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41,173 2,080 January 17, 2013 at 09:19 AM in News
Rain should be changing to snow in a few hours...first snow of the season. woot

They're expecting around 3" (twss Frown )...maybe more, maybe less.

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cav
01-05-2014 at 07:29 AM.
01-05-2014 at 07:29 AM.
stop on by, wuzzy.

...winter storm warning remains in effect until 1 am est monday... ...wind chill warning in effect from 7 am monday to 7 pm est tuesday...

The national weather service in grand rapids has issued a wind chill warning...which is in effect from 7 am monday to 7 pm est tuesday. The wind chill watch is no longer in effect.

Hazardous weather...

* snow will continue today and will increase in intensity this afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are expected by this evening.

* wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph late tonight and monday could create blowing and drifting snow.

* wind chills will drop to between 20 and 30 below during the day on monday. Wind chills could approach 40 below monday night and early tuesday.

Impacts...

* roads will be snow covered and slippery.

* it will be unsafe to be outdoors monday and tuesday for prolonged periods of time due to the extreme cold conditions.

* poor visibility in blowing and drifting snow possible monday.

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precautionary/preparedness actions...

* the michigan department of transportation reminds motorists to adjust speeds based on the conditions... And to take it slow in ice and snow.

* weather preparedness information is available on line at www.ready.gov/winter and http://go.usa.gov/5og.

* a wind chill warning is issued when a strong wind will combine with cold temperatures to create dangerously cold conditions for exposed skin. The wind will make it feel like it is 25 degrees below zero or colder for a period of several hours. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly... Making sure that all exposed skin is covered.

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01-05-2014 at 01:00 PM.
01-05-2014 at 01:00 PM.
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Maybe the Eagles should have practiced inside as well so they would have saved a little for the game. laugh out loud

The Saint's must have packed their thermal underwear.

Yes, it was a disappointing loss Frown
The Saints did a good job controlling with their defense.
What more can I say Sadwalk
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01-05-2014 at 01:22 PM.
01-05-2014 at 01:22 PM.
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01-05-2014 at 01:23 PM.
01-05-2014 at 01:23 PM.
The above is why I won't live north of where I am Nono2
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01-05-2014 at 02:34 PM.
01-05-2014 at 02:34 PM.
Quote from cav :
Is that a Mazda RX-8 (blue car)? I had an '81 RX-7 back in the day. It would fishtail at 3mph going around a corner in snow. I can't imagine driving an RX-8 in snow. laugh out loud

I think we have 6 or 7 inches on the ground at the moment. It is still snowing. I'm expected to be at work at 7:00am tomorrow. Sadwalk
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01-05-2014 at 02:41 PM.
01-05-2014 at 02:41 PM.
Quote from marg_fan :
Is that a Mazda RX-8 (blue car)? I had an '81 RX-7 back in the day. It would fishtail at 3mph going around a corner in snow. I can't imagine driving an RX-8 in snow. laugh out loud

I think we have 6 or 7 inches on the ground at the moment. It is still snowing. I'm expected to be at work at 7:00am tomorrow. Sadwalk
that it is. my '05 Winning Blue RX-8. nod

it handles okay. I have 350lbs of weights in the trunk and DWS (dry, wet, snow) tires installed. only $1200 for all 4 shoes. laugh out loud
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01-05-2014 at 05:26 PM.
01-05-2014 at 05:26 PM.
Good news, our offices will either be closed or opening on a two hour delay tomorrow. High Five

Bad news, they want me in to conduct process testing at 6;30am to give others more time to fix things if something isn't working. Sadwalk

Edit: Just as I was walking out to head to work, I received a call not to come in yet. Wish I had known that before I spent an hour shoveling this morning. Annoyed
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01-06-2014 at 04:49 AM.
01-06-2014 at 04:49 AM.
Quote from Piccaboo :
The above is why I won't live north of where I am Nono2
Oh boy I ENVY you!!
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01-06-2014 at 06:14 AM.
01-06-2014 at 06:14 AM.
We got a tremendous amount of snow in the past 24 hours, and the drifts are quite impressive, even for northern Indiana.

It is currently -8, with a windchill of -30.

I am heading out to shovel, so if someone could please check for my frozen corpse in an hour or two, I would appreciate it.
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01-06-2014 at 07:55 AM.
01-06-2014 at 07:55 AM.
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Oh boy I ENVY you!!
And why we will be moving to the Southern areas when the time comes woot
We do hate the cold and snow.
It will be 12 degrees tomorrow and with the wind chill it will be below zero Cold
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01-06-2014 at 08:10 AM.
01-06-2014 at 08:10 AM.
Quote from Daveismyhero :
We got a tremendous amount of snow in the past 24 hours, and the drifts are quite impressive, even for northern Indiana.

It is currently -8, with a windchill of -30.

I am heading out to shovel, so if someone could please check for my frozen corpse in an hour or two, I would appreciate it.
Pokes Daveismyhero with a stick. Bonk No movement detected. Reaper

Got the word to head into work. Couldn't get the car doors open. After body slamming a couple, I got a door open. Sadwalk
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01-06-2014 at 08:21 AM.
01-06-2014 at 08:21 AM.
-21 before windchill right here. -30s with windchill.

I'm not wearing socks Whee
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01-06-2014 at 08:26 AM.
01-06-2014 at 08:26 AM.
don't think I am going anywhere today. thank you plow company for plowing the entire lot with exception of about 3 to 4 feet behind each vehicle...

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01-06-2014 at 08:30 AM.
01-06-2014 at 08:30 AM.
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don't think I am going anywhere today. thank you plow company for plowing the entire lot with exception of about 3 to 4 feet behind each vehicle...

You wanted them to plow off your back bumper or hit the pole so the carport would collapse onto your car? laugh out loud

Just be thankful they didn't plow you in after spending a couple of hours digging yourself out.
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01-06-2014 at 08:37 AM.
01-06-2014 at 08:37 AM.
Quote from marg_fan :
You wanted them to plow off your back bumper or hit the pole so the carport would collapse onto your car? laugh out loud

Just be thankful they didn't plow you in after spending a couple of hours digging yourself out.
he cleared out the empty carports by pulling in, dropping the blade and dragging the snow backwards. he should have either done that at least a little closer to the vehicle. I could have then barreled through the 1 to 2 feet worth of snow. trying this is going to end inevitably with me getting stuck. or when they plowed the sidewalks with a snow blower, they could have cleared behind our vehicles. at least any competent snow plowing company would be capable of doing...

I have no snow shovel since it is an apartment and not responsible for any snow removal. and of course cannot go out and buy one now... Stick Out Tongue
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