Salt Peanuts Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Much to my amazement, shoveling this time around was less tiring and less time consuming than the last big one we had. It helped the snow clumped together well, which meant it was heavier but I didn't have to shovel the same damn spot 9 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 What in the actual fuck? Spring officially starts in four days, and we're still getting significant accumulations and zero melting. This winter sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Yup, there's more white BS in the forecast for Tuesday morning here as well. We're definitely getting melting though as a significant amount of the ground cover disappeared this week so at least we're trending better than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt Peanuts Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 So it looks like its going to be snow all day as opposed to changing into rain (thus, melting snow) early in the day as it was initially predicted. At least there should be slightly less ice on the road this afternoon/tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It was a reasonably crappy commute in this morning and not one that I would have wanted to do in a 2wd car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oogabooga Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Expecting up to 8 inches here in Montreal. Global warming my ass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted March 24, 2013 Report Share Posted March 24, 2013 WTF! At least 4 in. with more on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 looks like spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted March 26, 2013 Report Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) Yeah, we're getting a small bit of daytime melting here too, though it was -23 C this morning. Here are some musings from John Green: Edited March 26, 2013 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 (edited) Okay Americans, how good is the Interstate snow clearing team? My wife and I are planning a trip to Minneapolis tomorrow, but there is a nasty ice/snow storm happening now. Info on the storm. I believe the precipitation is supposed to be over by tonight. What do you think? Will the interstate be safe by tomorrow? Edited April 11, 2013 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 It depends on the area -- if you said DC, I'd say, "nay", but it's Minneapolis -- don't they have snowplows 365 days/year? My guess: you'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Minnesota doesn't slow down for snow or ice. The road will be clear and you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks - that's what I figured. In Manitoba the snowplows get to work pretty quickly, but salting the ice away can take awhile. You guys tend to be a lot more serious about your road maintenance south of the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 lately it seems like they pre-salt the roads, so the interstate is almost always clear if it's above -20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Minnesota doesn't slow down for snow or ice. The road will be clear and you'll be fine. QFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Early this morning in Chicago: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 May 1st in Erickson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 ^Wow, fuck that! It's going to be over 80 in SF, which is sweltering for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Well, I will be in Chicago/IN next Thursday so please have your weather guys get their act together and warm things up a bit for me. Forecast is for low to mid 90s through this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Crikey, it's 70 here today. I had an off-island site visit this morning which made it particularly painful to come back to the office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsavitsk Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Well, I will be in Chicago/IN next Thursday so please have your weather guys get their act together and warm things up a bit for me. Forecast is for low to mid 90s through this weekend. It's perfect here today -- we only get a few of these each year. I'm quitting early to go play tennis. It looks like typical Chicago spring weather for the next week or so. Edited May 1, 2013 by dsavitsk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbasement Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 ^Wow, fuck that! It's going to be over 80 in SF, which is sweltering for us. Please fax ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Beep boop bleeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullguise Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Beep boop bleeeeeeeeeeee "We're sorry....the number you requested is not in service. Snow will continue for the foreseeable future." Un...believable..... Mother Nature is seriously pissed at us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 May 1st in Erickson. 2013-05-01 10.16.16.jpg Yeezh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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