Golly, I wonder which way the snow is falling?

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The discussion centers on the repetitive and clichéd phrases used by news reporters during winter weather coverage, particularly the common expression "It's really coming down out here!" Participants express frustration over the lack of creativity in language when describing snowfall, especially in regions accustomed to heavy snow. They note that while heavy snowfall may be significant in southern states, it is often routine in the Northeast. The conversation shifts to personal weather experiences, with some sharing details about snowfall amounts and its impact on travel and daily life. There are anecdotes about local weather reporting, the challenges of snow removal, and the humorous aspects of snow-related disruptions. The thread also touches on the varying reactions to snow in different regions, highlighting how some areas are ill-prepared for winter weather, leading to travel chaos and service disruptions. Overall, the dialogue reflects a mix of humor, frustration, and shared experiences regarding winter weather and media coverage.
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Borek said:
What I hate about news coverage (at least here) is that whenever it starts to snow and roads are blocked they always blame it on the public services responsible for snow removal (no idea what are correct terms in English). Not that those people are always prepared, but blaming them every time is a national sport. Is it the same in other parts of the world?

No, I've never heard that in America. If the news does mention the snow removal services, they are very sympathetic.
 
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Dang
I live up here in the 'Great White North' and my grass is green.
hehehe
Just in Toronto. The rest of the province is white like it's supposed to be.

Cheers :)
 
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Borek said:
Not that those people are always prepared, but blaming them every time is a national sport. Is it the same in other parts of the world?
A few years ago the newly privatised British Railways was brought to a halt by snow at christmas.
The spokesman famously said that they were prepared but this was the "wrong sort of snow"
 
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mgb_phys said:
A few years ago the newly privatised British Railways was brought to a halt by snow at christmas.
The spokesman famously said that they were prepared but this was the "wrong sort of snow"

I remember similar problems with trains in the Autumn (fall) caused by "the wrong sort of leaves on the line".
 
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Galteeth said:
No, I've never heard that in America. If the news does mention the snow removal services, they are very sympathetic.
Heh - it isn't always that way. In PA our snow removal service has gotten a lot better in the past few years after budget cuts and a disaster about 10 years ago. They're actually quite good right now, so the criticisms are pretty minor but that doesn't mean people still don't complain.
 
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When I lived in Sweden I was very irritated one morning when the snowploughs had dumped a huge pile all along the edges of the roads which was not practical to climb over, so that I had to walk nearly half a mile off my route to get to a side road where I could cross, then walk back on the other side.
 
  • #57
turbo-1 said:
Plowing contracts for local roads are awarded by local municipalities, and local people are held to task if the roads aren't cleared.

Back in the early 1980s (I think), a blizzard shut down Chicago for a few days, and the poor snow-plowing performance became a factor in the mayor failing to get re-elected the next year.
 

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