Record Snowfall Delights Locals - 4" Since 4AM!

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The thread discusses recent snowfall in various locations, particularly focusing on a reported 4 inches of snow since 4 AM in one area. Participants share their experiences and reactions to the weather, expressing both delight and frustration. The conversation touches on the impact of snow on daily life, including challenges related to pets and travel, as well as comparisons to past weather events.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses excitement about the snowfall, noting it as a rare treat and a potential record for their area.
  • Another participant expresses jealousy over the snowfall, mentioning that their location only received rain and lamenting the lack of a snow day.
  • A participant shares concerns about driving conditions due to a fender bender outside their apartment, deciding to stay indoors.
  • Some participants discuss the unpredictability of weather, with one noting sunny skies despite forecasts for snow.
  • There are mentions of pets needing food, with suggestions for alternatives if supplies run low due to weather conditions.
  • One participant reflects on the bizarre weather patterns they have experienced, including snow followed by rain that turns it to slush.
  • Concerns are raised about the effects of global warming on snowfall patterns, with one participant noting they haven't seen snow this heavy since 1993.
  • Participants share humorous anecdotes and advice regarding pet care during inclement weather.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of experiences and emotions regarding the snowfall, with some feeling delighted and others frustrated by their own weather conditions. There is no consensus on the impact of global warming or the best solutions for pet care during snowstorms.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various local weather conditions, including rain, snow, and ice, indicating a lack of uniformity in weather experiences across different regions. There are also references to personal circumstances affecting how individuals cope with the weather.

  • #121
undrcvrbro said:
Haha. Yeah, just try living there.

hmmm... one hour will be fine...
 
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  • #122
gotcha...
 
  • #123
We've been getting snow today. It was rain and sleet this morning, but it finally turned to snow and started sticking this afternoon, and was kind enough not to start REALLY sticking until I was done running errands. :smile: I don't have to go anywhere tomorrow, so I hope it keeps pouring snow so I can enjoy it.
 
  • #124
Hi, Moonie! Currently, we've got torrential rains pounding on the metal roof, and hopefully it won't translate into heavy flooding, though the prospects for late March/early April are a bit bleaker. The heavy snow-pack this winter (2-3-4' or more through most of the state with high water content) is a threat. A warm 3-4 day period with rain could devastate our infrastructure.
 
  • #125
Spring has sprung here. Lots of flowers. It is beautiful in the mountains.
 
  • #126
Nothing left but a few white patches on the grass now to remind us we had snow yesterday. :frown: I just want ONE nice pretty snow that sticks and lasts more than a day and is enough to build a snowman.
 
  • #127
I wish I could send you a few hundred cubic yards of snow. I won't even glimpse my front lawn until late April/early May.
 
  • #128
5 minutes of snow! i hope so... lol.. here in the Philippines
 
  • #129
We had lots of rain on Saturday and some areas flooded. Our flood control system worked and our basement remained dry.

Saturday evening through Sunday morning, we had high winds, with gusts about 40 mph. Some trees came down in the area, but our neighborhood didn't have any problems.
 
  • #130
More bad weather

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/19/severe.weather.ap/index.html

Missouri governor seeks federal disaster declaration for 70 counties

PIEDMONT, Missouri (AP) -- Residents of low-lying towns stacked sandbags or grabbed belongings and evacuated Wednesday as a foot of rain pushed rivers over their banks in the nation's midsection. At least 13 deaths had been linked to the weather, and three people were missing.

Record or near-record flood crests were forecast in several towns in Missouri. Flooding was reported in large areas of Arkansas and parts of southern Illinois, southern Indiana and southwestern Ohio.

. . . .
 
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  • #131
And we're back to freezing temperatures again. :mad: I can't set my seedlings out during the day, it's too cold.
 
  • #132
It might get above freezing today, but with the 20-25 mph winds, it won't feel too warm. Without counting any future snowfall, Caribou, ME has set a record 182.5" of snowfall - the highest total since records were kept in the 1930's. We've had well over 10' of snow here this year, but they have topped 15' and still have another month or so of potential snows.
 
  • #133
We do not get weather in England, extremes like you yanks get would stop our country dead.
I have my fingers crossed for you Turbo, and hope you will not need a garden ark.
 
  • #134
wolram said:
We do not get weather in England, extremes like you yanks get would stop our country dead.
I have my fingers crossed for you Turbo, and hope you will not need a garden ark.
When I planted my garlic last December, I drove a 4' wooden stake to mark where the German garlic stopped and the Russian garlic started. There might have been 3' or so sticking out of the ground, and right now I can see about 8-10" of the stake - the rest is covered with snow. When the snow melts, I might have to wear my snowshoes when I till the garden to keep from getting stuck in the mud. :rolleyes: Normally, we can start planting around the end of May, but that might get delayed this year.
 
  • #135
turbo-1 said:
When I planted my garlic last December, I drove a 4' wooden stake to mark where the German garlic stopped and the Russian garlic started.

No vampires in your garden then! :smile:

Garth
 
  • #136
Garth said:
No vampires in your garden then! :smile:

Garth
Until the garlic sprouts, I hope the stake will scare them off. :rolleyes:
 
  • #137
6 fresh inches of Easter snow over night.:cry:
 
  • #138
hypatia said:
6 fresh inches of Easter snow over night.:cry:
Hope the easter Bunny hasn't hidden the eggs yet. :frown: All the little children out in their brand new Easter snow suits...
 
  • #139
hypatia said:
6 fresh inches of Easter snow over night.:cry:

I never thought that I'd see you cry about getting 6 inches overnight.
 
  • #140
I saw a house fly a month ago that's how warm it is atm here! Please no Disney jokes. :wink:
 
  • #141
Schrödinger's Dog said:
I saw a house fly a month ago that's how warm it is atm here! Please no Disney jokes. :wink:
I don't know from Disney, but where the hell do you live that you have flying houses?
 
  • #142
Danger said:
I don't know from Disney, but where the hell do you live that you have flying houses?

I've seen a horse fly, it's not uncommon over here. :smile:
 
  • #143
So you're in Greece? Or have Pegusi gone international?
 
  • #144
Danger said:
So you're in Greece? Or have Pegusi gone international?

No England, we see them all the time. I'm surprised you don't. :smile:
 
  • #145
Schrödinger's Dog said:
No England, we see them all the time. I'm surprised you don't. :smile:

Probably has something to do with what you feed them.
 
  • #146
Danger said:
Probably has something to do with what you feed them.

Yeah its Red Bull apparently it gives you wings.
 
  • #147
I'm definitely detecting bull, but I'm not sure what colour it is.
 
  • #148
Danger said:
I'm definitely detecting bull, but I'm not sure what colour it is.



Nah it's a fact it's scientific. :smile:
 
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  • #149
:smile:
I've seen that 'scientist' character in the ads, but never that specific one.
We actually have a bit of a problem with that stuff here. A lot of kids have taken to making highballs with it. Since that's not a good idea, it's illegal for a bar here to make one. On the other hand, they just sell a shot of rye or whatever and a can of Bull; the kids are free to mix it themselves. :rolleyes:
Anyhow, my shift is over, so I'll outta here. Catch you later.
 
  • #150
You want snow? We've got snow! Here is a view of the western mountains from the road that I live on.
mountains.jpg
 

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