The Weather Thread

[SciFiFisher]

Well, they're still here. And last night, before the snow started, my county was at a Level 1 Snow Emergency. Roads were damp, temps above freezing, and there was fog. It's not just "bad drivers," officials are telling us at every turn, that every weather event is an emergency situation.

No one wants to be like the guys who poo poo'd the weather report and then had to explain why they were totally unprepared.

[Thumper]

Nobody can be trusted to think for themselves anymore. If the weather is icky, and you don't have to go out, stay home and build an eggloo with your kids. If you do have to go out, be prepared and drive carefully. My county is apparently still under a "Level 1 Snow Emergency."
This morning, every road I was on, was dry. There was no wind. There really couldn't be any blowing and drifting because the snow came down so wet yesterday. Two freeway ramps I was on could have used some tuning up, but they were actually in Columbus, not my county. And I'll repeat, my county was Level 1 Sunday at 6:00pm BEFORE any snow fell and the temps were above freezing. So no snow, no drifting, and no icing.
Rant over...After the dog and I shoveled the walks and fed the birds and deer, we built a snow monster. Almos got The Kid to come out and help, but alas, she had alot of homework. Snow days don't mean no assignments with the internet around.

[Swift]

.... my county is under a "Level 2 Snow Emergency" whatever that means...

I believe that means you may eat your pets, but only if they are small (under 2 kg). And you can hide under the bed, but your legs have to stick out.

At level 4 the Governor will board the mothership, while the rest of us are required to dig holes in the ground, jump in, and cover ourselves with plastic wrap.

[geonuc]

No offense to anyone here, but when did we become Atlanta?

Harrumph.

You're still a poor imitation of Atlanta when it comes to winter panic. We declare a Level 1 Snow Emergency when the movie The Day After Tomorrow runs on AMC in July.

[Thumper]

No offense to anyone here, but when did we become Atlanta?

Harrumph.

You're still a poor imitation of Atlanta when it comes to winter panic. We declare a Level 1 Snow Emergency when the movie The Day After Tomorrow runs on AMC in July.

[Thumper]

.... my county is under a "Level 2 Snow Emergency" whatever that means...

I believe that means you may eat your pets, but only if they are small (under 2 kg). And you can hide under the bed, but your legs have to stick out.

At level 4 the Governor will board the mothership, while the rest of us are required to dig holes in the ground, jump in, and cover ourselves with plastic wrap.

We have a governor??? Last I saw we have a guy flitting around the country trying to impersonate Trump. Whooops, he's my boss. Nevermind.

[Swift]

.... my county is under a "Level 2 Snow Emergency" whatever that means...

I believe that means you may eat your pets, but only if they are small (under 2 kg). And you can hide under the bed, but your legs have to stick out.

At level 4 the Governor will board the mothership, while the rest of us are required to dig holes in the ground, jump in, and cover ourselves with plastic wrap.

We have a governor??? Last I saw we have a guy flitting around the country trying to impersonate Trump. Whooops, he's my boss. Nevermind.

Actually, I'll give Kasich credit for being the sanest one of the lot of Republican candidates. I recognize that is a very dubious compliment, compared to Trump and Cruz. But I think Kasich is actually a fairly reasonable guy. I don't agree with many of his positions, but he isn't just a crazy or a clown.

[geonuc]

Actually, I'll give Kasich credit for being the sanest one of the lot of Republican candidates. I recognize that is a very dubious compliment, compared to Trump and Cruz. But I think Kasich is actually a fairly reasonable guy. I don't agree with many of his positions, but he isn't just a crazy or a clown.

Perhaps like the Republicans of days past - you may not agree with his policies and solutions but at least he's sincere in his own beliefs. Mostly. He is running for president so is required to occasionally say stupid things and pander to the base.

[Thumper]

Actually, was talking with a very liberal friend of mine and he agreed that the Gov is the only person on the repub stage that he could even take seriously. I think he's terrible gov, a terrible boss, and a big hypocrite.
But that's just me.
Cripes I derailed the weather thread.

[Thumper]

To get back on: The foot of snow at my place is doomed, going up to the 50's today and tomorrow. It is going to be soo so unbelievably muddy. At least the sun is out today. And I just got acclimated to being outside in the 30's without a coat. Back to square one.

[pumpkinpi]

Snowfrog no more.
If you look closely you can see its carrot nose in front of it.

[Thumper]

That was us on Friday, still a tiny piece of the monster on Saturday. Nothing but mud by yesterday. Back down below 30 this morning. Lots of rain expected Wednesday. Yay.

[Thumper]

Started raining late last night. I had one little mound of snow left over from shoveling. Pouring this morning. My front yard is a lake. I'm not talking about way up by the road where it attracts flocks of ducks and you could probably float a canoe. I'm talking 15 feet out my window where I feed the song birds and build the snow monsters. Sump pump is running constantly. Supposed to switch over to snow tonight and some places will get 3 inches. It's going up to 60F today...

[SciFiFisher]

Noah! I need you to build an ark. And stop asking what a cubit is!

[Thumper]

Almost 60 yesterday and pouring, went to bed it was 45, woke up it was 35. Beautiful pools in the yard surrounded by snow topped grass. A whiteout driving to work, but the pavement is so warm it's just wet. Lots of terrified winter drivers essentially driving in the rain. Temps due to continue to fall with ONE WHOLE ENTIRE INCH of snow predicted. I would try to make an off color/bad taste joke but can't figure out how to phrase it without getting in trouble with the net nanny.
Maybe this will suffice

[Swift]

Maybe this will suffice

One of my favorite lines. That and "Nuke 'em from orbit, it's the only way to be sure".

[Thumper]

Maybe this will suffice

One of my favorite lines. That and "Nuke 'em from orbit, it's the only way to be sure".

(Mrs. T and I watched this movie on our wedding night...)

[Swift]

Maybe this will suffice

One of my favorite lines. That and "Nuke 'em from orbit, it's the only way to be sure".

(Mrs. T and I watched this movie on our wedding night...)

I guess we should be thankful you didn't name your daughter "Newt".

[Thumper]

[Thumper]

70 and sunny and beautiful Sunday. Down to the 20's Tue and Wed. Salted roads all night last night as 2" inches of snow fell and the temps were hovering around freezing. Supposed to spit again tomorrow. Then temps go back up to 70 by early next week.

We've got tulips, crocuses, and daffodils coming up, covered now in ice and snow. I bet they're confused.

[Thumper]

I have Spring Fever. That is all.

[Thumper]

Despite threats, the weather has been glorious in both Seattle and Portland. Soon to change, but this has been wonderful.

[Thumper]

Back in OH, the grass is growing, the wind is blowing, the sticks are falling.
The sticks need picked up, the yard needs rolled and mowed, the mowers need serviced and prepped, the drive needs Rounded Up.
The winter To Do List needs pushed to next winter.

I've been here before.

[gethen]

We got 6-8 inches or so of heavy wet snow over the last 24 hours, and some freezing rain from time to time. That may be why there are currently at least a dozen whitetail deer on the edge of our back yard scratching in the snow for last year's acorns. Most are does with yearling fawns, but there are a couple of young bucks hanging around the edges as well. Fun to watch now, but a few weeks and they will be munching on my hostas and woodbine. Enjoy while you can, deer.

[Thumper]

Wow, your deer still have their antlers? That's pretty late, at least around here.
You know how to keep the deer off your hostas...right?