Possible weekend snowstorm

[KirstenB]

iT'S here in Central Virginia. Coming down like crazy. I looked across the pond, and told dh, gee it looks foggy out there. It was the snow, so heavy, you couldn't see more than a couple hundred feet. Stay safe everyone!!

 

[Snowysmom]

As far as I am concerned, this is not the best time for a blizzard. My youngest DS is driving up from Florida to Massachusetts this weekend. He started today and is supposed to be home Sunday evening. I am really nervous about this. He is doing a friend a favor by flying down to Florida and helping his friend drive his car back to Mass. I just hope they use common sense.

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

We were just upgraded to 8 to 12 inches of snow. They did say the storm could still veer off and we could get less so who knows what we will get. My DD's basketball practice is cancelled and I went shopping this morning so we dont have to go out. I just finished the last of the Christmas shopping online so tomorrow I can wrap, clean and watch movies LOL I'm actually working from home tomorrow night so all should be good.

 

[Heather1101]

I'm in Ft. Belvoir/Alexandria and our snow started about 30 min ago...there is already snow covering out patio furniture and our grass!

I went out this a.m. and mailed boxes, got snow boots for everyone, and hit the grocery store (which was a mad house!) All my Christmas chores and shopping are done, so we are all set to enjoy some snow! We are decorating our gingerbread house tomorrow and we've got our sleds and inner tubes on standby!

 

[disney1990]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want snow! I want snow!

I want to sit by the fire watching Christmas movies while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to drink hot chocolate while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to wrap presents while inches and inches of snow fall. I want to cuddle up with my honey while inches and inches of snow fall.

I am SO EXCITED!

I hope I don't end up with a disappointment now.

Glad you got your wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SunFloridaDisney]

Anyone know the conditions in NYC? My dd is due to fly home from there tomorrow night.

 

[3DisneyBuggs]

NYC is supposed to get up to a foot of snow by Sunday.

 

[locolala]

We thought about going on base and hitting the commissary but realized it would be full of psycho people and opted just to head on home. We have bottled water, several steaks, hamburger meat and side dishes, so we're good for the weekend. Oh, and about 10 gallons of various juices, lol.

 

[HugsForEeyore]

I am totally doomed by this storm. The timing here in NJ is that the snow won't be heavy enough to close work, so I have to get there by 9:30 am. I have a 40 minute commute through windy backroads, and I drive a small Honda Civic. Once the snow really starts coming down, there is no way I am getting back home. No way. My car won't make it.

I already decided I have to find a hotel near work, which is a huge hassle and very expensive. But I have no choice. Even worse, if the snow is very heavy, I may be stuck at the hotel Sunday, too! 2 hotel nights really eats into my budget, costing me much more than what I make working Saturday. Ugh. I am totally screwed this time.

 

[jazzielady]

We thought about going on base and hitting the commissary but realized it would be full of psycho people and opted just to head on home. We have bottled water, several steaks, hamburger meat and side dishes, so we're good for the weekend. Oh, and about 10 gallons of various juices, lol.

but do you have milk and toilet paper? That's what all the nuts around here shop for at the first report of a snowflake.

 

[lynxstch]

not only are you getting the snow..but you also managed to let a LOT of it fall on our side of the state!..we already have 3-4 on the ground..and they are calling for another 8 by the end of the day!..glad you got your wish, now you need to find a way over here and shovel your wish off my driveway!..lol
Merry Christmas..don't ask Santa for anything else..you are dangerous when wishing!

 

[lynxstch]

it's only 10 am and we have almost 8" on the ground..someone, please shut it off..it would be really pretty IF I wasn't the one who had to go out and shovel it!

 

[Tina]

I'm in western Prince William county (Virginia) and we have about 10 or 11 inches here. I've finished one round of shoveling this morning. The snow is very fluffy and dry, but still a lot of work to shovel! I'm trying to do it in shifts as it comes down. I can't imagine trying to shovel it all at the end.

 

[Carly_Roach]

it's only 10 am and we have almost 8" on the ground..someone, please shut it off..it would be really pretty IF I wasn't the one who had to go out and shovel it!

As someone who's shoveled a LOT of snow in her life, I have one tip that will save your back:

PUSH the snow. Don't lift it.

I typically make a "push" line down the middle of the length of the driveway (lifting and throwing ONLY when the shovel becomes stuck, then pushing again), then I work my way back up the driveway pushing the snow to either side, lifting only when I have to (with my knees and arms, not my back).

Think of yourself as a human snowplow. And take breaks when you need them - usually after 15 or 20 minutes if the snow is really wet and heavy. If it's up to 8 inches by now, I'd start shoveling even though it's still snowing. It's easier to move 4-8 inches twice than it is to move 16 inches once.

This is how I get through the winter where these kinds of storms are common.

 

[lynxstch]

As someone who's shoveled a LOT of snow in her life, I have one tip that will save your back:

PUSH the snow. Don't lift it.

I typically make a "push" line down the middle of the length of the driveway (lifting and throwing ONLY when the shovel becomes stuck, then pushing again), then I work my way back up the driveway pushing the snow to either side, lifting only when I have to (with my knees and arms, not my back).

Think of yourself as a human snowplow. And take breaks when you need them - usually after 15 or 20 minutes if the snow is really wet and heavy. If it's up to 8 inches by now, I'd start shoveling even though it's still snowing. It's easier to move 4-8 inches twice than it is to move 16 inches once.

This is how I get through the winter where these kinds of storms are common.

I lived in New England for most of my life..very familiar with snowstorms and shoveling..lol..it's very light and fluffy snow..but it's piling up fast..and doesn't show signs of letting up...I took the elec snow shovel out and did quite a bit of it..we have a long driveway...I did the top and the bottom..if hubby can't get his car all the way up..he can just park at the bottom when he gets out of work at 3!..I agree with you on shoveling some of it instead of all of it..I already cleared it at 5:30 this morning...again around 9 and just did it again...the dumb road plow keeps throwing it at the end of the driveway and I don't want that to pile up and freeze!
Everyone stay safe in this storm..please!

 

[chloelovesdisney]

In NYC, so far, nothing.

 

[lynxstch]

and we are up to 11" and it's still coming down hard!

 

[monkeybug]

We are in Annapolis and have at least 15" already and it's still falling! Yay!!! Soooo Happy!!!
We built a fire in the outdoor fire pit and roasted hot dogs, have been sledding all day, and I have shepherders bread rising and calico bean casserole on the stove. Good times!!

 

[nikkistevej]

Not happy here in Catonsville Md, 16 inches, I hate this- its hard to get to work and get my kid to school or a babysitter if she doesn't have school. I swear we're going to move down south!!

 

[lovemygoofy]

Kingstowne area of Alexandria reporting in at just show of 20 inches and still coming fast. My husband went out and its past his knees. I went out and it's almost mid-thigh. The news said possible more snow on Christmas day