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SideShow Bob
11-25-2019, 18:14
With anywhere from 4 - 20 inches of snow predicted over the next 2 days, and already 400 + flights canceled in advance, how many hundreds of travelers are going to be stranded at DIA enjoying whatever fast food restaurants there for ?T? day ?
And how many ?I don?t have a clue? motorists are going to be stuck on Pena BLVD. Trying to make it to/from DIA ?
The weather apps on my phone don't seem too convinced.
I?ll take the under on the snow totals. I?ll guess their 4-20 comes in closer to 3 total.
beast556
11-25-2019, 18:58
There is already 3in on the ground here in Wellington.
Sorry. My total is specifically for my house. You could get more or less if you don?t live at my house.
Plus, the ?front range? ends at Fort Collins so technically any forecast for the front range is null and void in Wellington.
hurley842002
11-25-2019, 19:07
Sorry. My total is specifically for my house. You could get more or less if you don?t live at my house.
Lol
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I tried twice to pick up couple of things at the grocery store today with no luck. Couldn't even get in the parking lot. I guess everyone was flocking to stock up on bread and milk for the big snow.
I don't need bread or milk but still need to grab a couple of things so I'll wait until it's snowing like a banshee to try again. Maybe hit up King Stupids just before midnight.
ChickNorris
11-25-2019, 19:16
Fwiw, I put the plow on my truck.
I don't always when they call for snow.
You hooked the plow for three inches?
I'd hate to see what you'd do for eight or ten inches.
I tried twice to pick up couple of things at the grocery store today with no luck. Couldn't even get in the parking lot. I guess everyone was flocking to stock up on bread and milk for the big snow.
I don't need bread or milk but still need to grab a couple of things so I'll wait until it's snowing like a banshee to try again. Maybe hit up King Stupids just before midnight.
More likely shopping for Thanksgiving.
GilpinGuy
11-25-2019, 19:26
Meh, they hype up every snow event. As always, "we'll see". I like giant dumpers of 3 or 4 feet. Makes everyone slow the hell down for a day or two and <gasp> chill with their family. Bad week for one of those though.
Yeah. My wife is going to be bummed if the son can't make it here from Casper.
I'd hate to see what you'd do for eight or ten inches.
Are we still talking about snow?
GilpinGuy
11-25-2019, 19:34
Are we still talking about snow?
[Coffee]
electronman1729
11-25-2019, 19:42
How much in Arvada? I'm until next week for work.
I was thinking about taking a trip out to Limon tomorrow, but the news is making it sound anywhere from a bad idea to "impossible at times." Hope I can at least get to Lakewood.
ChickNorris
11-25-2019, 19:48
You hooked the plow for three inches?
I'd hate to see what you'd do for eight or ten inches.
Giggle snort
I wish I could make the remarks that first came to mind... they were doozies.
newracer
11-25-2019, 21:04
I am headed to DIA in a little while to pick up my son. Hopefully its not too bad.
Are we still talking about snow?
I just spit my drink our. Lol
eddiememphis
11-25-2019, 21:22
I tried twice to pick up couple of things at the grocery store today with no luck. Couldn't even get in the parking lot.
I needed a bell pepper for steak fajitas. I drove past three stores that were packed. The King Doops I stopped at had three green bell peppers left.
Something I noticed at 1:30 in the afternoon was the overwhelming number of old folks shopping.
I guess when the news says, "We're all gonna die!!!"
They ask, "How high?"
I may have mixed metaphors...
Haven't seen my wife or son in 2mo. and my flight back to CO for tomorrow got canceled. Guess it's a good thing bought a back up ticket for on Turkey day. Unfortunately I gotta leave Sunday to get back here then off to Georgia early Monday morning...I love traveling!
I managed to grab a snow shovel at Home Depot today while I was there for a refund (which I haven't gotten yet).
Aloha_Shooter
11-25-2019, 21:45
Something I noticed at 1:30 in the afternoon was the overwhelming number of old folks shopping.
Funny thing is, unless they're imports, the old folks should be the ones who are calm and not spazzing. They've seen real blizzards. The "snowmageddons" we've seen recently are fun but no reason to panic. I just don't understand anyone who has less than a week's food in the house when living in Colorado in the winter.
some of the schools are closing early -
https://radar.weather.gov/Conus/full_loop.php
that link should give you a nice US based weather map
GilpinGuy
11-25-2019, 21:52
I just don't understand anyone who has less than a week's food in the house when living in Colorado in the winter.
100% And not just CO in the winter. Shit can go down anywhere at any time.
Funny thing is, unless they're imports, the old folks should be the ones who are calm and not spazzing. They've seen real blizzards. The "snowmageddons" we've seen recently are fun but no reason to panic. I just don't understand anyone who has less than a week's food in the house when living in Colorado in the winter.
Most of "Those people" live in Grand Junction, Colorado's bastard child with Utah. *shakes head*then again, the worst snowmaggeddon they ever saw was like a foot. Probably all the way back in the 60's. [Beer]
We've got about 7 inches here on the Peak-to-Peak, the last few have been light and fluffy.
I sure like the sound of the state snow plows driving by. I'll plow and get out the snowthrower over the next couple days. We hauled about 4 cords of firewood logs in the past week. Needed to get it in before the snow piles up. Cut and split some today. Before long I'll be good for two years of heating.
Mrs. Hummer gets to stay home and paint tomorrow. The DA, courts and all county offices are closed tomorrow due to the weather. Once in a while the flatlanders have to deal with what we experience on a regular basis.
I go to the self checkout lanes when the regular checkout lanes are miles deep. But I live behind a grocery store, so I can go often, if required. :)
Lots of empty shelves, etc. People worried that they can't get their Thanksgiving shopping in, etc.
My King Soopers seemed to be handling the load okay. Thanks to all the King Soopers workers, because it can't be easy.
-John
Funny thing is, unless they're imports, the old folks should be the ones who are calm and not spazzing. They've seen real blizzards. The "snowmageddons" we've seen recently are fun but no reason to panic. I just don't understand anyone who has less than a week's food in the house when living in Colorado in the winter.
Well, you just explained how it never snows enough to shut anything down at all, let alone for a week.
Here's the last Thanksgiving Blizzard we had, memorable to me because my Grandfather and Grandmother came to visit.
https://www.farmersalmanac.com/the-thanksgiving-blizzard-of-1983-17967
-John
I’ve got a Jeep and BF Goodrich All Terrain TAs.. planning on getting a breakfast burrito at the Village Coffee Shop in the morning.
I think it's prudent to keep 1-2 years of food on hand just in case, you know, the storm lasts longer than one expects. We may want for fresh eggs, cheese and yogurt but we won't go hungry anytime soon.
Gassed up the truck. You never know how long you?ll be stuck behind morons crawling side-by-side.
I’ve got a Jeep and BF Goodrich All Terrain TAs.. planning on getting a breakfast burrito at the Village Coffee Shop in the morning.
LOL, Def90. The problem is that the restaurant employees are driving bald wheeled cars.
While you may be there, they may not. :)
-John
Gassed up the truck. You never know how long you?ll be stuck behind morons crawling side-by-side.
Yeah, definitely did that today too. Better safe than sorry.
-John
Probably should have gassed up, but plan to do it tomorrow.
stevenc23
11-25-2019, 23:09
Liking this site for snowfall Probabilities:
https://www.weather.gov/bou/winter
That's a great site. It's our local National Weather Center office. As far as I know this is what the News, uses, etc.
https://www.weather.gov/bou/
-John
GilpinGuy
11-26-2019, 00:02
We've got about 7 inches here on the Peak-to-Peak, the last few have been light and fluffy.
About 9" here on this side of Ned at this point and a steady small snowflake, light, fluffy snow. The old lady has to work until 2am. Awesome.
Dusted off the inch of snow on my truck and went to the grocery store.
My theory about the earlier crowds stockpiling for the big blizzard was confirmed.
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Nice part was there were maybe six people shopping in the store and I got a really good parking spot.
Might venture back for a couple more things at 5 am when they open. Probably won?t be too crowded at that hour either.
XC700116
11-26-2019, 01:18
I'm thoroughly astonished by the fact that people here can't drive in snow, and freak out over a few inches of it. It happens every year, it's not new, it should be routine. I grew up in MN and nobody ever freaked out about a few inches of snow, or a foot, or two for that matter. You just left a little early and drove a bit more carefully. Heck it took at least 18-20" before they had a 2 hour late start to school. Just baffles me.
Everyone here is a transplant.
newracer
11-26-2019, 02:00
The drive from Timnath to DIA and back wasn't too bad. About 1.5 hours each way. My son's plane did have to wait an hour after landing for an open gate though.
KevDen2005
11-26-2019, 02:11
Just pulled in the driveway from Thornton. Not terrible, mainly the visibility. Few seriously icy spots on side streets. CSP has I76 closed at Lockbuie, I think to check on trucks with chains.
KevDen2005
11-26-2019, 02:24
I just saw a notice that I76 is Completely closed from Lochbuie to Nebraska
GilpinGuy
11-26-2019, 03:19
Gotta be a foot out there now in Gilpin. Just shoveled a path for my wife to get in.
SideShow Bob
11-26-2019, 06:25
8 - 10 inches on the vehicles so far in SE Aurora & still coming down. The street is un-driven on so far.
Ray's bet for "under" wouldn't have panned out here.... we have over a foot sitting on an elevated flat surface in the back yard.
WillysWagon
11-26-2019, 07:17
They closed work today !
Woo-Hoo
I would personally like to thank CDOT for plowing the state highway in front of the house (not at all), and not camping out at the truck stop in town.
Got a solid foot here in Highlands Ranch already. Thankfully it's pretty light powder so won't be as bad to clear.
Ahh, about 8" of fluffy snow here in the Springs.
I just finished shoving out the drive way and brushed off the snow from the truck.
if / when the wind kicks up it will be nasty, but I should be at work by then.
http://www.flashalertcs.net/closures-cats.html
the above link is nice for 'is it closed' in Colorado Springs
About 28" here and still snowing. Not going anywhere for a while.
I?ll take a closer look soon but a quick look out the window and I?m guessing about 4? here.
hollohas
11-26-2019, 07:51
About 12" out close to Morrison. Still dumping when I left for work at 6. Brushed my truck off, cleared part the driveway with the snow blower in about 5 minutes and had to brush the truck off again. Drive downtown wasn't horrible but it wasn't packed down too much yet.
encorehunter
11-26-2019, 07:59
Barely a dusting down here west of Trinidad.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 08:06
Too much wind to be accurate with snow amounts out here. Maybe 8" and drifting ugly. We will be snowed in by 9AM. Drifts will be too big/deep to drive thru.
We turtled up about 6PM last nite.
Little more north wind or west wind and drifts would be manageable. Right out of northeast, buries my road and cuts thru wind breaks at just the right angle so that drifts are not perpendicular to roadway. They start packing and getting hard with the force of wind and you can no longer blast thru them. You bounce off at an angle.
They funnel everything right to the ditchs as cars bounce off of them.
The state rarely closes 52(which locals appreciate) and rarely announces it. When I76 closes then dumbazz travellers instantly switch to 52 thinking they can get thru. They get sucked in by relative ease of north/south section and travel the 13 miles to my hood where road changes direction to east/west road and they have 18 miles of deep drifts and bluffs for geologic formations. The drifts are hard to read and almost impossible to judge depth.
Travellers with sedans and 2 wheel drive suvs get eaten.
Over the years we have rescued or helped rescue many of these folks. Very few ever realised the danger they were in trying to get thru.
Aardvark
11-26-2019, 08:14
3" on the front porch, 5" on driveway, too much on the car *stretch, yawns*. Work is closed. My blankets should still be warm.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 08:15
Back porch and deck. Porch to back door is 18" tall and deck is 24" above yard. Drift around deck will be over deck soon.
One of the reasons fence is 5' tall. Last year the 3' fence drifted over and GSD had free range.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191126/62b7f39a025e9518bcad1846758b9f7f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191126/f7f280e3351ce1cc5eda2a7ffad5e298.jpg
Not much here in Pueblo West... Just a dusting
USMC88-93
11-26-2019, 08:28
So far I'm unimpressed with the snowfall. I know it is the most in 3 years but some stations were weather guessing 12 to 18 in Denver and I might have 8 in my yard. Happy to see it in any case.
12 in Longmont. But far short of the 18 to 24 scare.
SW Fort Collins I'm at about 13-15" and still snowing pretty good. Weather man says another 4-6" today.
hurley842002
11-26-2019, 08:46
Not much here in Pueblo West... Just a dusting
We'll be headed down there tomorrow, hopefully the drive isn't too crazy, between holiday travel and weather.
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I'm thoroughly astonished by the fact that people here can't drive in snow, and freak out over a few inches of it. It happens every year, it's not new, it should be routine. I grew up in MN and nobody ever freaked out about a few inches of snow, or a foot, or two for that matter. You just left a little early and drove a bit more carefully. Heck it took at least 18-20" before they had a 2 hour late start to school. Just baffles me.
One of the biggest differences between that part of the country and here is they don't plow much of anything other than major streets whereas when I lived in WI they plowed everything including some alleys.
Maybe a foot on the flats but the drifts are up to 30 in across my driveway. I see I 70 is closed from Airpark to Kan.
Mykidsdad
11-26-2019, 09:07
79486
Sorry about Pic...new phone wtf
About 18 here...still snowing
That’s awesome right there.
babarsac
11-26-2019, 09:25
21 and still snowing here east of downtown.
Hoping the baby doesn't come today[panic]
Having already cleared the driveway and sidewalks decided the street could use a little compaction in casemthemwife gets her little SUV out. Fired up the truck and made several jaunts from the driveway to the clearer part of the street on th far side of the culdasac.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 09:35
21 and still snowing here east of downtown.
Hoping the baby doesn't come today[panic]
Maybe get lucky and Murphy stuck elsewhere in storm.[AR15]
Snow baby.
If today is the day then I wish you, her, and the baby safe travels.
hollohas
11-26-2019, 09:51
Hell, SB Wadsworth is closed at Kentucky (south of 6th Ave). Not sure I've ever seen Wads close.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 10:11
Northeast Colorado is closed. Hwy 14 & 71 only hwy's open and 71 is in crappy shape.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 10:14
hbar, how is it up your way?
18 inches in Boulder and since I shoveled this mornin I've gotten another inch and a half or so..
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Dug out the Jeep..
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Made it to the Village Coffee Shop without any drama..
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Had a tasty breakfast burrito..
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Took all of the un-plowed neighborhood roads home, was fun seeing the snow blow over the hood and windshield. :)
We had about 8 inches out at the house in Aurora, more like 17 here at the shop. My commute was actually faster than most days, as there was little traffic. The maintenance gremlin had not plowed the lot when I got here, but is working on it now.
Backyard a couple of hours ago:
79488
Close to 24” drifts, 12”-14” standing in the backyard in Centennial. Made it to the coffee shop, told them I’d be screwed if they weren’t open lol. Smooth going into downtown. Seems like most of the recent transplants trying to further screw up this state stayed off the roads thankfully.
beast556
11-26-2019, 11:13
Hard to tell how much we got with all the wind. I would say approx 15in and it's still coming down good. Snow is three foot up my nehibors front door, it's nice for a change that I don't have to shovel the porch out.
Absolutely nothing at my house. Guess I'm raking leaves today. Is Ark Tactical open?
Shoveled most of the driveway and sidewalk. Have drifting about 2.5 ft. deep on part of my driveway. Finished the sidewalk from my truck in the driveway to the property line. As I turned to walk back to the driveway the sidewalk behind me was already white. Was still snowing heavily and the gusts of wind create clouds of swirling snow.
79489
Shoveling with a bad knee and partially torn shoulder isn't as much fun as I thought it would be.
Going to venture out in a bit and get some food for the wife and I. Shouldn?t be much drama since I likely won?t be going more than a couple of miles from home.
At least traffic should be minimal. Hopefully where you're going is still open. [Coffee]
79490
The F150 isn't going anywhere for a while.
Well at fitzsimmons now and its pretty much a shit show down here too but not to terrible in 4wd
My debate is short wheel base 4wd, or long wheel base FWD with awesome snow tires. Hmmmmm
79490
The F150 isn't going anywhere for a while.
Sweet.
My debate is short wheel base 4wd, or long wheel base FWD with awesome snow tires. Hmmmmm
Audi Quattro with snow tires. Did some goofing with the kid. Car was a snow plow, snow shooting over the hood. Fun!
Shoveled most of the driveway and sidewalk. Have drifting about 2.5 ft. deep on part of my driveway. Finished the sidewalk from my truck in the driveway to the property line. As I turned to walk back to the driveway the sidewalk behind me was already white. Was still snowing heavily and the gusts of wind create clouds of swirling snow.
79489
Shoveling with a bad knee and partially torn shoulder isn't as much fun as I thought it would be.
Time for s snow blower. Ain't no shame.
Yeah, I need to get back to work to buy one. Hopefully I'll be able to afford one about spring time. [Coffee]
Didn't even make it out of the neighborhood before I found a tire chain. I chased down a Cherokee on 35's messing around to see if it was him, but it wasn't. Young kid looked surprised to have a minivan with a ladder chasing him down, lol.
I shoveled a foot of snow off the sidewalks last night at 11:30pm, this morning there were two feet of new snow waiting for me when I opened the door.
The much heralded global warming is not working out the way I'd hoped [Rant2]
USMC88-93
11-26-2019, 13:20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN1Bj4q2otg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN5gH8JMTlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M3kG0A3f1s
eddiememphis
11-26-2019, 13:24
Prime rib went in the smoker an hour ago and looks delicious.
Snow tires on paved roads are better than A/T or M/T with 4wd.
hollohas
11-26-2019, 13:38
6th Ave West of downtown is pretty much just wet with spots of snow now. CDOT crews did a great job cleari g it.
Stopped for a samich at Jimmy John's for lunch. Ramp from 6th to SB Kipling closed.
Not happy that some businesses were closed when I got there.
[Beer]
Colorado0321
11-26-2019, 16:59
~9" in Windsor. Lucky to have neighbors with snowblowers. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN1Bj4q2otg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN5gH8JMTlQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M3kG0A3f1s
That's just downright good parenting. Nice shorts.
buffalobo
11-26-2019, 18:17
That's just downright good parenting. Nice shorts.+1, minions are always game.
ChickNorris
11-26-2019, 19:21
Not happy that some businesses were closed when I got there.
Bowers was open.
Plowed it myself.
Where were you?
Bowers was open.
Plowed it myself.
Where were you?
I checked to see if it was you any time I saw a Dodge plowing a lot. Even when it was the wrong color and year (which was every time).
I plowed some snow with my dodge today and I don?t even have a blade.
I think we got ~15 inches this morning and another 4 inches throughout the day. It's still snowing lightly. I plowed, ran the Toro snowthrower and shoveled for 6 hours. Helped out some neighbors, too. I hope it's mostly over for a while. It's supposed to get down to 3F degrees tonight. I'm having a hard time thawing a 20 lb. turkey. We're planning to brine it tomorrow.
Gosh, I'm glad I pulled in about 4 cords of firewood logs last week. Sawed, split and stacked wood all day yesterday as it was snowing.
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.455_Hunter
11-26-2019, 20:43
About 24" here west of Boulder. Used my Wrangler with 33's to make a virgin punch out to the plowed canyon road. Ran into some Airbnbers who had booked a house on a unplowed road and attempted it in their rental Kia Sportage- didn't go so hot for them.
Honestly, if you don?t count the drifts, I?d guess I got around six or seven inches at my place.
USMC88-93
11-26-2019, 20:59
Nice shorts.
You caught that huh? I love the cold weather as long as I am only out for a limited period I don't usually bundle up too much. Warm house to warm vehicle, to warm business, etc.... I was in shorts all day today. Now working in it on the other hand tomorrow I will be quite layered up.
I'm not upset that I came to Wyoming on Friday. I just hope my wife's flight to Billings is still on because I'm already 5 days into a stay at the in-law's. They're absolutely great but it's not my house.
Prior to today, I had begun to think that the snowblower I got from Bert was overkill. Those concerns have been laid to rest. 18 inches of snow at the shop, drifted to 34 or so in spots. The maintenance troll managed to stick his plow truck, but eventually got it out.
SideShow Bob
11-26-2019, 21:43
Prior to today, I had begun to think that the snowblower I got from Bert was overkill. Those concerns have been laid to rest. 18 inches of snow at the shop, drifted to 34 or so in spots. The maintenance troll managed to stick his plow truck, but eventually got it out.
I think I am to finally need to replace the auger/impeller drive belt, my snowblower was pushing a big berm of snow in front of it and not throwing a good amount out the discharge chute.
A good snowblower is definitely a life saver. My FIL gave us his about 10 years ago because he hired a service and didn't need it anymore. It's a beast and has moved a ton of snow for me and my neighbors, who I try to help. I'm not the most mechanically inclined guy, but it's been fun to learn more and more about maintenance and repairs on it over the years. It's pretty bullet-proof, but I've had to change a belt here and there. replace shear bolts, etc.
We live on a corner lot and that's a crapload of sidewalk to clear . . . and when there's as much snow as we got today, shoveling would be a gigantic challenge. I usually shovel the driveway just for exercise, but the snowblower does the rest if there's more than about 5 inches.
The plow guy at the shop just does the driveway (and a shit job of that). I have to clear along the building in front of our bay doors, and any parking spaces (up to 6 or 7), so a shovel is a non starter any time we get more than a couple of inches of snow. Before the original landlord passed away, I had keys to the old Scout with a plow and chains, so I would get there early and the lot was clean by 0730, so I know that it IS possible to plow that lot correctly.
Great-Kazoo
11-27-2019, 09:41
sold the snow plow & mower when we moved. 1/1/19 had 2" + of snow on the ground. Neighbor removed with his kabota, rest was gone in 2 days.
End of year they're talking 12" + over 6K foot level. Maybe down to the 5k mark. we're at 4700ish. Way it looks, cloud & temp wise i think that may be revised .
Yesterday i was catching some sun while freeloading.
ChickNorris
11-27-2019, 10:07
Pretty morning.
Pretty morning.
https://www.ar-15.co/attachment.php?attachmentid=79499&stc=1&d=1574870834
Nice work!
I hear Tfogger needs a new snow plow operator. [Plow]
Mykidsdad
11-27-2019, 11:19
What a morning....!
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Nice work!
I hear Tfogger needs a new snow plow operator. [Plow]
Correction: My landlord needs a new plow operator...
The plow guy at the shop just does the driveway (and a shit job of that). I have to clear along the building in front of our bay doors, and any parking spaces (up to 6 or 7), so a shovel is a non starter any time we get more than a couple of inches of snow. Before the original landlord passed away, I had keys to the old Scout with a plow and chains, so I would get there early and the lot was clean by 0730, so I know that it IS possible to plow that lot correctly.
I used to plow snow, your lot would be an easy lot to plow. On a hardness scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being a perfect square with no curbs or obstructions anywhere I would rate your lot a 3 at most.
spqrzilla
11-27-2019, 20:34
I got 3 inches of snow. It was horrible.
kidicarus13
11-27-2019, 23:24
I got a day off work, it was horrible.
StagLefty
11-28-2019, 09:08
The plow driver they have in this park usually makes it's worse and this storm is no exception. Streets are solid ice as usual.
colorider
11-28-2019, 13:43
Got to the airport at 2pm Tuesday. Easy parking, security lines were quick and easy. Flight was on time. Easy peasy
This blizzard and cold weather is going to put a serious crimp in my normal Xmas lights routine. I just went out in the snow and hung the lights on the split-rail fence around the side & back of the house (easy to reach but was post-holing along) and then got the lights hung around the back patio cover (not too hard to rreach with my ladder and the snow held the base firm). On the front of the house . . . I may be hosed for awhile. We have 2 stories and the first level gutter is easy enough to reach, but is pretty frozen up with snow & ice. Can't get the hangers in.
The second floor, I have to stand on the roof for part of it (it's easiest to stand up there for all of it) and it's not gonna be safe to be on the roof for who knows how long. Parts of it I can reach with an extension ladder, but I'm pretty sure I can't reach a significant portion that way--because it's recessed a bit in that portion. Had about 18 inches of snow on that first level. I have a roof rake and pulled a good amount of snow off. My hope is that it gets warm enough to heat up the shingles and melt that part off. But not sure how long that will take or if the weather will cooperate.
Eventually, I have to think it will melt enough before Christmas . . . but it might be a pretty short stretch to have them up. I should have been "that guy" and hung them up early when it was all sunny and warm. But it's NEVER like this, so I figured it was fine to wait.
The plow driver they have in this park usually makes it's worse and this storm is no exception. Streets are solid ice as usual.
Yup, Westminster plow guys suck.
Aloha_Shooter
12-02-2019, 09:57
Meh, they hype up every snow event. As always, "we'll see". I like giant dumpers of 3 or 4 feet. Makes everyone slow the hell down for a day or two and <gasp> chill with their family. Bad week for one of those though.
Agreed.
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