Topic: Oh Baby, it's cold outside! Now it's hot! WTF?? NOW FREEZING - AGAIN!

[Kelly E]

2” more over night, but it did stop and a beautiful, sunny day! Only -4C. We now have at least 24” of snow everywhere. The old 1980 F350 plow truck is getting plenty of abuse this winter! Warming it up now……

We had a bit more snow overnight. I had to use the 93' F250 4x4 to take the boy down to the bus stop so I could make it back up the hill. When I came back up the wife thought she was going to drive the 16' Fusion hybrid to work. She got mad at me for making her take the F250. The Fusion doesn't work for crap in the snow and the manual says don't use chains(like she would put them on anyway).
I don't care what she says, her next car will be all wheel drive. She doesn't want one because she's obsessed about fuel mileage. Replacing the Fusion is coming soon, let the games begin.

[BenelliSEI]

2” more over night, but it did stop and a beautiful, sunny day! Only -4C. We now have at least 24” of snow everywhere. The old 1980 F350 plow truck is getting plenty of abuse this winter! Warming it up now……

We had a bit more snow overnight. I had to use the 93' F250 4x4 to take the boy down to the bus stop so I could make it back up the hill. When I came back up the wife thought she was going to drive the 16' Fusion hybrid to work. She got mad at me for making her take the F250. The Fusion doesn't work for crap in the snow and the manual says don't use chains(like she would put them on anyway).
I don't care what she says, her next car will be all wheel drive. She doesn't want one because she's obsessed about fuel mileage. Replacing the Fusion is coming soon, let the games begin.

Kelly….. My wife bought a three year old FORD Escape. It’s a fully loaded “Titanium” version. I did put 4 X good Michelin snow tires on it, but regardless, really impressed on how it handles deep snow and ice. We’ve had lots of both and it pushes through it all.

[Johnie]

Here i am in NE WI and we have not had snow since Christmas Eve. The ground is all dormant grass. Supposed to get maybe 1 tonight and again on Saturday into Sunday. The little snow we had after the New Year all melted as we had temps into the 50's.

[RAFster122s]

We transitioned from La Nina to El Nino after a 3 year cycle of La Nina and in January we transitioned to La Nina again. Typically we have less rain in La Nina... While we were in El Nino it did give us more precipitate for about 6 months in early 2024, but at least where I live the rain really was scarce for the past 6 to 8 months, only recently getting some light to n
Moderate rain and showers did not last longer than 30-45 minutes. Our summer monsoons when we have them deliver massive volumes of rain but it doesn't soak into the ground due to our soil but causes flash flooding and washes filled with water and debris...it flows south towards Mexico...

Was 86F Tuesday afternoon, a very warm ride, glad I switched to my mesh b ventilated jacket, no need for liners or layers was nice. Went to early bird happy hour at a nice Mexican restaurant I haven't been to in months as a treat and My stomach and throat didn't wanna cooperate and I was only able to drink and eat a tiny amount before boxing it. Carne Asada, calicibitas, corn tamale, guacamole, a roasted pepper, and a warm tortilla...very tasty meal. Calicibitas is a delicious vegetable medley...good corn tamales are delicious too!
 I grew up enjoying corn bread and pinto beans as that was a staple we often had given its nutrition and my family having very meager income.
 Arriving home with temp still being 84 was unusual...

Saw orthopedic hand specialist for my right thumb and he is sending me to get some physical therapy. Haven't been able to do some car repairs and haven't driven my car in almost 6 months...needs motor + tranny mounts and brake work and couple other minor things.  Thumb has been hurting in very cold weather and rides more than 30 minutes become painful even if I shift my hand to grip the throttle with only outer hand and fingers and keep the grip light. X rays show nothing and ligament attachment isn't where the pain is located but a muscle attachment...

Sucks to get old

[Stev-o]

It was Groundhogs Day on Sunday and Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter! 
Maybe for you guys to the North but not here. will be a glorious 77F today and up to 85 on Saturday!

[RAFster122s]

 

Why trust a rodent to forecast weather...

[HondaMan]

2” more over night, but it did stop and a beautiful, sunny day! Only -4C. We now have at least 24” of snow everywhere. The old 1980 F350 plow truck is getting plenty of abuse this winter! Warming it up now……

We had a bit more snow overnight. I had to use the 93' F250 4x4 to take the boy down to the bus stop so I could make it back up the hill. When I came back up the wife thought she was going to drive the 16' Fusion hybrid to work. She got mad at me for making her take the F250. The Fusion doesn't work for crap in the snow and the manual says don't use chains(like she would put them on anyway).
I don't care what she says, her next car will be all wheel drive. She doesn't want one because she's obsessed about fuel mileage. Replacing the Fusion is coming soon, let the games begin.

Kelly….. My wife bought a three year old FORD Escape. It’s a fully loaded “Titanium” version. I did put 4 X good Michelin snow tires on it, but regardless, really impressed on how it handles deep snow and ice. We’ve had lots of both and it pushes through it all.

We bought a used 2006 Escape for my wife, too: AWD. Best car I've ever had for her, gives her great confidence in all weather - and Colorado really has ALL weather!

[Don R]

 Snowmaggeden 2025 has arrived in West Central Illinois , the giant blizzard they forecast left us with almost enough snow to hide the grass and leaves.
 It's good everyone got their groceries ahead of time. There appears to be more salt on the street than snow.

[Stev-o]

We had glorious 80's last week but woke up to 34 this morning, let the dog out and even she didn't want to stay out long!

[newday777]

Here in southern NH this morning,  3-4" snow overnight,  to wet freezing rain, to light rain that will probably make ice skating rink on frozen ground and to be 18-20° tonight....
Total yuk.
At least the power is on so my shop is warm. Warmed up the ultrasonic cleaner this morning and I'm cleaning 3 sets of carbs for Alan F today.

[BenelliSEI]

Stu….. That bench and work space looks very nice!

We had another significant dump of snow overnight. Got the old F350 stuck twice! The banks on the side of my driveway are +3 feet high and it’s starting to get narrower. Even with snow shoes, it’s almost impossible to walk our trails and the poor dog is stuck crapping on the driveway…… getting even with some records and still more to come.

[grcamna2]

Stu….. That bench and work space looks very nice!

We had another significant dump of snow overnight. Got the old F350 stuck twice! The banks on the side of my driveway are +3 feet high and it’s starting to get narrower. Even with snow shoes, it’s almost impossible to walk our trails and the poor dog is stuck crapping on the driveway…… getting even with some records and still more to come.

+1 on the bench and work space.
The shelves above the bench too !

[newday777]

Thanks, it's what I wanted, but of course it and the other 9' are loaded with 3 of my own sets of carbs and 3 sets of Alan's......

[RAFster122s]

Stu….. That bench and work space looks very nice!

We had another significant dump of snow overnight. Got the old F350 stuck twice! The banks on the side of my driveway are +3 feet high and it’s starting to get narrower. Even with snow shoes, it’s almost impossible to walk our trails and the poor dog is stuck crapping on the driveway…… getting even with some records and still more to come.

Makes you wonder why you got back on the plane???

[BenelliSEI]

Stu….. That bench and work space looks very nice!

We had another significant dump of snow overnight. Got the old F350 stuck twice! The banks on the side of my driveway are +3 feet high and it’s starting to get narrower. Even with snow shoes, it’s almost impossible to walk our trails and the poor dog is stuck crapping on the driveway…… getting even with some records and still more to come.

Makes you wonder why you got back on the plane???

You’re right! Going skiing with my daughter tomorrow. “Embrace the season”?

[lash]

Stu….. That bench and work space looks very nice!

We had another significant dump of snow overnight. Got the old F350 stuck twice! The banks on the side of my driveway are +3 feet high and it’s starting to get narrower. Even with snow shoes, it’s almost impossible to walk our trails and the poor dog is stuck crapping on the driveway…… getting even with some records and still more to come.

I’m thinking maybe we should start a “2025 snow blowing” thread because it doesn’t look like we will be riding for a while! Snow in front of the truck is 2 ft. deep.

[RAFster122s]

Well stock up now and prepare for the shot of Artic Air that will be injected deep into the US next week.
Make sure your faucets are turned off or left dripping so they don't freeze and you are ready to stay indoors or weather the storm that follows.
It is going to reach far into Texas with freezing temps. They will have more details as things develop but this image is the expectation.

[Don R]

 Being a former service plumber, we always said to leave the sink cabinets open. In manufactured houses the drains can freeze when the faucet is dripping.

[BenelliSEI]

Being a former service plumber, we always said to leave the sink cabinets open. In manufactured houses the drains can freeze when the faucet is dripping.

That’s a good idea. In my house (forced air heating) I have two sinks on the main floor (kitchen and mudroom). They’re both in cabinets under windows so we ducted air under both cabinets with grates in the front kick panels. Keeps everything under the sink warm, including the water lines and drains!

[BenelliSEI]

I just finished plowing out the driveway. We had a fabulous ski day yesterday, but when we got home another couple of inches fell overnight. No sooner did I put the old truck away and it started snowing again. Weather Alerts for the next 24 hours, calling for another +6”! We’ve been here for almost 30 years and I’ve never seen this much accumulation…….

[newday777]

John
2014 in NH we had a brown Christmas, the middle of January things changed fast. It dropped below zero F, then would warm up to 17° enough for it snow, dump a foot, next day below zero again, 3 days later, warm up again to 17° and dump another 6"-18", it happened for the next 3 months that way like clockwork. The snow stayed powder until April and melted. The beginning of April I walked out back to the lawn and tried walking, normal would have been ontop of the snow by then, nope all the way to the grass waldeling hip deep in snow.

[BenelliSEI]

Stu…. We have a “whole family” ski trip planned for next Thursday- Monday, so not complaining yet! I just hope the old F350 survives the winter.

[newday777]

The snowmobilers are happy here....
Have fun with the family skiing

[PeWe]

I found this interesting site for weather enthusiasts.
A lot of data to dig into.
https://www.climate4you.com/

Hopefully a good and long bike season ahead.

[newday777]

So far overnight and this morning we have another 6", thankfully not too wet and heavy but not powder as it started. Supposed to turn to freezing rain sometime late morning(warmer air above melts the snow as it falls into the warm layer back to rain but freezes again before it hits the ground as temp is below freezing at just above ground level)