Eastern USA snow storm.

mel · 12-23-2009, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

As long as the rain doesn't start when there is still some snow on the ground, all should be fine.

JP

Oh there's still tons of snow on the ground. I had dig out today trying to get out of the driveway to go to work (eldest didn't pull forward enough to give me room to get out between the snowwalls and trying to manoever I got stuck in one of the banks). It's not going away soon.

Honestly I hope they're wrong and it's colder than what they say it will be and we get dumped on again.

mel · 12-23-2009, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Are you referring to the ice storm of about ten years ago? That wreaked havoc, knocking out unprecedented numbers of overhead power lines.
New Yorkers are grateful to crews who came here from all over to help restore power.

Fortunately that was a rare event; the only occurence I can remember.
However the NY Metro Area is quite used to snow and has always been well-equipped to handle it, even in large amounts.

Chris

I think this is the point that those of us in the DC area are trying to make. For HERE, this amount of snow all at once is an unprecidented and rare event.

I'm originally from Seattle and have lots of friends there still. Last summer they dealt with temperatures that are routine for places like Texas and other southern states. But because they are unprecidented and rare, they were ill-prepared to deal with them.

Personally though, I've enjoyed every minute of this snow, even digging myself out of the snowbank this morning. I kind of hope it happens again

**jpzk** · 12-23-2009, 08:46 PM

Originally posted by Leaf Fan

What part of La Belle Province is that?

That is in Rivière du Loup, on the St Lawrence south shore, roughly 2 hours East of Quebec City.
So, we got between 30-40cm during the past 36 hours, not sure how much exactly.

JP

**jpzk** · 12-23-2009, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by mel

Oh there's still tons of snow on the ground. I had dig out today trying to get out of the driveway to go to work (eldest didn't pull forward enough to give me room to get out between the snowwalls and trying to manoever I got stuck in one of the banks). It's not going away soon.

Honestly I hope they're wrong and it's colder than what they say it will be and we get dumped on again.

Next time, get the eldest to shovel the stuff! He'll (she?) probably go ...:

Make the best out of it: get your cameras out, take some crazy shots, get back inside and curl up in a warm blanket with a hot drink.
Let us know if you can't cope with that and we'll send some help! (kidding)

Cheers!

JP

cardinal43 · 12-24-2009, 04:33 AM

Originally posted by mel

Personally though, I've enjoyed every minute of this snow, even digging myself out of the snowbank this morning. I kind of hope it happens again

Well, since you enjoy it so much, if it does hit us again on Christmas please feel free to come to my place and shovel to your heart's content. I promise to give you all the hot chocolate (or beer - your choice) that you can drink.

Parallax · 12-24-2009, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by cardinal43

Well, since you enjoy it so much, if it does hit us again on Christmas please feel free to come to my place and shovel to your heart's content. I promise to give you all the hot chocolate (or beer - your choice) that you can drink.

Or you come to mine. I just spent the last two hours shoveling 6" of "white Christmas" that the wind had manged to turn into some pretty impressive drifts.

Leaf Fan · 12-24-2009, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by jpzk

That is in Rivière du Loup, on the St Lawrence south shore, roughly 2 hours East of Quebec City.
So, we got between 30-40cm during the past 36 hours, not sure how much exactly.

JP

Good for skiing. Love skiing at Mont Sainte Anne.
Merry Christmas.

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12-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#46
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by jpzk As long as the rain doesn't start when there is still some snow on the ground, all should be fine. JP Oh there's still tons of snow on the ground. I had dig out today trying to get out of the driveway to go to work (eldest didn't pull forward enough to give me room to get out between the snowwalls and trying to manoever I got stuck in one of the banks). It's not going away soon. Honestly I hope they're wrong and it's colder than what they say it will be and we get dumped on again.

12-23-2009, 06:56 PM	#47
mel Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,531	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Are you referring to the ice storm of about ten years ago? That wreaked havoc, knocking out unprecedented numbers of overhead power lines. New Yorkers are grateful to crews who came here from all over to help restore power. Fortunately that was a rare event; the only occurence I can remember. However the NY Metro Area is quite used to snow and has always been well-equipped to handle it, even in large amounts. Chris I think this is the point that those of us in the DC area are trying to make. For HERE, this amount of snow all at once is an unprecidented and rare event. I'm originally from Seattle and have lots of friends there still. Last summer they dealt with temperatures that are routine for places like Texas and other southern states. But because they are unprecidented and rare, they were ill-prepared to deal with them. Personally though, I've enjoyed every minute of this snow, even digging myself out of the snowbank this morning. I kind of hope it happens again

12-23-2009, 08:46 PM	#48
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by Leaf Fan What part of La Belle Province is that? That is in Rivière du Loup, on the St Lawrence south shore, roughly 2 hours East of Quebec City. So, we got between 30-40cm during the past 36 hours, not sure how much exactly. JP

12-23-2009, 08:50 PM	#49
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by mel Oh there's still tons of snow on the ground. I had dig out today trying to get out of the driveway to go to work (eldest didn't pull forward enough to give me room to get out between the snowwalls and trying to manoever I got stuck in one of the banks). It's not going away soon. Honestly I hope they're wrong and it's colder than what they say it will be and we get dumped on again. Next time, get the eldest to shovel the stuff! He'll (she?) probably go ...: Make the best out of it: get your cameras out, take some crazy shots, get back inside and curl up in a warm blanket with a hot drink. Let us know if you can't cope with that and we'll send some help! (kidding) Cheers! JP

12-24-2009, 04:33 AM	#50
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by mel Personally though, I've enjoyed every minute of this snow, even digging myself out of the snowbank this morning. I kind of hope it happens again Well, since you enjoy it so much, if it does hit us again on Christmas please feel free to come to my place and shovel to your heart's content. I promise to give you all the hot chocolate (or beer - your choice) that you can drink.

12-24-2009, 08:17 AM	#51
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by cardinal43 Well, since you enjoy it so much, if it does hit us again on Christmas please feel free to come to my place and shovel to your heart's content. I promise to give you all the hot chocolate (or beer - your choice) that you can drink. Or you come to mine. I just spent the last two hours shoveling 6" of "white Christmas" that the wind had manged to turn into some pretty impressive drifts.

12-24-2009, 09:15 AM	#52
Leaf Fan Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada eh! Photos: Gallery Posts: 673	Originally posted by jpzk That is in Rivière du Loup, on the St Lawrence south shore, roughly 2 hours East of Quebec City. So, we got between 30-40cm during the past 36 hours, not sure how much exactly. JP Good for skiing. Love skiing at Mont Sainte Anne. Merry Christmas.