Snowstorm slams Mountain Empire

[Captain]

Snowstorm slams Mountain Empire

Good morning everyone,
We have over 7 inches of snow on the ground this morning.

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Snowstorm slams Mountain Empire

[MichaelCorfman]

Thanks for the heads-up Captain. I just looked up our weather forcast.

I'm in the Boston area so it has not reached us from Virginia yet. But we have a winter storm warning for this evening with 7 to 15 inches of snow forcast and a possible upgrade to a blizzard warning later depending on how much the wind picks up. We had some snow here a couple weeks ago, but looks like this is the first real storm of the season.

Michael

[Captain]

Hi Michael,
We have 8 inches total of snow with another storm front headed our way this evening. I have some pictures posted at my Facebook page for all that want to see. Snow Storm 12-18-2009

[thepokerkeep]

Let it snow!!
I picked up a heavy duty 30" Ariens blower this year. Power steering, electric start, 16" auger... the snow can't beat me down anymore, HA! I'm ready, bring it on!

[matted]

I was right on the wintry mix line last night. I got about 1-2" of snow, then about 1/2" of sleet. My brother and parents, 20 miles south, got all rain after a few flakes in the air.

The DOT did a great job and the roads were fine.

My kids are probably jealous of your snowfall amounts... but I am not!

[universal4]

Captain I hope you and Michael will give us a quick update on how things are in your neck of the woods.

Rick
Universal4

[Skinski]

We had nothing but rain round these parts, but today is a beautiful sunny day. Hope you folk stay warm in all that snow and ice.

[MichaelCorfman]

Looks like we have about a foot of snow here in Newton right now (about ten miles west of Boston). Wind is around 15mph, so no blizard. It is still snowing, but fairly lightly at the moment, so I'd be suprised if we get more than another inch or two.

The roads are mostly plowed, and I expect it will just be a normal weekday tomorrow with office and schools open just like any other weekday. Even this morning it did not take me any longer than usual to make the five minute drive from home to the office (well, I guess a couple extra minutes to shovel a path to the car and wipe enough of the snow off so I could see ok to drive).

Michael

[Anthony]

Glad it wasn't so bad for you guys!

[Doolally]

Snowing over here as well but we don't have as much as you guys. We've probably about 3 to 4 inches and it's starting to thaw.

[giggles7p]

Well we got about 10 to 12 inches here in CT.....and all the snowmen are smiling cause they can here the snowblowers coming!!

[universal4]

Liked that one Pat.....lol

You know this storm and cold fron that moved accross the nation has certainly gained nation attention quickly....

And it's hitting in places you wouldn't expect. And many cities have already broken their December records.

And even here in Florida we are most certainly feeling the effects...

In fact there are advisories that those of us here in central florida may actually have to turn off our air conditioners and turn on the heat tonight.



Rick
Universal4

Honestly though, I hope my affiliate friends out there are safe throughout this storm.

[stemat]

well, I guess a couple extra minutes to shovel a path to the car and wipe enough of the snow off so I could see ok to drive

Oh Im jealous Michael and wish I could say that. I drove about 50(plus) miles today and think I was very close to where you are in Newton.

I drive school bus, which I had signed up a week ago,
for Christmas In The City (children/moms in shelters) xmas party.
I woke up to close to 2 feet of snow and this is an event they never cancel.
I just couldnt find myself to tell my boss I am not driving and let those children down.

I just thank god we all made it home safe.

[Captain]

Hey Everyone,
We ended with about 12 inches of snow. A good neighbor came by and scraped our driveway Saturday so I could get Patty out of here in case of an emergency. The snow is beautiful, but it did cause a lot of problems for many people with power being down and many accidents. Merry Christmas!

[universal4]

Good to hear you and Patty are safe Captain.

I spent a good bit of time yesterday reading reports and watching news clips of the storm results around the country (since I didn't have to deal with any of it personally) and the biggest thing that kept coming up is that many cities were very fortunate that this all started on a Sunday as that relieved many of the emergency crews having to deal with more cars etc on the highways and roads.

This allowed many crews to get a days head start of plowing and clearing before the second day of snow had fallen.

The amount of accidents as well as people strnded would likely have been increased by a factor of 10 or more if the storm would have started one day later.

Rick
Universal4