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Heavy Snowfall Coming

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Heavy snowfall or in some places, like where I live, a blizzard is coming. Of course here we all know about it. How could we not? If we did not, we could not have driven our huge four-wheel drive vehicles to the supermarkets to strip the shelves out of fear that the blizzard would cause us all to starve. ;))

But I thought maybe you would like to know.

"How much snow are we talking about? A lot.

If you live in or around Washington, Baltimore or Philadelphia, you could see as much as a foot of snow on Monday and Tuesday, said Andrew Orrison, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in College Park, Md. A winter storm watch has been issued for those areas.

The situation is expected to be worse for people who live in and around New York, Long Island, coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island or Boston. Snowfall there could reach one to two feet, he said.

'Suffice it to say, we are looking at a significant winter storm for much of the I-95 corridor,' Mr. Orrison said.

The New York metro area and other regions facing a blizzard watch could experience stronger wind, with gusts of up to 60 miles per hour forecast on Long Island and in parts of southeastern Connecticut."

Link...https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/12/us/snow-storm-blizzard-forecast-tuesday-northeast.html?ribbon-ad-idx=17&src=trending&module=Ribbon&version=origin&region=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Trending&pgtype=article

Deb :wavey:
 
Ugh my plants are budding... :wall: this blizzard grrr...
 
Ugh....I know this is New England and we should be used to this but I am so over winter. Of the greatest concern is that my husband will be put up in a hotel tonight (subcontractor for UI) and I will be left with two kids, four dogs (which I will have to get outside regularly) and possibly no electricity (electric heat) with nobody to help. The likelihood of this is pretty good since most of the crews are away in Rochester trying to restore power after some major wind they got up there. Sorry that was a moment of whine right there, I know there are bigger problems in the world.

Here is hoping that everyone stays safe and warm and let's hope this is the freakin end of it!
 
StephanieLynn|1489402099|4139616 said:
Ugh....I know this is New England and we should be used to this but I am so over winter. Of the greatest concern is that my husband will be put up in a hotel tonight (subcontractor for UI) and I will be left with two kids, four dogs (which I will have to get outside regularly) and possibly no electricity (electric heat) with nobody to help. The likelihood of this is pretty good since most of the crews are away in Rochester trying to restore power after some major wind they got up there. Sorry that was a moment of whine right there, I know there are bigger problems in the world.

Here is hoping that everyone stays safe and warm and let's hope this is the freakin end of it!

I think you're a heroine! I had a generator put in after a week with no heat one winter...and I am way past the age of small children and I have a fenced in yard for my one dog! Whine as much as you want!

Hugs,
Deb :wavey:
 
I'm in MA & I love it! I've always loved big storms. It means more cross country skiing and I won't hurt myself doing a faceplant on
my snowboard. Just hope everyone stays safe! I worry about the high winds & driving conditions. My
fiancé to be plows so I worry till he gets home. My work will probably close. Stay safe everyone!!
 
Kbell|1489407738|4139630 said:
I'm in MA & I love it! I've always loved big storms. It means more cross country skiing and I won't hurt myself doing a faceplant on
my snowboard. Just hope everyone stays safe! I worry about the high winds & driving conditions. My
fiancé to be plows so I worry till he gets home. My work will probably close. Stay safe everyone!!

MA here too. And we all ski. BRING IT!!!! :appl: :appl: :appl: :appl:
 
AGBF|1489405682|4139620 said:
StephanieLynn|1489402099|4139616 said:
Ugh....I know this is New England and we should be used to this but I am so over winter. Of the greatest concern is that my husband will be put up in a hotel tonight (subcontractor for UI) and I will be left with two kids, four dogs (which I will have to get outside regularly) and possibly no electricity (electric heat) with nobody to help. The likelihood of this is pretty good since most of the crews are away in Rochester trying to restore power after some major wind they got up there. Sorry that was a moment of whine right there, I know there are bigger problems in the world.

Here is hoping that everyone stays safe and warm and let's hope this is the freakin end of it!

I think you're a heroine! I had a generator put in after a week with no heat one winter...and I am way past the age of small children and I have a fenced in yard for my one dog! Whine as much as you want!

Hugs,
Deb :wavey:

Thanks Deb, you know a generator would probably be a smart investment, it's something you don't even think of until you really need it I guess.

Does your Newfie love the snow? I have a Sheltie that won't pee if even a snowflake touches her underside. She is a special snowflake lol!
 
Hope everyone stays safe and warm!
 
Stay safe everyone and sending you all warm loving (((hugs))) to keep everyone A-OK during this coming storm!
 
Predictions for my area are 3-5 inches of snow tomorrow with winds gusting up to 40 mph. Great day to stay inside. I'll be making soup, catching up on some reading and cleaning, and venturing out to shovel a bit.

I hope all in the storm's path stay safe.
 
This is the first winter I didn't have to deal with snow. gosh I'm so damn happy. I am absolutely rubbing it in!! :appl: :dance: :wavey: :lol: I wore shorts nearly all winter. :bigsmile:

Which is ok. I mean I'll be paying for it during the summer with the oppressive humidity and heat, and I'll be complaining too, but today, 77 degrees and sunny. Will take it :)

You folks up north please take care and don't go too crazy shoveling, snow melts!
 
12 to 18 inches forecasted, which I don't mind but my father just had surgery so I have to go over to clear their snow too. My back is going to LOVE me after all this is over. :rolleyes:
 
Chrono|1489419843|4139694 said:
12 to 18 inches forecasted, which I don't mind but my father just had surgery so I have to go over to clear their snow too. My back is going to LOVE me after all this is over. :rolleyes:

Maybe some neighborhood kids can shovel for extra cash? Every storm someone knocks on my door & offers. 90% of the time I take them up on it because my boyfriend is out plowing in another city & I feel bad making him shovel after a 12-18 plow shift... And I really hate shoveling after the 1st 30 mins or so. At 1st it's sort of enjoyable exercise... then it's not lol. Worth the 20 bucks.
 
It's going to be over my chihuahua's heads. :knockout: They require a clear patch across the deck and out into the yard. It's already to their knees.
 
StephanieLynn|1489409782|4139636 said:
AGBF|1489405682|4139620 said:
StephanieLynn|1489402099|4139616 said:
Ugh....I know this is New England and we should be used to this but I am so over winter. Of the greatest concern is that my husband will be put up in a hotel tonight (subcontractor for UI) and I will be left with two kids, four dogs (which I will have to get outside regularly) and possibly no electricity (electric heat) with nobody to help. The likelihood of this is pretty good since most of the crews are away in Rochester trying to restore power after some major wind they got up there. Sorry that was a moment of whine right there, I know there are bigger problems in the world.

Here is hoping that everyone stays safe and warm and let's hope this is the freakin end of it!

I think you're a heroine! I had a generator put in after a week with no heat one winter...and I am way past the age of small children and I have a fenced in yard for my one dog! Whine as much as you want!

Thanks Deb, you know a generator would probably be a smart investment, it's something you don't even think of until you really need it I guess.

Does your Newfie love the snow?
I have a Sheltie that won't pee if even a snowflake touches her underside. She is a special snowflake lol!

My Newfie loves the snow and loves just the plain cold, usually. However, he had to be shaved down because his fur (both coats of it) got matted. (It's a long, boring story.) It is just starting to grow in and he looks like a short haired dog. Fuzzy. It is cute and funny to see him relate to the outdoors now. His instinct as an Arctic dog is to want to go out in the cold and snow. However now (unlike in the past), his body can feel the cold. This confuses him. So he then has an urge to come back inside. But he is reluctant to. So I sometimes call him and offer him a treat to save him from getting too cold! His body is really at war with his nature now. I am so glad his fur is growing back. (Just in time for summer!)

I am sorry your Sheltie is suffering!

Deb :wavey:
 
I'm so done with winter :cry: Just make it stop already!
 
I am in Rhode Island - right inside the blizzard zone.

Hard to believe because right now the sun is shining and the birds are chirping.
 
We woke up to some surprise snow this morning and I was NOT happy about it, but I saw that "snow bomb" you guys are going to get...F that!
 
I'm in northwestern NJ, just perfectly situated with a high elevation for a big dumping of snow. They forecast 6-8" tonight, and another 18-23" tomorrow. Just when my driveway finally thawed from the last snow! :wall:
 
I'm in northwestern NJ, just perfectly situated with a high elevation for a big dumping of snow. They forecast 6-8" tonight, and another 18-23" tomorrow. Just when my driveway finally thawed from the last snow! :wall:
 
I am right in the bulls eye as well. Just north of NYC. We are supposed to get 18-24 inches. I am not looking forward to it! We have had some nice spring days which were a dream.
I hope Everyone stays safe and gets supplies, especially in case of power outages. :rolleyes:
 
That literally sounds like my idea of hell. I hope you're all stocked and prepared and stay safe and warm!
 
You know I'm actually thinking I could use this blizzard to my benefit. I mean considering I will be left to ride out the storm alone and all, I think some new bling may be in order. Plus our anniversary is Friday....... :Up_to_something:
 
I will be thinking of you all. It's going to be 85 here tomorrow.
 
I just went to the 24 hour greengrocer to get a few last minute things. On my way home I saw the first flake. it was 11:17. Two more fell on the remaining 1/2 block. I have nowhere to go tomorrow, but have a small project I am managing to work on even with my injuries, and a chicken to roast with some sweet potatos, brussels sprouts, broccoli, plenty of food. If I dont open the blinds I might not even notice the storm.
I hope everyone else is well provided for, and stay safe.
 
VapidLapid|1489462109|4139972 said:
I just went to the 24 hour greengrocer to get a few last minute things. On my way home I saw the first flake. it was 11:17. Two more fell on the remaining 1/2 block. I have nowhere to go tomorrow, but have a small project I am managing to work on even with my injuries, and a chicken to roast with some sweet potatos, brussels sprouts, broccoli, plenty of food. If I dont open the blinds I might not even notice the storm.
I hope everyone else is well provided for, and stay safe.

This makes me so happy! Now I'll have this wonderful image of you, safe and toasty, enjoying your project, roasting your meal, and maybe not even opening the blinds, while the winds howl and the snow accumulates outside... :)) Could you please make a pie though?
 
Stay safe and warm everyone.

You definitely deserve a new piece of jewelry Stephanie!
 
VapidLapid|1489462109|4139972 said:
I just went to the 24 hour greengrocer to get a few last minute things. On my way home I saw the first flake. it was 11:17. Two more fell on the remaining 1/2 block. I have nowhere to go tomorrow, but have a small project I am managing to work on even with my injuries, and a chicken to roast with some sweet potatos, brussels sprouts, broccoli, plenty of food. If I dont open the blinds I might not even notice the storm.
I hope everyone else is well provided for, and stay safe.

I don't know about your injuries, VL. What happened?

Deb
 
I hate the sound of hail!

I don't cook much, but I have ingredients set aside for cooking today. Bone broth in a box, 2 marrow bones from osso buco, a turnip, onion and tortellini. I forgot to check if the bag of spinach is still ok. Yay! Soup day!
 
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