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MountainMan


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New England Blizzard
Original Message   Jan 21, 2005 4:01 pm
NWS Will be issuing Blizzard Watches and Warning shortly. Accuweather has upped snowfall potential for Southern New England areas to 12-24", with possible 60 mph gusts, and thunder and lightning.

Day after tomarrow?? Maybe.........

Will see , but it looks good.

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boblloyd


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Location: MA
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Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #21   Jan 22, 2005 9:37 am
Blizzard Warning in effect now.  Looking like a nasty nor'easter.   -Bob

Tonight...Snow...Heavy at Times. Blowing and drifting snow causing whiteout conditions at Times. Strong winds. Lows around 13. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...Increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph after midnight.

Sunday...Snow in the morning...Then snow likely in the afternoon. Total snow accumulation of 20 to 30 inches. Strong winds with highs around 20. North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 50 mph...Becoming northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings as low as 15 below in the morning.

patsfan


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Points: 495

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #22   Jan 22, 2005 9:37 am
        Okay, so now it's time for my  question.........  Should I wait until the storm's over-or go out in the middle of it ?  I have a Toro 1128OE that I bought last year.  I'm retired,and have all the time in the world to clear my driveway,but I'm wondering if the Toro will handle it if I wait until the storm is over.   I live south of Boston, five miles south of  Gillette stadium, home of the New England Patriots.         I'm leaning toward waiting,just because it's supposed to be so darn cold and windy.

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patsfan


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Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #23   Jan 22, 2005 9:42 am
I don't know about others,but I'm bringing the snowblower up near the house and covering it with a tarp. The shed is about 100 feet from the back door,and I don't relish the idea of trudging through deep snow and shoveling to clear the doors. Plus, if It's hard starting, I only have to use the 20 foot cord for the electric start. 

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TheKneebiter


Joined: Oct 22, 2004
Points: 233

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #24   Jan 22, 2005 9:51 am
im not to far from you. im in needham. i plan on waiting for the storm to stop then go out and tackle the beast. no reason to keep going in and out. the only thing i might go for a couple of times will be where the snowplows build up in front of the driveway.

patsfan


Joined: Jan 19, 2003
Points: 495

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #25   Jan 22, 2005 10:19 am
Kneebiter-Hi neighbor,lol!

         That seems right. I'll more'n likely wait 'til it's over,or try to get to the OED if it looks like it's getting too high. Thanks.

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MountainMan


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Location: Connecticut
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Points: 1564

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #26   Jan 22, 2005 11:02 am
Now saying  18-24" with Thundersnow tonight. Could be biggest storm in at least 10 years. Maybe rival the Great 78.

Time will tell.

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Emmo


Joined: May 22, 2003
Points: 1065

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #27   Jan 22, 2005 12:53 pm
Marshall wrote:
Emmo, how's the snow in Ohio right now? Getting pounded?

No, unfortunately the storm shifted to the north.  They predicted 4-8 for us, we got 2.  High winds coming in later to create a white out, 30-40 mph.

I was supposed to take my youngest toboganing north to Cleveland, but that was cancelled due to the weather there.  They are suppossed to get upto 12 in along with the high winds and cold temps tomorrow.  Not good for a 5 year old (let alone a 45 year old)
AJace


I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange



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Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #28   Jan 22, 2005 1:03 pm
MountainMan, what is thundersnow?  Here is the forecast for here:

The center of the clipper is moving quickly into northern Pennsylvania, providing plenty of moisture across the entire state. We are now seeing more snow showers developing in the Chesapeake Bay area. This is a sign of a strengthening coastal storm that will develop this afternoon. This will set up an easterly fetch, pushing more moisture onto the east coast. Eastern Pennsylvania, the Delmarva Peninsula, and New Jersey are still set to receive substantial snowfall this afternoon. Central Pennsylvania could see 8-14" by tomorrow morning. In far western PA accumulations will be lower, ranging from 5-9" in the Pittsburgh area. Winds will increase from the north overnight to set the stage for a blustery Sunday. Winds sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts in the 40's will cause blowing snow and drifting, not to mention sub-zero wind chills.

I have been out with the "Orange Crunch" just a little to try it out.  It's just the best machine for me.  I love it. 

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ChrisS


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Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #29   Jan 22, 2005 1:22 pm
For me whenever I get the chance I prefer for the storm to end before I go out and clean it all up.  Then when I am done I am totally done.....

C

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
patsfan


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Points: 495

Re: New England Blizzard
Reply #30   Jan 22, 2005 1:27 pm
Okay Chris.  I was just wondering if the Toro would be able to handle it all. Guess I'll find out.

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