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StephMK · 02-21-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trip

It started about an hour ago here. We are supposed to get 8-10 inches. Omaha area.

The flakes are TINY but grass is almost fully covered so far. We are out of school today since afternoon is supposed to be bad. If we get the expected totals, we will probably be out of school tomorrow too. Enjoying a possible long weekend!

bjscheel · 02-21-2013, 03:53 PM

Just starting to get a dusting in SW Iowa on our way to 10 inches? School was let out at 11:30 so I went home too and here it is almost 3 and still okay driving conditions. Oh well. It's my busy time at work, but since they've talked up this storm so much, I think I'll be disappointed if we don't get our 10 inches!

Gumbo4x4 · 02-21-2013, 04:08 PM

Just coming out of a lull where nothing was happening for about half an hour. Starting up again. DW says the power is out at home

BearcatsFan · 02-21-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumbo4x4

Just coming out of a lull where nothing was happening for about half an hour. Starting up again. DW says the power is out at home

Oh no. I hope you have a generator.

elgerber · 02-21-2013, 04:10 PM

3-6 inches expected in the Twin Cities, with another storm on Monday. Starting later tonight, through tomorrow night. Of course I have a 45 mile drive each way, tomorrow evening.

Gumbo4x4 · 02-21-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BearcatsFan

Oh no. I hope you have a generator.

Nope, and all electric to boot.

Mouseteacher · 02-21-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus77

About an hour from you in Bloomington. Looks about the same. But I will believe the snow when I see it. Last time they said 2-4" and we barely got a dusting. Kids are really wanting some snow!!!! (And so am I!!! Then it can be 50 degrees two days later!)

Will be glad to send you some of our leftover snow from our Blizzard Nemo (27inches in one storm). Mounds of snow are still hanging around...waiting for the expected foot from "Q" to join it.

North of Mouse · 02-21-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BearcatsFan

Oh no. I hope you have a generator.

Between being without power with ice storms and hurricanes, having a generator is the *best* insurance we've ever had

Have our home wired to just flip a switch, then plug the generator in and have set number of lights, outlets, etc. Also powers our fridge, freezer, and well.

We've been without power so many times that we got tired of losing all our refrigerated stuff, and not having water. Now, at least we don't have those issues to worry about.

BearcatsFan · 02-21-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gumbo4x4

Nope, and all electric to boot.

Ugh. Hate to hear that. Generators are so expensive. We keep saying we need to buy one but they seem to never go on sale.

JennaDeeDooDah · 02-21-2013, 04:49 PM

In-laws live in KCK and they have already gotten 10" of snow today. That seems so crazy for me as we are in shorts down here. Stay safe and warm, everyone.

BearcatsFan · 02-21-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by North of Mouse

Between being without power with ice storms and hurricanes, having a generator is the *best* insurance we've ever had

Have our home wired to just flip a switch, then plug the generator in and have set number of lights, outlets, etc. Also powers our fridge, freezer, and well.

We've been without power so many times that we got tired of losing all our refrigerated stuff, and not having water. Now, at least we don't have those issues to worry about.

My BIL finally had his home wired that way after that deracho we had last year. Our neighbor let us run a line over to his generator so we wouldn't lose everything in our fridge.

ksjayhawks · 02-21-2013, 05:06 PM

South part of metro kansas city, on kansas side.

12 inches so far. Got an automated call from the city telling everyone to stay home and off the streets unless an emergency. Me, I am staying in where it is warm!

DH got stuck coming home from work about 1 mile from home and took him 4 hours to get out. Ended up parking car in parking lot of grocery store and getting a ride home as our car wouldn't not clear the snow on the street where we live. Still not plowed.

I had to shovel a path for our dachshund to be able to go to the bathroom.

JennaDeeDooDah · 02-21-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ksjayhawks

South part of metro kansas city, on kansas side.

12 inches so far. Got an automated call from the city telling everyone to stay home and off the streets unless an emergency. Me, I am staying in where it is warm!

DH got stuck coming home from work about 1 mile from home and took him 4 hours to get out. Ended up parking car in parking lot of grocery store and getting a ride home as our car wouldn't not clear the snow on the street where we live. Still not plowed.

I had to shovel a path for our dachshund to be able to go to the bathroom.

12"? My in-laws only said 10". Stay warm. That sounds miserable.

firecracker725 · 02-21-2013, 05:41 PM

Well it's here. Sleet for about 5 minutes, and now snow is falling at a pretty good rate. The roads are covered, and since I have to go to work at 6, I'm hoping they pre-treated.

Stitchfans · 02-21-2013, 05:45 PM

Very windy here and a sheet of

ICE

02-21-2013, 03:53 PM	#17
bjscheel I voted for tigers! Pork Baby of 1976 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,279	Just starting to get a dusting in SW Iowa on our way to 10 inches? School was let out at 11:30 so I went home too and here it is almost 3 and still okay driving conditions. Oh well. It's my busy time at work, but since they've talked up this storm so much, I think I'll be disappointed if we don't get our 10 inches! __________________ April 2005- Off-site December 2006- Pop Century November 2008- AS Movies November 2009- CBR June 2011- POR June 2013- DisneyLand DH Me DD14 DD11 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2: 8-9)

02-21-2013, 04:08 PM	#18
Gumbo4x4 Note to the ladies who forgot to check - we don't mind. Signed, "The guys" Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 6,757	Just coming out of a lull where nothing was happening for about half an hour. Starting up again. DW says the power is out at home __________________ Our trip from Missouri June, 2012 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post45301074

02-21-2013, 04:10 PM	#20
elgerber Sometimes you gotta bite the bullet & see a movie alone Likes to grill year round Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 13,162	3-6 inches expected in the Twin Cities, with another storm on Monday. Starting later tonight, through tomorrow night. Of course I have a 45 mile drive each way, tomorrow evening. __________________ Erika

02-21-2013, 04:49 PM	#25
JennaDeeDooDah My oh my what a wonderful day! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,739	In-laws live in KCK and they have already gotten 10" of snow today. That seems so crazy for me as we are in shorts down here. Stay safe and warm, everyone. __________________

02-21-2013, 05:06 PM	#27
ksjayhawks DIS Veteran Dorothy and Toto have taken all my glory! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Metro KC, Kansas Side Posts: 3,150	South part of metro kansas city, on kansas side. 12 inches so far. Got an automated call from the city telling everyone to stay home and off the streets unless an emergency. Me, I am staying in where it is warm! DH got stuck coming home from work about 1 mile from home and took him 4 hours to get out. Ended up parking car in parking lot of grocery store and getting a ride home as our car wouldn't not clear the snow on the street where we live. Still not plowed. I had to shovel a path for our dachshund to be able to go to the bathroom. __________________ *Live Laugh Love*

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02-21-2013, 05:41 PM	#29
firecracker725 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern girl transplanted to the Midwest Posts: 846	Well it's here. Sleet for about 5 minutes, and now snow is falling at a pretty good rate. The roads are covered, and since I have to go to work at 6, I'm hoping they pre-treated. __________________ --Crystal -------------

02-21-2013, 05:45 PM	#30
Stitchfans Tres Charming I cry at a drop of a hat 55 scares me Can you dip the shortbread in chocolate? ~The T.F~ let the stupidity begin! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,785	Very windy here and a sheet of ICE __________________ Susan

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