Winter Storm Watch

upthesaukee · 01-22-2005, 10:07 AM

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the NWS for snow tonight 1-22-05 for more than 6 inches of snow: Here's the watch as copied from Weather.com at approx 9 AM.

Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service

...BELKNAP NH-COASTAL CUMBERLAND ME-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM NH- COASTAL YORK ME-INTERIOR CUMBERLAND ME-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM NH- INTERIOR YORK ME-MERRIMACK NH-SOUTHERN CARROLL NH- SOUTHERN GRAFTON NH-STRAFFORD NH-SULLIVAN NH- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... BIDDEFORD... BRUNSWICK... CLAREMONT... CONCORD... DERRY... DOVER... DURHAM... EXETER... FRANKLIN... HAMPTON... KENNEBUNK... KITTERY... LACONIA... LEBANON... LONDONDERRY... NORTH WINDHAM... OLD ORCHARD BEACH... PORTLAND... PORTSMOUTH... ROCHESTER... SACO... SANFORD... SOMERSWORTH... SOUTH PORTLAND AND WESTBROOK 508 AM EST SAT JAN 22 2005

... WINTER STORM WATCH EXTENDED FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR 6 INCHES OR MORE OR SNOW SATURDAY NIGHT. A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT IMMINENT. AT THE TIME, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. FUTURE DRIVING AND WALKING CONDITIONS MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS....

Island Girl · 01-22-2005, 10:27 AM

We expect 15-24 inches... Maybe I should start that snowmobile! Post your snow amounts here tonight!

Pepper · 01-22-2005, 10:36 AM

Sorry for shouting, but

HALLELUJIA!

According to the Weather.com forecast for tonight here in Belknap county:

Precip: 100%

Cloudy with snow. Low near 5F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Snow accumulating 6 to 10 inches.

So, the lake now has ice cover, we'll get snow cover tonight, and FINALLY everybody can go outside and PLAY! Oh, happy day - the snow is coming the snow is coming the snow is coming!

No, I'm not excited - I'm euphoric!

Island Girl · 01-22-2005, 10:39 AM

Then all those snowmobilers can just ride right up and get a yummy hot buttered lobster roll!

Could you email me one please. I will need it when I hunker down and wait out the storm.

IG

Pepper · 01-22-2005, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Island Girl

Could you email me one please. I will need it when I hunker down and wait out the storm.

IG

Youbetcha, baby! It's on it's way!

gtxrider · 01-22-2005, 11:37 AM

Down here we have BLIZZARD WARNINGS and SNOW 12+Inches...To bad I have to work this weekend.

This should shut down New Jersey for a bit...

Frdxplorer · 01-22-2005, 11:57 AM

The snow was falling in south central pennsylvania at 8 this AM. We are expecting between 6-12 (hoping for 14). Enjoy it up there when it arrives. I am off to pull lousy PA drivers out of the snow with the truck. It is so pathetic down here. We hear about 3 inches and people get all worked up and run out to the store to stock up on bread, milk and toiler paper like they will be stranded for weeks.

gtxrider · 01-22-2005, 12:01 PM

People here are same way you think we are going to be snowed in until March. We are not the Donner party here.

gtxrider · 01-22-2005, 12:11 PM

Here in Central Jersey (cross roads of 78, 287, 202 and 206) it has started to SNOW...YEE HA! It is veerrryyyy cold.

Lady Di · 01-22-2005, 12:50 PM

Enjoy yourselves, but play sensibly.

mcdude · 01-22-2005, 01:50 PM

Two feet predicted here in the south of Boston to Cape Cod area with 35 mph winds and lots of drifting snow. You should have seen the supermarket this a.m....it was crazy! No carts were available so I ended up with one of those HUGE kiddie carts (with the space in front with two steering wheels for two little kids to sit) The place was so crowded I was banging into everyone with the thing. What a riot. I wish I had a picture!

GO PATS!!!

ghfromaltonbay · 01-22-2005, 02:29 PM

Just got the snowblower ready to go. It started on the 3rd try after summer storage. We're expecting 12 - 18 inches thru Sunday morning in the North Jersey/NYC area. Pepper, do you think you could email another hot lobster roll along with IG's? Hope it doesn't get cold before it gets thru the 300 mi. trip from the Weirs. Maybe I can get the real thing when we come up in Feb. Only 4 weeks from today!!

ghfromaltonbay · 01-22-2005, 02:32 PM

Just looked out the window and saw that we already have more than an inch of snow and it only started about an hour ago here in Clifton.

GTXRider -- must be a slow day at work.

Cal · 01-22-2005, 02:39 PM

Gail,
Started 10 am here and now the grass is gone and the curbs are just about to go too. Cal

upthesaukee · 01-22-2005, 02:56 PM

Hope this will do until you get up here and have the real thing....

+

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Island Girl · 01-22-2005, 03:02 PM

The most recent alert I received....
"A DANGEROUS WINTER STORM WITH HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY. ANY TRAVEL IS STRONGLY
DISCOURAGED TONIGHT. IF YOU LEAVE THE SAFETY OF BEING
INDOORS TONIGHT...YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK.
"
I guess I should just stay put tonight! Keep safe out there.

gtxrider · 01-22-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ghfromaltonbay

Just looked out the window and saw that we already have more than an inch of snow and it only started about an hour ago here in Clifton.

GTXRider -- must be a slow day at work.

It was a slow day until 1:30....

ghfromaltonbay · 01-22-2005, 03:42 PM

The lastest forecast has just increased the total accumulation here in Northern NJ to 18 to 24 inches by the time it stops Sunday afternoon. We also are getting warnings to stay indoors and off the roads. Route 46 is about 2 blocks from my house, and right now I can barely see the cars that are crawling along. We have about 2 inches of snow so far, but at least it's not windy. They are also forecasting high winds with possible power outages overnight.

Thanks for the lobstah + cheese, Upthesaukee. I wish I had a fireplace to go with it. Just keep the snow around for our visit in Feb. I hope we'll be able to get to our cottage without needing a plow.

upthesaukee · 01-22-2005, 05:09 PM

Here's the latest from the NWS from weather.com:

Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service

...BELKNAP NH-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM NH-INTERIOR YORK ME-MERRIMACK NH- STRAFFORD NH-SULLIVAN NH- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... CLAREMONT... CONCORD... DERRY... DOVER... DURHAM... EXETER... FRANKLIN... LACONIA... LONDONDERRY... ROCHESTER... SANFORD AND SOMERSWORTH 342 PM EST SAT JAN 22 2005

... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAVY SNOW WARNING FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY... 12 TO 18 INCHES OF SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE. A HEAVY SNOW WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST. SNOWFALL INTENSITIES WILL BE HEAVY ENOUGH TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES....

So much for a nice leisurely snowfall and maybe a little walk on the snowshoes before it gets too windy.

DRH · 01-22-2005, 06:46 PM

Yep, upthesaukee, it looks like we're really going to get it tonight and tomorrow. It's snowing here now at 5:45 PM, and it's supposed to significantly intensify as the evening progresses.

Hey Pepper, please add us to your email "lobster roll distribution list"! (Peg will take a sausage parmesan sub!)

GWC... · 01-22-2005, 07:20 PM

Just drooled on my keyboard - you people are bad...

Anyways, looks like we're due for a few flurries...

Here's a look at the situation in motion

Island Girl · 01-22-2005, 09:45 PM

So far we have 7" of light fluffy snow in Central MA near Rt. 495. Plows just went by.

Rinkerfam · 01-22-2005, 10:16 PM

I think that GWC's Weather Channel map actually shows my street in Nashua NH. We are looking at 12-20" by the time this all winds down. Although winter is not my favorite season, I'm glad to finally be getting a real snowfall. All the 1-3" snowfalls that we have received thus fare have been no more than a tease! If the temps ever moderate I will get out on the slopes.
Looking forward to seeing everyones final tallys tomoorow

Just Sold · 01-23-2005, 01:44 AM

Did someone say ****?

Well pretty soon I will not be able to open my front door its snowing so hard. Thank God for the hired help and to owning a condo.

We have at least 7-8" so far. Hope all you snow lovers are enjoying this.

You deserve a chance to enjoy.

For me its just another day off the calender till ice out! Also 17 and counting till FL.

nj2nh · 01-23-2005, 09:58 AM

It's about 9am here in norther Jersey. We've got about a foot and that looks like that might be it. My parents in southeastern Massachusetts tell me, however, that they have a couple of drifts up to the 2nd story windows.

My boys are hoping that the wind keeps up so that school will get cancelled tomorrow. Now that's MY nightmare! Even if the roads are clear, we always have trouble getting the van/car up the driveway. Never have trouble on the roads, just the !@#$%&* driveway! If I were on my laptop (where all the photos go), I would attach a picture from last night. Maybe later.

Stay warm, all!

Jersey Girl

gtxrider · 01-23-2005, 10:02 AM

It is still snowing here going on 24Hrs. The roads are bad and driving in to work this morning visibilty was terrible.

Can anyone explain why some, not all, SUV drivers think that they can still do the speed limit on snow covered roads? I think they believe the commercials the manufactures produce.

Now they say it will get colder tonight with single digit lows.

It looks to be heading up the East Coast so stay warm and safe!

GO PATS!

Frdxplorer · 01-23-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gtxrider

Can anyone explain why some, not all, SUV drivers think that they can still do the speed limit on snow covered roads? I think they believe the commercials the manufactures produce.

You said it, GTX. They give all uf us a bad name. It is just my hope that if they get loose and lose it, they end up in a bank somewhere and not in my front grill.

IslandSib · 01-23-2005, 11:02 AM

It is still snowing and blowing here at 10 am.
I would like to tell you I looked out the window...but thats not possible in most rooms snow is plastered from the wind. Some areas are almost bare from the snow blowing and some drifts are almost 4 feet in the driveway.
Lucky there is no place to go in a hurry today!!!
Time to sit back and drink the coffee

Stay safe and warm everyone!

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-23-2005, 12:08 PM

So far in Hollis we have 16"-18", though it is hard to tell with the wind blowing it around.
It's really tough on Mac, he is only 14” tall at the top of his head!

On channel 9 this morning they showed the bob houses on the bay. Thought that was great. I am so missing the lake.

Thank goodness for the forum!

upthesaukee · 01-23-2005, 12:10 PM

At my house, just above Keewaydin Park (about 1/2 lmile off lake), with many readings all over my yard and driveway, I averaged only 7-9 inches of depth. that was in open areas and protected areas both. At 11 AM, snow had stopped, I am plowed out and shovelled out, and will have to go out in a little while...Go Pats!!!!!

ghfromaltonbay · 01-23-2005, 12:40 PM

At 11:30 the sun has been out for a few hours and the snow has stopped. I had about 12 inches of snow here at 9 p.m. and went out and used the snowblower to clear the sidewalks and driveway. Now there is at least another 6 inches of snow on the ground + some drifting. Glad I went out last night to do the first foot. The snow is very powdery and although it was cold last night, the winds didn't kick up until after 11 p.m. I think it will feel colder out there when I clean up the rest. Thank goodness it happened on the weekend. The city of Clifton is terrible at cleaning the roads. Although there was a foot of snow on the ground by evening, I didn't see a plow come thru my street until after 9 p.m. and then they only did one sweep down the center of the street despite no cars parked on our block (this is their typical MO). They could take lessons from the road crews in N.H. So much for our tax dollars at work.

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-23-2005, 12:43 PM

My kids are complaining that it is a perfectly good waste of a snowstorm. They like those days off from school. I’d rather have the extra time at the lake in June!

Mr Port Jefferson · 01-23-2005, 02:43 PM

We got more than 2 feet here on the North Shore of Long Island. Snow blowers are going crazy all over the town! I went out 3 times last night, but the wind did a number on all the clearing so much so that it did not look like I did anything at all! It has stopped here now, but I am waiting for the plows to come through - by Monday it will be all clear for everyone to go to school and work. Hope everyone is warm and safe! REMEMBER less than 5 months to summer!

DRH · 01-23-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

At my house, just above Keewaydin Park (about 1/2 lmile off lake), with many readings all over my yard and driveway, I averaged only 7-9 inches of depth. that was in open areas and protected areas both. At 11 AM, snow had stopped, I am plowed out and shovelled out, and will have to go out in a little while...Go Pats!!!!!

That sounds like a good estimate, upthesaukee. We got about the same here on the west side of town.

Paugus Bay Resident · 01-23-2005, 03:10 PM

9 - 10" in Gilford

mcdude · 01-23-2005, 03:21 PM

It's 2:20 p.m. Sunday here south of Boston and it is STILL snowing and blowing to beat the band. School is already called off for tomorrow. We'll be making up snow days until July at this rate. I may never get to the lake this summer!

upthesaukee · 01-23-2005, 03:38 PM

McDude--Stay warm and safe...reminisent of the Blizzard of 78, which I went through in Reading Ma. Had to lay down on the floor and brace my feet against a wall to push the door open enough to get out and shovel. Six hours to shovel a driveway that was about 2 1/2 cars long and one car wide. I don't envy you folks in southern NE , NY, & NJ.

Hope to see you in a few weeks.

DRH · 01-23-2005, 03:40 PM

Here's what it looks like at the lake this afternoon, McD. Yes, those are snowmobile tracks between Minge Cove and the islands! Once the snow stopped late this morning it didn't take long before the sleds were out.

Steve · 01-23-2005, 04:13 PM

About 20" fell here in Southern NH. I remember the blizzard of 78. We had to go out of a window to get outside, so we could shovel. This wasn't that bad, but sure did bring back some memories.

I recall a storm last year though, that dumped a bit more. I want to say close to 30" or something, and it wasn't as fluffy as this storm.

Boy of boy, did the boat look lonely under all of that snow!

Rose · 01-23-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

McDude--Stay warm and safe...reminisent of the Blizzard of 78, which I went through in Reading Ma.

I, too, rode out '78 in Reading. My parents are still there.

We got 18" in Townsend, MA from this storm.

Rose

Island Girl · 01-23-2005, 06:16 PM

It is hard to tell how much we got here in central MA with all of the drifts. I would say 18" maybe more.

I took the sled out and it started after three pulls. My daughter and I rode around the yard a bit and got stuck a few times. If you saw my yard you would know how silly we looked. Dodging trees was interesting.

We are now all plowed, snow blowed and exhausted. Sled is ready for the lake... Woo hoo!

phoenix · 01-23-2005, 08:37 PM

Pepper I am going to be in Boston later this week and will come up to the lake on Friday I assume you are open and will have at least two lobster rolls

fatlazyless · 01-23-2005, 09:14 PM

Today, someone had a two-stoke Ski-Doo out, going down Charles St, at the bottom of Beacon Hill in Boston with two riders. That's a first. Never seen a Ski-Doo on Charles St, even in the big storm of'78. Here in Waterille Valley, we got a slim three inches of new snow and there's still not enough for cross coumtry skiing.

Pepper · 01-23-2005, 09:40 PM

Ok, Gail, Don, Peg and Carolyn, your Lobster Rolls and Sausage Parms are on the way! Sorry it took me so long to reply, but I've been busy cooking and shoveling, and hadn't checked the forum since yesterday morning!

We received about 10 inches or so at the Weirs, but the GREAT news is it was light and fluffy, and I didn't have to clean off the airplane!!! YeeeeHaaaa!

Stay warm and safe and dry, everybody - and get those snowmobiles out - the conditions are
P E R F E C T ! ! ! ! ! !

Rattlesnake Gal · 01-23-2005, 10:25 PM

While your sending them out, I really could use one too!

Hey lady, how's your pipes doin?

Pepper · 01-23-2005, 10:28 PM

Jeepers! That's kinda personal, ain't it?

Ahem,

The pipes have all been fixed, and life is GREAT!
Thanks for askin!

P.S. check your email.

tricia1218 · 01-24-2005, 08:57 PM

Not sure exactly how much we got here in northern MA, I think they said over 18 inches. I was young during the Blizzard of '78, this didn't seem to compare at all. I think the weatherpeople are a little dramatic. We were shoveled out and out on the snowmobile by 1 pm on Sunday. Thanks to all the plow guys they did a great job!!!!

Pepper · 01-25-2005, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

Pepper I am going to be in Boston later this week and will come up to the lake on Friday I assume you are open and will have at least two lobster rolls

Phoenix - two for you indeed! It'll be wonderful to see you! I'll be there all day and night Friday, and hopefully we'll have time to chat a bit.

Bring your Parka - its COLD here!!!

phoenix · 01-25-2005, 06:02 PM

will be flying out to boston tomorrow morning . hopefully the snow won't cancel flights and plan to be up for lunch Friday. see you then

01-22-2005, 10:07 AM	#1
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Winter Storm Watch A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the NWS for snow tonight 1-22-05 for more than 6 inches of snow: Here's the watch as copied from Weather.com at approx 9 AM. Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service...BELKNAP NH-COASTAL CUMBERLAND ME-COASTAL ROCKINGHAM NH- COASTAL YORK ME-INTERIOR CUMBERLAND ME-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM NH- INTERIOR YORK ME-MERRIMACK NH-SOUTHERN CARROLL NH- SOUTHERN GRAFTON NH-STRAFFORD NH-SULLIVAN NH- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... BIDDEFORD... BRUNSWICK... CLAREMONT... CONCORD... DERRY... DOVER... DURHAM... EXETER... FRANKLIN... HAMPTON... KENNEBUNK... KITTERY... LACONIA... LEBANON... LONDONDERRY... NORTH WINDHAM... OLD ORCHARD BEACH... PORTLAND... PORTSMOUTH... ROCHESTER... SACO... SANFORD... SOMERSWORTH... SOUTH PORTLAND AND WESTBROOK 508 AM EST SAT JAN 22 2005 ... WINTER STORM WATCH EXTENDED FROM THIS EVENING TO SUNDAY AFTERNOON... THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR 6 INCHES OR MORE OR SNOW SATURDAY NIGHT. A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT IMMINENT. AT THE TIME, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. FUTURE DRIVING AND WALKING CONDITIONS MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS, SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.... __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-22-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Try the forcast for central MA We expect 15-24 inches... Maybe I should start that snowmobile! Post your snow amounts here tonight! __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-22-2005, 10:36 AM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Hallelujia! Sorry for shouting, but HALLELUJIA! According to the Weather.com forecast for tonight here in Belknap county: Precip: 100% Cloudy with snow. Low near 5F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph. Snow accumulating 6 to 10 inches. So, the lake now has ice cover, we'll get snow cover tonight, and FINALLY everybody can go outside and PLAY! Oh, happy day - the snow is coming the snow is coming the snow is coming! No, I'm not excited - I'm euphoric! __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

01-22-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Lobster Roll Then all those snowmobilers can just ride right up and get a yummy hot buttered lobster roll! Could you email me one please. I will need it when I hunker down and wait out the storm. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-22-2005, 11:37 AM	#6
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	That aint nutin Down here we have BLIZZARD WARNINGS and SNOW 12+Inches...To bad I have to work this weekend. This should shut down New Jersey for a bit...

01-22-2005, 11:57 AM	#7
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	The snow was falling in south central pennsylvania at 8 this AM. We are expecting between 6-12 (hoping for 14). Enjoy it up there when it arrives. I am off to pull lousy PA drivers out of the snow with the truck. It is so pathetic down here. We hear about 3 inches and people get all worked up and run out to the store to stock up on bread, milk and toiler paper like they will be stranded for weeks.

01-22-2005, 12:01 PM	#8
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Snowed In People here are same way you think we are going to be snowed in until March. We are not the Donner party here.

01-22-2005, 12:11 PM	#9
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	And so it starts Here in Central Jersey (cross roads of 78, 287, 202 and 206) it has started to SNOW...YEE HA! It is veerrryyyy cold.

01-22-2005, 12:50 PM	#10
Lady Di Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Enjoy yourselves, but play sensibly.

01-22-2005, 01:50 PM	#11
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Two feet predicted here in the south of Boston to Cape Cod area with 35 mph winds and lots of drifting snow. You should have seen the supermarket this a.m....it was crazy! No carts were available so I ended up with one of those HUGE kiddie carts (with the space in front with two steering wheels for two little kids to sit) The place was so crowded I was banging into everyone with the thing. What a riot. I wish I had a picture! GO PATS!!!

01-22-2005, 02:29 PM	#12
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 837 Thanks: 257 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Report from Northern NJ Just got the snowblower ready to go. It started on the 3rd try after summer storage. We're expecting 12 - 18 inches thru Sunday morning in the North Jersey/NYC area. Pepper, do you think you could email another hot lobster roll along with IG's? Hope it doesn't get cold before it gets thru the 300 mi. trip from the Weirs. Maybe I can get the real thing when we come up in Feb. Only 4 weeks from today!!

01-22-2005, 02:32 PM	#13
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 837 Thanks: 257 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Yikes!! Just looked out the window and saw that we already have more than an inch of snow and it only started about an hour ago here in Clifton. GTXRider -- must be a slow day at work.

01-22-2005, 02:39 PM	#14
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Gail, Started 10 am here and now the grass is gone and the curbs are just about to go too. Cal __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

01-22-2005, 02:56 PM	#15
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	IG & GHFAB Hope this will do until you get up here and have the real thing.... + + = __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-22-2005, 03:02 PM	#16
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Snow Alert The most recent alert I received.... "A DANGEROUS WINTER STORM WITH HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY. ANY TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED TONIGHT. IF YOU LEAVE THE SAFETY OF BEING INDOORS TONIGHT...YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR LIFE AT RISK. " I guess I should just stay put tonight! Keep safe out there. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-22-2005, 03:42 PM	#18
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 837 Thanks: 257 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Double YIKES The lastest forecast has just increased the total accumulation here in Northern NJ to 18 to 24 inches by the time it stops Sunday afternoon. We also are getting warnings to stay indoors and off the roads. Route 46 is about 2 blocks from my house, and right now I can barely see the cars that are crawling along. We have about 2 inches of snow so far, but at least it's not windy. They are also forecasting high winds with possible power outages overnight. Thanks for the lobstah + cheese, Upthesaukee. I wish I had a fireplace to go with it. Just keep the snow around for our visit in Feb. I hope we'll be able to get to our cottage without needing a plow.

01-22-2005, 05:09 PM	#19
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Double Yikes in Alton as well Here's the latest from the NWS from weather.com: Severe Weather Alert from the National Weather Service...BELKNAP NH-INTERIOR ROCKINGHAM NH-INTERIOR YORK ME-MERRIMACK NH- STRAFFORD NH-SULLIVAN NH- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF... CLAREMONT... CONCORD... DERRY... DOVER... DURHAM... EXETER... FRANKLIN... LACONIA... LONDONDERRY... ROCHESTER... SANFORD AND SOMERSWORTH 342 PM EST SAT JAN 22 2005 ... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A HEAVY SNOW WARNING FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 6 PM SUNDAY... 12 TO 18 INCHES OF SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE. A HEAVY SNOW WARNING IS ISSUED WHEN SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST. SNOWFALL INTENSITIES WILL BE HEAVY ENOUGH TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES AT TIMES.... So much for a nice leisurely snowfall and maybe a little walk on the snowshoes before it gets too windy. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-22-2005, 06:46 PM	#20
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,692 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	We're Going to Get It! Yep, upthesaukee, it looks like we're really going to get it tonight and tomorrow. It's snowing here now at 5:45 PM, and it's supposed to significantly intensify as the evening progresses. Hey Pepper, please add us to your email "lobster roll distribution list"! (Peg will take a sausage parmesan sub!) __________________ DRH

01-22-2005, 07:20 PM	#21
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oops... Just drooled on my keyboard - you people are bad... Anyways, looks like we're due for a few flurries... Here's a look at the situation in motion Last edited by GWC...; 01-22-2005 at 07:47 PM.

01-22-2005, 09:45 PM	#22
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,356 Thanks: 18 Thanked 574 Times in 181 Posts	Lot's of sparkly snow So far we have 7" of light fluffy snow in Central MA near Rt. 495. Plows just went by. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

01-22-2005, 10:16 PM	#23
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	I think that GWC's Weather Channel map actually shows my street in Nashua NH. We are looking at 12-20" by the time this all winds down. Although winter is not my favorite season, I'm glad to finally be getting a real snowfall. All the 1-3" snowfalls that we have received thus fare have been no more than a tease! If the temps ever moderate I will get out on the slopes. Looking forward to seeing everyones final tallys tomoorow __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

01-23-2005, 01:44 AM	#24
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,083 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Did Someone say SNOW? Did someone say **? Well pretty soon I will not be able to open my front door its snowing so hard. Thank God for the hired help and to owning a condo. We have at least 7-8" so far. Hope all you snow lovers are enjoying this. You deserve a chance to enjoy. For me its just another day off the calender till ice out! Also 17 and counting till FL. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata**

01-23-2005, 09:58 AM	#25
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 533 Thanks: 81 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Blizzard? It's about 9am here in norther Jersey. We've got about a foot and that looks like that might be it. My parents in southeastern Massachusetts tell me, however, that they have a couple of drifts up to the 2nd story windows. My boys are hoping that the wind keeps up so that school will get cancelled tomorrow. Now that's MY nightmare! Even if the roads are clear, we always have trouble getting the van/car up the driveway. Never have trouble on the roads, just the !@#$%&* driveway! If I were on my laptop (where all the photos go), I would attach a picture from last night. Maybe later. Stay warm, all! Jersey Girl

01-23-2005, 10:02 AM	#26
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Get out your snuggies! It is still snowing here going on 24Hrs. The roads are bad and driving in to work this morning visibilty was terrible. Can anyone explain why some, not all, SUV drivers think that they can still do the speed limit on snow covered roads? I think they believe the commercials the manufactures produce. Now they say it will get colder tonight with single digit lows. It looks to be heading up the East Coast so stay warm and safe! GO PATS!

01-23-2005, 11:02 AM	#28
IslandSib Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Snow report..Boston-North It is still snowing and blowing here at 10 am. I would like to tell you I looked out the window...but thats not possible in most rooms snow is plastered from the wind. Some areas are almost bare from the snow blowing and some drifts are almost 4 feet in the driveway. Lucky there is no place to go in a hurry today!!! Time to sit back and drink the coffee Stay safe and warm everyone! __________________ IslandSib

01-23-2005, 12:08 PM	#29
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	So far in Hollis we have 16"-18", though it is hard to tell with the wind blowing it around. It's really tough on Mac, he is only 14” tall at the top of his head! On channel 9 this morning they showed the bob houses on the bay. Thought that was great. I am so missing the lake. Thank goodness for the forum!

01-23-2005, 12:10 PM	#30
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	Alton Bay snow At my house, just above Keewaydin Park (about 1/2 lmile off lake), with many readings all over my yard and driveway, I averaged only 7-9 inches of depth. that was in open areas and protected areas both. At 11 AM, snow had stopped, I am plowed out and shovelled out, and will have to go out in a little while...Go Pats!!!!! __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-23-2005, 12:40 PM	#31
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 837 Thanks: 257 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Report from Northern NJ At 11:30 the sun has been out for a few hours and the snow has stopped. I had about 12 inches of snow here at 9 p.m. and went out and used the snowblower to clear the sidewalks and driveway. Now there is at least another 6 inches of snow on the ground + some drifting. Glad I went out last night to do the first foot. The snow is very powdery and although it was cold last night, the winds didn't kick up until after 11 p.m. I think it will feel colder out there when I clean up the rest. Thank goodness it happened on the weekend. The city of Clifton is terrible at cleaning the roads. Although there was a foot of snow on the ground by evening, I didn't see a plow come thru my street until after 9 p.m. and then they only did one sweep down the center of the street despite no cars parked on our block (this is their typical MO). They could take lessons from the road crews in N.H. So much for our tax dollars at work.

01-23-2005, 12:43 PM	#32
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,253 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,455 Thanked 1,357 Times in 476 Posts	My kids are complaining that it is a perfectly good waste of a snowstorm. They like those days off from school. I’d rather have the extra time at the lake in June!

01-23-2005, 02:43 PM	#33
Mr Port Jefferson Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	We got more than 2 feet here on the North Shore of Long Island. Snow blowers are going crazy all over the town! I went out 3 times last night, but the wind did a number on all the clearing so much so that it did not look like I did anything at all! It has stopped here now, but I am waiting for the plows to come through - by Monday it will be all clear for everyone to go to school and work. Hope everyone is warm and safe! REMEMBER less than 5 months to summer!

01-23-2005, 03:10 PM	#35
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	9 - 10" in Gilford

01-23-2005, 03:21 PM	#36
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Still Snowing! It's 2:20 p.m. Sunday here south of Boston and it is STILL snowing and blowing to beat the band. School is already called off for tomorrow. We'll be making up snow days until July at this rate. I may never get to the lake this summer! Attached Images

01-23-2005, 03:38 PM	#37
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,607 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,477 Thanked 1,984 Times in 1,084 Posts	McDude--Stay warm and safe...reminisent of the Blizzard of 78, which I went through in Reading Ma. Had to lay down on the floor and brace my feet against a wall to push the door open enough to get out and shovel. Six hours to shovel a driveway that was about 2 1/2 cars long and one car wide. I don't envy you folks in southern NE , NY, & NJ. Hope to see you in a few weeks. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

01-23-2005, 03:40 PM	#38
DRH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Meredith Posts: 1,692 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 677 Times in 179 Posts	After The Storm Here's what it looks like at the lake this afternoon, McD. Yes, those are snowmobile tracks between Minge Cove and the islands! Once the snow stopped late this morning it didn't take long before the sleds were out. __________________ DRH

01-23-2005, 04:13 PM	#39
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern NH Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	About 20" fell here in Southern NH. I remember the blizzard of 78. We had to go out of a window to get outside, so we could shovel. This wasn't that bad, but sure did bring back some memories. I recall a storm last year though, that dumped a bit more. I want to say close to 30" or something, and it wasn't as fluffy as this storm. Boy of boy, did the boat look lonely under all of that snow!