MaineMoxie Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Here's a video of the collapse as seen from the cameras inside which are apparently always on: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/snow-collapses-metrodome,-vikings-postponed-dec-12-2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Holy Cow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I suppose it's likely an exaggeration with the -50 or a worst a once in a long while occurrence Actually, it's not an exaggeration... The temperature doesn't get that cold -- usually bottoms out around -10, -15. But the windchills are frequently in the -30 to -50 range. It was 0F with -30F windchills at around 10am this morning. GB is usually a bit warmer, probably because they're on a big body of water. It's still cold there too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Actually, it's not an exaggeration... The temperature doesn't get that cold -- usually bottoms out around -10, -15. But the windchills are frequently in the -30 to -50 range. It was 0F with -30F windchills at around 10am this morning. GB is usually a bit warmer, probably because they're on a big body of water. It's still cold there too though. Toasty + 10 in Anchorage today. Sunny, no wind. Maybe 20 inch snow year to date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 In Syracuse they crank up the heat to melt the snow on the Dome. If they know there is a MASSIVE storm coming they'll actually deflate it. They did it back in '93 because the forecast was calling for three feet of heavy snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Toasty + 10 in Anchorage today. Sunny, no wind. Maybe 20 inch snow year to date I'm moving to Alaska! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 About 7 or 8 years ago I was in Minneapolis for a conference. After one of the sessions, I stopped at the hotel bar for a burger and beer. The barmaid asked me where I was from and I said that I'm from the Washington DC area, but originally came from the Buffalo area. She said, with a totally straight face, "Oh it gets cold there." My jaw dropped when she said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 If they know there is a MASSIVE storm coming they'll actually deflate it. They did it back in '93 because the forecast was calling for three feet of heavy snow. I remember that storm in '93. Stopped at Price Chopper on Erie Blvd, where Paradise Market is now, and saw everyone inside stocking up on French Toast supplies (milk, bread, eggs). Staying in the house all weekend. Driving to work on Monday and still a lot of people not being on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 About 7 or 8 years ago I was in Minneapolis for a conference. After one of the sessions, I stopped at the hotel bar for a burger and beer. The barmaid asked me where I was from and I said that I'm from the Washington DC area, but originally came from the Buffalo area. She said, with a totally straight face, "Oh it gets cold there." My jaw dropped when she said that. I got that response in Alaska. We really have quite a reputation - but Buffalo is really a better climate that the upper Midwest, Alaska, or rural New England, where I lived for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I got that response in Alaska. We really have quite a reputation - but Buffalo is really a better climate that the upper Midwest, Alaska, or rural New England, where I lived for a few years. It's all image -- and Buffalo has an incredibly lousy rep when it comes to winter. Not that winter in Buffalo is without its challenges, but jeez, give us a break for Pete's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary_JG Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 ESPN this morning reported that they were contemplating having the game at University of Minnesota stadium, which is an outdoor stadium, but that the g(ay)-men didn't have their winter gear with them so they needed to find a place to play inside. Is it just me or does this reek of some kind of either a) Favre wouldn't be able to extend his streak outside in 0 degree weather, or b) these teams did not want to play in the cold. I know that's a bit conspiracy theorist but something's just not right with this. Being from Canada and actually going to a CFL game in -20 C weather this year, I appreciate how awesome cold weather football is so to hear NFL teams complain about the cold gets me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 ESPN this morning reported that they were contemplating having the game at University of Minnesota stadium, which is an outdoor stadium, but that the g(ay)-men didn't have their winter gear with them so they needed to find a place to play inside. Is it just me or does this reek of some kind of either a) Favre wouldn't be able to extend his streak outside in 0 degree weather, or b) these teams did not want to play in the cold. I know that's a bit conspiracy theorist but something's just not right with this. Being from Canada and actually going to a CFL game in -20 C weather this year, I appreciate how awesome cold weather football is so to hear NFL teams complain about the cold gets me. Maybe it is cheaper to move the game, refunds tickets, etc. than to mail a big box of long underwear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Just heard on the NFL Network that the Metrodome roof collapsed under 17 inches of snow. You'd think that a city up there would have a roof that could deal with more than 17 inches. It's not Houston, for pete's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81cd264d/article/metrodome-roof-collapses-no-word-yet-on-mondays-game?module=breaking_news good thing no one was inside.. Wow that sucks for the Vikes. I hope they can get it fixed before their next home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 good thing no one was inside.. Or WAS it empty....? http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2010/12/metrodome_colla_2.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Or WAS it empty....? http://blogs.citypag...ome_colla_2.php Woah....looks like a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 So unless they are giving away free tickets to people in detroit, there's going to be about 7 people in attendance tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Article on how the Carrier Dome deals with snow.... Manager of Syracuse's Carrier Dome worries about its roof with every snowstorm that's predicted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Should be interesting - the Monday night Vikes game will be played at TCF Stadium, home of the Gophers.... Not sure how they'll handle tickets, since The Bank only seats 50k, and the Dome seats 65k.... http://www.startribune.com/local/111867304.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU1yDEmP:QMDCinchO7DU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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