Possible "Real Snow Storm" 2/8/2013

Resident 2B · 02-08-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gillygirl

Checked the history of Yuki to learn he's quite the forecaster. Has he made a decision yet?

GG

All of us weather nuts are waiting to hear what YUKI is forecasting for local snow depths. Come on Steve, get that cat in gear!

Enjoy this storm and stay safe!

R2B

Belmont Resident · 02-08-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

All of us weather nuts are waiting to hear what YUKI is forecasting for local snow depths. Come on Steve, get that cat in gear!

Enjoy this storm and stay safe!

R2B

I don't know about you but I'm getting tired of waiting. Ah whole lotta blowing but not a lot ah snowin.

Resident 2B · 02-08-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

I don't know about you but I'm getting tired of waiting. Ah whole lotta blowing but not a lot ah snowin.

I am at our home near Boston for the storm. We are on the North Shore. Winds are about 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph, snow is sideways, visibility is less than 1/4 mile and we had one inch the last hour.

Be patient, it is coming.

R2B

Belmont Resident · 02-08-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident 2B

I am at our home near Boston for the storm. We are on the North Shore. Winds are about 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph, snow is sideways, visibility is less than 1/4 mile and we had one inch the last hour.

Be patient, it is coming.

R2B

My son said it is coming down pretty good in southern NH, he lives in Milford.
Looks like ski ares may get a bit on Monday then we may be in for another storm on Thursday. Hope so

tpabrad · 02-08-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

My son said it is coming down pretty good in southern NH, he lives in Milford.
Looks like ski ares may get a bit on Monday then we may be in for another storm on Thursday. Hope so

Ive been patiently watching the boards and the weather because I'll be up in 2 weeks for some snowmobiling. Was looking pretty bad there for a while. And its hard to judge when you have to get your plane ticket at least a month in advance. 1 storm isnt enough for me to settle down, will be happy if 2 storms come through and dump a lot! I was up for last years derby and couldnt believe the lack of snow.

Merrymeeting · 02-08-2013, 08:13 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=i6zaVYWLTkU

Belmont Resident · 02-08-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=i6zaVYWLTkU

You know that probably isn't to far off from what they were showing on TV.
Isn't it amazing that in this day and age people just go into a panic whenever there is a storm coming. Like the world is gonna end and all the food will disappear from all the stores.
Cold temps and light snow do not bring power lines or tree's down. Besides with all that wind we had in the last month anything that was going to come down already has.
Still not a whole lot happening here, I was going to go out tonight but I'm going to head to bed and get some sleep then head out around 3am or so to start plowing.
None of my customers are going anywhere until the storm is over.

Oh and we just let the dogs out, we have about 4" here in Belmont.

Resident 2B · 02-08-2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

You know that probably isn't to far off from what they were showing on TV.
Isn't it amazing that in this day and age people just go into a panic whenever there is a storm coming. Like the world is gonna end and all the food will disappear from all the stores.
Cold temps and light snow do not bring power lines or tree's down. Besides with all that wind we had in the last month anything that was going to come down already has.
Still not a whole lot happening here, I was going to go out tonight but I'm going to head to bed and get some sleep then head out around 3am or so to start plowing.
None of my customers are going anywhere until the storm is over.

Oh and we just let the dogs out, we have about 4" here in Belmont.

Your patience has been rewarded.

This is the real deal.

Stay safe all!

R2B

eillac@dow · 02-08-2013, 10:17 PM

Coming down real good....and very heavy snow here in Weymouth, Ma. Won't be long before lights are out.

Irish Choppers · 02-08-2013, 10:31 PM

Heavy wind in Sturbridge MA right now with snow coming down sideways. Coming your way guys. I'd like to take my sled up to our place in Meredith tomorrow if the Governor lifts the State of emergency.

Merrymeeting · 02-08-2013, 10:34 PM

Still mostly a southern/coastal storm. Only about 3" here in New Durham.

But, we are on the SW side of a mountain. Earlier today, there was almost no snow or wind around our house. But looking at the lake through binoculars, it was almost whiteout on the ice. Perhaps we are missing most through the protection of the mountain.

Belmont Resident · 02-09-2013, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

Still mostly a southern/coastal storm. Only about 3" here in New Durham.

But, we are on the SW side of a mountain. Earlier today, there was almost no snow or wind around our house. But looking at the lake through binoculars, it was almost whiteout on the ice. Perhaps we are missing most through the protection of the mountain.

Couldn't sleep so I left to plow, got maybe 1/2 mile before returning to the house. Absolute white out, couldn't even see the road. Going to be a tough day tomorrow. Good 12 inches out there now.
Anyone expecting the plow guy to have done their driveway think again, it isn't safe to be out on the roads.

Resident 2B · 02-09-2013, 02:57 AM

Unreal storm here in Mass. Bad timing as it messed up the derby for me and about 14 other folks we were having up this weekend.

Be safe BR. This storm has a big punch. Wind driven snow is tough to deal with. Think how bad it must be on the lake tonight.

I never sleep during a big storm.

R2B

This'nThat · 02-09-2013, 08:15 AM

I don't own a sled, so I can't possibly understand: What was so important at 9:00pm last night that would compel two sledders to be out in the middle of Alton Bay? If they got into trouble (and one of them was having engine problems), there would have been no possible assistance whatsoever. Is sledding in a blizzard that important?

gillygirl · 02-09-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

Couldn't sleep so I left to plow, got maybe 1/2 mile before returning to the house. Absolute white out, couldn't even see the road. Going to be a tough day tomorrow. Good 12 inches out there now.
Anyone expecting the plow guy to have done their driveway think again, it isn't safe to be out on the roads.

Stay safe out there, BR. Glad you're getting the snow so you can earn some money and then have a ton of fun!

Me, I injure myself every time I try a winter sport, so I'll just enjoy it from the couch until I have to shovel the 22.5" of wonder.

GG

Blue Thunder · 02-09-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

Couldn't sleep so I left to plow, got maybe 1/2 mile before returning to the house. Absolute white out, couldn't even see the road. Going to be a tough day tomorrow. Good 12 inches out there now.
Anyone expecting the plow guy to have done their driveway think again, it isn't safe to be out on the roads.

Unfortunately I don't have the option of turning around and going home as I run a Public Works operation and just walked in the door from a 34 hour shift. I've been plowing for 35 years and last night was one of, if not, the worst conditions I have ever experienced. Blizzard conditions for nearly 10 hours, thunder snow and a phenomena similar to vertigo are things I have experienced over the years. Last night was surreal and every one of my hired contractors told me the same thing. BTW, thunder snow is awesome...
BT

tis · 02-09-2013, 07:40 PM

Well, Resident 2B, I think this was a "Real Snow Storm"!!!

You titled this post well!

Bear Island South · 02-09-2013, 08:37 PM

What are the snow totals around the Lake?

Slickcraft · 02-09-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

What are the snow totals around the Lake?

20" here in West Alton. Gunstock 4 miles away claims 26".

Belmont Resident · 02-10-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

20" here in West Alton. Gunstock 4 miles away claims 26".

It was like that, WMUR says Belmont 19 while Laconia got 13. I plow a lot across from the high school and I know I had at least 18" of snow. I should have measured the depth before I started moving it.
Hey slickcraft, maybe all that snow that blew off the fields stuck to the mountain, hence Gunstocks totals, or maybe they were blowing snow during the storm

Hey the good news for all us snow lovers is more storms are possible for this up coming week into next weekend.
North country could pick up 6-10 inches from a storm on Monday that will start out as snow possibly heavy and then turn to rain for us. Then possible storm for Thursday and then next Saturday.

Link to WMUR storm totals.
http://m.wmur.com/weather/February-N...tO02Q.facebook

trfour · 02-08-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=i6zaVYWLTkU

Way Funny, Merrymeeting!! The guy must be from Texas!

Terry
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brk-lnt · 02-08-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Belmont Resident

My son said it is coming down pretty good in southern NH, he lives in Milford.
Looks like ski ares may get a bit on Monday then we may be in for another storm on Thursday. Hope so

I'm in Amherst. It really hasn't been that much yet, maybe 5" or so all day.

02-08-2013, 10:31 PM	#10
Irish Choppers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Worcester MA / Meredith NH / Ft. Lauderdale, FLA Posts: 89 Thanks: 20 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	Heavy wind in Sturbridge MA Heavy wind in Sturbridge MA right now with snow coming down sideways. Coming your way guys. I'd like to take my sled up to our place in Meredith tomorrow if the Governor lifts the State of emergency.

02-09-2013, 08:15 AM	#14
This'nThat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 534 Thanks: 19 Thanked 134 Times in 61 Posts	What is so important about sledding? I don't own a sled, so I can't possibly understand: What was so important at 9:00pm last night that would compel two sledders to be out in the middle of Alton Bay? If they got into trouble (and one of them was having engine problems), there would have been no possible assistance whatsoever. Is sledding in a blizzard that important?

02-09-2013, 08:37 PM	#18
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Snow Totals What are the snow totals around the Lake?

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eillac@dow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dow Island & Weymouth, MA Posts: 365 Thanks: 295 Thanked 94 Times in 48 Posts	Coming down real good....and very heavy snow here in Weymouth, Ma. Won't be long before lights are out.

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Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Still mostly a southern/coastal storm. Only about 3" here in New Durham. But, we are on the SW side of a mountain. Earlier today, there was almost no snow or wind around our house. But looking at the lake through binoculars, it was almost whiteout on the ice. Perhaps we are missing most through the protection of the mountain.

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02-09-2013, 02:57 AM	#13
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 995 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Unreal storm here in Mass. Bad timing as it messed up the derby for me and about 14 other folks we were having up this weekend. Be safe BR. This storm has a big punch. Wind driven snow is tough to deal with. Think how bad it must be on the lake tonight. I never sleep during a big storm. R2B

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02-09-2013, 07:40 PM	#17
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,763 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,462 Times in 1,018 Posts	Well, Resident 2B, I think this was a "Real Snow Storm"!!! You titled this post well!

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