Hey Ben, not even bothering with the roof snow at this point. I took a few minutes to evaluate this situation and the first thing that needs to be addressed is the street. I've cleared doorways, checked exhaust vents, and cut up some wood for the fireplace. If I go outside and start clearing the cars and driveway I still can't get down the street (there's literally four feet or more of snow covering the road). Also, if I break an ankle or get injured in any way (that would requires medical attention) I'm screwed because they just can't get me out of here at this point. We're going to have to wait until the road is passable before I venture out again. Believe it or not they're calling for close to 60 degree weather by Saturday. Can't imagine how flooding will affect some around here if that happens.

Wally

ps. The Mrs. wanted to take a stroll outside (see pic). She put all her snowmobile gear on and made it about twenty feet before she called it quits. It takes quite a bit of energy just to walk through high snowfall.

 

That 1-90 underpass picture was taken in Cheektowaga, the Buffalo suburb I was raised in yesterday afternoon still early in the storm, just a few miles from the airport. Talked to my brother a few minutes ago. It has stopped snowing for a short while, another wave of storm is predicted starting in a few hours with another 3-5 feet of snowfall. He says he cannot see the tops of his garage windows which are 5' off the ground. They are still under a travel ban. Construction zoning has special specs for roofs to withstand large snow loads. The flat roofed commercial buildings are mostly what have problems with snow weight.

 

I feel real sorry for you folks, stay safe and enjoy each others company.

 

Hey Wally,
I hope your beautiful red truck isn't under one of those snowpiles!
My wife would cut off vital parts if I made her park out in the snow while my F1 sat warmly in the garage! She doesn't appear to be smiling in that pic - be careful over there Wally. Sleep on your stomach.

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

(It hasn't been all warm sunny down here - had to cover the faucets. That's what we do here in winter & rush out & buy up all the canned goods & bread. In case we get hit with a snowmageddon (not happening)).

 

Do you guys have snowshoes? I would think people that live where there is regularly more than a foot of snow on the ground would have a pair. They're a bit of work to walk with, but not as bad as xcountry skis.

It was 12F here this morning. (Kentucky) Good hot chocolate weather.

 

That is true.....and Funny..

 

"Sleep on your stomach"... that's funny!! lol, actually, we've been married for 32 years, that IS her happy face now!

Wally

ps. Ol' Red is nice and cozy in the rear garage and Pearl is tucked away in the front garage.

 

Wow those pics are scary. I've been in blizzards b4, but that was in the mountains. Trying to commute and go about yore daily business, I cant even imagine. Take care guys, I really feel for you.

 

It's even more amazing to think how folks handled it back in the day before electricity, running water, automobiles, snowplows, telephone, radio, etc. Tough bunch.

 

this Alaska is really ticking me off! i want some snow already! its been 2 years since there was enough to ride a snowmachine!!!!

 

That picture would make a nice Christmas Card.

 

You need to move to Buffalo.

 

i would if it wasent so ugly. id miss mountains too much to leave here and natural lakes and rivers.

 

So you think that the Great Lakes and the Niagara River aren't natural?

 

Grab some popcorn............The fight is ON..........