high winds they were calling for. I'm thankful for that because we would almost certainly have lost power if we had gotten those. It's much more pleasant to be snowed in with heat, light and the internet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stine Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) In MD, just outside of D.C. It looks like at least a foot of snow so far. It literally just thundered and flashed lightning, which for a snow storm is pretty cool. Historically it has taken them a while to plow our street so we plan on being inside for a while. We were prepared, not panicked just prepared haha, in case the power went out but the winds haven't seemed to be that bad. Though I have been asleep for most of it haha. I think the hype was because a storm like this is not typical for the area and it definitely has been a storm unlike any we have seen since living here. We are looking forward to sledding later today! Edited January 23, 2016 by stine 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I am in Fairfax County. The snow is pretty high. It is covering the seat of our bench in the front garden and almost level with the front porch. It is a fine but very heavy snow. The winds aren't dramatic but it's breezy! We still have power though. That's what I dread. Losing power. It gets so cold without heat! And I just saw a plow go by. They've been excellent about plowing. But it is supposed to snow all day and into Sunday morning, so if it keeps up like this, wow, that will be a lot of snow! I am cherishing every moment of light and heat we have! Wow, there's even a plow on the little streets of the housing development behind us. That's a new community where they are still building houses (it was a farm when we moved in.) I am impressed by the dedication of the snow plowers! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It's hard to tell how much snow we have so far because of the wind. I'm guessing we've had about a foot so far too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Weather reports here are saying the high winds have yet to come. So far, so good. We have kept power and had a snug and cozy night last night. In another hour or so, I must go shovel a path to and within my chicken pen, although my "girls" are unlikely to come out of the coop at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Weather reports here are saying the high winds have yet to come. So far, so good. We have kept power and had a snug and cozy night last night. In another hour or so, I must go shovel a path to and within my chicken pen, although my "girls" are unlikely to come out of the coop at all. Hmm, yes... it might be better to do chickens now rather than waiting until I talk myself into it... OR I hear hubby up now. He's our picture taker... "Hey honey, why don't you go out and get some pics to share with people and while you're out there..." :rolleyes: I can send him out with our yardstick for more accurate measurements too - though the storm here isn't supposed to end until late tonight and we're supposed to get 1 - 3 inches per hour for the next few hours. I'm guessing 6 - 8 inches so far... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemiSweet Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We are right between DC and Baltimore. I'd say we have about 12-14 inches at this point. The winds are starting to pick up, but it was pretty calm up until early morning. Here is a pic of our pool disappearing, the top pic was about two hours into the snow, the bottom was a few minutes ago. https://flic.kr/p/CY1w7Q 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I think we'll be okay... Our biggest hassle is that ds is in a big ballet with an out of town company at the Kennedy Center next week and they seem to think we should all get to the rehearsal on Sunday. They were supposed to be rehearsing all weekend and they canceled tomorrow, but they think we can get there Sunday. Silly dance people. Not sure what's going to happen with that. Perhaps they expect ballet folks to be able to lightly skip across the snow to Kennedy Center, like Legolas does over the snow on Caradhras in LOTR Edited January 23, 2016 by JFSinIL 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Weather reports here are saying the high winds have yet to come. So far, so good. We have kept power and had a snug and cozy night last night. In another hour or so, I must go shovel a path to and within my chicken pen, although my "girls" are unlikely to come out of the coop at all. The high winds have yet to come? Oh my. Last night when I tossed the bag of cat poo onto the porch (I wasn't going to go traipsing through the snow in my slippers to the trash can. I'll dig out the cat poo later), the storm door practically flew out of my hands from the wind. This morning, I only have 1/2 of my windows to look out of because on one entire side of my house the snow has been blown to cover the windows and is sticking to the screens 1/2 way up. And the strong wind hasn't come yet?? URGH. I hate wind. And DH had shoulder surgery so guess who is going out to shovel? Just little ol' me. Edited January 23, 2016 by Garga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 And DH had shoulder surgery so guess who is going out to shovel? Just little ol' me. You have kids... we always told our kids, "That's what we had kids for!" :lol: Then, having lost our minds by donating our brain cells to our kids, we sent them away to college and let one get married, so now it's just us with our shovels. Fortunately, I don't mind shoveling the first snow of the season... and our driveway is short! Shoveling will happen tomorrow though. I see no need to do a mid storm shoveling session. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 There's a heck of a lot of snow out there. It's clearly well over a foot in many places. Like, on top of my car, there's a good foot and some and then it caved in and fell off the side, leaving a little snow cliff. This was not too overblown, methinks. Dh shoveled the front walk and sidewalk. Of course, we'll have to do it again. And again. And no one did the back. The kids want to go sledding, but the closest spots are a good ten or fifteen minute walk away. I don't know if I'm up for that, honestly. There are no coffeehouses in between here and there either to stop and get hot chocolate. Who knows if anything's even open though... I should look up the street and see if the restaurants on the next block are open. I'm really curious... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 This morning, here in northern WV, we have about 2 feet or so. Haven't gone out to begin snow blowing and shoveling yet, but it's still snowing, and is expected to snow all day . . . Yep, biggest single snow fall since we moved here 11 years ago. No tracks on our road yet (small subdivision with large lots, on a state road that the state only plows if a driver gets confused or bored, so mostly remains unplowed unless one neighbor or another who has a small plow gets generous and decides to plow it) . . . but nearly all who live here have AWD or 4WD vehicles, so in every other storm, you'll see at least a handful of tracks by morning. Today, nothing. So far, knock wood, we still have all our utilities, and that's the only thing I've really been worried about. If we have utilities, we could be safe at home for weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I think we have 20 inches so far. Just finished round 2 of shoveling--2 solid hours. And it's still coming. I'm going to gapve breakfast now--leftovers of my birthday cake. We almost never loose power, a transformer has to go out because all power lines are buried here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stine Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Earlier this morning we measured 17", so I am sure it has increased at least an inch or two by now. Hubby doesn't plan on shoveling until tomorrow. With the winds increasing it will likely just get blown around. Sure is beautiful out! I am getting a kick out of watching the squirrels hop around the trees. I don't know how they do it. Hope everyone keeps their power! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We used to live in Western Loudoun county. None of my old friends or neighbors have posted a single thing on their Facebooks. Makes me wonder if the power is out. Stay safe, everyone! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 And the strong wind hasn't come yet?? URGH. I hate wind. And DH had shoulder surgery so guess who is going out to shovel? Just little ol' me. Wait, you have a 12 yo and a 10 yo boy..... Your shoveling days are over! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 My son measured for us and we got 19" in the front. It is hard to tell exactly because there's some wind. I also saw that the wind has yet to come. DH is out shoveling. My son was shoveling earlier and 2 girls are eating breakfast and heading out. I'll probably head out later too, but I'm fighting and never-ending head cold. Ugh. Thought I was finally over it but woke up last night feeling miserable. Hopefully, this photo will work. Taken around 9am 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Love the picture of the dog!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Dh says we have a foot, I say more than that. We live in Lorton, just 20 mins south of DC right off I-95. I wish I could post pics, but I only took some on my tablet, and they are "too big" according to the WTM posting limits. It's very pretty. We live on Rt. 1, but our driveway is about 500ft long, so we have to wait for the church's plowing company, and they don't plow til it's all over. So, we'll be snowed in til at least Monday--church is cancelled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Love the picture of the dog!! He was upset that our son had gone out to sled without him. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 In DC proper and it looks like at least a foot of snow. We are hunkered down and hoping for many snow days to my son has time to recover from another bout of bronchitis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 He was upset that our son had gone out to sled without him. I love this photo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We used to live in Western Loudoun county. None of my old friends or neighbors have posted a single thing on their Facebooks. Makes me wonder if the power is out. Stay safe, everyone! So far, my family in Loudoun has power but they're more to the east. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 You have kids... we always told our kids, "That's what we had kids for!" :lol: Then, having lost our minds by donating our brain cells to our kids, we sent them away to college and let one get married, so now it's just us with our shovels. Fortunately, I don't mind shoveling the first snow of the season... and our driveway is short! Shoveling will happen tomorrow though. I see no need to do a mid storm shoveling session. We're getting there, we're getting there. My 10 year old is more of a help than my 13 year old. Poor guy. He's my adhd kid and is a bit like Messy Marvin. He tries so hard to help, but he can't always think ahead because he's distracted. Last year he "helped" and ended up putting all his shovelfuls of snow right back onto where my dh had been shoveling. This year he did a pretty good job of clearing out some snow near the cars, but he got bored very, very quickly. So he went inside and took off all his wet clothes and left them on the ceramic tiling by the back door. The back door where the litter box is. So, all the clumps of ice on his clothes melted into a decent sized puddle and then a cat used the box and kicked a bunch of litter into the water. Clumping litter. I'm going to goodnaturedly oversee while he cleans it up. My little Messy Marvin! Poor kid. He tries so hard, but focusing and thinking ahead are still a challenge. :). But my ds10 did an awesome job shoveling and DH who adores the snow, was able to shove the snowblower around without using that shoulder and so he was happy, too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 So far, my family in Loudoun has power but they're more to the east. my understanding is that the east is where it will be worse. The winds are coming in off the shore and from the north. As of yesterday, Ocean City was expected to get up to 70mph wind gusts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Here are my piccies from yesterday and this morning, but it is still coming down big time. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well, I think we should all agree that Tian Tian won the internet today: https://twitter.com/NationalZoo/status/690915532539838464 When I first saw it, I was like, omg, I might need to walk to the zoo. But then I remembered I didn't want to walk anywhere. Also that I think the zoo is closed... 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 has anyone seen the photos from Sea Isle City, NJ. Last night was a full moon. plus winter storm coming from the NE.. Yikes. scroll down for all the photos http://abcnews.go.com/US/flooding-strikes-jersey-shore-massive-snowstorm-wallops-east/story?id=36467962 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daria Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I must say that I am enjoying apartment living and buried power lines right now. i can look out my window and see the snow, but as long as I can continue to convince my son to walk the dog, I have no intention of setting foot outside until schools reopen and I have to go back to work. My personal prediction is Thursday with a 2 hour delay. What are other people guessing? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I predict DC schools will open again Wednesday or Thursday with a delay. In MoCo, PG, and Fairfax, not until a week from Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 my understanding is that the east is where it will be worse. The winds are coming in off the shore and from the north. As of yesterday, Ocean City was expected to get up to 70mph wind gusts. I meant east Loudoun, not further east in the whole region ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I will have no trouble thinking of something to be grateful for today...DH just rolled the Bobcat out to clear our 1/4 mile driveway...I <3 that man. And heavy equipment. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Here are my piccies from yesterday and this morning, but it is still coming down big time. Beautiful pics, Quill!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I admire all you people getting dressed and going out. I am still in my pjs, sipping tea and looking out the window being happy that we still have heat! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Well, I think we should all agree that Tian Tian won the internet today: https://twitter.com/NationalZoo/status/690915532539838464 When I first saw it, I was like, omg, I might need to walk to the zoo. But then I remembered I didn't want to walk anywhere. Also that I think the zoo is closed... Loved that video!!! So cute! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 has anyone seen the photos from Sea Isle City, NJ. Last night was a full moon. plus winter storm coming from the NE.. Yikes. scroll down for all the photos http://abcnews.go.com/US/flooding-strikes-jersey-shore-massive-snowstorm-wallops-east/story?id=36467962 PrincessMommy, that is awful! So much worse than a (albeit, very large) pile of snow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Ha! We're buried. Cars are buried. If a plow comes through we'll never find them. I have a bush as tall as my shoulders that's just FLAT now. My dog refuses to go out. We have heat, Internet, electricity, and enough food for at least two weeks. Methinks it's waffle time! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) PrincessMommy, that is awful! So much worse than a (albeit, very large) pile of snow. I agree. I'd much rather be shoveling snow than dealing with the icy sea coming into my house. Those poor people. Edited January 23, 2016 by PrincessMommy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) He was upset that our son had gone out to sled without him. That picture just conveys peace and wintry cozyness...hope you keep power or have good alternatives. Dh just played news coverage from Ocean City NJ. I hope those people did go shopping for bananas and hot chocolate...does not look like they will be coming out of their homes for a while. Edited January 23, 2016 by Liz CA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Adding pics from a couple of hours ago (we've been Skyping with middle son for the past hour and a half). The snow now is up 3 more inches: Caption: Uh, honey, are you sure you want to eat out here? Caption: Will you hurry up with breakfast!?! Caption: Our little Bush Alps! The yardstick - and it's up around 3 inches from these... Tried to get a "true" reading with this one: A moderate drift behind our car (shoveling territory when we get out to shovel): And the yardstick itself is not local (see cities on it), so it's going BRR! :lol: It's still coming down... the seats on the picnic table are now below the height of the snow. I'll admit I'm loving it - from indoors with my cup of hot chocolate! 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I'm LOLing at your yardstick, Creekland. It has phone numbers for businesses in Clearwater and Largo (Florida) on it. I am currently sitting in Clearwater, FL (with a space heater because it is cold and windy outside). ETA: And, I see you already mentioned that. :leaving: Edited January 23, 2016 by Pink and Green Mom 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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