Today and this weekend are going to be BIG weather days

[MineralMan]

for the northern 2/3 of the United States. It has just started snowing here in St. Paul, MN, and we're expecting up to 10" overnight. The storm is moving in a broad, broad band from west to east, and is going to dump rain, sleet, ice, and snow wherever it goes.

No mistake, it's going to be a big bunch of hassle for a lot of people, guaranteed. It's moving fast so watch your local weather and plan accordingly.

[peacebuzzard]

1. Thanks for the heads up

I have travel plans and with so much going on. Last time I checked we were in above average temperatures. Stay safe in Minney, MM

[In_The_Wind]

2. Our snow should start by early Saturday afternoon.

I shopped yesterday.

[MineralMan]

3. Good move. I did my shopping yesterday, and ran out this morning

for a couple of things I forgot.

Tomorrow is snow removal day. My snowblower will get a workout.

[In_The_Wind]

4. We've got a short driveway. Love the new snowblower.

It's electric. We still have shovels if there is a power outage.

[MineralMan]

13. I share a driveway with a neighbor, who had no snowblower.

So, I do the whole thing 24' X 60'. Takes a little more than an hour to do the driveway and three houses worth of city sidewalks. I'll be heading out in about half an hour to do just that.

[kstewart33]

5. Glad you have one.

Shoveling many inches of snow is no job for anyone over 60 years of age. Speaking from experience!

[MineralMan]

14. it's a must-have tool for guys my age.

I have to shovel the porches and walks in the yard. Everything else gets blown. I take my time, and stop to rest, if needed. I shovel smart, not hard, as well.

[scheming daemons]

6. So..... normal winter finally showing up.

it's ok.

This is what is SUPPOSED to happen in winter.


Before Climate Change.... it would have happened several times already the past few months.

[NutmegYankee]

7. Just another bust for Southern New England.

I miss the old nor’easters that would drop 1-2 feet of snow. This year it’s 1-2 inches and then rain.

[mokawanis]

8. I just got home from the grocery store

my wife and I plan on not leaving the house, except to run the snow blower, until Monday or Tuesday. We're in Wisconsin.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

9. Thanks MM, that's a monster storm (screen shot, below).

Looked over it on the NWS site radar and predictions. We're just on the safe edge here in North central KY. Indy will get a fair amount of snow, as will Chicago and going west, Sioux Falls will get 7 inches.

Next to your dilemma, a wide swath will get serious ice from St. Louis on up into central Illinois where Springfield's going to be a mess.

Hunker down and watch out for those 'ole bones on the slick spots!........

Screenshot, 3:15pm EST:

[lunatica]

10. It left quite a few inches in Santa Fe yesterday

It snowed all day long, which is rare here.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

11. Must be moisture off the Pacific and.....

chilled by that weird dip in the Jet Stream. It must be shifting in our direction 'cause we'll be seeing a dip into the teens late Sunday which is far more seasonal for us.

During the last week or so, it was so warm I was afraid we were going to be mowing grass soon.....

[liberaltrucker]

12. Pittsburgh area

Snow after midnight changing to freezing rain in the morning, rain
in the afternoon, changing back to snow Sat evening.



On the bright side, heading to Vegas on the 28th.