The weather thread

Enjoy the white christmas in DL!

Im seeing 36 for a couple days next week around here and at my cabin.
Maybe the snow cover from Thu will change all that a few degrees?

I envy those of you who will get to keep some of the snow. For here, it will just be a muddy Christmas.

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buckybadger wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>CaptainMusky wrote:</div>
Just saw novak weather said potential “Big Snow Maker” for Thursday LOL.

He’s awesome for weather information and explains things real well. You just have to keep in-mind that his revenue is based on viewers and sponsorships.

I usually look at his snowfall predictions and tone them down a notch. As for the “where” and “when” he’s pretty spot on…just pushes the extremes a bit with his graphics and predictions to generate views.

He’s great but you are correct on the fact he does have to hype things once in a while. I think he is the one I saw describe Thursday’s event as a “modified clipper” or something along those lines. Our weather for so long has been pretty boring. It’s no wonder they have to hype a 2″ snow system. Pretty good chance for a white Christmas anyway.

Well we are under a winter storm warning now. 5 to 7 inches never used to be issued for that but maybe its going to be windy.

Im in the current “dump zone” but my cabin is not.
At least I get to run the ole blower.

suzuki wrote:

Im in the current “dump zone” but my cabin is not.
At least I get to run the ole blower.

Quick fill it with gas! Never fails for me if I fill it with gas the storm is a dud.

i’m anxious to put a hurtin on the snow with my new Toro…a White Christmas is always fun, but I heard a big warmup is coming afterwards that will melt everything…

CaptainMusky wrote:

Well we are under a winter storm warning now. 5 to 7 inches never used to be issued for that but maybe its going to be windy.

The St Cloud area looks like the most likely bullseye from what I’ve seen and heard today. 5-7 inches sounds reasonable.

Twin Cities looks slightly less, maybe 4-6.

There appears to be a sharp cutoff line to the south too which is just south of the Twin Cities, which could change.

I’m guessing the clipper trends a bit North and dry air gets worked in. I’ll guess Rochester gets 1-2″, with the Twin Cities getting 4″ and the Mississipi River area getting maybe 4″ as well.

One thing is for certain…whether it’s 1″ or 6″ of snowfall, people will be piling into the ditches across the area despite this not being much of a snowstorm.

CaptainMusky wrote:

Well we are under a winter storm warning now. 5 to 7 inches never used to be issued for that but maybe its going to be windy.

It is crazy how life-altering and newsworthy 4-5″ of snow has become.

buckybadger wrote:

One thing is for certain…whether it’s 1″ or 6″ of snowfall, people will be piling into the ditches across the area despite this not being much of a snowstorm.

I’m about to head back in town from Eau Claire and hope the people around me can keep it under control and keep a decent speed. Looks like I’m driving right into it, not worried about myself as I’m driving an awd with good tires, it’s the others driving around on worn crappy tires not paying attention.

buckybadger wrote:

It is crazy how life-altering and newsworthy 4-5″ of snow has become.

what amount of snow do you deem worthy of mentioning in the 30 min news program that is roughly 1/3 dedicated to weather?

I’m doing big hours at the Rochester water treatment plant right now. Just started a 13 month long job there I’m overseeing at the moment. Snows going to make the commute horrible.

Bearcat89 wrote:

I’m doing big hours at the Rochester water treatment plant right now. Just started a 13 month long job there I’m overseeing at the moment. Snows going to make the commute horrible.

with your drive….cant you stay somewhere like a hotel??? especially if the weather is remotely close to accurate???

yea my phone lit up like Rudolph earlier this afternoon. winter storm warning with 5-7 inches. back when i was a kid that was nuttin!!!!

Gitchi Gummi wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>buckybadger wrote:</div>
It is crazy how life-altering and newsworthy 4-5″ of snow has become.

what amount of snow do you deem worthy of mentioning in the 30 min news program that is roughly 1/3 dedicated to weather?

I’d prefer the ratios be adjusted all together

Only committing 2/3 of the 30 minute segment to violent crimes is not enough.

I just bought gas for the snow blower. That should take about 2 to 3 inches off the overall snowfall.

I ran my snow blower yesterday for a while just to make sure. Had to kick the tires before it grudgingly started up with a low growl.

suzuki wrote:

I just bought gas for the snow blower. That should take about 2 to 3 inches off the overall snowfall.

hope that works!!!

good luck BC!!! drive safe!!

well……i for 1 hope Famous grouse is up and ready for immediate snowblower repair tomorrow!!!!!

lucky guy!!

3-10″ forecasted for my house, depends on what the lake decides to do to the storm.

I have my fingers crossed that we get 1″

with your drive….cant you stay somewhere like a hotel??? especially if the weather is remotely close to accurate???

yea my phone lit up like Rudolph earlier this afternoon. winter storm warning with 5-7 inches. back when i was a kid that was nuttin!!!!
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Yeah company would buy me a room but I get OT to drive home and I’m a home kind of a guy. If I’m within 2.5 hours I’ll commute. I’m driving a brand new duramax back and forth and leaving my kenworth on site. So the drive is nice.

2 hour delay for the kid’s school tomorrow