Record Snowfall Delights Locals - 4" Since 4AM!

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In summary: For us, having an inch or two on the ground is a once or twice a year treat. This year we haven't had any significant snow at our place and the forecasters were promising that we would get some, but holy cow! We have gotten about 4 inches since 4AM, and it is expected to continue coming down steadily through tomorrow. This could end up being a record for us!
  • #141
Schrodinger'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?
 
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  • #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
Schrodinger'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
:rofl:
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
 
  • #151
We had snow today but it didn't settle as the ground was wet. :frown:
 
  • #152
We had snow again yesterday, but it didn't last long.
 
  • #153
Is it perpetual winter for all the members of PF (except me) or something?
 
  • #154
dst said:
Is it perpetual winter for all the members of PF (except me) or something?
In Maine, winter can be long and hard on people and wildlife alike. Winter this year is very similar to the winters of the 1950's and 1960's. Lots of snow and enough consistently cold weather to keep it from melting off. We've had a couple of brief thaws and a couple of rainy/drizzly days, but they didn't cause much run-off. Instead they compacted the snow so we don't have 10 feet of fluffy stuff on the ground. In the last several years we have had warm dry winters with little or no snow-cover. This year, our snow-cover is in the top 25% (and climbing) since records have been kept, and its water content is high. As much as I wish for spring to come, I want it to arrive gradually. A sudden warm wet spell could make the disastrous floods of 1987 look like a kiddie pool.
 
  • #155
We are definitely into spring here in Oregon. The grass is growing quickly, the trees are blooming, temps are in the mid thirties by night and the high forties by day, we are getting plenty of rain, and the creek is running at a gentle rumble. We have a huge snow pack in the mountains above us so there was a threat of flooding should it get too warm too quickly, but in fact we are still having occasional hail storms at low elevations, so it looks to be an beautiful spring.

It is my favorite time of year in Oregon. Our place takes on a special sweetness when everything comes to life and the creek is still rumbling in the backround. And I'm sitting right in the middle of it in my office - one of the top perks of self-employment and working at home. Of course, on the down side there are days when I only see the light of day on my walk down to the office around 8AM and I don't quit until after midnight. :biggrin:
 
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  • #156
Ivan Seeking said:
Of course, on the down side there are days when I only see the light of day on my walk down to the office around 8AM and I don't quit until after midnight. :biggrin:
I spent a few years self-employed, and I can assure you that I was about the most demanding boss I've ever had. When I was programming, I'd get on a roll writing code, lose track of time, and only quit when my wife would get up and remind me that I had to be at a client's place in about 6-7 hours. :yuck:
 
  • #157
Snow showers today. :rolleyes:
 
  • #158
dst said:
Is it perpetual winter for all the members of PF (except me) or something?

And me closest we got was some hail stones last week. Way too warm here. Bit of snow up North though, but nothing serious.
 
  • #159
Getting snow again today. Luckily, we seem to be on the northern fringe of the storm and won't get more than a few inches.
 
  • #160
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Finally had some decent snow the other day! Came nearly up to eye level. If you happened to bring your eyes to near ground level for the sake of a photo anyway...
Seriously though, the deepest I saw was 6 inches and that's quite enough for me. Shame it all vanished the day it fell though.
 
  • #161
matthyaouw said:
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Finally had some decent snow the other day! Came nearly up to eye level. If you happened to bring your eyes to near ground level for the sake of a photo anyway...
Seriously though, the deepest I saw was 6 inches and that's quite enough for me. Shame it all vanished the day it fell though.

Nice shot! Look out for the truck coming up behind you!
 
  • #162
turbo-1 said:
I spent a few years self-employed, and I can assure you that I was about the most demanding boss I've ever had. When I was programming, I'd get on a roll writing code, lose track of time, and only quit when my wife would get up and remind me that I had to be at a client's place in about 6-7 hours. :yuck:

That sounds just like our house! Although half the time I don't know if Ivan has a meeting or not because I couldn't stay up long enough (and I get off work at midnight and go to bed around 3 or 4 a.m.!) to see him when he finally came up to the house. If the car is gone in the morning when I get up, I know he had a meeting with someone, somewhere. The man is a workaholic.
 
  • #163
Tsu said:
That sounds just like our house! Although half the time I don't know if Ivan has a meeting or not because I couldn't stay up long enough (and I get off work at midnight and go to bed around 3 or 4 a.m.!) to see him when he finally came up to the house. If the car is gone in the morning when I get up, I know he had a meeting with someone, somewhere. The man is a workaholic.
My wife tried to keep me from self-destructing, but after over 10 years of industrial shift-work she was willing to let me beat myself up a lot more than she'd tolerate today.
 
  • #164
It's snowing in chunks here. Yay! Looks like it might even be quite deep. First time in about 20 years. Bloody global warming. :smile:
 
  • #165
Friday - beautiful day, snow is all gone and melted, the temperature is plus 7, people are out riding their motorcycles, jogging, and just enjoying the day.

Saturday - Wake up. Look outside to find it snowed a few inches and looks like a winter wonderland again. At least it was warm.
 
  • #166
Easy come easy go it was all gone by midday, now it's a beautiful sunny day. All in all a win/win day. :smile:
 
  • #167
We had heavy, wet slushy snow on Friday, a little sun yesterday and heavy overcast today. the AccuWeather forecast calls for lots of 50 deg weather for the next week with below-freezing nights. If we can stay in a weather pattern like that for the next several weeks, the snow-pack might decrease enough to lessen the danger of flooding.

According to the calendar, spring is here, but here is what my house looks like today from the road. Yes, there is still a wreath on the door - what can I say? :redface:

springhouse.jpg
 
  • #168
It's FREEZING

It is freezing outside and we are supposed to have snow tonight, tomorrow AND the day after. This is UNREAL.

The stores have already received their spring shipments of plants and they're trying to stack them inside in any space they can find instead of outside in the garden center. No one's buying any plants because IT'S SNOWING. :bugeye:
 
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  • #169
Evo said:
It is freezing outside and we are supposed to have snow tonight, tomorrow AND the day after. This is UNREAL.

The stores have already received their spring shipments of plants and they're trying to stack them inside in any space they can find instead of outside in the garden center. No one's buying any plants because IT'S SNOWING. :bugeye:
Is that typical or is this a late winter? I'm aware that the mid-section of the US has been getting some nasty weather.

We traditionally do not plant until Mother's Day - 2nd Sunday in May because we could conceivably have a frost by May 15.
 
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Oddly enough, balancing the cold in the west is an unusual hot North East Asia for the time of the year.
 
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  • #171
We are supposed to hit 70 degrees F this weekend! Yippie!
 
  • #172
Ivan Seeking said:
We are supposed to hit 70 degrees F this weekend! Yippie!
We are supposed to get mixed rain and snow all weekend. yay...
 
  • #173
Astronuc said:
Is that typical or is this a late winter?
Definitely not typical, our highs should be near 70F and our lows near 45-50F, instead, our highs have been in the mid forties. We are in planting zone 3 for outdoor planting of annuals in April.
 
  • #174
Evo said:
Definitely not typical, our highs should be near 70F and our lows near 45-50F, instead, our highs have been in the mid forties. We are in planting zone 3 for outdoor planting of annuals in April.
I am just now getting glimpses of soil in my vegetable garden and a few spots of lawn on areas that are favorably elevated toward the mid-day sun. The snow on the front lawn is still 2' deep or more. This is atypical of the last decade or so, but not to different from the winters of the '50s and '60s.
 
  • #175
Our high today was about 58°F (14°), although by the river and outside the city, it was a few degrees cooler. Up around Saratoga Springs, it was low 30's °F.

We are supposed to have some rain, possibly heavy, this weekend, then by Monday, below freezing temperatures overnight.
 
<h2>What caused the record snowfall?</h2><p>The record snowfall was caused by a combination of weather patterns and atmospheric conditions that brought in a large amount of moisture to the region.</p><h2>How much snowfall was recorded?</h2><p>The exact amount of snowfall recorded will vary depending on the specific location, but on average, the region saw a record-breaking amount of snow since 4AM.</p><h2>How did the locals react to the record snowfall?</h2><p>The locals were delighted by the record snowfall, as it provided a rare opportunity for them to enjoy winter activities and create memories with their families and friends.</p><h2>Will this record snowfall have any long-term effects?</h2><p>It is unlikely that this record snowfall will have any significant long-term effects on the region, as it is a natural occurrence and the snow will eventually melt.</p><h2>Is this record snowfall a result of climate change?</h2><p>It is difficult to determine if this specific record snowfall can be directly attributed to climate change, as it is a complex and ongoing issue. However, it is important to note that extreme weather events, including heavy snowfall, can be a result of climate change and its effects on global weather patterns.</p>

What caused the record snowfall?

The record snowfall was caused by a combination of weather patterns and atmospheric conditions that brought in a large amount of moisture to the region.

How much snowfall was recorded?

The exact amount of snowfall recorded will vary depending on the specific location, but on average, the region saw a record-breaking amount of snow since 4AM.

How did the locals react to the record snowfall?

The locals were delighted by the record snowfall, as it provided a rare opportunity for them to enjoy winter activities and create memories with their families and friends.

Will this record snowfall have any long-term effects?

It is unlikely that this record snowfall will have any significant long-term effects on the region, as it is a natural occurrence and the snow will eventually melt.

Is this record snowfall a result of climate change?

It is difficult to determine if this specific record snowfall can be directly attributed to climate change, as it is a complex and ongoing issue. However, it is important to note that extreme weather events, including heavy snowfall, can be a result of climate change and its effects on global weather patterns.

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