Author Topic: Winter. (Read 346118 times)

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #500 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:57:48 pm »

NOAA ALERTS: FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT AND FLASH FLOODS FROM MELTING RIVER ICE

PLEASE SEND HELP ASAP! I MIGHT NEED TO CROSS THE DELAWARE!

WillyWump · « **Reply #501 on:** January 09, 2014, 07:28:47 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 09, 2014, 06:57:48 pm

NOAA ALERTS: FREEZING RAIN TONIGHT AND FLASH FLOODS FROM MELTING RIVER ICE

PLEASE SEND HELP ASAP! I MIGHT NEED TO CROSS THE DELAWARE!

LMAO!+++ FAB-U-LOUS!

Theyer · « **Reply #502 on:** January 10, 2014, 07:56:02 am »

Mr Wump your left bank insurgent look is quite a success , should make your next internal flight in the US an adventure.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #503 on:** January 10, 2014, 08:04:44 am »

So now it's 30F with freezing rain/sleet/wintry mix until 2 PM, then another 36 hours of heavy rain but hey, at least the temperature will go up to 60F even if we can't be outdoors to enjoy it.

It's been impossible for me to go the supermarket this week -- it's either been a polar vortex or precipitation. I'm going to have to find a way to sneak into Reading Terminal Market for a couple day's worth of food after my podiatry appointment and then utilize Philly's secret underground concourses to maneuver my way around the subway system. Finally Sunday I'll be able to walk to the supermarket.

WillyWump · « **Reply #504 on:** January 10, 2014, 06:46:54 pm »

Quote from: Theyer on January 10, 2014, 07:56:02 am

Mr Wump your left bank insurgent look is quite a success , should make your next internal flight in the US an adventure.

Thank you Theysie. I plan on going through security like this on my next flight

btw, it got to 73 here today. HAD TO MAKE PITCHER OF SWEET ICED TEA and sit a spell on the porch

Theyer · « **Reply #505 on:** January 10, 2014, 07:01:12 pm »

73 ! 73!

The School closes on Orkney and the Volunteer Groups hand out Water and advice on heat stroke.

Make sure you wear a hat and Sun Block. Take care.

73 good gosh.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #506 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:27:42 pm »

We just achieved a post-polar vortex high of 60F and are heading towards 63F. Unfortunately it's pouring rain and will only get worse so not to be enjoyed outdoors.

In other news my parents depart on a 10-day Caribbean cruise in 3 hours.

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #507 on:** January 11, 2014, 01:52:07 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 11, 2014, 01:27:42 pm

We just achieved a post-polar vortex high of 60F and are heading towards 63F. Unfortunately it's pouring rain and will only get worse so not to be enjoyed outdoors.

We have achieved a post vortex high of 82 in Miami - however, with the humidity it feels like 87.... time to move my plant away from the windows and put the talcum powder on my nasty bits.

Edited to add: Or I could move my nasty bits away from the windows and put talcum powder on the plant... Decisions, decisions.

WillyWump · « **Reply #508 on:** January 11, 2014, 09:15:52 pm »

Quote from: phildinftlaudy on January 11, 2014, 01:52:07 pm

We have achieved a post vortex high of 82 in Miami - however, with the humidity it feels like 87.... time to move my plant away from the windows and put the talcum powder on my nasty bits.

Edited to add: Or I could move my nasty bits away from the windows and put talcum powder on the plant... Decisions, decisions.

Just please whatever you do keep your nasty bits in your pants.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #509 on:** January 12, 2014, 12:38:47 pm »

Numbers are in! The polar vortex (nothing to see there just move on along!) coast the US economy $5 billion dollars, the most of any weather event since non-Hurricane Sandy.

tednlou2 · « **Reply #510 on:** January 12, 2014, 10:45:52 pm »

We were taking down the Christmas decor this weekend, when I found this popping up. It is a hyacinth. We just had -5 temps with -30 wind chills, and this decides it is the right time to pop up. I also noticed some trees already getting buds on them. Messed up. It was around 50 this weekend and sunny. I know this will die. I'm not sure whether it spent a lot of energy and won't come back in spring, or whether it will not be as pretty or last long.

mecch · « **Reply #511 on:** January 12, 2014, 11:26:47 pm »

The vortex also meant really unusually mild weather all across Scandanavia and Northern Europe generally, and vegetation is out of whack there, among other problems caused by the lack of snow cover and daily freeze-thaw cycles.
Kick some more bark around that mistaken bulb and it may just wait comfortably for a good time to bloom later on.

Theyer · « **Reply #512 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:09:38 pm »

Quote from: mecch on January 12, 2014, 11:26:47 pm

The vortex also meant really unusually mild weather all across Scandanavia and Northern Europe generally, and vegetation is out of whack there, among other problems caused by the lack of snow cover and daily freeze-thaw cycles.
Kick some more bark around that mistaken bulb and it may just wait comfortably for a good time to bloom later on.

This describes the state off play in South UK , as far as bulbs are concerned.

WillyWump · « **Reply #513 on:** January 14, 2014, 08:09:53 pm »

For those of you not privileged enough to live in Gods Country, I present to you the grand Texas flag with Full Moon above it.

where, btw, it was a lovely 75 today, with a moderate gulf breeze kissing our cheeks

phildinftlaudy · « **Reply #514 on:** January 14, 2014, 09:33:04 pm »

We made it up to 84 today, but a cold front is coming through... It's down to 74 right now (9:30 pm) and we will be dropping to a low of 41 on Thursday (tomorrow will be 71 and 52) - Guess I will be cutting the heat back on....after running the air today.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #515 on:** January 14, 2014, 10:00:57 pm »

Quote from: WillyWump on January 14, 2014, 08:09:53 pm

For those of you not privileged enough to live in Gods Country, I present to you the grand Texas flag with Full Moon above it.

William Penn sends you the finger (City Hall: 700 rooms, larger than the US Capitol -- NEVAH FORGET!

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Ann · « **Reply #516 on:** January 15, 2014, 08:30:16 am »

Quote from: WillyWump on January 14, 2014, 08:09:53 pm

For those of you not privileged enough to live in Gods Country, I present to you the grand Texas flag with Full Moon above it.

where, btw, it was a lovely 75 today, with a moderate gulf breeze kissing our cheeks

Did you take that photo while you were out howling?

WillyWump · « **Reply #517 on:** January 15, 2014, 10:02:14 am »

Quote from: Ann on January 15, 2014, 08:30:16 am

Did you take that photo while you were out howling?

This was just before I stripped naked and danced the ritual full moon dance of my people.

mecch · « **Reply #518 on:** January 15, 2014, 07:01:30 pm »

City Hall is a masonry building and for that both impressive and a bit scary....

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #519 on:** January 20, 2014, 08:05:32 am »

Well fuck me up the ass -- Winter Storm Watch has been put up by NOAA and now we're in the 4-7 inch zone. When I went to be last night it was 1-2". And NOAA is always on the conservative side. edit: now they've revised it to 4-6"

My man on the internet says I'm right on the line of the 3-6"/4-8" zones so I guess that's kind of in line with NOAA, but that 8-12" zone is only 40 miles east of me...

Sucks more if this causes my doctor's appointment to be cancelled the next day because I have a lot of things to go over. And yes, SUPERMARKET RUN TODAY!

bocker3 · « **Reply #520 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:12:53 pm »

yep -- looks like Richmond will finally get into the snow action. Only 3-6 inches, but anyone who's lived in Richmand (Miss P) knows that they all go batshit crazy when white stuff falls from the clouds. Glad we did our shopping yesterday, because I am not stepping foot near a grocery store today!!

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Miss Philicia · « **Reply #521 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:29:29 pm »

Quote from: bocker3 on January 20, 2014, 12:12:53 pm

yep -- looks like Richmond will finally get into the snow action. Only 3-6 inches, but anyone who's lived in Richmand (Miss P) knows that they all go batshit crazy when white stuff falls from the clouds.

Indeed! Snow in Richmond is a glorious, rare thing -- enjoy yourself.

edit: they've even extended the watch east to Williamsburg, which is even more rare than Richmond for snow usually -- plus the entire Eastern Shore but NOT Hampton Roads at all.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #522 on:** January 20, 2014, 03:34:34 pm »

NOAA just upped us to 6-8" with their 3PM new advisory, and we now have Gale Warnings along the coast. I've seen other predictions of 6-12" now but only for the I-95 corridor from Baltimore to NYC, all of Long Island and Cape Cod. Possible 18" for central Delaware and coast from Cape May to Tom's River, NJ

The Jersey Shore is really going to get hit the worst with this storm.

I also feel bad because my ~80 year old parents are returning from a cruise docking in Baltimore tomorrow morning and then will need to do a two hour drive home. They will definitely need to stay there overnight in a hotel.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #523 on:** January 20, 2014, 10:24:32 pm »

o noes... keeps increasing

WillyWump · « **Reply #524 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:02:44 pm »

We are expecting sleet Thursday night. But I don't have any vintage Helmut Lange Snow Boots. I don't know what Im going to do.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #525 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:12:48 pm »

11PM NOAA update for me now ups it: 6-10 inches

They had us at 4-6" just 12 hours ago. Maybe I better count on 12 inches. I'm just not used to something that large after years of Wumpella's nuts.

WillyWump · « **Reply #526 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:15:27 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 20, 2014, 11:12:48 pm

Wumpella's nuts.

Oh thx for the reminder, I need to go shoot up.

tednlou2 · « **Reply #527 on:** January 20, 2014, 11:34:17 pm »

Suppose to start snowing around 4am, with up to 4 inches expected. We just had a kinda surprise snow Friday, that brought 2 inches. It was in the 50's this weekend and sunny.

And, then the Polar Vortex Part 2. But, I understand it isn't coming as far south and won't be as bad. But, we still have highs around 15 and lows of negative one forecasted. It has been a cold winter, thus far. I love snow, but not the cold temps. I remember our winter a couple years ago, when it seemed winter never really came. It rarely got below freezing and we were already doing outdoor projects by late February. I am looking for flights to Florida for this February.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #528 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:06:48 am »

NEW NOAA update (4:00AM) increased: now 10-14" expected LOL -- oh, and an overnight low of 8°F/wind chills of -6°F

Seriously, is this a joke? Yesterday started with 4 inches and the day before we were barely thinking of an inch. Now instead of the heaviest being on the coast I am exactly in the bull's eye.

Snow starts at noon and ends by 5AM Wednesday.

WillyWump · « **Reply #529 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:45:58 am »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 21, 2014, 08:06:48 am

NEW NOAA update (4:00AM) increased: now 10-14" expected LOL -- oh, and an overnight low of 8°F/wind chills of -6°F

Seriously, is this a joke? Yesterday started with 4 inches and the day before we were barely thinking of an inch. Now instead of the heaviest being on the coast I am exactly in the bull's eye.

Snow starts at noon and ends by 5AM Wednesday.

Remember, PIVOT not TWIST

wolfter · « **Reply #530 on:** January 21, 2014, 11:34:11 am »

I was hoping for 10" inches last night but his wife quickly put a stop to it. We're bitterly cold today but I will not complain since I know the dreaded heat of Summer is coming shortly.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #531 on:** January 21, 2014, 05:05:37 pm »

This was not fun at all -- and I'm only half done because it's going to snow more and drift heavily for another 12 hours. I didn't measure it but we must have 10 inches of snow already where I live.

I need some Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

WillyWump · « **Reply #532 on:** January 21, 2014, 06:09:40 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 21, 2014, 05:05:37 pm

This was not fun at all -- and I'm only half done because it's going to snow more and drift heavily for another 12 hours. I didn't measure it but we must have 10 inches of snow already where I live.

I need some Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa

Yeeowww. All that snow fell in a just a few hours? That's a pretty good job of shovelling too, mildly impressed here.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #533 on:** January 21, 2014, 07:09:48 pm »

It's rumoured that Gov. Christie has cancelled heat and light for those storm hit areas where he has been getting more bad press about bullying and political knavery. Oh no, the lights are fading here...

Jeff G · « **Reply #534 on:** January 21, 2014, 07:13:10 pm »

Quote from: Andy Velez on January 21, 2014, 07:09:48 pm

It's rumoured that Gov. Christie has cancelled heat and light for those storm hit areas where he has been getting more bad press about bullying and political knavery. Oh no, the lights are fading here...

I heard it was a staff member who did it and he knew NOTHING about it but . Yeah that's it LOL .

mitch777 · « **Reply #535 on:** January 21, 2014, 08:47:54 pm »

A peaceful snowy night.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #536 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:07:44 pm »

As of 7:50 PM Philadelphia had an official reading of 12 inches and mind you, it's still snowing hard as I write this, with winds gusting to 20mph. It should end around 1am.

WillyWump · « **Reply #537 on:** January 21, 2014, 09:12:32 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 21, 2014, 09:07:44 pm

As of 7:50 PM Philadelphia had an official reading of 12 inches and mind you, it's still snowing hard as I write this, with winds gusting to 20mph. It should end around 1am.

I bet them steps are piled back up, better get to work.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #538 on:** January 21, 2014, 10:39:48 pm »

Quote from: WillyWump on January 21, 2014, 09:12:32 pm

I bet them steps are piled back up, better get to work.

Philadelphia also broke another record today: This is the first time since 1884 the City of Brotherly Love has had three 6"+ snow events before February 1.

#algore

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #539 on:** January 22, 2014, 12:31:21 am »

As of midnight the snow has stopped. Final reading at PHL airport was 13.5"

Highest total in our NOAA reporting area was 15.8" in Manalapan, NJ 60 miles northeast of me.

WillyWump · « **Reply #540 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:00:09 am »

URGENT: Snow accumulations predicted in San Antonio Thursday night! The city is in panic! Tortilla supplies running low!

SOUTH TEXAS SNOWPOCALYPSE

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #541 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:12:31 am »

I now have to go out and finish shoveling in -10°F wind chill factor weather. NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS.

Then I have a 2:30 PM HIV doctor appointment downtown.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #542 on:** January 22, 2014, 10:55:52 am »

Here's a fun zoom-able map link for snow totals in the northeast:

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/hydromet/erEventDisplay.php

This way I can make sure Mitchypoo doesn't inflate her numbers! (8.5" *scoffs*)

mitch777 · « **Reply #543 on:** January 22, 2014, 02:53:32 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 22, 2014, 10:55:52 am

Here's a fun zoom-able map link for snow totals in the northeast:

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/hydromet/erEventDisplay.php

This way I can make sure Mitchypoo doesn't inflate her numbers! (8.5" *scoffs*)

6" this time.
Your 14" of fluffy light powder pales in comparison to the 35" of wet heavy snow that we got last year. Just sayin'. Better luck next time.

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #544 on:** January 22, 2014, 03:40:33 pm »

At least my doctor called and rescheduled me for next Monday -- I'm tuckered out. Plus it's only 16F right now with 0F wind chill. $:-\$

ps: we once had two ~25" full-on blizzards within five days of each other back in the '08/'09 winter so if you want to pull up to the urinal for a pissing match I'm game.

WillyWump · « **Reply #545 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:12:16 pm »

HELLO is anyone the least bit concerned about my impending SNOWPOCALYPSE!

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #546 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:19:46 pm »

Quote from: WillyWump on January 22, 2014, 07:12:16 pm

HELLO is anyone the least bit concerned about my impending SNOWPOCALYPSE!

per NOAA

MAIN IMPACT...NORTHERN PARTS OF THE AREA COULD SEE A TRACE TO
ONE HALF INCH OF SNOW. SOUTHERN AREAS ICE ACCUMULATION UP TO
TWO TENTHS OF AN INCH.

Is this what's commonly meant by "LOL"?

WillyWump · « **Reply #547 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:25:30 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 22, 2014, 07:19:46 pm

per NOAA

MAIN IMPACT...NORTHERN PARTS OF THE AREA COULD SEE A TRACE TO
ONE HALF INCH OF SNOW. SOUTHERN AREAS ICE ACCUMULATION UP TO
TWO TENTHS OF AN INCH.

Is this what's commonly meant by "LOL"?

MY God they are now saying up to 1/2 inch? I was just at the Chinese Buffet trying to fatten up in case things go bad with the snow and ice, and hadnt heard this revised figure!

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #548 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:36:20 pm »

We're already being told to expect another snowstorm Sunday night/Monday and then one right before the Super Bowl.

bocker3 · « **Reply #549 on:** January 22, 2014, 07:42:15 pm »

Quote from: Miss Philicia on January 22, 2014, 03:40:33 pm

ps: we once had two ~25" full-on blizzards within five days of each other back in the '08/'09 winter so if you want to pull up to the urinal for a pissing match I'm game.

Oh please, mary -- back in '78 we had ~27" in one storm and 2 weeks later had 54" (I win!). Hell the state of RI was shut down for 2 weeks and snow removal equipment was flown in from Buffalo.......

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