Anchorage responds to record-breaking snow

I can't seem to find a reliable quote on the amount... some places say 2 ft. and we've gotten that much here many many times so nothing shocking. Actually we've had 3 ft a few times in my memory. But then I also saw 65" for AK's storm, so *that* would be significant if that's right.

Oh well, it's soon time for me to be talking about the white stuff, too... but the snow blower is serviced, gas can is full, and Kate wants a white Christmas, so bring it on! ☃️❄️🌨️⛷️
 
It was the outer areas of Anchorage that attracted the attention. They received 2+ feet within 2 days. That’s a lot of snow in a short amount of time for any place.
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I remember back in the 90’s, we received 30+ inches in 3 or 4 days due to back to back storms. I was working then and was out in it with accidents and stuck vehicles. Why do people insist on driving during weather emergencies? Getting to work, unless you have a critical job, like a first responder, take the day off and give the DOT a chance to clear the streets and highways.
 
911 said:
I remember back in the 90’s, we received 30+ inches in 3 or 4 days due to back to back storms. I was working then and was out in it with accidents and stuck vehicles. Why do people insist on driving during weather emergencies? Getting to work, unless you have a critical job, like a first responder, take the day off and give the DOT a chance to clear the streets and highways.
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I remember that one... my daughter had a friend staying over and we were all trapped for those days until the state opened again. Also remember the Halloween blizzard... 2011 or so... never saw that one coming.
 
CallMeKate said:
I remember that one... my daughter had a friend staying over and we were all trapped for those days until the state opened again. Also remember the Halloween blizzard... 2011 or so... never saw that one coming.
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If you are in PA, then you will remember I-78 was closed from Harrisburg to Allentown stranding several autos and semis.
 
Was anyone here, besides me, around for the Blizzard of 1950 that hit at Thanksgiving time?
Living in the country, east of Lake Erie in Ohio, I remember the National Guard having to rescue us from a deep ditch.

Several feet of snow blew over the Great Lakes - with winds up to 110mph


Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 - Wikipedia


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CallMeKate said:
I am... and I do remember. You were out working in that nightmare?! 🥺
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Oh, yeah. I was living at home in Hershey then. I would spend 12 hours helping to guard the trucks and try to get water and supplies to the truckers. I lived less than an hour away, so it was convenient in that sense. That went on for over 3 days. We had to have big equipment come in to move the trucks so the plows could do their thing. It was a 24 hour around the clock operation. The wind was the worse.

When the second blizzard hit and trucks began to pull off the road and park, 3 or 4 men tried to get into trailers to find out what their load was and if it was worth stealing. We took 2 of them into custody and another one later. It was a very long 4 days until we had traffic rolling again. People that try to rob trailers are stupid. A lot of truck drivers carry a gun, just like back in the old West days.
 
911 said:
Why do people insist on driving during weather emergencies? Getting to work, unless you have a critical job, like a first responder, take the day off and give the DOT a chance to clear the streets and highways.
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I agree, @911. Why people leave their homes during dangerous weather is beyond my understanding.

Living in earthquake country, it's drilled into our heads to have at least 3 days worth of food and water or other beverages on hand at all times. 3 weeks worth is better still. And share with your neighbors.
 

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