nucci Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 hours ago, Billy Claude said: I would have waited to make a decision. They are still not very good at predicting lake effects. If it turns out ok Sunday it will be an embarrassment. still going to be very windy which would ruin the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 This might have had some merit if it were the NFL's decision, but it was the governor who made it. The Missouri governor felt differently apparently, and there is also not a travel ban in KC AFAIK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, Billy Claude said: I would have waited to make a decision. They are still not very good at predicting lake effects. If it turns out ok Sunday it will be an embarrassment. Excuse me? They are pretty excellent actually. As long as you know where to get your info from. NWS Buffalo or Donn Paul 5 hours ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: No I'm not but overall I think the points stands: the KC game is uncomfortable. Sunday in Buffalo looks unwatchable at present Forget unwatchable. Hundreds would have died attempting to get to the game. 4 hours ago, Nextmanup said: The funny thing is the storm is supposed to go through Sunday, Sunday night, and even into Monday! How much and where remains to be seen. I guess this is why they are talking about even going to Tuesday. I still can't believe we didn't build a dome, downtown. Though I did PREDICT we would not, Buffalo being Buffalo. There is a pretty good idea of where and how much. And if anything these totals usually end up being lower than actual ones. Edited January 13 by Big Turk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 7 hours ago, Beck Water said: 'Lil late for this time, but would this work? https://clear-handbags.com/products/clear-duffel-bag As a separate note, my life changed when I discovered there is such a thing as a 2 gallon ziplock bag 🥰🥰 it does not look like a duffle bag and the user not one who would carry a duffle bag. 7 hours ago, Bogie_Klinkhammer said: Why does it take 49 pages to say this weather sucks? Because is sucks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 20 minutes ago, chongli said: This might have had some merit if it were the NFL's decision, but it was the governor who made it. The Missouri governor felt differently apparently, and there is also not a travel ban in KC AFAIK. So as I understand it the governor was essentially forcing the hand of the NFL and team. It wasn't so much as the three of them working together as her decision and then just making the NFL agree. It caught people off guard with the bills. That is why a statement wasn't initially available because they were still trying to work through it when she just went rogue. She had enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Einstein Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 minutes ago, Mr Wild said: Wow! Playing in that might be worse than the Colts game from a few years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 https://www.thruway.ny.gov/travelers/map/text/twytextcameras.cgi?region=BUI90W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 8 minutes ago, boyst said: So as I understand it the governor was essentially forcing the hand of the NFL and team. It wasn't so much as the three of them working together as her decision and then just making the NFL agree. It caught people off guard with the bills. That is why a statement wasn't initially available because they were still trying to work through it when she just went rogue. She had enough. Good for her. She made the right call. Just now, Einstein said: Wow! Playing in that might be worse than the Colts game from a few years back? Yeah. Similar snow and NE wind game wind. It's NUTS in OP right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 minutes ago, boyst said: https://www.thruway.ny.gov/travelers/map/text/twytextcameras.cgi?region=BUI90W I just saw thunder snow at the Blasdell interchange 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 5 minutes ago, Simon said: I just saw thunder snow at the Blasdell interchange Did you jump like a little boy on Christmas like Jim Cantore did? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Claude Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 51 minutes ago, nucci said: still going to be very windy which would ruin the game It's not about the quality of the game, it's about whether it is safe to get there and back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 19 minutes ago, Simon said: I just saw thunder snow at the Blasdell interchange I just got done talking to hammer. He said the lot at 4:30 was just dusted. By 5:00 it was complete s*** show. He's sending me the pictures in a few minutes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 13 minutes ago, Draconator said: Did you jump like a little boy on Christmas like Jim Cantore did? No, but that clip is one of the first things I thought of 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 7 minutes ago, boyst said: I just got done talking to hammer. He said the lot at 4:30 was just dusted. By 5:00 it was complete s*** show. He's sending me the pictures in a few minutes Ask him if he could 'accidentally' push the fence on the hill over with his plow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, GottaRun said: Ask him if he could 'accidentally' push the fence on the hill over with his plow. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 It definitely turned around 4:45-5:00 in OP Wind picked up and the snow increased significantly. Be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 37 minutes ago, boyst said: So as I understand it the governor was essentially forcing the hand of the NFL and team. It wasn't so much as the three of them working together as her decision and then just making the NFL agree. It caught people off guard with the bills. That is why a statement wasn't initially available because they were still trying to work through it when she just went rogue. She had enough. Understandable. Buffalo had how many people die in a blizzard last year? 47? The NFL can hold a game, but if drivers are out on the streets and block them, and people are injured or die as a result, finger are gonna point at elected officials for not instating a driving ban, not at the NFL. And if a driving ban is instated, elected officials can’t selectively enforce it and exempt team busses, fans, etc Granny got arrested when she went to buy formula for her grandkids but police escort led the way for the team bus, not a good look for the Shield. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, chongli said: This might have had some merit if it were the NFL's decision, but it was the governor who made it. The Missouri governor felt differently apparently, and there is also not a travel ban in KC AFAIK. The Missouri governor had no reason to declare a state of emergency or impose a travel ban. As you can see from the TV clips, it is very cold but the field and stands are clear, there has been a light dusting of snow but it didn’t rain as temps were dropping so it’s not particularly icy and roads have been treated as necessary. KC is on the eastern edge of the Great Plains and these conditions are typical for winter on the plains, they occur regularly and are not considered an emergency. People drive in this. People who are driving in rural areas keep sleeping bags and emergency kit in their car if they’re smart. Where was RGIII’s concern for 117 degree temps in the sun, asymmetrical for one of the teams? That’s not safe for extreme exertion over 3 hrs. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Increasing confidence another multi-foot lake effect storm targeting the Buffalo Metro area happens between Tuesday night and Thursday night, FYI. Longer term, looks like we get back into the upper 30s and low 40s starting week of the 23rd so it looks like just a bad week and a half or so. Edited January 14 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Wow! Playing in that might be worse than the Colts game from a few years back? Oh yeah. 51 minutes ago, boyst said: I just got done talking to hammer. He said the lot at 4:30 was just dusted. By 5:00 it was complete s*** show. He's sending me the pictures in a few minutes That about sums it up. It was like a switch flipped. 4 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: A dome downtown is probably going to cost a half a billion dollars more after all infrastructure costs We have people complaining about how much money our stadium cost now.. throw an extra 500 million dollars and there will be more outrage Let alone all the stadium studies showed the economic impact of a dome stadium versus a open-air is nothing And a dome wouldn't have this game being played tomorrow either The last sentence is the point. The game didn’t get postponed for football reasons. It was postponed for public safety reasons. It’s a friggin frozen hurricane in OP right now. We don’t play NFL football in hurricanes. This storm should be seen no differently. Edited January 14 by SectionC3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just got back from the first snowblower pass. A solid 8 inches of snow fell. But the winds! No chance of pointing the snow shoot in the direction of the wind. Solid 40 mph plus wind gusts out there. (As mentioned, I'm about 3 miles east of Highmark Stadium) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Draconator said: Just got back from the first snowblower pass. A solid 8 inches of snow fell. But the winds! No chance of pointing the snow shoot in the direction of the wind. Solid 40 mph plus wind gusts out there. (As mentioned, I'm about 3 miles east of Highmark Stadium) I’m not going to bother until tomorrow. Too windy. And more overnight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) 1 hour ago, Einstein said: Wow! Playing in that might be worse than the Colts game from a few years back? By far...that game wasn't as windy 3 minutes ago, Draconator said: Just got back from the first snowblower pass. A solid 8 inches of snow fell. But the winds! No chance of pointing the snow shoot in the direction of the wind. Solid 40 mph plus wind gusts out there. (As mentioned, I'm about 3 miles east of Highmark Stadium) Get ready for another multi-foot event Tuesday night thru Thursday Edited January 14 by Big Turk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, SectionC3 said: I’m not going to bother until tomorrow. Too windy. And more overnight. Last year, when we lived in our duplex, I made it a point to snowblow just so our upstairs neighbors had clear access just in case. They had to go to Urgent Care right during the middle of the first storm. So doing it while it's snowing and blowing makes for an easy final pass once all is said and done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Just now, Draconator said: Last year, when we lived in our duplex, I made it a point to snowblow just so our upstairs neighbors had clear access just in case. They had to go to Urgent Care right during the middle of the first storm. So doing it while it's snowing and blowing makes for an easy final pass once all is said and done. Normally I would but the wind is absurd. I was out and about I earlier and I’m going to get to work on it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlbills13 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 What are the chances the game gets postponed again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 8 minutes ago, stlbills13 said: What are the chances the game gets postponed again? Hopefully 0. Or I'll be banging in and kissing my holiday pay goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Still snowing from dunkirk to Hamburg. Plenty of cars on the roads, they actually look really f'n good. 90 is as clean as you'd ever imagine it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 25 minutes ago, boyst said: Still snowing from dunkirk to Hamburg. Plenty of cars on the roads, they actually look really f'n good. 90 is as clean as you'd ever imagine it. I was driving on the West Seneca orchard Park border at around 8:00 Plenty of cars on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: I was driving on the West Seneca orchard Park border at around 8:00 Plenty of cars on the road I have been watching the turnpike cams on 90. It's not too bad. The entire band went south of buffalo. Reached OP and Hamburg, but all the way to Dunkirk. Originally expected a few more miles north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, stlbills13 said: What are the chances the game gets postponed again? 0% it does not look like blizzard winds, just normal Buffalo area peak winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Here’s video posted earlier this evening, driving by the stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 58 minutes ago, boyst said: Still snowing from dunkirk to Hamburg. Plenty of cars on the roads, they actually look really f'n good. 90 is as clean as you'd ever imagine it. Snow band shifting north and then expected to remain relatively stable over metro Buffalo and nearby northtowns for much of the overnight and day tomorrow. Not gonna be pretty 24 minutes ago, zow2 said: 0% it does not look like blizzard winds, just normal Buffalo area peak winter Cold, high of 16, winds about 15 mph. Could be some snow showers/leftover lake bands but shouldn't be too terrible. Advantage Bills for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SectionC3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Not a ton of snow (maybe a foot), but I can’t see across the street a few miles east of the stadium. It was absolutely the right call to postpone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlbills13 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Trying to make the drive (or flight) in from St Louis. How are things looking out there? Consider me an amateur but at least somewhat capable for driving in bad conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 9 minutes ago, stlbills13 said: Trying to make the drive (or flight) in from St Louis. How are things looking out there? Consider me an amateur but at least somewhat capable for driving in bad conditions Is that you Taylor? You do know the Chiefs aren’t coming for an entire week, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlbills13 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said: Is that you Taylor? You do know the Chiefs aren’t coming for an entire week, right? Ha St Louis has definitely become Chiefs country. Was at my 11 year old niece Taylor Swift themed birthday party last night and I made a bet with my 9 year old nephew. If the chiefs make it further than the Bills I'll give him $50 (he thinks this is hitting the lotto). If the Bills make it further he has to wear a Bills shirt to school the next day. He is in a panic But in all seriousness I have a ticket and want to make the drive up there but not sure how things look amd don't know what forecast to trust. Should I do it? Can I do it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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