TommyK Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 For Northern Illinois and NW Indiana. URGENT ‑ WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHICAGO IL 354 AM CST MON JAN 31 2011 ...DANGEROUS MULTIFACETED AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING WINTER STORM TAKING AIM ON REGION... Could they find any more adjectives to describe this Blizz-zilla? Supposed to begin winding up Tuesday afternoon and falling off towards Wednesday afternoon. We've heard 12 - 24 inches. And... a 40 MPH wind. Better get another gallon of gas for the snow blower... just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Good Luck, we're preparing for our next weekly installment of a foot or more. I don't know where it will go. Because of snow accumulation, most residential streets are barely wide enough for the trash trucks to get down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Shovel? I dig it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I kinda feel left out here. I didnt get a winter here in Vancouver. heck. it was bleepin sunny the whole weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 We're supposed to get that storm tomorrow night....yikes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 TommyK, we've got the same forecast for the St. Louis area. The freezing rain has already started (10:00 a.m.), although our ice/snow forecasts are about half of yours. Downed trees and power lines are expected and they are warning us of MAJOR power outages. I stocked the indoor firewood bin this morning, and my wife is currently standing in the "panic aisle" at the grocery store. The local meteorologists are already comparing this storm to a combination of the 1982 20" of snowfall on top of the 2007 ice storm that put a half a million people out of power in the greater St. Louis area. Hunker down, here comes the BIG ONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Good luck guys, this winter is a ruff one. I hope this storm misses New Jersey, we've had enough snow for this year. I have run out of places in my yard to pile snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Yeah - you guys can have the snow this time. I'm sick of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 We do a fair job of 'stocking up' year 'round. We have some garden goods canned up and a freezer full. The only thing I need to do is make sure I have enough gas for the snow blower. I've got 5 gals of kerosene for the Ker-o-sun heaters. I bought them new back in '93 and needed them twice since. So, we'll just dress warm, crank up the Ker-O-Suns, cook on a camping stove and drain the water lines if necessary (never had to yet). Looks like the Winter Storm is going to track between the Ohio river valley and the great lakes. Not a blizzard past Gary, In., but you guys already have more than your share. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So far our Winter has been pretty mild, I figured as much as the last few years we got pounded. Slated for another 12 inches of snow or so come Wednesday though so we'll see. Good luck to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Welp, we've had two cold winters in a row - temps below the season average, which around here means below 26°F. We've only had a couple nights below zero, but we've had plenty in the single digits. Brrrr.... We had more snow last winter - no thaw. It was on the ground the whole winter. This year we had a thaw in January and at one point, the snow was more or less all melted. That only lasted a day or two - we've got about a foot now. And with this storm bearing down, and the predicted snowfall (up to 14"), we might catch up to last year's snowfall. So yes - - - S H O V E L - - - all though I prefer the snowblower. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I'm really hoping my classes on Wednesday get cancelled... I don't want to drive in this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 TommyK, we've got the same forecast for the St. Louis area. The freezing rain has already started (10:00 a.m.), although our ice/snow forecasts are about half of yours. Downed trees and power lines are expected and they are warning us of MAJOR power outages. I stocked the indoor firewood bin this morning, and my wife is currently standing in the "panic aisle" at the grocery store. The local meteorologists are already comparing this storm to a combination of the 1982 20" of snowfall on top of the 2007 ice storm that put a half a million people out of power in the greater St. Louis area. Hunker down, here comes the BIG ONE. I'm thinking about leaving work early today and work the rest of the day from home. I can connect to our server over the internet to complete my work. Hate driving on ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I love winter driving when I'm alone on the road, I don't have to worry about other drivers and their over or under confidence around myself and my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Seriously considering a half day tomorrow. Gotta bank up the work so I'm not behind the 8 ball on Thursday. (I've pretty much written off Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreslauer Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 bracing for this today. staging the snow blower on front walk, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 We're supposed to be getting 18 inches+. God I hate shoveling, but I must. I hear a lot of people who live in tropical areas tell me I must love snow. What could ever give them that impression? Isn't it just wonderful when it turns that lovely brown color! Its a freaking pain! <mutters under breath> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Only - 12 below here last night..No to bad.. The GREAT news is, all of the snow is going below us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineredrich Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 This is no joke nationwide. Here in NJ we're expecting minor snow but then major ice for two days. Prayers and best wishes to those who need to clean this stuff up for a living (myself included)!! I'm WAY past happy to make the extra money at this point. C'mon spring!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I live in Ontario, Canada...I love the snow and don't mind driving in it..bring it on Old man Winter lol..... The Canadians that live in the East Coast, now they know about what winter is all about lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I guess I picked the wrong week to have a double hernia surgery. Well I can watch my wife use the snow thrower. Unless Fred wants to come do it, I would be willing to pay up to $3.00 + .50 travel time Let me know I cant be throwing money around like this all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenone Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I can see the snow in the Sierra Mountains from home but I don't do snow anymore. I used to run up to go skiing back in my younger days but now I stay in the flat lands and play a little golf instead, sunny and 60 something tomorrow. We keep up with the winter storms across the plains as my in laws live in South Dakota. They call it heart attack weather, you get a heart attack from shoveling all the snow. I love the little town of DeSmet and would like to live there, except for the snow. Good luck all with this storm and stay warm, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Step kids don't have school tomorrow. Wife doesn't have to go to work. I'll be going in at 4:30 am. I'll probably get held over onto second and then attempt to make it home in the thick of the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah this is gonna blow! I have a webcast tomorrow with satellite uplinks from Indy to Florida. I'm gonna have to leave about 4:00 AM to make sure I get there on time!! BOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 It's been a pretty mild winter here in Buffalo (yep that's right). We actually missed all those East coast storms. But we're not going to miss this one coming up from the Texas area. It's headed here this Wednesday and we're expecting 8 to 12 inches. But it'll all be clear on Thursday. No mad dash to the supermarket. I always laughed about that when I lived in MD. Even the hint of a little snow would clear out the grocery stores several days in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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