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Breaking news, it is going to snow.... geez.

William81William81 Member Posts: 25,332 ✭✭✭✭

For about 24 hours the weather people in our area have been beside themselves. You would think the end of the World is right around the corner. It is January. It snows in January, sometimes it snows a lot. And half the time they are completely wrong in their predictions.

Plenty of food, generator if needed, three full gas tanks in the vehicles and a good attitude. Yep I am ready


Hope you all out there are getting through whatever storms are coming your way !

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  • waltermoewaltermoe Member Posts: 2,295 ✭✭✭✭
    edited January 7

    I hope it snows, I’ve been wanting to go rabbit hunting. I’m one that still gets a kick out of rabbit hunting.

    As far as sensationalizing the weather I have one question. When in the hell did we start naming snow storms? Lol

  • William81William81 Member Posts: 25,332 ✭✭✭✭

    I completely get it !!!! I am looking forward to some crossbow hunting in the snow.... I am also looking forward to a Gator ride around the area in the snow !

  • montanajoemontanajoe Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 59,949 ******

    Wife and I were talking about the very same yesterday.

  • Ruger4meRuger4me Member, Moderator Posts: 3,788 ******

    Hell I don't like snow, but as cold as I've been the last month or so it would make sense to have it on the ground, but we don't... Just got a 500 plus electric bill today.. getting older ain't for the weak I guess...

  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,431 ✭✭✭✭

    Our snow has been woefully late. But picking up like gang busters now. We got three inches Friday and another eight last night. A foot plus forecast between now and the weekend - and that's down here in the valley. The mountains are getting foot upon foot every day.

    Last winter, we got over 900 inches in the mountains. Yes, you math wizards, that's 75+ FEET of snow.

    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
  • JimmyJackJimmyJack Member Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭✭

    No snow to speak of in Cent. Wis. we need some to keep the frost from going too deep.

  • 4205raymond4205raymond Member Posts: 3,316 ✭✭✭✭

    Yep, it snowed. First one this winter. Monroe, NY. Started last night and ended around 1pm today (Sun) About a foot I guess. Dropped tailgate after i finished driveway. Ariens 28 Pro 12hp still blowing away after about 25 years.-----------------------Ray


  • forgemonkeyforgemonkey Member Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭✭

    “As far as sensationalizing the weather I have one question. When in the hell did we start naming snow storms?”

    Probably when ol’ Bob blizzard showed up !! 🤣

  • MobuckMobuck Member Posts: 14,081 ✭✭✭✭

    I have a Miracle Ear appointment this morning. Dreading this not because of weather but because of the CHAOS that will be occurring in town due to the weather predictions. Also have to pickup a load of 2x4 lumber to begin finish work inside our new shop building. Won't have any traction issues on the way home for sure.

    Most likely will face a shortage of bread, milk, and TP as is the usual pre-storm prep items.🙃

    Hoping to get done with business and get home before 1PM snow starts.

  • firstharmonicfirstharmonic Member Posts: 1,069 ✭✭✭

    “As far as sensationalizing the weather I have one question. When in the hell did we start naming snow storms?”


    To go one further, they're not "snow storms" anymore. They're "snow events"! We now sensationalize everything!

  • Toolman286Toolman286 Member Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭✭

    All the sensationalizing reminds me of an old story. On the air the next day, a female newscaster asked the weatherman, "What happened to the 10" you promised me last night?" oops

  • NeoBlackdogNeoBlackdog Member Posts: 17,179 ✭✭✭✭

    Here's what our week looks like. Check out the low temps for Thursday and Friday nights. Looks like it might be time to put the snow blower back on the tractor and get a heater in the hen house. Those winds are gonna cause some deepish drifts on our lane.


    Today

    A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Tonight

    Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 22. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Tuesday

    Snow. Widespread blowing snow after 8am. High near 32. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Tuesday Night

    Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Low around 21. Windy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Wednesday

    Snow. High near 25. South southwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Wednesday Night

    Snow. Areas of blowing snow after 2am. Low around -1. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Thursday

    Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near 3. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Thursday Night

    Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Blustery.

    Friday

    A chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -12.

    Friday Night

    Partly cloudy, with a low around -26.

    Saturday

    A chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4.

    Saturday Night

    A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Sunday

    A chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.

  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,381 ******

    This weekend we got about 8 inches on top of what was still remaining of the 4 inches or so that we got early December (which was about half of it... some bare ground). We are supposed to get about 12 more inches over the next couple days and it is finally supposed to get reasonably cold (-1). This winter has been a real disappointment.

    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • 4205raymond4205raymond Member Posts: 3,316 ✭✭✭✭
    edited January 11

    Had about a foot on the ground and it rained almost all day yesterday. Went to bed last night and it was raining pretty steady with a little water in cellar. Got up this AM and water was pretty much gone in cellar and i turned on de-humidifier. Just a few piles of snow to left and right of driveway.

    Went to Walley World tonight to get a new small bed and a squeaky ball for Willie Jr. He tore up his old bed that i place near oil filled radiator. Lots of monster piles of snow in their parking lot.

    Willie loves his new bed and squeaky ball. See below.-----------------Ray


  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭

    I was looking forward to the 7 inches of snow that KY3 was predicting for Tuesday. I love playing in it with my Jeep.

    All we got were some flurries blowing around Tuesday here in Ozark County. Yesterday it got up to 50F outside.

  • slingerslinger Member Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭✭
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