Snowy Arizona

smokin5 · 01-21-2010, 09:26 AM

For those who think AZ is just a nice warm desert,
take a gander at this morning's weather.
These pics were taken about an hour ago @ 7:15 a.m. -
6" already, & still coming down hard & heavy.

Front of the house:

Back deck:

Down the street:

I think I'll smoke breakfast inside.

Knip23 · 01-21-2010, 09:32 AM

For global warming, its pretty funny how everywhere its Hot as satans balls it snows. last time i was in Iraq it snowed fort the first time in 80 YRS! So much for global warming huh

Sauer Grapes · 01-21-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Knip23

For global warming, its pretty funny how everywhere its Hot as satans balls it snows. last time i was in Iraq it snowed fort the first time in 80 YRS! So much for global warming huh

Don't forget, they decided to start calling it climate change so they can blame us anytime the weather changes.

smokin5 · 01-21-2010, 09:38 AM

Nah, unlike the hot & dusty lowlands, it snows every year here.
I'm a mile high, baby!

The forecast for the next 2 days is snow, rain, repeat when necessary.
Up above in Flagstaff, AZ, they're bracing for up to 4 feet of snow.

T.G · 01-21-2010, 09:41 AM

Yeah, but what is the elevation where these photos were shot?

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Overnight freezing tempratures in deserts are nothing new either.

T.G · 01-21-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Nah, unlike the hot & dusty lowlands, it snows every year here.
I'm a mile high, baby!

Ignore my previous post above. Looks like you answered the question while I was still composing & posting it.

smokin5 · 01-21-2010, 09:59 AM

No problem.
I didn't post this to initiate a pseudo-political pseudo-science debate, I did it to rearrange a lot of people's preconceptions & misconceptions about Arizona.
Not all of the state is represented by the Phoenix/Tucson topography or climate. Not the GOOD parts of the state, anyway.

T.G · 01-21-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

No problem.
I didn't post this to initiate a pseudo-political pseudo-science debate, I did it to rearrange a lot of people's preconceptions & misconceptions about Arizona.
Not all of the state is represented by the Phoenix/Tucson topography or climate. Not the GOOD parts of the state, anyway.

No worries. I was asking because I've lived at high elevations in desert areas and had basically exactly the same experiences and not being familiar with the AZ mountain ranges, I was curious what altitude you were at.

kugie · 01-21-2010, 10:27 AM

Being from MA. I thought AZ was hot all over until I was sent down there for a project my Co. was doing in the pheonix area. And one of the contacts on the job is an avid hunter. He said he can go 4 hours north and end up in waste deep snow while hunting.
Just My

galaga · 01-21-2010, 10:32 AM

Geez, you haven't had 6" in a while.....

FYI, we're sending more bad weather your way.

MedicCook · 01-21-2010, 10:34 AM

It is nice to see the rest of the country get some snow.

G G · 01-21-2010, 10:37 AM

I'm telling you, this global warming is killin us.

JaKaacH · 01-21-2010, 11:15 AM

I thought ShowLow would be a good place to move to when I retire but I bet it gets wintery there. I think the elevation there is 7,000.

I hope some of that snow and rain makes into the Las Vegas, Grand Canyon area. I think Lake Mead is about 110 ft below normal pool.

Thanks for sharing the pictures

gettysburgfreak · 01-21-2010, 12:38 PM

When we drove through Arizona on Monday on our way back to New Mexico from Las Vegas we hit some snow in Flagstaff. I was surprised to say the least, even more so than seeing snow in New Mexico.

smokin5 · 01-21-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by galaga

Geez, you haven't had 6" in a while.....

Nope, not since you snuck up behind me twice in the same evening...

galaga · 01-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin5

Nope, not since you snuck up behind me twice in the same evening...

Hey,

smokin5 · 01-22-2010, 11:50 AM

Well, Snowy AZ became Lake AZ.
Haven't been online since yesterday afternoon because the entire lower level of my house flooded.
All that snow turned into one of the worst rainstorms we've had in close to 20 years. Still mopping up & thinking about a lot of carpeting/tile replacement.
This morning we're back to snow, however, with about 4" & rising. Supposed to continue thru Noon Saturday.

On the bright side, I shouldn't have to worry about my cigars drying up.

That, & my dear mate (the Queen B*tch) said it's OK to continue smoking indoors until the storm ends.

Eleven · 01-22-2010, 12:07 PM

"The planet has a fever"

/end Al Gore impersonation

01-22-2010, 02:18 PM

Man you guys are just getting plastered down there. Sorry to hear about the lower level, hope you can save some things. It sure looks nice in your photos though.

shvictor · 01-22-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

I thought ShowLow would be a good place to move to when I retire but I bet it gets wintery there. I think the elevation there is 7,000.

I hope some of that snow and rain makes into the Las Vegas, Grand Canyon area. I think Lake Mead is about 110 ft below normal pool.

Thanks for sharing the pictures

My Grandparents live in Showlow. they love it

01-21-2010, 09:32 AM	#2
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: Snowy Arizona For global warming, its pretty funny how everywhere its Hot as satans balls it snows. last time i was in Iraq it snowed fort the first time in 80 YRS! So much for global warming huh

01-21-2010, 09:38 AM	#4
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Snowy Arizona Nah, unlike the hot & dusty lowlands, it snows every year here. I'm a mile high, baby! The forecast for the next 2 days is snow, rain, repeat when necessary. Up above in Flagstaff, AZ, they're bracing for up to 4 feet of snow. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-21-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Snowy Arizona No problem. I didn't post this to initiate a pseudo-political pseudo-science debate, I did it to rearrange a lot of people's preconceptions & misconceptions about Arizona. Not all of the state is represented by the Phoenix/Tucson topography or climate. Not the GOOD parts of the state, anyway. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-21-2010, 10:27 AM	#9
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: Snowy Arizona Being from MA. I thought AZ was hot all over until I was sent down there for a project my Co. was doing in the pheonix area. And one of the contacts on the job is an avid hunter. He said he can go 4 hours north and end up in waste deep snow while hunting. Just My __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

01-21-2010, 10:32 AM	#10
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: Snowy Arizona Geez, you haven't had 6" in a while..... FYI, we're sending more bad weather your way. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

01-21-2010, 09:26 AM	#1
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Snowy Arizona For those who think AZ is just a nice warm desert, take a gander at this morning's weather. These pics were taken about an hour ago @ 7:15 a.m. - 6" already, & still coming down hard & heavy. Front of the house: Back deck: Down the street: I think I'll smoke breakfast inside. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-21-2010, 10:34 AM	#11
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Snowy Arizona It is nice to see the rest of the country get some snow. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-21-2010, 10:37 AM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Snowy Arizona I'm telling you, this global warming is killin us.

01-21-2010, 11:15 AM	#13
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Snowy Arizona I thought ShowLow would be a good place to move to when I retire but I bet it gets wintery there. I think the elevation there is 7,000. I hope some of that snow and rain makes into the Las Vegas, Grand Canyon area. I think Lake Mead is about 110 ft below normal pool. Thanks for sharing the pictures __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

01-21-2010, 12:38 PM	#14
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Snowy Arizona When we drove through Arizona on Monday on our way back to New Mexico from Las Vegas we hit some snow in Flagstaff. I was surprised to say the least, even more so than seeing snow in New Mexico. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-22-2010, 11:50 AM	#17
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Snowy Arizona Well, Snowy AZ became Lake AZ. Haven't been online since yesterday afternoon because the entire lower level of my house flooded. All that snow turned into one of the worst rainstorms we've had in close to 20 years. Still mopping up & thinking about a lot of carpeting/tile replacement. This morning we're back to snow, however, with about 4" & rising. Supposed to continue thru Noon Saturday. On the bright side, I shouldn't have to worry about my cigars drying up. That, & my dear mate (the Queen B*tch) said it's OK to continue smoking indoors until the storm ends. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

01-22-2010, 12:07 PM	#18
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: Snowy Arizona "The planet has a fever" /end Al Gore impersonation __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

01-22-2010, 02:18 PM	#19
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Snowy Arizona Man you guys are just getting plastered down there. Sorry to hear about the lower level, hope you can save some things. It sure looks nice in your photos though.