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eddiememphis
03-12-2024, 16:55
Well, maybe not, but I just heard 9-16 inches in Denver and 18-30 up in the foothills.
My dog is 15" tall so it may be a full Beagle deep.
455 Hunter in Ward is gonna get hammered. Send us pictures from your igloo.
FromMyColdDeadHand
03-12-2024, 17:22
Sounds like it will be heavy and wet? Lucky as much of it will be rain..
And idiots are already going crazy at grocery stores lol. Holy crap people, it’s only a 1 day snow for crying out loud!!! They should go back to Cali!
rfenster
03-12-2024, 20:06
We should all take pictures of our patio tables on Thursday and send them to the local TV news. They love that!
.455_Hunter
03-12-2024, 20:16
Since we live in the foothills, our power always takes a dump during these storms. Headed out now to fill gas cans for the generator.
TEAMRICO
03-12-2024, 22:00
I got my milk and bread.
buffalobo
03-12-2024, 22:17
Meh, be lucky if we get anything more than 1-2" rain out here.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim.
Not worried. My neighbor just bought a good snow blower. Since its new, he likes doing neighbors sidewalks and driveways.
My tractor is fueled up and the snowblower is hooked up, and I got plenty of dry firewood in, so......bring it on.
Just another day in Colo. It is March after all.
In Pueblo West here, we'll be lucky to get a dusting.
Martinjmpr
03-13-2024, 10:03
In Pueblo West here, we'll be lucky to get a dusting.
Same here in SW Pueblo. My snow shovel will continue to get cobwebs on it.
APEXgunparts
03-13-2024, 10:51
Being Colorado we will probably have a 500 acre wildfire in the middle of a raging snowstorm.
And of course some sort of shooting / murder on the south side of Pueblo.
Best thing we can hope for with extreme weather is the state legislature being closed for a day or 2.
Richard
I got my milk and bread.
Slacker. I got my milk and bread along with enough additional milk and bread for ten extra families. I mean if you don?t overbuy then how are the people after you going to show up to empty shelves?
Great-Kazoo
03-13-2024, 13:13
53 and raining here. Snow over 6k possibly, we're at 4300'
Got my almond milk, and stockpiling ammunition. The shop just called to say my Toy plow truck is ready to go, after being there for 7 freaking weeks! But I'm at the Palisade farm and won't head back until the roads open after the storm. Mrs. Hummer will cope fine and simply work from home for a while. I never did teach her how to use the snowthrower. As with .455_Hunter, our greatest inconvenience is the power outages.
It's been raining in GJ since Tuesday night with heavy snow squalls off and on today.
BushMasterBoy
03-13-2024, 14:30
I got wood!
I got wood!
That seems oddly personal...[ROFL3]
eddiememphis
03-13-2024, 15:01
My neighbor lady is very concerned. She has to work tomorrow- she is one of the ladies at Costco that hands out the free food samples.
She was wondering if she should go in and earn her $100 bucks. I asked her what her car insurance deductible is...
She just called in sick.
I am skeptical of these "SNOWMAGEDDON" Blizzard forecasts. I have seen these projected snow storms get blown way out of proportion then end up being nothing crazy. Its winter time, snow happens. Deal with it and move on.
BPTactical
03-13-2024, 15:12
I am skeptical of these "SNOWMAGEDDON" Blizzard forecasts. I have seen these projected snow storms get blown way out of proportion then end up being nothing crazy. Its winter time, snow happens. Deal with it and move on.
Get the hell out of here with your logic and rational reasoning.
We HAVE to have an emergency[Hyper]
My neighbor lady is very concerned. She has to work tomorrow- she is one of the ladies at Costco that hands out the free food samples.
She was wondering if she should go in and earn her $100 bucks. I asked her what her car insurance deductible is...
She just called in sick.
The funny part is with the weather the past three or four days I fully expect about zero accumulation on the streets.
Just had a single Thunderclap here in Aurora, but otherwise no rain, snow etc.
I have a feeling this will be a big one...
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.6531&lon=-104.7777&unit=0&lg=english&FcstType=graphical
-John
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Love this pic... people don't think it is real, but it was real! lol.
-John
43 and nice gentle rain out here.
hurley842002
03-13-2024, 19:36
66 with a slight breeze @ 6:36 pm.
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With the amount of rain we had a while ago - it would have put about 12"
of fluff...
I think the best report of how much snow we would get was a response of 12 - millimeters
scratchy
03-13-2024, 22:06
Milk and bread, nope. I have beer, wine, whisky and meat
BushMasterBoy
03-13-2024, 22:39
That seems oddly personal...[ROFL3]
I got rain here too! The roof at Walmart is leaking.
.455_Hunter
03-13-2024, 22:47
Snowing extremely heavy west of Boulder now.
rfenster
03-13-2024, 23:35
Let it snow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaYMoTi2g8
Fast forward to 6:20 or so for Sean Connery's request for 'Le tits now'
BushMasterBoy
03-13-2024, 23:47
I-70 both directions and Hiway 119 closed right now.
.455_Hunter
03-14-2024, 01:48
... and the power crapped out at 1:30am.
Rain here in Pewblo West at 0745... Meh
StagLefty
03-14-2024, 07:55
Lost power in Westminster about 9 pm,luckily had it back before 11
Rain rain rain. So disappointing
Come up to Woodland Park if you want snow. We’ve got 18” so far. Sposed to snow till mid morning tomorrow.
Bring a shovel.
newracer
03-14-2024, 08:46
Nothing here in Fort Collins.
12-14 inches in the parking lot at the shop in Golden...
We got 20+ inches north of Ward last night, no snow in Palisade/Grand Junction this morning.
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We got about a foot. Hard to tell since a lot of last nights melted. Power on, snowmelt in the driveway was a little overwhelmed last night, but clear this morning.
Prairie near Ellicott east of Colorado Springs. Blowing flurries. About an inch on the ground.
eddiememphis
03-14-2024, 09:45
Half a Beagle near Cherry Creek. Much deeper in some areas. Many broken tree branches.
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I?d guess that I have less than a quarter of a beagle so far at my house. I think it?s still snowing though.
bellavite1
03-14-2024, 12:07
Snow, yes, but we're open for business if you want to come and shoot some rounds.
It is Colorado after all...
Really going to have to pick up here if I?m going to get anywhere close to their projected totals.
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rfenster
03-14-2024, 13:41
17 inches here when I last measured at 9:30AM
Martinjmpr
03-14-2024, 13:56
Half a Beagle near Cherry Creek. Much deeper in some areas. Many broken tree branches.
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Currently at about a quarter of a Mini Aussie here in Pueblo.
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As a side note, I sure am loving the big garage! First big snowstorm we've been in where I haven't had to go out and brush snow off the truck!
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18 inches in NW Colo. Springs. Add another 15 inches Friday morning, total 33 inches. I'll take all the moisture we get happily.
NFATrustGuy
03-14-2024, 14:36
Basically a dud here in Adams County just east of I-76 and about 6 miles north of DIA. Snow, but nothing is sticking.
buffalobo
03-14-2024, 15:08
Was dry out here on the prairie(got quarter inch of rain Wed evening) til about an hour ago. Half inch so far.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim.
It's up to ~38" now in Peaceful Valley. The state highway remains unplowed.
Any of you east of Pueblo towards Canon City? Was planning a trip to see Colorado with the kid on spring break. But now not sure those roads are passable to Salina and BV.
I drove from Montrose to Springs today, it was amazing how many vehicles didn't have their headlights on when visibility was marginal.
Took 114 down to Saguache and then back up 285 to avoid Monarch - figured M had more risk of delay/closure due to asshats. It is a few more miles but the pass is lower, with typically no trucks and less traffic overall. That proved correct, but not plowed for quite a while which didn't matter to me at all.
Saw some real shitboxes headed the other way up the pass, not sure what they were thinking. I did wave enthusiastically to the one oncoming plow driver, those guys have do deal with so many idiots.
Martinjmpr
03-14-2024, 16:39
Any of you east of Pueblo towards Canon City? Was planning a trip to see Colorado with the kid on spring break. But now not sure those roads are passable to Salina and BV.
Check the CDOT cameras on COTRIP.ORG
From what I've seen the main roads are mostly just wet. Not much sticking.
Here is Highway 50 between Pueblo West and Penrose just a few minutes ago (4:30 PM local time):
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BladesNBarrels
03-14-2024, 16:41
I drove from Montrose to Springs today, it was amazing how many vehicles didn't have their headlights on when visibility was marginal.
Took 114 down to Saguache and then back up 285 to avoid Monarch - figured M had more risk of delay/closure due to asshats. It is a few more miles but the pass is lower, with typically no trucks and less traffic overall. That proved correct, but not plowed for quite a while which didn't matter to me at all.
Saw some real shitboxes headed the other way up the pass, not sure what they were thinking. I did wave enthusiastically to the one oncoming plow driver, those guys have do deal with so many idiots.
That must have had some exciting moments.
How long did the drive take?
BushMasterBoy
03-14-2024, 16:44
Pueblo to Salida is probably OK. Heading up to Buena Vista might be scary due to the rolling hills. Studded snow tires or Blizzak tires will help. Chains could help too.
At 0745 just rain, snow started about an hour later. Mostly slush and mud out here by the rez.
sellersm
03-14-2024, 17:39
Nothing out here in Montrose! Got just a little rain/snow mix early morning and all dry and sunny now.
That 114 route is a pretty drive and a great alternative to Monarch mountain. We usually see lots of wildlife on that road.
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Thanks gents. Forgot about CDOT cameras. Taking the suburban with Duratracs and a set of chains. Plus warm stuff for just in case.
14” in my yard in Centennial, 3 big branches broken off the one big tree in the backyard plus 2 really big ones from my neighbor that just missed my porch roof. He’ll clean them up Saturday.
My wife says the snowflakes coming down in Thornton right now are huge.
We ended up with 40". Eldora got 49" but a 6WD grader went off the road so they can't open until tomorrow.
That must have had some exciting moments.
How long did the drive take?
Total about 7 hours, but I was stuck behind a plow near Blue Mesa and stuck behind a stack of timid ill-equipped drivers through the canyon.
Also for Erni, CC area to Salida was wet and not snow-packed yesterday afternoon. 285 gets a lot of attention from plows, and the next few days will all be above freezing. I think good common sense and AWD/4WD will get you anywhere on a US or state highway.
A view at the front entry, and a measure next to the shovel.
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.455_Hunter
03-15-2024, 09:26
This storm is difficult to judge since the snow starts auto-compacting immediately after falling. Folks probably received significantly more than what is shown being measured.
Agree with 445. It looked like 3-4? on my driveway but was solid wet mush. I ran the snow thrower even though it would plug frequently.
This storm is difficult to judge since the snow starts auto-compacting immediately after falling. Folks probably received significantly more than what is shown being measured.
Yes, and I've long wondered about the effect of compression on snow measures. I think the weather service is primarily interested in measuring column inches of water. Recently, they have revised snow collection methods to shorten the time between clearing the snow level in collection devices. This is to take additional snow level measures in order to better reflect actual snowfall amounts, separate from water precipitation levels.
We got another 8 inches or so at the shop in Golden between 1430 yesterday and this morning. Between melting and compaction, I'd guess somewhere between 22 and 24 inches of actual snow. It was over the top of the opening on the big snowblower @ 17+ inches.
Mykidsdad
03-15-2024, 10:37
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Got about 4 feet of global warming here
.455_Hunter
03-15-2024, 11:08
Actually, you guys are full of it! Nice stock pictures taken from the internet. Climate change experts told me that such storms will never happen in Colorado ever again! Fake news! Fake news!
I did cleaned up the drive way today - mostly - I figure at least 12 - 16" of snow - and before that about 1/2" of rain.
I move the truck to full sun so the bed which is full of snow can melt a bit.
I had a package leave last night from Henderson Co that never arrived / unpacked in the Springs....
I guess that solid liquid sunshine got in its way....
JohnnyDrama
03-15-2024, 17:04
I may be off a little, but as this is mid-March, I reckon this will be news again in 4-6 weeks and 4000 feet lower in elevation.
Maybe 14-16", heavy stuff. Take it easy out there! As usual, nice weather the day after tree breaking March weather in Colorado.
buffalobo
03-15-2024, 20:47
Snow, what snow? It was all gone and sidewalk dry when I got home from work.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim.
Rooskibar03
03-15-2024, 21:08
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Got about 4 feet of global warming here
Man I miss living up there.
hurley842002
03-15-2024, 22:35
Man I miss living up there.
NOT!
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Bailey Guns
03-16-2024, 06:11
Man I miss living up there.
I miss living/working up there (Bailey) from the early 90s to mid 2000s.
Home Sweet Home
The Mrs.' car is buried at the left of the photo.
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BushMasterBoy
03-16-2024, 16:09
Looks peaceful! My mudhole is a disaster!
Great-Kazoo
03-16-2024, 17:49
Looks peaceful! My mudhole is a disaster!
Talk to a proctologist., they might have to run test. :)
This was my drive from CO Springs back to Boulder on Thursday during the middle of the biggest storm of the year..
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eddiememphis
03-24-2024, 16:47
Due for another 7 inches and 50mph winds tonight.
I am ready for summer.
A half hour ago, we took chairs outside to enjoy a glass of wine in the late afternoon sun. Almost immediately, the sun disappeared, the wind picked up and it began to snow. Now it's snowing heavily. A day late but probably not a dollar short. If the NOAA prediction is right, we could get 9-16" here by Monday afternoon.
Now have a good five inches 90 minutes in to the storm.
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thankfully not too much snow with this storm. With the wind that came with it, whew, couldn't been some big drifts. Slowest commute I've ever had. An indication of more Calif. newbies that have never driven on packed snow and ice.
eddiememphis
03-25-2024, 09:59
Only 2 or 3 inches near Cherry Creek. The streets were very icy but the clouds are breaking and it's already melting.
Only 2 or 3 inches near Cherry Creek. The streets were very icy but the clouds are breaking and it's already melting.
Probably a solid five or six inches at my house. Only on the vehicles and yard though. Very little stuck to the paved surfaces and my morning commute at 5 a.m. wasn?t slick or sketchy.
I measured 10.5 inches this morning.
We were visiting friends south of Elizabeth Sunday afternoon and it came in fast around 6PM with fog/mist, blowing hard and sleet.
Visibility was not great, I was going as slow as 40MPH on 86 westbound.
Not much accumulation here in Parker but I expect the open plains got blown hard.
eddiememphis
03-26-2024, 08:37
We were visiting friends south of Elizabeth Sunday afternoon and it came in fast around 6PM with fog/mist, blowing hard and sleet.
Visibility was not great, I was going as slow as 40MPH on 86 westbound.
Not much accumulation here in Parker but I expect the open plains got blown hard.
Lucky plains
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