OT: Winter Storm Warning in Effect (8-20 inches)

[FLYLine27*]

Eh why not? We have a million other OT posts about everything in the world. This can be out GDT for pretty much the only big storm we are getting all year.

Rumored reports are stated around 12-18 inches of snow. BUCKLE DOWN BOYS!

Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Fairfield-
Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-Southern New London-
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northwestern Suffolk-
Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Northern Queens-Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
338 PM EST Sat Mar 11 2017

...BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Blizzard
Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday
evening.

* Locations...New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester,
Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Middlesex, and New
London counties.

* Hazard Types...Snow, and strong and gusty winds.

* Snow Accumulations...12 to 18 inches.

* Timing...Late Monday night through Tuesday evening.

* Impacts...Hazardous travel and potential for power outages due
to moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph.

* Temperatures...In the upper 20s.

* Visibilities...One quarter mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for falling and/or
blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities.
This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very
dangerous.

Will update as the days go on....

Click to read more...

 

[broadwayblue]

Just when it looked like spring was here...a couple inches and now a foot +.

 

[Irishguy42]

This will make getting to work on Tuesday a bit more interesting.

I can just imagine the subway delays out of Queens now...

 

[Baby Punisher]

Just when it looked like spring was here...a couple inches and now a foot +.

So close yet so far away. This storm completely blows apart my busy work week. So be it.

 

[Kakko]

Can't think of a single one of these that wasn't overhyped beyond belief

 

[Ail]

Bring in the tomato plants.

 

[smoneil]

I'm in Rochester so I feel like I'm playing chicken with this storm. A huge wind storm out here knocked out power for a bunch of folks. Mine's been out since Wednesday (~40 degrees in my house right now, haha). According to RGE, they expect to get power restored to my neighborhood on Monday evening. If they have a delay or if that storm speeds up, that's going to make for a baaaaaad few days!

 

[Chaels Arms]

Didn't we used to have a poster here who actually knew about meteorology? I actually remember coming here for info about impending storms a few years ago.

 

[Miller Time NYR]

Just ordered a ton of spring clothes, so go figure.

I work in NY Harbor, should this should be a ton of fun.

 

[aufheben]

Just when it looked like spring was here...a couple inches and now a foot +.

I know right?

 

[IamNotADancer]

I'm in Rochester so I feel like I'm playing chicken with this storm. A huge wind storm out here knocked out power for a bunch of folks. Mine's been out since Wednesday (~40 degrees in my house right now, haha). According to RGE, they expect to get power restored to my neighborhood on Monday evening. If they have a delay or if that storm speeds up, that's going to make for a baaaaaad few days!

I feel for you man. If there is anything worse than our roads here in the US it's the freaking power grid. It's like we are stuck in the 40's

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Man it's a shame I am missing this fun weather

 

[Desdichado93]

Can't think of a single one of these that wasn't overhyped beyond belief

Probably, but you know better safe then sorry.
Personally I rather see that they overhype them a bit then doing the opposite and the storm then turns out to be worse then anticipated.

 

[FLYLine27*]

 

[Hire Sather]

Gunna lose a day of work

annoying

 

[ecemleafs]

accuweather saying 4-8. weather.gov saying 1-2 feet lol.

 

[FLYLine27*]

accuweather saying 4-8. weather.gov saying 1-2 feet lol.

The image a posted above is from Accuweather. It says 12-18.

 

[FatGiraffe]

I'm flying in from London on tuesday, about 7pm. Any chance flights will be cancelled because of this?

 

[Megustaelhockey]

I'm flying in from London on tuesday, about 7pm. Any chance flights will be cancelled because of this?

Rather likely you will not make it here then, in my opinion. Better to stay back than attempting to fly through it.

 

[Leonardo87]

Hopefully won't start till after midnight tomorrow. Going to the game tomorrow.

 

[ecemleafs]

The image a posted above is from Accuweather. It says 12-18.

hmmm...must have updated from early this morning. sucks that this storm comes this week. im in training for work until wednesday and this storm is going to push it back to thursday most likely.

 

[broadwayblue]

Weather Channel looks to have reduced the snowfall prediction for NYC to 8-12 inches.

 

[Ail]

Has anyone ever tried lighting their driveway on fire to prevent snow accumulation? I want to try it but I'm unsure which fuel will have an optimal burn over a 24 hour period without the risk of seeping in to the water table or catching the garage on fire.

LMK

 

[Irishguy42]

Has anyone ever tried lighting their driveway on fire to prevent snow accumulation? I want to try it but I'm unsure which fuel will have an optimal burn over a 24 hour period without the risk of seeping in to the water table or catching the garage on fire.

LMK

Just buy a flamethrower and then melt the snow after it has all fallen.

 

[Killem Dafoe]

Has anyone ever tried lighting their driveway on fire to prevent snow accumulation? I want to try it but I'm unsure which fuel will have an optimal burn over a 24 hour period without the risk of seeping in to the water table or catching the garage on fire.

LMK

Just set up your laptop to play "Sean Avery Screens Martin Brodeur" on youtube. The salt from the comments should prevent snow accumulation.

Also, be safe ladies and gents.