05-Dec-09 ... SNOW

Ropetow · 12-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Maybe an inch-plus here in Rochester. Just drove home from Dover and roads were untreated. A small pine tree in our yard is drooping already. Gotta love winter!

jetskier · 12-06-2009, 12:55 AM

There is about 3" in Laconia and it is still coming down. We hiked Gunstock this morning and they clearly are not ready for the season yet. There is a platform on the top of the mountain that has to be removed and picnic tables in the way of the lift run-outs. They have mowed the trails and removed brush. I am guessing that this snow will get them in gear and they will have the snow making in full force.

There is a prediction of another storm this coming Tuesday.

I think that I saw a sled with reindeer go by tonight.

Jetskier

corollaman · 12-06-2009, 02:08 AM

Yeah, a bigger storm on Wed night though, I heard almost a foot.

Slickcraft · 12-06-2009, 07:35 AM

Six inches of light snow this morning up here on Turkey Hill in Wast Alton. Heading out for the 1st annual test of the snow removal equipment. The back blade and FEL on the tractor should take care of this so I don't plan to put the plow on the truck today.
The pellet stove is humming away.

fatlazyless · 12-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Waterville Valley missed out on this storm, having received just a heavy dusting of about 1/2" fluffy snow.....not enough to get shoveled.....just broomed. Too bad.......those 100km xc trails don't work too good without real snow.

How's that Wednesday snow storm look'n?

twoplustwo · 12-06-2009, 09:17 AM

...on the M'Boro/Center Harbor line. WMUR says we won the inch war

The drive home from Wolfeboro last night was a tad hairy, apparently the Tuftonboro DPW forgot what sand and salt is for. Once I hit the M'Boro town line on 171 things were smooth sailing.

They're saying Wednesday is all rain

DRH · 12-06-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Six inches of light snow this morning up here on Turkey Hill in Wast Alton. Heading out for the 1st annual test of the snow removal equipment. The back blade and FEL on the tractor should take care of this so I don't plan to put the plow on the truck today.
The pellet stove is humming away.

We're just a couple miles from you, but here at the water's edge we only got a couple inches of accumulation. The air temp. remained above freezing until almost 11 pm last night, so quite a bit of the early snowfall melted when it hit the ground. This morning the outside temp. was about 27 degrees and hard surfaces were quite icy. The high temp. only reached 32 degrees today and it's now slowly falling again.

upthesaukee · 12-06-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We're just a couple miles from you, but here at the water's edge we only got a couple inches of accumulation. The air temp. remained above freezing until almost 11 pm last night, so quite a bit of the early snowfall melted when it hit the ground. This morning the outside temp. was about 27 degrees and hard surfaces were quite icy. The high temp. only reached 32 degrees today and it's now slowly falling again.

Likewise, just a few miles from you, DRH, but a little higher in elevation, and we had right at 3 inches of fluffy but heavy snow. Most of our snow came down as really big flake type of snow, and once it started to stick to the road, it got really slick. Slow and steady was the way to go.

Slickcraft · 12-06-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DRH

We're just a couple miles from you, but here at the water's edge we only got a couple inches of accumulation. The air temp. remained above freezing until almost 11 pm last night, so quite a bit of the early snowfall melted when it hit the ground. This morning the outside temp. was about 27 degrees and hard surfaces were quite icy. The high temp. only reached 32 degrees today and it's now slowly falling again.

Interesting variations; we had 6" on our low deck and the lawn nearby both of which were below freezing through the storm. The upper gravel driveway had only 4" as it was not frozen. Down at the road, about 75' lower in elevation, there was only about 3" on the driveway.

I hate plowing an unfrozen gravel driveway, even with skid shoes on the blade one moves a lot of gravel.

SteveA · 12-06-2009, 07:50 PM

We had amounts that varied from about 4" to just over 5".

I did get a few pics this morning about 9 AM along the Gunstock River behind the house. It was beautiful and peaceful on the river.

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Pepper · 12-06-2009, 08:02 PM

SteveA - I think you missed your calling in life! Those photos are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing those tranquil moments in our beautiful Lakes Region.

Argie's Wife · 12-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Steve! I wish there was a 'THANKS' button here... Those pics belong in a photo contest or state fair or something where more folks can see them! WOW~

Flylady · 12-06-2009, 10:54 PM

While I don't miss the cold, I really do miss the wonderful experience of the first snowfall. Thank you Steve for allowing those of us so far away to experience the beauty via this wonderful forum.

trfour · 12-06-2009, 11:18 PM

Hey, you can hear a pin drop, while in and after the storm...
I acknowledge, some may need to join the weathernut club, to truly view the light in the above statement!

offmycloud · 12-06-2009, 11:31 PM

Steve-O - stunning pictures! Nice job - I am stuck in IL and miss NH!! Nothing like that our here.

corollaman · 12-07-2009, 01:16 AM

Looks like we might have another ice storm on wednesday....ugh!!!! Hope Accuweather is wrong! Yahoo weather says all snow then showers at night,then windy. That will knock snow and ice laden branches down on power lines, looks like we could be in for a repeat of last year almost a year to the day!

RI Swamp Yankee · 12-09-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Steve! I wish there was a 'THANKS' button here... .

There is ! and YES the photos are great.

bocooee · 12-07-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

We had amounts that varied from about 4" to just over 5".

I did get a few pics this morning about 9 AM along the Gunstock River behind the house. It was beautiful and peaceful on the river.

The River

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corollaman · 12-09-2009, 03:45 AM

I think this weekend I'm going swimming at the Shalimar or something. I want summer back!

captbart · 12-09-2009, 11:15 PM

Well it's 11:00pm in Aruba and just cooled down to 82*. Maybe I should come home and hook the plow up! Nah, it's not going any where.

Rattlesnake Guy · 12-10-2009, 06:00 PM

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Well it's 11:00pm in Aruba and just cooled down to 82*. Maybe I should come home and hook the plow up! Nah, it's not going any where.

Don,
We may need an "I hate you" button.

Before the Lake became our favorite place on earth, Aruba was that favorite place for many years.

Ambrose Angler · 12-11-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by captbart

Well it's 11:00pm in Aruba and just cooled down to 82*. Maybe I should come home and hook the plow up! Nah, it's not going any where.

Hi Capt Bart - don't spend too much time in Aruba. Your blood will get thin and I need my NH outfitter in a few weeks! I've already got my tickets (United...sorry linda) and the usual cast of characters are getting in line.

Lucky1 · 12-11-2009, 05:18 AM

I am envious Capt Bart. Before I began going to FL my favorite places were Aruba in January (had one Christmas there too) and the lake in July- August.)

Lucky1 · 12-11-2009, 05:23 AM

Had to come to MA for a couple of doctor appoinments and tests. Was awful commute to Boston Wednesday morning in snow BUT ONLY RAIN in Cambridge and Boston??? What did we get in Moultonborough?

12-06-2009, 12:55 AM	#2
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 855 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Still coming down There is about 3" in Laconia and it is still coming down. We hiked Gunstock this morning and they clearly are not ready for the season yet. There is a platform on the top of the mountain that has to be removed and picnic tables in the way of the lift run-outs. They have mowed the trails and removed brush. I am guessing that this snow will get them in gear and they will have the snow making in full force. There is a prediction of another storm this coming Tuesday. I think that I saw a sled with reindeer go by tonight. Jetskier

12-06-2009, 07:35 AM	#4
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 1,247 Thanked 2,118 Times in 968 Posts	6" Six inches of light snow this morning up here on Turkey Hill in Wast Alton. Heading out for the 1st annual test of the snow removal equipment. The back blade and FEL on the tractor should take care of this so I don't plan to put the plow on the truck today. The pellet stove is humming away.

12-06-2009, 09:17 AM	#6
twoplustwo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 456 Thanks: 51 Thanked 39 Times in 21 Posts	6 inches here... ...on the M'Boro/Center Harbor line. WMUR says we won the inch war The drive home from Wolfeboro last night was a tad hairy, apparently the Tuftonboro DPW forgot what sand and salt is for. Once I hit the M'Boro town line on 171 things were smooth sailing. They're saying Wednesday is all rain

12-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#10
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	We had about 4-5" in Gilford Village area We had amounts that varied from about 4" to just over 5". I did get a few pics this morning about 9 AM along the Gunstock River behind the house. It was beautiful and peaceful on the river. The River __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

12-06-2009, 08:02 PM	#11
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Simply beautiful! SteveA - I think you missed your calling in life! Those photos are absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing those tranquil moments in our beautiful Lakes Region. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

12-05-2009, 10:01 PM	#1
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	Maybe an inch-plus here in Rochester. Just drove home from Dover and roads were untreated. A small pine tree in our yard is drooping already. Gotta love winter!

12-06-2009, 02:08 AM	#3
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Yeah, a bigger storm on Wed night though, I heard almost a foot.

12-06-2009, 09:06 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,878 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 304 Thanked 1,043 Times in 761 Posts	Waterville Valley missed out on this storm, having received just a heavy dusting of about 1/2" fluffy snow.....not enough to get shoveled.....just broomed. Too bad.......those 100km xc trails don't work too good without real snow. How's that Wednesday snow storm look'n?

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12-06-2009, 09:52 PM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Steve! I wish there was a 'THANKS' button here... Those pics belong in a photo contest or state fair or something where more folks can see them! WOW~

12-06-2009, 10:54 PM	#13
Flylady Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So. California & Lakes Region Posts: 256 Thanks: 225 Thanked 106 Times in 61 Posts	So beautiful While I don't miss the cold, I really do miss the wonderful experience of the first snowfall. Thank you Steve for allowing those of us so far away to experience the beauty via this wonderful forum.

12-06-2009, 11:18 PM	#14
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	I Enjoy That Special Quiet... Hey, you can hear a pin drop, while in and after the storm... I acknowledge, some may need to join the weathernut club, to truly view the light in the above statement! __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-06-2009, 11:31 PM	#15
offmycloud Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago IL and Moultonborough Posts: 165 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Steve-O - stunning pictures! Nice job - I am stuck in IL and miss NH!! Nothing like that our here.

12-07-2009, 01:16 AM	#16
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Looks like we might have another ice storm on wednesday....ugh!!!! Hope Accuweather is wrong! Yahoo weather says all snow then showers at night,then windy. That will knock snow and ice laden branches down on power lines, looks like we could be in for a repeat of last year almost a year to the day!

12-09-2009, 03:45 AM	#19
corollaman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 181 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I think this weekend I'm going swimming at the Shalimar or something. I want summer back!

12-09-2009, 11:15 PM	#20
captbart Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well it's 11:00pm in Aruba and just cooled down to 82*. Maybe I should come home and hook the plow up! Nah, it's not going any where.

12-11-2009, 05:18 AM	#23
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	I am envious Capt Bart. Before I began going to FL my favorite places were Aruba in January (had one Christmas there too) and the lake in July- August.)

12-11-2009, 05:23 AM	#24
Lucky1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moultonborough and FL Posts: 459 Thanks: 318 Thanked 123 Times in 53 Posts	Had to come to MA for a couple of doctor appoinments and tests. Was awful commute to Boston Wednesday morning in snow BUT ONLY RAIN in Cambridge and Boston??? What did we get in Moultonborough?