Yikes! Mega-Snow Storm from Texas to Maine!

[3113]

A winter weather colossus roared into the nation's heartland Tuesday, laying down a paralyzing punch of dangerous ice and whiteout snow that served notice from Texas to Maine that the storm billed as the worst in decades could live up to the hype.

Ice-covered streets were deserted in Super Bowl host city Dallas. Whiteouts shut down Oklahoma City and Tulsa. And more was on the way. Chicago expected 2 feet of snow, Indianapolis an inch of ice, and the Northeast still more ice and snow in what's shaping up to be a record winter for the region. The system that stretched more than 2,000 miles across a third of the country promised to leave in its aftermath a chilly cloak of teeth-chattering cold, with temperatures in the single digits or lower.

Full story here.
Um, helloooooo! Is there anyone alive and not in cryogenic suspension outside of those of us on the South-East and South-West coasts of the U.S.A.?

This, by the way, is the villain behind that super-storm (what? You didn't think it could happen naturally did you? This sort of thing requires a super-villain with a dastardly plan!):

http://static.technorati.com/10/01/26/3709/Mr.-Freeze.jpg

 

[_Lynn_]

We received 13.2" of snow in twelve hours with drifts averaging 4'. There are over 600 closings including factories, libraries, colleges, city buildings, medical offices, stores, and banks. Schools and churches canceled all activities yesterday already. Wind chills are close to zero with wind gusts over 45mph.

Prediction for today is another 3" to 5" of snow and a high of 19 degrees. Winds will continue until early evening.

I'm going outside when it's lighter. I love walking through the fresh snow and taking pictures.

 

[vrosej10]

Full story here.
Um, helloooooo! Is there anyone alive and not in cryogenic suspension outside of those of us on the South-East and South-West coasts of the U.S.A.?

This, by the way, is the villain behind that super-storm (what? You didn't think it could happen naturally did you? This sort of thing requires a super-villain with a dastardly plan!):

http://static.technorati.com/10/01/26/3709/Mr.-Freeze.jpg

What's the go with the super storms at the moment? We're waiting for a massive tropical cyclone to cross the queensland coast and probably mutilate a 900km area. You think the earth might be giving us a hint we've worn out our welcome?

 

[TheeGoatPig]

We were supposed to receive 9 to 12 inches of snow yesterday. We received 3. We are supposed to be experiencing an ice storm right now. I think it is raining on top of snow that we weren't supposed to get last night. It is disgusting out right now, and I don't look forward to shoveling...

 

[TxRad]

Rolling power outages here in Texas. Someone forgot to turn up the candle at the power plant.

 

[3113]

We received 13.2" of snow in twelve hours with drifts averaging 4'. There are over 600 closings including factories, libraries, colleges, city buildings, medical offices, stores, and banks. Schools and churches canceled all activities yesterday already. Wind chills are close to zero with wind gusts over 45mph.

You know, I watch that "House Hunters" show and I always wonder at how many buyers in certain places demand these huge homes. I mean, there's a dad, mom and maybe a baby and they're demanding five bedrooms, basement, bonus room, a den as well as a living room and dining room....I think to myself, "Why do they need so much room? Aren't they gonna rattle around in that huge a place?"

Then I read about a storm like this and I get it. When you're gonna be stuck in the house (with kids, for most people, right?) for that long and under those circumstances, you want a whole mini-town to live in to keep the cabin fever at bay.

Stay safe and warm there!

 

[3113]

What's the go with the super storms at the moment? We're waiting for a massive tropical cyclone to cross the queensland coast and probably mutilate a 900km area. You think the earth might be giving us a hint we've worn out our welcome?

A completely different supervillain is responsible for that:

http://images.dawgsports.com/images/admin/The_Joker_cartoon.jpg

 

[Weird Harold]

Then I read about a storm like this and I get it. When you're gonna be stuck in the house (with kids, for most people, right?) for that long and under those circumstances, you want a whole mini-town to live in to keep the cabin fever at bay.

Except that in a storm like this, the power goes out and they all wind up huddled under blankets, around the decorative fireplace in the family room, anyway.

 

[lovecraft68]

We received 8 more inches of snow in Rhode Island yesterday and a couple of more overnight. it is now pouring rain and all the drains are blocked. It will freeze over nigh and the entire state will be an ice rink. We had 15" of snow last week. the piles at the end of my driveway are over my head. Pretty much sucks around here.

 

[_Lynn_]

You know, I watch that "House Hunters" show and I always wonder at how many buyers in certain places demand these huge homes. I mean, there's a dad, mom and maybe a baby and they're demanding five bedrooms, basement, bonus room, a den as well as a living room and dining room....I think to myself, "Why do they need so much room? Aren't they gonna rattle around in that huge a place?"

Then I read about a storm like this and I get it. When you're gonna be stuck in the house (with kids, for most people, right?) for that long and under those circumstances, you want a whole mini-town to live in to keep the cabin fever at bay.

Stay safe and warm there!

There are weeks I only leave my apartment to go to the mailbox, so no cabin fever from a storm. I've been outside twice--first just to absorb the beauty of the snow and then to push a shovel.

Except that in a storm like this, the power goes out and they all wind up huddled under blankets, around the decorative fireplace in the family room, anyway.

Power and internet still going, no fireplace of any sort, and no family room.

 

[JackLuis]

Good News!​

Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog, is placed on his stump during annual Groundhog Day festivities Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club claimed that Phil did not see his shadow and predicted that winter has ended on Groundhog Day.

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Meanwhile in Milwaukee, 20 inches of snow had dampened their enthusiasm.

Check out the gallery in the pop up.

 

[rgraham666]

We got some snow here in Toronto, not a huge amount though. I'm thinking about 15 cm (6 inches).

A little on the cold side as well.

Just a typical February day here.

 

[JaneDoe31]

We got some snow here in Toronto, not a huge amount though. I'm thinking about 15 cm (6 inches).

A little on the cold side as well.

Just a typical February day here.

Same here in the capital...

 

[michchick98]

As I said on the other thread, we were supposed to get up to a foot, and places closer to Detroit and north did, but the areas south and west of Detroit only got about 7 inches. I just spent an hour, however, digging out my car so I can go to work tomorrow. Fun, fun.

Hope everyone stays safe and warm.

 

[3113]

Punxsutawney Phil, the weather predicting groundhog, is placed on his stump during annual Groundhog Day festivities Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, in Punxsutawney, Pa. The Groundhog Club claimed that Phil did not see his shadow and predicted that winter has ended on Groundhog Day.

Heh. I though the groundhog would be buried under snow.

So, I guess all this snow is actually spring?

 

[squarejohn]

Full story here.
Um, helloooooo! Is there anyone alive and not in cryogenic suspension outside of those of us on the South-East and South-West coasts of the U.S.A.?

This, by the way, is the villain behind that super-storm (what? You didn't think it could happen naturally did you? This sort of thing requires a super-villain with a dastardly plan!):

http://static.technorati.com/10/01/26/3709/Mr.-Freeze.jpg

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this sort of thing happen in these latitudes about the same time every year? Some people hate it and some people love. I say "tomato" and you say "tomahto." In a few months Everyone will be exclaiming about the hot weather.

 

[coquetakris]

Rolling power outages here in Texas. Someone forgot to turn up the candle at the power plant.

Luckily I was at work when the lights went out in my neighborhood.