Major storm coming our way

[Don M.]

All the weather forecasts are saying that we, and much of the Eastern half of the US will have a major snow and ice storm starting this Saturday evening, and continuing into early Monday. They are saying that this may be the worst weather in the past 12+ years...with the temperatures holding below freezing for all of next week.

We got some extra groceries yesterday, and I ran my generator for a few minutes this morning...in case we lose power, if the ice buildup damages the power lines.

If you are in the path of this storm, BE AWARE.

 

[KSav]

This is typical winter weather in the Plains.

I know it's not for the East coast, though; good luck! Hope it doesn't get too bad.

 

[CallMeKate]

I'm ready... not liking it, but ready.

 

[Gardenlover]

I'm hoping we don't get a lot of ice, it would reek havoc on our trees. I have 7 magnolia trees in the backyard.

 

[Babs2u]

I'm hoping we don't get a lot of ice, it would reek havoc on our trees. I have 7 magnolia trees in the backyard.

I had a half dozen creeping magnolias which I loved. A few years back metro Atlanta suffered a hard freeze and they never recovered.

 

[DailyArtsyCrafter]

I'm hoping that in the southeast we get some of the snow. The forecast for the 1st part of next week keeps jumping around between rain, ice & snow. Hoping and praying that there is no devastation for anyone. Pics are of surprise snow we got last winter.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Stay safe!

 

[debodun]

I hope not here. I have an appointment with my retinal surgeon on Monday. I received a phone reminder earlier. The recorded message said to expect to be there between 2 and 3 hours.

I just checked the forecast here. It looks like that storm (Larry) is going to pass just to the south, fortunately.

 

[Twostep]

Stay warm.Stay safe.

 

[dilettante]

Yeah, we get snow sometimes.

 

[Twostep]

Yeah, we get snow sometimes.

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One reason why I left home. Stay warm!

 

[PamfromTx]

Stay warm and safe.

 

[papa tiger]

All we gonna need is Herds of Deer, Bears and Lobo's ! ... ...
My gloves are handy, HoodY & longies nearby.

 

[Murrmurr]

I'm hoping we don't get a lot of ice, it would reek havoc on our trees. I have 7 magnolia trees in the backyard.

That's a lot of trees to have to cover, and mature ones are pretty large.

Does anyone know if this storm is moving west-to-east, or east-to-west?

 

[CallMeKate]

Does anyone know if this storm is moving west-to-east, or east-to-west?

It will form in the Plains and start coming east. @Murrmurr

 

[PeppermintPatty]

That's a lot of trees to have to cover, and mature ones are pretty large.

Does anyone know if this storm is moving west-to-east, or east-to-west?

I agree that the storm is heading east to west. Most storms do.

 

[Murrmurr]

It will form in the Plains and start coming east. @Murrmurr

I agree that the storm is heading east to west. Most storms do.

I think Kate is right, and it's heading eastward, because our 10-day forecast says we can expect sunshine with partly cloudy skies.

 

[JustDave]

I've been watching the long range forecasts, and we've known it was coming for about a week. I'm in south west Virginia. We had snow flurries this afternoon, the first ones of the winter, and while driving today, I saw that the roads were striped with that chemical that melts ice. My power company sent out a memo to get ready. I've got my wood box filled up with enough to get me through a crisis, and more wood in the woodshed.

 

[Dave03]

Northern Delaware here. We're ready.

 

[Harry Le Hermit]

We're as ready as we'll ever be. Only worry is how much ice. 0.25" to 0.75" is the forecast. The big worry would be the transmission lines, but they are north of here, and less ice is forecast. Maybe some intermittent outages in the local area. Hopefully nothing of the lengthy variety.

Maybe it is normal and I never really noticed, but a lot of HVAC companies seem to be traveling the roads and streets. I have no need to travel until next Friday, so here's hoping.

 

[jujube]

They're saying we may be getting a flake or two here in Central Florida.

Better get the snow shovel out...LOL. (I actually have one; I use it for leaves.)

 

[Gardenlover]

That's a lot of trees to have to cover, and mature ones are pretty large.

Does anyone know if this storm is moving west-to-east, or east-to-west?

I'd end up hurting myself trying to cover them and would probably do them more harm than good.

It's okay, I'll start some fires under them. I already melted my fence earlier this year, so I have experience.

 

[Gardenlover]

Northern Delaware here. We're ready.

One of my all time favorite songs

 

[Gardenlover]

I've been watching the long range forecasts, and we've known it was coming for about a week. I'm in south west Virginia. We had snow flurries this afternoon, the first ones of the winter, and while driving today, I saw that the roads were striped with that chemical that melts ice. My power company sent out a memo to get ready. I've got my wood box filled up with enough to get me through a crisis, and more wood in the woodshed.

It's good for the soul

 

[Gardenlover]

Yeah, we get snow sometimes.

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Yeah, but it's lake effect snow... kind of like AZ dry heat don't ya think?