Snow storms.
 

Have been watching the news and wondering what it is like over there, hope you are all safe and keeping warm.

Where I am it is cool (for us) but sunny and nice. The northeast I think is really getting it~

I'm in Texas and we're under a storm, tornado warning. But no rain yet. I have my fraidy hole ready under a 250lb. desk. If it goes, I'll go with it. LOL

I am near Albany, NY and we only got 9 inches of snow. Everything was closed all day yesterday in preparation of the storm, however by nightfall we only had 1 inch. The rest during the night.

My son, in CT, got 20 inches of snow and the roads still aren't driveable.

A friend of mine lives near Concord, NH and they had 28 inches of snow with an additional 3-5 inches to come.

I guess we made out easy. No power outages and just enough snow to burn off the extra calories sitting around eating during the storm.

35 mi. outside of Boston we got about 24-28in. Noisy night with the wind and snow. Everyone okay. Today it looks like a "winter wonderland"

We think we have about 15 inches here in NH but since we didn't have to go anywhere, we haven't been outside yet. The sun is out now and it's stopped snowing. We never lost the power. It was an old fashioned snowstorm. Thanks for asking!

All of you stay warm out east. We are find in Iowa, no snow but SD is suppose to get a storm tonight so we might get something early week. We really need the moisture so we can make that corn grow this year and sendit east.

we're expecting our big snow/ice/rain storm tonight. we're on the cusp, so not sure which we are getting.

We had a beautiful snow... About 15".. The car is still where I left it before, but will dig it out in the a.m... Socrates had a couple of problems with finding places to eliminate without falling deep in the snow.. Also the ice melt stuff has him dancing.. Of course when we get in, an additional problem of getting the snow that stuck to his hair, and caused ice balls.. What a wonderful day...

Here is Near philadelphia PA. WE got about 6" and didn't loose the electric. Woopie! Over the years I have learned to be prepared and ready for about two weeks of trouble, which has happened in the past.

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Hope everyone made it through without to much damage or trouble.
peace

My youngest son is holidaying in the US. He is in Orlando now but is supposed to be flying to New York on Tuesday, what are his chances with flights cancelled etc. It is causing me some concern.
The snow looks beautiful but I know when it starts melting it's not so beautiful. Stay safe.

That is an absolutely gorgeous picture! I hope you have power.

I don't know where in New York your son is traveling. In Albany, we are supposed to have rain on Monday, then partly cloudy until Saturday which will then be snow showers. Therefore, all flights she be flying. Late however, who knows.

Good lMorning! Just got up (6:00 AM) thinking Oh, My Goodness, I am going to have to shovel us out for sure. Oh, about 1/4" so far and it isn't even snowing. We are expecting up to 5" here in St. Paul, so I best get the truck moved for a snow emergency for sure - anything over 3" - SNOW EMERGENCY!!!! Hey, they do a darn good job here. I am all ready for a good old fashioned frozen gully-washer!!!!!! Got food in the refrig, freezer, and cat pantry, got heat, got the computer and my quilt that I am working on. Can't ask for a better day. Edie

PS - I hope all of you Easterners are bearing up. You really got socked.

In Guelph the storm is over, the driveway is dug, the sun is shining, its -20 and........wait for it..........its going to rain tomorrow. Gotta love it.
MaryKatherine

30 inches and I'm still digging out. Ugh. No sewing or pictures as I need to open doors! The drifts are up to my chest. Head hanging and too sore to move in chilly Long Island ny

There's n calories in whatever you eat in a snowstorm.I'm in northern Indiana,and that's the word here.

You guys in Commack got hit pretty hard. Newsday showed pictures of the cars stranded on roads, and the people that stayed with them.. We had about 13".. It was very pretty..

We're in Central Maine, we got between 18-25 inches, it varies with the direction of the wind. Hubby went out with the snowblower and right then a friend from a farm down the street came and plowed us out with a snow plow on his big green tractor. Thank God, it would have taken dh hours, it got done in 15 minutes. All that's left to do is around the car and the front stairs.

We are in western CT-mid-state. We have drifts in the 4 foot area but also cleared areas where the wind blew the snow off. The fur babies have been having fun pouncing in the snow and trying to play. I was out with them and sunk to my knees most places. No power loss and few dimmers, but all in all, a lot of wind and a lot of noise.
Staying off the roads and out of trouble-mostly-the trouble that is-Not going out as it is not needed.

Eastern side was worse off with more snow and winds. The shore had tide surges and power outages.

We had wind and snow fell all nite and all Sat. Tonite the rain and ice over the 4" we got Sat.. Didn't loose elect., but was prepared. Thanks for asking. Very thoughtful of you.

I'm on the south shore of Long Island - we got 18 inches of snow. My neighborhood has mostly been cleared though some side streets are still untouched. The Long Island Expressway is still closed from Exit 63 all the way east to its end in Riverhead. This is just unbelievable!! Many friends are still stuck at home due to lack of plows coming down their streets! People can't get to work; most schools are closed today. This morning (monday) things are just as bad as the temps are still at or below freezing and we've got black ice!! Heavy rains today will only make things worse.....I can't wait for my next Florida vacation!!

love the pic. The snow make it look so beautiful!

Freezing rain in NE right now. Hoping we don't loose electricity. Don't mind camping for a bit but would rather wait for summer. Have plenty of food,wood and batteries. Material cut and ready to hand sew and book to read. Staying off roads keeping warm and toasty by the fire.

Long Island, NY blizzard 2013
 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]394529[/ATTACH]Helping Hands.....needed to get your car dug out....Mormon missionary young men like angels have been helping us here on Long Island as we "dig out"!

Sweetpea,

That is such a nice thing for those young men to do.

Whew! I just got an email from the friend in CT who checks our house weekly and during/after storms while we're in AZ. All's well AND they didn't lose power. Nice. He said they got 20 inches, so it wasn't as bad in our little town as the '78 blizzard - 3 feet in that one!

Our snow storm, ended up not amounting to much. Ice first, from freezing rain on Sat. afternoon. Then some snow overnight Sat., maybe an inch. Then Sunday morning around 10 it started snowing fairly heavily. By late afternoon, we'd gotten 7". The plow came by around 4 pm, it was still snowing but not so hard. Our sidewalk and driveway by the garage get deeper from snow blowing off the roof, which it did, but not too bad. The sun is out and the snow has melted off on the street and our driveway is black again.

It is in the low 80's here but I am in the deep South,.

It snowed all of Friday and Saturday giving us in New Hampshire anywhere from 24 to 34 inches of snow. Well, we closed our place of business about 3:00 PM on Friday and headed home for our 45 minute ride around the lake when we decided to stop by our mechanic’s place to pick up our extra set of truck keys in case they were needed over the weekend. Our mechanic lives on a very steep long hill…..yes; you know where this is going!

Even thought we started down the hill barely moving, our truck (Ford 250 Crew Cab) lost it and it went into an accelerating rate of speed down the hill, across the street, off the road down into then out of a gully and was heading for the trees. It was very obvious that we were not going to stop so my husband moved his foot from the brake to the gas pedal and fought the wheel to turn the truck around. First the truck stuttered throwing up snow, dirt, twigs and rocks as we just missed the trees by a foot or two. Then we rode at an angle along the gutter headed for an electrical pole when Ron fought to get the truck up out of the gutter and successfully, we slammed back down onto the road. We were both shocked that we didn’t crash and grateful still that we didn’t injure any unsuspecting traveler along the roadway. No, God just wasn’t through with us here on earth.

I had called my daughter on my cell phone when we were on top of the hill to insure that she and her family were home safe and sound when our ’ride of terror’ happened with the phone open. She said she heard it all; the dog barking, my screaming, the truck banging and throwing itself around while all she could do was listen, terrified as to what was happening to us. She couldn’t believe that we not only survived but were back out onto the road continuing our trip home. We had our seat belts on and the truck is going into the garage for a good going over on Wednesday.

Once home the storm was beautiful to look at while we spent a quiet day Saturday at home and I enjoyed machine quilting.

Sunday the storm had passed, the sun was shinning with blue skies. We spend the day digging out from the storm at our place of business with the temperature a delightful 46 degrees.

Traveling home again on Sunday the roads were not only clear by dry, and everyone was out and about enjoying the snow. Going by one lake there were cars racing out on the lake and many bystanders cheering them on…..and the annual fishing derby was underway on the big lake with a huge turnout. The largest fish in each of several categories (trout, bass, etc) received cash prizes: First prize $15,000, second $5,000, and third prize was $1000.
Here in NH we are used to big snow storms and many snow enthusiasts really get excited when a big storm is predicted.

I feel bad for those in our neighboring state of MA that have lost power and those in the South that received damaging tornadoes. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!

we just had rain here in va hope all is doing well in new england area stay safe

We here have 45" this year so far. Biggest snow fall was 9.7" not too bad for us. So far no power out- ages, that`s what we worry about. To day school buses ran 2 hrs late because of the icy roads. My DH parked our truck at the top of our yard and took sand off the back so I could get to the barn, and as I was walking behind the truck, it started to slide down the hill to the barn. I can still move fast on ice when I have too. Since we had a late fall (I planted tulips the 3rd of Dec.) and now we are about half done with winter, we can`t complaine. I did send for my seeds already as I live for gardening .

I am on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. We dodged the storm and have high 40s to low 50s with badly needed rain today.

I'm in Texas near Austin, we've had about a 1/2" of rain, wish it was more. No tornado warnings here thankfully.

We had rain before snow fell last weekend...more snow fell 9 miles north of us...roads were slush-and-ice covered for awhile, but by Monday were fairly driveable. I'm very grateful for my DH, who has driven me to work most of these winter mornings!