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beast556
05-09-2015, 19:30
The snow is falling, well see how much sticks over night. Every one stay safe.
Yep. Falling at my place too.
Rain/hail over this side.
And all the way down here also.
Add old Aurora to the list.
here too. I'm tired of it.
Gimme the sun!!
Great-Kazoo
05-09-2015, 19:37
Based on the temp, humidity and "predictions" we have the generators on standby. So it will be a nothing storm or no power for a few hours, maybe.
mtnrider
05-09-2015, 19:40
Been snowing in Black Forest since about 3. really starting to stick now. Already had a power drop earlier.
hurley842002
05-09-2015, 19:41
here too. I'm tired of it.
Gimme the sun!!
Yup, get me out of here. Wish the wife would move to the desert with me.
blacklabel
05-09-2015, 19:43
We were going to head up to Wyoming for my niece's graduation reception but thought better of it.
How bad is the west side looking
Colorado Osprey
05-09-2015, 20:07
4pm and east of Monument had 6 inches on Highway 105 making it almost impassable. People were stuck on the hills and couldn't get from I-25 to Highway 83
This morning near the same area there was 6 inches of hail on the road and near impassable. Some forecasts are putting this area at possibly 10" and over of accumulation. That would be easy to surpass since 4 hours ago they were more than half way there and it is still snowing like it is on sale!
At least my lawn is finally green now.
At least my lawn is finally green now.
Mine too. And about a foot deep. And I just mowed last weekend.
@ the Fedcenter in Lakewood it's coming down good and slowly starting to stick to parked cars but that's about it so far. If this keeps up it should be a fun ride home about 12am.
Hooked up the plow on the pickup just incase I need to use it in the am, since snow equal income I'm ok with it. If we do get what they claim there's going to be significant tree damage which also equals income.
Aloha_Shooter
05-09-2015, 20:34
At least my lawn is finally green now.
Been wanting one of these long slow drizzles for over a month now. With any luck, it'll keep going for the next couple of weeks.
@ the Fedcenter in Lakewood it's coming down good and slowly starting to stick to parked cars but that's about it so far. If this keeps up it should be a fun ride home about 12am.
Has there been any significant hail up by you?
buffalobo
05-09-2015, 20:47
Starting to turn to snow out here finally.[fail]
We have had more than 6" rain in the last tree days and are pushing 10" for the last month. This is getting ridiculous out here.
Hwy north of us is closed and detoured in two places and the detour roads(rural county roads) are starting to erode as well. Spoke to my pops in next town west of us and he said there were couple detours around flooded out areas as well. All the "dry" creek beds in the area have been over their banks and the farmers are getting hit for some crop damage on the wheat.
Wonder if we are paying for the fact that the 2013 flood was mostly a non event for us. We did not even get that much rain during that time.
And now the wind is picking up. Had 3 power bumps in about the same number of minutes.
Going to get ugly if this keeps up.
Nadda here in Glenwood Springs,, so far. 9pm
Goodburbon
05-09-2015, 21:41
It's been snowing all afternoon in the Westcliffe Area. Still nothing much sticking though.
We are now getting broken tree limbs, fuck!!
hurley842002
05-09-2015, 21:47
We are now getting broken tree limbs, fuck!!
Damn, I brought the thousand lumen flashlight in because we are getting the light flickering. Stay safe everyone.
Lots of snow falling and power flickering here in Broomfield. I already stashed the generator for the summer too. Guess I'll re-light the pilot light on the gas fireplace before bed...
blacklabel
05-09-2015, 21:54
Lots of power flickering here as well. Good times.
Been snowing and raining all day. Snow is staring to stick and freeze.
Springtime in the Rockies... [panic][Freeze][snow]
The trees are straining out here. Quite a few power dropouts as well.
HoneyBadger
05-09-2015, 22:17
Been hailing, raining, sleeting, snowing since about noon on the north side of the Springs. Lights have been flickering all afternoon and evening too. Now it's getting windy. Damn hail stripped the trees of all their new growth! [Mad]
Figures.
I have to fly out tomorrow.
Probably the hardest 3-4" of wet snow my wimpy blower has ever had to endure. Still swear at my wife and kids for buying a 5.5HP blower for me when I have to use it on the heavy stuff. I don't like presents unless it's on my list.
OtterbatHellcat
05-09-2015, 23:12
Power flickering here as well.....was standing outside when a Huge branch on a tree across the street said...... fuk it. It was pretty damn loud.
I'm no tree hugger, but it sucks to see trees suffer significant damage from heavy wet snows like this.
Has there been any significant hail up by you?
No hail but it's sticking to the street pretty good in the parking lot so far. I will update the road conditions once I get back to Brighton
Took me an hour to get home tonight...
It's less than 2 miles.
I'm so pissed right now, been out in the yard with a long pole trying to save trees. I have lost two huge branches in two trees. Wish this shit would stop, looks like 6"-8" so far.
4+ inches at Lincoln and Peoria right now
Snow is falling, and branches are breaking. We've lost one I know of so far, probably more. I was knocking snow off awhile ago and heard one break down the street. Broken tree branches really piss me off, but what ya gonna do.....
We've got abut 6", and it's still coming down.
20˚ out and still snowing.
Ok the highway sucks! Lots of mounted up snow with a fun layer of slush underneath. Take your time and be safe everyone!
Great-Kazoo
05-10-2015, 01:35
30 & snowing.
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 04:24
It's done for now it seems. About 3/4 inches in N E Denver.
Looks like we got about three inches at my place. The wife has to head to DIA soon. Hope the roads aren't too slick.
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 05:34
The highways are probably fine, Ray.
This stuff shovels like wet concrete though...the handle on the shovel was creaking.
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 06:08
Just watched another big ass branch break off....... stay alert out there this morning, folks.
We don't need anybody getting jacked up from a big ass branch falling on their head.. ;)
Car was frozen shut and parking lot coated in ice in north springs. If you don't have to get out don't. Stay safe and stay home
After baling out 5 gallons of water every 15 minutes from the window well last evening, turning to snow was a blessing. About 6" here.
Bailey Guns
05-10-2015, 06:53
When I got outta bed at 0500 there was about 2 or 3 inches of snow on the deck, only a dusting on the driveway and it was 19 degrees. I heard 285 was a mess in Conifer and Turkey Creek Canyon last night into the morning.
Woke up with ten inches on my big deck.
It's been snowing here in cheyenne since yesterday at 1pm. Too much wind to stay in one place though. And right now it's a balmy 27 degrees.
buffalobo
05-10-2015, 07:24
Still lightly snowing here, wind picked up about 2 AM and still blowing hard, mud, slush, snow, with ice crust on top. Hard to tell amount due to drifting. 3-4" maybe.
Bailey Guns
05-10-2015, 07:29
It's been snowing here in cheyenne since yesterday at 1pm. Too much wind to stay in one place though. And right now it's a balmy 27 degrees.
Wind? In WY? Get out....
Having lived most of my life in northern Colorado, the wind really isn't much worse in Cheyenne.
68Charger
05-10-2015, 08:13
We even got 2-3 inches here in the banana belt... Latest snow I can ever remember here
It appears that my Ash tree in the front yard split in half. Wheeee!
28 degrees here.
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 08:19
That sucks, Gman.
Need to go to Fossil Trace Golf Club today for Brunch. What are the conditions there?
Getting some sun now yea!!!
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 08:44
I briefly saw something shiny in the sky.....thought about reporting it to the authorities.
Woke up with ten inches on my big deck.
Youre ex girlfriend laughingly disagreed with you!
Aloha_Shooter
05-10-2015, 09:11
It appears that my Ash tree in the front yard split in half. Wheeee!
The silver lining is that should be some primo stuff for woodworkers. Good chance to put in a fruit tree now. [Coffee]
I regularly check the web cams along the Peak to Peak. The roads are cleared, looks like there wasn't the big dump hoped for in that area. Let it keep snowing, the state needs it bad everywhere.
I'm looking at a fresh layer of white stuff on the Grand Mesa. Good thing. The recent rains have saved us from what had become a serious drought earlier this year. Increased plant growth will help a lot of wildlife. Last year the moisture led to a bumper crop of quail on our farm. Looks like they'll do well again this year. Here's a pair on our tray feeder this week.
Water is life.
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g292/COHummer/Birds/Gambels-Quail-couple%20rt_zpsile7bgsu.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/COHummer/media/Birds/Gambels-Quail-couple%20rt_zpsile7bgsu.jpg.html)
beast556
05-10-2015, 09:59
Disappointed woke up to just a dusting on the grass and roofs. Its almost all gone just windy and cold now.
Been hailing, raining, sleeting, snowing since about noon on the north side of the Springs. Lights have been flickering all afternoon and evening too. Now it's getting windy. Damn hail stripped the trees of all their new growth! [Mad]
Sounds like you're having a pretty hard time. Bet you're thinking of moving some where more warm huh?
Looks like I-25 is clear all throughtout the Metro area. Now I just wonder how things are where I left the car last night.
StagLefty
05-10-2015, 11:11
Now I just wonder how things are where I left the car last night.
Towing company says it's fine. [Sarcasm2]
Towing company says it's fine. [Sarcasm2]
Haha probably. I know I hit a couple curbs last night, I'll be very pissed if the paint on my new bumper is scraped.
SamuraiCO
05-10-2015, 11:25
Lost some limbs. Have to do some pruning. Let the melt off begin.
Lost some limbs. Have to do some pruning. Let the melt off begin.
Will you be getting mechanical replacements, or just living without the rest of your life?
The silver lining is that should be some primo stuff for woodworkers. Good chance to put in a fruit tree now. [Coffee]
The crotch where it split appears to have had a rotten core. This is Highlands Ranch, so it's really not big enough for woodworking. On the positive side, it also wasn't big enough to hit the house or the car in the driveway.
Neighbor has a plum tree right next to this one and boy does it make a mess. Don't want another ash or a pine. I'm thinking some variety of oak to replace this one.
Trees took a pounding last night in our neighborhood. I have some chainsaw work ahead of me this week.
OtterbatHellcat
05-10-2015, 12:29
I ran a quick errand a bit ago, and there are a lot of big branches laying around on the side streets.
HoneyBadger
05-10-2015, 14:20
Sounds like you're having a pretty hard time. Bet you're thinking of moving some where more warm huh?
It's been 75 and sunny just about every day there for the past 2 months.
Just a bit of curb rash from taking the long, winding driveway out of work last night. Thankfully the bumper I used to plow Peoria last night is okay! :D
http://i.imgur.com/whMOpHVh.jpg
SideShow Bob
05-10-2015, 15:08
I have some chainsaw work ahead of me this week.
Rub it in, rub it in...... I just finished up cleaning up the tree damage using a cordless sawzall and a 8" wood blade.
Used the time between charging the batteries to pile and bundle the branches for curb side pick up on trash day.
I need new batteries, they are spending more time charging than cutting.
Rub it in, rub it in...... I just finished up cleaning up the tree damage using a cordless sawzall and a 8" wood blade.
Used the time between charging the batteries to pile and bundle the branches for curb side pick up on trash day.
I need new batteries, they are spending more time charging than cutting.
I know a guy who has a chainsaw for loan, if need be.
SideShow Bob
05-10-2015, 15:17
I know a guy who has a chainsaw for loan, if need be.
No thanks, the saws all did the job, I am just waiting on the summer sales to get a new chain saw.
And damn, DeWalt batteries are expensive ! Has anybody tried the cordless tool battery rebuilders that advertise for 1/2 the price of new ones ?
Rooskibar03
05-10-2015, 16:32
So. Much. Water. I'm gonna float back down the hill.
mtnrider
05-10-2015, 18:58
So much water the ground can no longer absorb it. Ugh. Woke up to a flooded basement. Moved the furniture, pulled all the soaked carpet and liner and still have water coming in as I speak.
USMC88-93
05-10-2015, 19:12
Snow yesterday, mowed the grass today that is typical Colorado for you.
I know a guy who has a chainsaw for loan, if need be.
Will he want it back?
Two brand new apple trees put in last year, both are cracked and split. Crap. Now I'm wondering if I bought the "insurance" or not... probably not since I'm a cheapskate.
Neighbor's tall aspen clump appears to have snapped in a couple places - half fell on his bay window and half fell across my fence, broke one of the split rails. Lots of trees in the open space area behind us seem busted up with limbs all over the place.
At least I remembered to pull the jeep into the garage. I wonder how much heavy snow that soft top can take before it splits open. Don't really want to find out.
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