Acantha Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Earlier this week, the forecast was 8-12 inches. Now they're saying three feet. With sustained 30mph winds. That's approaching "Blizzard of '85" territory. Of course, in '85, Mayor Jimmy Griffin told everyone in Buffalo to grab a six pack and stay home. Now, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser telling everyone "This is life or death." I wasn't there in 85, but I was around in 96. That storm caused somewhere around 150 deaths and 100's of millions in damage, and dropped around somewhere between 20-30", depending on the location. I know the media is ridiculous like always, but I also think there's an opposite reaction lately of everyone jumping out to degrade those worried about the storms. It's a little annoying. These storms do kill people, and when it's relative or friend of yours, that's kind of a bid deal. Hope everyone out there remains safe. Anyway, if you want a toned down reaction to weather, come on out to MT. It's actually weird how little bad weather seems to be a topic of discussion here. edit: I looked it up, and the 96 storm damage caused up to around $3B in damage. Edited January 22, 2016 by Acantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KD in CA Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The weather channel naming every winter storm is embarrassing The Weather Channel is like the Bravo Network of weather. Looking like 6" up here....just enough to get the kids out for some weekend snow fun and by Monday will be 40 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I know the media is ridiculous like always, but I also think there's an opposite reaction lately of everyone jumping out to degrade those worried about the storms. It's a little annoying. These storms do kill people, and when it's relative or friend of yours, that's kind of a bid deal. Hope everyone out there remains safe. and that's what we are busting on..the media. I can tell you this, the hurricanes are a chit ton worse than this will be. Only threat here is if it ices and people lose power and they have no way to get to a warm place. But damn, if you lose power and keep your doors shut, i would think most houses can stay above 50 for 24 hrs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I had to walk 3 miles, uphill both ways in the snow. People down here dress up like its Ice Station Zebra if its in the 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I made it to work. Imwas the only one doing 55 on the highway, it is a 55 mph limit. Just put in 4wd full time. No problems at all. Everyone else going so slow they're likely to accelerate too fast and spin, they don't get that. We have about 3". Not one plow is out, and even then they can't plow just 3". They're waiting, did see one salt truck on old US 85/business85. It's not about going, it's all about stopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 that traffic the other night was nuts. My wife was in the District and could not even get an Uber...those boys be charging 6x today most likely Three-quarters of an inch of snow, and people aren't getting home until three in the morning. But what was really awesome was all the municipalities, when asked why they weren't prepared to clear the snow, answering "Well, we couldn't clear the snow, because traffic was bad..." I can't wait to be out of this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 I wasn't there in 85, but I was around in 96. That storm caused somewhere around 150 deaths and 100's of millions in damage, and dropped around somewhere between 20-30", depending on the location. I know the media is ridiculous like always, but I also think there's an opposite reaction lately of everyone jumping out to degrade those worried about the storms. It's a little annoying. These storms do kill people, and when it's relative or friend of yours, that's kind of a bid deal. Hope everyone out there remains safe. Anyway, if you want a toned down reaction to weather, come on out to MT. It's actually weird how little bad weather seems to be a topic of discussion here. edit: I looked it up, and the 96 storm damage caused up to around $3B in damage. It's less degrading those "worried," than it is degrading those completely lacking in any common sense or perspective. That's not limited to the dumb, panicky animals who act like we're in for an apocalyptic "Day After Tomorrow" frozen hellscape. It also includes the geniuses at the other end of the scale, those who think that just because their car says "All-Wheel Drive" they have god-like immunity to the laws of nature. And sadly, the days of common-sense "grab a six-pack and stay inside" public advice has been replaced by the constant bombardment of "You are going to die" public statements geared to the extremes lacking in common sense. It does breed a sense of contempt in the 99% of us who have common sense, towards the idiotic 1% who believe it's a good idea to go ice skating on the Potomac in a blizzard, and to the idiots who think repeating "You are going to die" every ten minutes is going to make a lick of difference to idiots that think it's a good idea to ice skate on the Potomac in a blizzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 It's less degrading those "worried," than it is degrading those completely lacking in any common sense or perspective. That's not limited to the dumb, panicky animals who act like we're in for an apocalyptic "Day After Tomorrow" frozen hellscape. It also includes the geniuses at the other end of the scale, those who think that just because their car says "All-Wheel Drive" they have god-like immunity to the laws of nature. And sadly, the days of common-sense "grab a six-pack and stay inside" public advice has been replaced by the constant bombardment of "You are going to die" public statements geared to the extremes lacking in common sense. It does breed a sense of contempt in the 99% of us who have common sense, towards the idiotic 1% who believe it's a good idea to go ice skating on the Potomac in a blizzard, and to the idiots who think repeating "You are going to die" every ten minutes is going to make a lick of difference to idiots that think it's a good idea to ice skate on the Potomac in a blizzard. 99% is a little high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 It's less degrading those "worried," than it is degrading those completely lacking in any common sense or perspective. That's not limited to the dumb, panicky animals who act like we're in for an apocalyptic "Day After Tomorrow" frozen hellscape. It also includes the geniuses at the other end of the scale, those who think that just because their car says "All-Wheel Drive" they have god-like immunity to the laws of nature. And sadly, the days of common-sense "grab a six-pack and stay inside" public advice has been replaced by the constant bombardment of "You are going to die" public statements geared to the extremes lacking in common sense. It does breed a sense of contempt in the 99% of us who have common sense, towards the idiotic 1% who believe it's a good idea to go ice skating on the Potomac in a blizzard, and to the idiots who think repeating "You are going to die" every ten minutes is going to make a lick of difference to idiots that think it's a good idea to ice skate on the Potomac in a blizzard. Don't forget the narrative after the blizzard ice skater dies in the storm, how he was a 'victim' and how 'we have to do more to prevent such tragedies in the future'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Don't forget the narrative after the blizzard ice skater dies in the storm, how he was a 'victim' and how 'we have to do more to prevent such tragedies in the future'. We are doing more. Global warming, baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 and that's what we are busting on..the media. I can tell you this, the hurricanes are a chit ton worse than this will be. Only threat here is if it ices and people lose power and they have no way to get to a warm place. But damn, if you lose power and keep your doors shut, i would think most houses can stay above 50 for 24 hrs?No doubt about hurricanes. I lived in central FL for about 10 years and went through the gamut of hurricane categories. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying there isn't an over reaction, I'm saying there is ALSO an over reaction in response. I have lots of family and friends in central NY along with some in Northern VA and the Carolina's, so my Facebook feed is full of both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The weather channel naming every winter storm is embarrassing They should just name them all AL, in honor of all the Global Warming (Al Gore) crap they keep pushing. AL 1, AL 2, AL 3, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Took the boat out into the Nor'easter last night to catch some sheepshead and winter trout. Guess Im finally part of the 1%. It was like a scene from the perfect storm for a minute, then it was time to head in and talk to Mead before he left work. Edited January 23, 2016 by Captain_Quint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Last big winter storm I tore the muscles/connective tissue in both of shoulders and needed to have surgery on them in different years including shaving of the bones. At 5:30 AM this morning I cleaned off the front porch, steps and sidewalk to the car. This time over 2 feet of snow with snow going over hood of car and it still snowing there is no way I can get to work; even if I shovelled it out by the time I got back there would be no where to park. Usually I am the person at work who is told I have to go home so this bothers me but nothing I can do is sit it out until it is not snowing so much that my parking spot is filled by the time I'd get back from work. And no there are no neighborhood kids coming to offer to shovel snow like I was when I grew up; we have never had any offer living here 20+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I passed a state trooper in my grand Cherokee. He was in his charger doing >30mph. I was doing 45-50. Didn't even bother looking over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 What NYC does instead of plowing? NYPD NEWSVerified account @NYPDnews 50m50 minutes ago After 2:30 p.m and you're on the road, we will arrest you @NYPDChiefofDept says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 We are tough in the northeast. Hurricane Sandy, Irene, Gloria. Noreasters. Hail storms. Ice storms. Losing power when it's 10 degrees out. Dallas is easy living compared. New England has the most dynamic weather pattern in the world. It is where the gulf stream and jet stream converge. Highest winds ever recorded were on Mount Washington. Biggest waves ever recorded were off Rhode Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) I remember when I was 12 waaaaaaay back in the olden days I was delivering newspapers. I was climbing a pile of snow to cross the street and got suck up past my waist. I was freaking out I'd not get myself out before a snowplow came and buried me. Scary stuff. I tell people here in California about my days as a paperboy, and I don't think they believe me. Courier Express, so I had to wake up early before school, walk through the craziest weather, and it would be pitch black dark in the winter. On some Sunday mornings, pulling a f****** wagon uphill through the snowy, slushy streets. EVERY DAY. Christmas? Labor Day?....NO DAYS OFF! Again, NO DAYS OFF! At what other job are there no days off? Then there was collecting... From almost the day I turned 12, to 15 years old. I forget what I actually made, but it had to be sweatshop level payment. 2 cents a paper or something....just insane! Edited January 23, 2016 by HoF Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Every friend I had who was a paperboy hated collecting the most. I didn't get it, because that is when you got paid. I passed a state trooper in my grand Cherokee. He was in his charger doing >30mph. I was doing 45-50. Didn't even bother looking over Did you have a Bills sticker or something. Then he'd understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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