Author Topic: Snow Already (Read 1462 times)

motohed · « **on:** October 29, 2011, 10:17:16 am »

They have a weather forecast for a nor' easter here in New england for up to 6" of snow today in Rhode Island ! This is way to early for me . ugh

T Welsh · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:29:15 am »

motorhed, I,m in PA and its sticking to the ground right now!! I plow snow and had to put the snow plow on last night after work, just in case I have to go out later, I dont know how much we are going to get, this is a strange one for sure! all I have to do is jump in the truck and go if it happens

. Tim

Ironwood · « **Reply #2 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:32:14 am »

3" here an still coming, east of us, 10" in the ridges, 12-14" higher elevations in WVa.

Ironwood

fuzzybear · « **Reply #3 on:** October 29, 2011, 11:52:40 am »

been snow for about 3 weeks now. Temps steady around -5c. Winter was a little late this year.
FB

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #4 on:** October 29, 2011, 12:12:57 pm »

Sometimes I just gotta wonder at you guys. Act like it's never happened before, getting as bad as the news.

chevytaHOE5674 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 29, 2011, 02:15:41 pm »

I'm just glad it isn't here yet. Had flurries and some light snow but no heavy accumulations. But our 200+ inches is coming.....

motohed · « **Reply #6 on:** October 29, 2011, 02:31:09 pm »

We don't ussually see snow along the sothern New England coast this early , I think the last time was in 1989 closer to mid November . I wasn't ready to be called out this early to plow !

bill m · « **Reply #7 on:** October 29, 2011, 04:02:51 pm »

It started snowing here at about 1:00 pm and we have almost 4 inches now. They are forecasting 10 to 14 inches by tomorrow morning - not good. Most of the trees still have their leaves.

bull · « **Reply #8 on:** October 29, 2011, 04:16:35 pm »

We have snow, its coming down at an inch an hour already and the forcast is calling for a foot or better were just below 1000 ft !!

bull · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2011, 04:18:52 pm »

first tree has bitten the dust about 14 ft tall locust with a real bushy top.... now snapped off at 5 ft !!

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2011, 05:09:25 pm »

It has turned overcast here, but haven't seen a snow flake.

T Welsh · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2011, 05:16:52 pm »

Your right, way to early for this white stuff, but that,s mother nature for ya! Just got the call to get in the plow truck and hit the airport first and then see how much of the wrap around effect we get. it stopped snowing in E.PA for about 2 to 3 hours ago,now we are getting about an inch an hour,then nothing,then its a white out again

. I like snow,its another pay check for me

Tim

motohed · « **Reply #12 on:** October 29, 2011, 06:08:12 pm »

Quote from: T Welsh on October 29, 2011, 05:16:52 pm

Your right, way to early for this white stuff, but that,s mother nature for ya! Just got the call to get in the plow truck and hit the airport first and then see how much of the wrap around effect we get. it stopped snowing in E.PA for about 2 to 3 hours ago,now we are getting about an inch an hour,then nothing,then its a white out again . I like snow,its another pay check for me Tim

+ 2 for me

Marc Thornton · « **Reply #13 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:32:27 pm »

For those that don't think it is funny, the leaves are still on the trees!

Snowed a bunch here too, over 10 inches when I came in at 6PM and it hasn't stopped yet. Only 3 times in recorded history has it ever snowed a measurable amount in the month of October and the most ever was less than 3 inches. It is really incredible.

We were without power for 9 hours. The leaves are still on most of the trees and the snow is heavy and wet, a really bad combination. You could actually stand outside and wait and hear limbs or whole trees falling every couple of minutes. It is crazy.

Holmes · « **Reply #14 on:** October 29, 2011, 10:46:32 pm »

We have a foot of heavy wet snow now at 11pm in Royalston Ma.. Waiting for the power to go out. I guess I'm not playing golf tomorrow. Holmes

T Welsh · « **Reply #15 on:** October 30, 2011, 02:18:05 am »

Just got in from plowing. I will call it a pain in the a-- snow ,wet ,heavy and I had to go out type of snow. way to early for our region. I am not a predictor of weather but it makes you think when it comes in like this, I was watching the radar all along and I would have not called this one, 30 + years doing this. MINI ICE AGE COMING

Tim

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #16 on:** October 30, 2011, 02:40:18 am »

I've seen lots of permanent snows in October before up here, but it's been a few years because the ground has to be frozen. But it seems if you get a lot of snow like that the weather turns cold and stays cold. Two or 3" and it will melt off and turn mild. I'd like to be able to cut brush for at least 2 more weeks.

I see some light snow now, but it's turning to water as it hits because it's above freezing.

sprucebunny · « **Reply #17 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:10:44 am »

New record for the date in Concord, NH. 13.6 " The previous record was point 2" set in 1952.

I hope it melts. I'm not ready. My plow truck is still waiting to be fixed ( since June ..... That will teach me to give that mechanic/welder the summer to fix something ! )

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #18 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:33:46 am »

Oh well, you've always got that tracked ATV.

bill m · « **Reply #19 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:37:44 am »

17 inches total and we haven't lost power yet for more than 1 minute.

zopi · « **Reply #20 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:53:39 am »

Thirty four here and a hard frost...time to sweep the flues..

I sort of hope all that snow doesn't melt too fast...thoos floods awhile back were pretty bad up there...

bill m · « **Reply #21 on:** October 30, 2011, 10:06:44 am »

Already the snow has settled over an inch.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #22 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:08:14 am »

Wow that's quite a dump of snow.

It began here before daylight and has barely covered the ground and tree limbs with a light coating. It's coming down now as well but very light. Just making stuff wet.

I put my snow tires on yesterday, so it had to snow.

WDH · « **Reply #23 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:53:13 am »

Wow Bill, that is just not right

. Thanks for the pics and I hope that you can plow yourself out.

red · « **Reply #24 on:** October 30, 2011, 11:57:29 am »

wdh i was wondering how your roof did . . .

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #25 on:** October 30, 2011, 12:36:13 pm »

Quote from: red on October 30, 2011, 11:57:29 am

wdh i was wondering how your roof did . . .

DanG, down in Fl, did say it was getting frosty down there already.

Holmes · « **Reply #26 on:** October 30, 2011, 12:38:30 pm »

21" total this morning, power went out at 5 am still not back on. Have the generator going. At least its melting about 47 degrees outside Holmes

T Welsh · « **Reply #27 on:** October 30, 2011, 01:01:16 pm »

I,m blaming SwampDonkey for leaving the door open! all the cold air came down to us and caused it to snow early. Was really pretty awesome at some points during the snow, was a heavy wet snow that stuck to everything, the landscape and trees where all covered and pretty as a picture. Tim

Roxie · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2011, 01:21:45 pm »

Here's a picture from our area TWelsh! My roses, maple trees and snow...before Halloween. We hadn't even had frost yet. Well I guess we have now.

Jeff · « **Reply #29 on:** October 30, 2011, 01:26:09 pm »

Quote from: red on October 30, 2011, 11:57:29 am

wdh i was wondering how your roof did . . .

I seriously doubt if a big snow in the North East has any effect on Danny's roof in Georgia.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #30 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:33:29 pm »

Our little dusting is long gone here and I see rain showers on the hills over in Maine to the west. It's suppose to clear tonight and be good weather this week.

T. Welsh, put the blame where it belongs. Every time I put on snow tires it immediately snows.

Better look out if I run out of fire wood.

Coon · « **Reply #31 on:** October 30, 2011, 03:45:15 pm »

Geesh, with all this talk of snow I figure I had better go and get my trucks jewlery ready, and loaded.

Oh yeah, guess I need to unload and split the load of firewood that's on it first.

As I said before I hope we get a few days of good cold weather before it snows. We need the frost in the ground before it snows or I will have to down grade my skidder from the tractor to the snowmobile.

POSTONLT40HD · « **Reply #32 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:05:23 pm »

********FOR SALE*********

*******FIREWOOD*********

Did you get an early snow? Caught by surprise?

Call 555-6273

We ship UPS and accept all major credit cards.

Restrictions apply.

WDH · « **Reply #33 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:13:59 pm »

Red,

The little roof is still holding up

.

CLL · « **Reply #34 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:17:15 pm »

Just got back from Greeley, Colorado and the storm that hit the east coast hit there first. Had 11 inches in Greeley. Hope you all get your lights back on and get warm soon.

Ironwood · « **Reply #35 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:47:14 pm »

North central Jersey is supposed to be a disaster, lots of trees down and breaking, power out and likely for a week or more. Friend says makes Hurricane earlier the fall/summer like a small "fart". Saw several power crews heading East this afternoon on the Pa. Pike.

Ironwood

bull · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2011, 10:18:09 am »

Here comes global warming.... Measuring stick read 14 ", got in 20+ hours of plowing....... will have landscape work i n the spring... plowing with no frost in the ground really bites !!!

easymoney · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2011, 04:18:05 pm »

where i am in Tennessee the sun has been shining all day. the temp. is in the 60s i have been working outside all day in my shirt sleeves.

Tamiam · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:28:35 pm »

We have about 9". Power lines down everywhere. 2/3 state without power say it will be 2 weeks before we get power. This storm makes Irene a cakewalk!

Scariest part is the number of homeowners who are out cutting down limbs and trees who really have no business using a chainsaw.

I started this post at 9 this morning. Battery died. No power so first chance I had to post this.

As soon as I get electricity back I will make a lovely video so you can see how devastating this storm has been. 90% of my town without power. Gas lines 1/2 mile long and fighting already. What will it be by Wed?

Roxie · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:45:02 pm »

I am so sorry that you are going through all that. Wet, heavy snow and ice on trees with leaves is a very bad combination.

Our area still has some without power, but not nearly the damage we're seeing further north, in your area.

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2011, 06:51:16 pm »

We got 22", Peru, MA got 32".

A lot of damage, especially the Norway maples and the Bradford pears due to the leaves being on so many trees still. On the main street in town both sides are lined with large Bradfords. The entire street was littered with major leaders broken off.

WDH · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:09:31 pm »

Dave,

That is awful and almost beyond comprehension for this time of year.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:16:15 pm »

They got more the further south you went from here. Our snow never stuck to the road here, but out at work it looks like they plowed, but there was only 2 inches there and mostly melted out today. The bare fields hold the snow a lot longer than vegetated ground. Got to about 46 F here today. Man, that sure is a lot of snow down there for October.

My white oak, Norway, lilacs and apples still have leaves.

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2011, 08:33:47 pm »

Considering the amount of rain we've had, it is not looking like an easy winter. The forests have really taken a beating the last few years.

Radar67 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 01, 2011, 10:07:18 am »

I hate that everyone is having trouble in the North East, but I have a question...would it reduce the cost and loss of electricity if all the lines were underground. It seems to me that every time there is a snow storm in the east, it causes power to go out. I know it may be cheaper to run overhead lines, but in the long run the local areas could save some money.

Just as an FYI, overhead lines down here cost more than underground. When my neighbor ran power to his house, the overhead estimate was $11,000, he ran underground for $3,000.

Roxie · « **Reply #45 on:** November 01, 2011, 11:58:50 am »

The lines to my house are underground, but it's poles out on the main road.

T Welsh · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2011, 07:14:52 pm »

Got called out this morning to a local gun club! 1 mile driveway was littered with 13 tree,s down blocking roadway and downed wires. we went loaded for bear and had them chipped,logs loaded and out the driveway as the power company pulled in at 12pm. the director was so happy he issued us all 1 year full memberships as we left

. we have 4 more that I have not seen yet. Tim

bill m · « **Reply #47 on:** November 01, 2011, 07:50:20 pm »

The biggest reason most power companies like over head instead of underground is when there is a problem it is a lot easier to find if it is overhead. Underground takes a lot more time to track down and repairs can be a lot harder to fix.

SwampDonkey · « **Reply #48 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:01:36 am »

It would go a long way to plan the placing of the poles along a field instead of a forest edge. Years ago they removed all the cedar poles, well there were along the fields for the most part, where there were fields. The new poles where put into our yard trees and several areas up along the woods since. That is just plain "bonehead".

Tamiam · « **Reply #49 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:26:51 pm »

Okay here is a link to my video on the storm damage. (I know it took a long time) It really is only a snap shot of the damage.
What I really wanted to show was the power trucks from all over the country that would drive down the roads in groups of 3 or 4. It was like being in an old war movie when they would show the tanks rolling through the town that they just destroyed. Those trucks left and were replaced by those tandem brush haulers in my video. Every town has one or two of those dumping areas. It is one month after the storm and the brush haulers are still around.

WDH · « **Reply #50 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:47:13 pm »

I really hate to see so much damage.

thecfarm · « **Reply #51 on:** December 02, 2011, 07:00:32 am »

You guys got hit hard. I only had few trees down.Those was going to be fire wood anyways.

News:

Author Topic: Snow Already (Read 1462 times)