Stay safe in the Midwest

bobarian · 02-01-2011, 03:23 AM

To all my brothers and sisters in the Midwest, batten down the hatches and stay safe. This looks like a big one! Please keep yourself and your families safe.

Bunker · 02-01-2011, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bobarian

To all my brothers and sisters in the Midwest, batten down the hatches and stay safe. This looks like a big one! Please keep yourself and your families safe.

+1

And feel free to let us Massholes know what we are in for. With the amount of snow on the ground and the ice already clogging my gutters I've got a bad feeling about this one.

BeerAdvocate · 02-01-2011, 07:36 AM

We have already had 20 inches just in the Month of January this year and we are supposed to get another 10-14 today. Some places had a windchill of -32 this morning!

marge796 · 02-01-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

We have already had 20 inches just in the Month of January this year and we are supposed to get another 10-14 today. Some places had a windchill of -32 this morning!

I'm sooooo glad I'm missing all this, Travis!

Chris.....

02-01-2011, 07:38 AM

The windchill here in OKC is -12. It doesn't look like were going to get as much snow as they predicted though so thats a plus.

fhrblig · 02-01-2011, 08:17 AM

I don't know about the rest of you fellers, but I'd much rather deal with large amounts of snow than have to deal with extreme cold. You know, the kind of temperatures where when someone asks you what it's like outside, your response is "This is bulls***!"

We only got a couple of inches of snow, but right now in Denver it's -11 degrees.

Edit: Oh, and forgot to mention the lovely, crisp -30 wind chill.

hotreds · 02-01-2011, 08:19 AM

Got lucky here in Cinci- mostly rain. Thank God(or Gore) for Global Warming, or else we'd REALLY be in trouble!

02-01-2011, 08:28 AM

I need to relocate, this damn snow/cold in the midwest sucks

Any jobs availible in Cali, Florida?

BamBam · 02-01-2011, 08:29 AM

Not so fortunate in Central Ohio. I got home from work in Columbus last night just in time. I was literally driving in front of the storm and got stuck in it for a few minutes. My windshield was starting to get covered in ice.

This morning we are covered in ice and most everything is closed. Unfortunately my job never closes, so I gotta make the trek back to Columbus (45 minute drive in good weather) at 1p and return at 11p tonight. They are saying last nights storm was nothing compared to what's about to hit in a few hours. Gotta go get some more salt so I can leave the house.

Snow I can handle, ice is a different animal altogether.

Hunker down and Good luck to all in the line of this beast.

Flynnster · 02-01-2011, 08:28 AM

Here in Chicago they are expecting a couple feet (doubt it) but there is also a possibility of classes getting canceled, which means midterms would be postponed. If that happens I shall be celebrating with a nice cigar.

02-01-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Flynnster

Here in Chicago they are expecting a couple feet (doubt it) but there is also a possibility of classes getting canceled, which means midterms would be postponed. If that happens I shall be celebrating with a nice cigar.

Chicago will be getting dumped on big time, even without the lake effect snow considered.

Sauer Grapes · 02-01-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Chicago will be getting dumped on big time, even without the lake effect snow considered.

I always thought lake effect snow was more east and SE moving. It's interesting to see it here in Chicago when it moves W and SW. It is almost like a noreastern you get up near DC through new england.

02-01-2011, 02:21 PM

Hmm, if I could only be smoking a Sir Winston and drinking a cold beer in that hammock right now

captain53 · 02-01-2011, 02:34 PM

We are over 12" at Lake of the Ozarks now but snowfall has slowed for the time being.

Just received this travel notice for MO:

I wanted to pass along some information on a closure of a section of I-70 where they are experiencing white out conditions. MoDOT informed me that the highway patrol and MoDOT are diverting traffic from I-70 between US 65 and US 54 due to deteriorating conditions. They did say that they might continue efforts to plow this section of I-70 but may not be able to continue until the storm subsides.

Also, I-44 from MM 8 westward to the Oklahoma border is closed due to the heavy snow. They are rerouting westbound traffic before they reach the state line due to the Oklahoma I-44 turnpike being closed. The Missouri I-44 closure is estimated to last 3 hours or more.

I just spoke with MoDOT EOC and they confirmed that currently the Missouri National Guard has not yet been tasked with a rescue mission for stranded motorists and that this response activity is still being handled by the highway patrol and MoDOT. However, the National Guard in Oklahoma has been dispatched with this mission for the I-44 Turnpike closure.

forgop · 02-01-2011, 08:56 AM

The snow in Indianapolis is all my fault this winter. I bought a snow blade in early December expecting to use it just a couple of times.

captain53 · 02-01-2011, 09:09 AM

We have about 5 to 6" on the ground here at the Lake of the Ozarks and it has not slowed down any. Local forecast is about 16-18" by midnight. Temperature is not too bad, currently 23 degrees with 10-15 mph winds.

For some that is not a lot of snow but since the all time record snowfall event here was 13" this one is well above the normal 6-8" maximum levels they are equipped to deal with.

I plan to stay right here in this cozy condo watching the ducks on the lake until this mess clears out!

WyGuy · 02-01-2011, 09:36 AM

Snow day here at Purdue! Too bad I don't have classes on Tuesday's.

icehog3 · 02-01-2011, 10:56 AM

I am heading out to work right about the time the blizzard is supposed to hit here. And I just caught a nasty cold on top of it...should be a lovely night tonight.

JaKaacH · 02-01-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I am heading out to work right about the time the blizzard is supposed to hit here. And I just caught a nasty cold on top of it...should be a lovely night tonight.

Its heading your way Tom...I'm right in the middle of that blue blob...BE Safe brother

http://www.intellicast.com/National/...x?animate=true

icehog3 · 02-01-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Its heading your way Tom...I'm right in the middle of that blue blob...BE Safe brother

http://www.intellicast.com/National/...x?animate=true

Thanks Jeff....I am ready as possible, I guess....you stay safe too!

02-01-2011, 03:23 AM	#1
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Stay safe in the Midwest To all my brothers and sisters in the Midwest, batten down the hatches and stay safe. This looks like a big one! Please keep yourself and your families safe.

02-01-2011, 07:36 AM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest We have already had 20 inches just in the Month of January this year and we are supposed to get another 10-14 today. Some places had a windchill of -32 this morning! __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

02-01-2011, 07:38 AM	#5
mpd340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest The windchill here in OKC is -12. It doesn't look like were going to get as much snow as they predicted though so thats a plus.

02-01-2011, 08:17 AM	#6
fhrblig Real cars have 3 pedals Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Bob Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 211 Trading: (0)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest I don't know about the rest of you fellers, but I'd much rather deal with large amounts of snow than have to deal with extreme cold. You know, the kind of temperatures where when someone asks you what it's like outside, your response is "This is bulls***!" We only got a couple of inches of snow, but right now in Denver it's -11 degrees. Edit: Oh, and forgot to mention the lovely, crisp -30 wind chill.

02-01-2011, 08:19 AM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest Got lucky here in Cinci- mostly rain. Thank God(or Gore) for Global Warming, or else we'd REALLY be in trouble! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#8
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest I need to relocate, this damn snow/cold in the midwest sucks Any jobs availible in Cali, Florida?

02-01-2011, 08:29 AM	#9
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest Not so fortunate in Central Ohio. I got home from work in Columbus last night just in time. I was literally driving in front of the storm and got stuck in it for a few minutes. My windshield was starting to get covered in ice. This morning we are covered in ice and most everything is closed. Unfortunately my job never closes, so I gotta make the trek back to Columbus (45 minute drive in good weather) at 1p and return at 11p tonight. They are saying last nights storm was nothing compared to what's about to hit in a few hours. Gotta go get some more salt so I can leave the house. Snow I can handle, ice is a different animal altogether. Hunker down and Good luck to all in the line of this beast.

02-01-2011, 08:28 AM	#10
Flynnster Life's too short Swishers Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Middle of the Mitten Posts: 787 Trading: (7)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest Here in Chicago they are expecting a couple feet (doubt it) but there is also a possibility of classes getting canceled, which means midterms would be postponed. If that happens I shall be celebrating with a nice cigar.

02-01-2011, 02:21 PM	#13
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest Hmm, if I could only be smoking a Sir Winston and drinking a cold beer in that hammock right now

02-01-2011, 02:34 PM	#14
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest We are over 12" at Lake of the Ozarks now but snowfall has slowed for the time being. Just received this travel notice for MO: I wanted to pass along some information on a closure of a section of I-70 where they are experiencing white out conditions. MoDOT informed me that the highway patrol and MoDOT are diverting traffic from I-70 between US 65 and US 54 due to deteriorating conditions. They did say that they might continue efforts to plow this section of I-70 but may not be able to continue until the storm subsides. Also, I-44 from MM 8 westward to the Oklahoma border is closed due to the heavy snow. They are rerouting westbound traffic before they reach the state line due to the Oklahoma I-44 turnpike being closed. The Missouri I-44 closure is estimated to last 3 hours or more. I just spoke with MoDOT EOC and they confirmed that currently the Missouri National Guard has not yet been tasked with a rescue mission for stranded motorists and that this response activity is still being handled by the highway patrol and MoDOT. However, the National Guard in Oklahoma has been dispatched with this mission for the I-44 Turnpike closure.

02-01-2011, 08:56 AM	#15
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest The snow in Indianapolis is all my fault this winter. I bought a snow blade in early December expecting to use it just a couple of times.

02-01-2011, 09:09 AM	#16
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest We have about 5 to 6" on the ground here at the Lake of the Ozarks and it has not slowed down any. Local forecast is about 16-18" by midnight. Temperature is not too bad, currently 23 degrees with 10-15 mph winds. For some that is not a lot of snow but since the all time record snowfall event here was 13" this one is well above the normal 6-8" maximum levels they are equipped to deal with. I plan to stay right here in this cozy condo watching the ducks on the lake until this mess clears out!

02-01-2011, 09:36 AM	#17
WyGuy Boiler Up! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: MN Posts: 1,359 Trading: (16)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest Snow day here at Purdue! Too bad I don't have classes on Tuesday's.

02-01-2011, 10:56 AM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,266 Trading: (60)	Re: Stay safe in the Midwest I am heading out to work right about the time the blizzard is supposed to hit here. And I just caught a nasty cold on top of it...should be a lovely night tonight. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!