wiegie Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 the computer models are saying that are supposed to get 12-20 inches here in west Michigan I'll believe it when I see shovel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Might reach 32F next weekend. Maybe. Finally got up above freezing here, so I could get the ice off the driveway, just in time to get this snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My favorite weather to be driving around with over 2000 gallons of propane strapped to my arse. You, my friend, are going to be a popular person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Finally got up above freezing here, so I could get the ice off the driveway, just in time to get this snow. I just bought some xtra bags of salt just in case . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingfootball Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 You, my friend, are going to be a popular person! Oh, I'll try to get everybody I can tomorrow. But my boss wont send us out if the weather gets too bad. I guess somebody wrecked a truck a couple of years back and they had to shut down 50 Hwy for 3 days while they burned off the propane on the truck. So if you dont order and get your propane tomorrow you probably wont get it for a couple of days. What I dont like is the aftermath. I have gotten stuck in peoples driveways 3 times last week. One time I got stuck this week I talked a farmer with a tractor into pulling me out. While I was hooking up my chain he backed right into the front of my truck. I was about a half second from being in a wheelchair. So the storm dont bother me that much, its the snow, cold and muck I will have to deal with in remote areas for the next week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So the storm dont bother me that much, its the snow, cold and muck I will have to deal with in remote areas for the next week or two. You won't have to worry about me. I'm staying in my own little remote area. BTW, forecasting 12-16 inches with more in the SE parts of KC ... we're south-central ... plus 1/2 inch of ice to start it all off ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingfootball Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 You won't have to worry about me. I'm staying in my own little remote area. BTW, forecasting 12-16 inches with more in the SE parts of KC ... we're south-central ... plus 1/2 inch of ice to start it all off ... 1st part - 2nd part - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Cloudy and 60 today. 100% chance of rain turning to ice turning to snow tomorrow they say then temperatures below freezing for a few days then partly cloudy and in the 60s for the weekend. My sinuses are thrilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) IceSnowpocolypamaggedon™ arrives around noon today. Edit to add ™ before those goofballs at SyFy steal my idea. Edited January 31, 2011 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I don't understand why mainstream weather media is so slow with stuff like this. I first knew about it almost two days before I started this thread. I guess they don't like to forecast storms until they have a better handle on how it is going to track, but it was always clear that this would be a storm of historic proportions. I think it's a disservice. Of course some people won't prepare, but things like gas and oli deliveries could have been moved up for those who heed the warnings. It was always obvious that there would be a wide swath of severe icing conditions stretching across the middle of the country. Top that off with local governments like mine who are doing nothing to clear the storm drains. The ice will freeze everything solid, then comes torrential rain. The water has no where to go except for basements. Property damage here is going to be very bad. Oh well, could be worse... at least we aren't in Australia. Queensland is already under water, now they have a hugh cyclone bearing down on them. They are about to get another foot of rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I don't understand why mainstream weather media is so slow with stuff like this. I first knew about it almost two days before I started this thread. I guess they don't like to forecast storms until they have a better handle on how it is going to track, but it was always clear that this would be a storm of historic proportions. I think it's a disservice. Of course some people won't prepare, but things like gas and oli deliveries could have been moved up for those who heed the warnings. It was always obvious that there would be a wide swath of severe icing conditions stretching across the middle of the country. Top that off with local governments like mine who are doing nothing to clear the storm drains. The ice will freeze everything solid, then comes torrential rain. The water has no where to go except for basements. Property damage here is going to be very bad. Oh well, could be worse... at least we aren't in Australia. Queensland is already under water, now they have a hugh cyclone bearing down on them. They are about to get another foot of rain. 12-20 inches of snow in chicago. Driving to teh Super Bowl on Thursday will be very very exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 12-20 inches of snow in chicago. Driving to teh Super Bowl on Thursday will be very very exciting. Make sure you drive thru Kansas City! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Make sure you drive thru Kansas City! Come on through! I'll grab muck and he can buy us some BBQ for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 12-20 inches of snow in chicago. Driving to teh Super Bowl on Thursday will be very very exciting. Where you going to be staying? Maybe we can hook up for a meal one day/evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrumjuice Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Just got me some new tires for the monster truck, Bridgestone Dueller AT REVO II 285/75/R16, put 75K miles on the last set. 500# of fresh cut pecan in the back for weight, BRING IT ON! But $1000 for 4 tires? Edited January 31, 2011 by redrumjuice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Just got me some new tires for the monster truck, Bridgestone Dueller AT REVO II 285/75/R16, put 75K miles on the last set. 500# of fresh cut pecan in the back for weight, BRING IT ON! But $1000 for 4 tires? My Blizzaks were $1,100. But they are worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 the computer models are saying that are supposed to get 12-20 inches here in west Michigan I'll believe it when I see shovel it. I'm driving to WMU in Kalamazoo on Tuesday afternoon...should be melted by then, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 But $1000 for 4 tires? You got robbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Just got me some new tires for the monster truck, Bridgestone Dueller AT REVO II 285/75/R16, put 75K miles on the last set. 500# of fresh cut pecan in the back for weight, BRING IT ON! But $1000 for 4 tires? Did you have the guys cut and load it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Drizzle coming down now. Outdoor temp is 29 and dropping. Should be a fun drive home tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Just got me some new tires for the monster truck, It would be pretty funny if the word filter here turned monster truck = dou.che aficionado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Whole car is covered in ice. Happy happy joy joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 12-20 inches of snow in chicago. Driving to teh Super Bowl on Thursday will be very very exciting. By Thursday you might be OK. The first thing they get cleared are the interstates. You will be driving through areas that have no power though, and I don't know what sort of impact that might have. Be sure to fuel up before you go through areas with no power. Maybe have a spare gas can if you have a place to keep one. Mizzou is now getting some ice accumulation. I'm going to take a guess... 450,000 will lose power by the time this storm is done. Some could be out for a long time because usually when storms like this hit, repair crews are brought in from nearby states. That won't happen this time. They will have too much to do in their own states. Still not as bad as the Quebec ice storm of '98, but pretty close. It's now a two day event instead of one. Be happy if all you get is snow, no matter how much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm driving to WMU in Kalamazoo on Tuesday afternoon...should be melted by then, right? Um.... no you are not. Tires? LMAO... not going to help when (if) you are driving on an inch of ice. Even if you put chains on... monster truck, meet ditch, ditch, meet monster truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 By Thursday you might be OK. The first thing they get cleared are the interstates. You will be driving through areas that have no power though, and I don't know what sort of impact that might have. Be sure to fuel up before you go through areas with no power. Maybe have a spare gas can if you have a place to keep one. Mizzou is now getting some ice accumulation. I'm going to take a guess... 450,000 will lose power by the time this storm is done. Some could be out for a long time because usually when storms like this hit, repair crews are brought in from nearby states. That won't happen this time. They will have too much to do in their own states. Still not as bad as the Quebec ice storm of '98, but pretty close. It's now a two day event instead of one. Be happy if all you get is snow, no matter how much. I would just like to say it was nice knowing all of you and it was just a matter of time until this world came to an end. I guess it's just me but I don't get all worked up about all this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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