DawnM Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I have to admit, I am hoping for Monday off. In fact, so much so that if we don't have a snow day I am seriously considering taking a mental health day. I am just exhausted. Middle son is supposed to get 12-24 inches up his way (near Asheville, NC.). We are looking at ice and some snow. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 We are supposed to get six inches or so, but we’re on the northern edge and predictions keep changing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) We're in the 7-12 inch range for snow according to the NWS, and supposedly our immediate area is in the bulls eye for the highest accumulation. But I'm much more concerned about any freezing rain that may come in later. DS is in Boone. They're going to get slammed. NWS is predicting 18 inches, other sources say up to 24. At least theirs will be all snow. They're used to it, but still . . I'm sure their exam schedule is going to be in tatters. They used to never close. Not for anything. But the uni has grown so much and students live so far out now they almost have to cancel if buses can't run. Edited December 8, 2018 by Pawz4me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Just south of the SC snow line, but the cold/rain has canceled our Christmas parade. Warm thoughts to all those in the blizzard zone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 We're in the 7-12 inches range. I'm more worried about the freezing rain. That'll be a mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbelle Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 We are just on the line, so it could go either way. It has been raining all day, So glad dd stayed at college, but she's in the thick of the snow fall area. Snow is fine, but worry about the ice. It's been raining all day where she's at too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I just found out about the storm today (I am in Beirut for the weekend!). My son and his family live in Asheville. I am definitely going to try to Skype them tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 1 minute ago, angelaguptathomas said: Getting it now! Beautiful here in WNC-as long as we don't lose power:) Oh I thought it was starting Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, angelaguptathomas said: Getting it now! Beautiful here in WNC-as long as we don't lose power:) Yikes! I'm supposed to drive DD to a Christmas party tonight in Raleigh. I'm hoping it'll hold off here until I get home tonight (around 10). I love the few snow days we get...but I don't love running errands in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamanthaCarter Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 There’s supposed to be significant snow on the ground here when we wake up in the morning, expecting roughly ten inches accumulation over the day. The kiddos are excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We have a lot here. More than I expected this early. It's the usual southern heavy, wet snow that sticks to everything. I went out very late yesterday afternoon and filled up the bird feeders so they'd have plenty to eat, but they're almost totally covered with snow this morning. Looks like there's a small perching area on each one that the birds can access. They aren't happy about that. I'm looking at all the snow on tree branches and the utility lines across the street, and watching those bobble in the wind. And worrying about what's going to happen if it turns to freezing rain this afternoon, as predicted. We'll be keeping our devices on their chargers today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Gah. I forgot to put out bowls for snow cream! Now I have to scavenge for clean-looking snow, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Ice. We’ve got ice. Looks like freezing rain hit us overnight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We have a couple of inches of very wet snow. It’s forecast to change over to rain shortly, so I expect the snow will be gone by the end of the day. It’s very pretty right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I just went out to clear the bird feeders. We've conservatively got 10 inches and it's coming down heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We've got snow -- but I'd say less than 6". Right now, my kids are our playing in the "wintry mix" that's currently falling. Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We had about 7 or 8 inches this morning when we got up, and we've probably gotten a few more inches since then. So far we're in the snow band, although I've heard Raleigh has switched to rain. I'm in the norther half of Orange County, so I'm hoping that maybe we can avoid the freezing rain, although that is not predicted. We are preparing for a power outage. Tried to finish most of my online Christmas shopping yesterday. For now, it's all pretty and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) We got maybe 5 inches. It might get rinsed away once we get some rain going, but we're not quite up to freezing yet. This town is closed, y'all. ❄️ Edited March 27 by 73349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 This was our patio table an hour ago. I think there’s been at least another inch, and maybe closer to two, since then. This is a big snow for us anytime, but especially for December. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Y'all. I just saw someone drive past my house on a snowmobile. Seriously-- you can't make this stuff up. We've got like 5" max! And who even owns a snowmobile in the Triangle anyway, lol. 😂 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We're getting rain today which will give us colder temperatures (by our standards) for a few days. That's what a winter storm does here most of the time. We've had a few bad ones over the years, with deadly tornadoes, but fortunately this won't be one of them. Hope you all are able to stay warm and safe. and maybe even enjoy the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We've had about 11 inches so far. I'm actually having fun shoveling. It's the first time since we've been homeowners that I've been healthy enough to do it (usually too pregnant or postpartum). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyH in NC Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We have about 10 inches or more at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 5 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: Ice. We’ve got ice. Looks like freezing rain hit us overnight. Yeah, pretty much same here. Quite disappointed. I wanted snow. Still waiting to see if they will call school for tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 My mom in WNC has been out of power since last night. And it’s expected to get worse tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just now, Pen said: My mom in WNC has been out of power since last night. And it’s expected to get worse tonight. My son is up there. I don't know if they have lost power or not. I know many students went out at 2am to sled under the street light, so they had power then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 @Pawz4me thanks for posting the picture. It helps me understand what’s going on. Since my older mom — who needs to be gotten closer to us as in various elder threads — is in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 5 hours ago, fairfarmhand said: Ice. We’ve got ice. Looks like freezing rain hit us overnight. Yuck! Stay safe FFH! An hour south and all we've got is cold rain. I am thankful since our church's big choir concert is tonight. Enjoy the snow, y'all! I would be happy to have some once all our concerts and recitals are over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Church cancelled because the power was out. It was kinda a good thing though. I had put a casserole on time bake in the oven before I knew church was cancelled. I heard the oven switch on and a bit later checked on it. The heating element was sparking and burning up in the bottom of The oven. So we had to turn off the oven at the breaker and no casserole. I wonder what would've happened if we'd not been here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: Yuck! Stay safe FFH! An hour south and all we've got is cold rain. I am thankful since our church's big choir concert is tonight. Enjoy the snow, y'all! I would be happy to have some once all our concerts and recitals are over! It’s actually not that bad. Mostly trees and power lines, but the roads are fine with the exception of bridges and overpassed. Thankfully! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 The top of our patio table now measures 13 inches. The drift in front of our garage doors is 17 inches. And it’s still coming down, but not as heavy now. I think I heard the weather guy say we could get another inch or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We have about 13-14 inches and still coming down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) I have shoveled a path for our sheltie twice today. Bless her little heart, the snow is over her head now! Our border collie can't decide between zooming through the yard in absolute bliss or staring at the sky and shivering. And they are both doing the cat thing: begging to go out, begging to come in, begging to go back out. It's a hoot to watch them! I thought we were only supposed to get 5-8 inches, but we now have well over a foot, and it's still coming down! Ok, Mother Nature, you can stop now. Seriously, stop. Now. Edited December 9, 2018 by I talk to the trees punctuation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innisfree Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 We were supposed to get an inch and then rain, but it's easily 4-5 inches, depending where you measure. I just heard a big branch crack and fall when I went outside. Power has flickered repeatedly. Guessing no school tomorrow, though they haven't called it yet. I can't believe we've gotten this much snow before Christmas -- it usually wouldn't show like this til January or February here, and not often then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm jealous of the heavy snow! Ours shifted to icy rain (and then just rain) early on in the day. Boo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We got some partial melting and rain (so slush on the roads); now the temperature has dipped, and it's snowing again. Some PS students are going to have to go on Saturday to make up for today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Snowing heavy here now (Chapel Hill area)! Woo-hoo! Edited December 10, 2018 by alisoncooks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 17 hours ago, I talk to the trees said: I have shoveled a path for our sheltie twice today. Bless her little heart, the snow is over her head now! Our border collie can't decide between zooming through the yard in absolute bliss or staring at the sky and shivering. And they are both doing the cat thing: begging to go out, begging to come in, begging to go back out. It's a hoot to watch them! I thought we were only supposed to get 5-8 inches, but we now have well over a foot, and it's still coming down! Ok, Mother Nature, you can stop now. Seriously, stop. Now. My husband calls this Border Collie weather. She just LOVES it. She bounds through the snow like a kangaroo on steroids. Although this morning she was funny -- there was a thin glaze on top, and she didn't always sink in, and then, all of a sudden, she'd drop down. LOL. She loves it, though. Playing frisbee in the snow is one of her favorite things. My kids no longer want to go out in the snow, but the border collie is always at the door, begging to go out. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, alisoncooks said: Snowing heavy here now (Chapel Hill area)! Woo-hoo! We're getting more, too. My son is in dual enrollment at Durham Tech, and it's closed today, and probably will be tomorrow, too. And it's final's week! This could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importswim Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 We don't live in the area but DH is a pilot based in Charlotte and so his schedule has been a bit crazy the past couple of days. Hopefully he can make his commute (flight) home tonight! I love the pictures of the snow! We're in Florida so haven't gotten any. My kids are always hopeful though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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