Author Topic: 23" of snow in the burgh (Read 2356 times)

shacolaid · « **on:** February 07, 2010, 08:41:07 AM »

So I know that you all in Minnesota and the Central northern states are used to this kind of snow fall, but in Pittsburgh we get this maybe once every 15 years? Last time we had snow like this was 1993. The roads are still snow covered and being the weekend will probably remain this way until this week. No hope for a quick warm-up which is probably a good thing due to flooding fears. My wife got stuck in our Jetta on the way to work at the hospital this morning. You would think that the city would have the access roads to the only children's hospital in the tri-state region cleared. But no. Alas, she was an hour late to work. Staff members from the hospital helped get her free. The staff that worked starting friday night were there 36 hours until this morning when most of the daylight staff made it.

My dad told me once that the reason for the big parking lots up in the northern states was so the plow trucks had a place to put the snow. Hope everyone else in the Atlantic states are doing well. We also had power out for about 20 hours until last night. House went down to 48F.

the technological J · « **Reply #1 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:55:32 PM »

im kinda enjoying it but i also still have power...on the news it said this is the fourth largest snow storm on record for the area... what part of the burgh u in

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #2 on:** February 07, 2010, 04:32:57 PM »

Don't let anybody fool you. Twenty three inches of snow will slow most places down. Sadly, you may want to prepare for more mid-week. $:-\$

78 k550 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:31:48 PM »

my boos is from the burgh his wife and kids have not had power for awhile. I think they turned the water off and drained it so no pipes break.
I hope everyone down there is taking care of themselfs.

Paul

the technological J · « **Reply #4 on:** February 07, 2010, 06:32:38 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on February 07, 2010, 04:32:57 PM

Don't let anybody fool you. Twenty three inches of snow will slow most places down. Sadly, you may want to prepare for more mid-week. $:-\$

i know! but only 4 or so inches

shacolaid · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:51:50 PM »

thegab, I'm in Penn Hills. I take Allegheny River Blvd to work in Lawrenceville. There is a tree still crossing the road close to the intersection at Washington and Allegheny. We will see how things go tomorrow morning. Bob, yeah it looks like they are predicting 6 more inches for Tuesday into Wednesday. Great. More snow and already nowhere to put it.

the technological J · « **Reply #6 on:** February 07, 2010, 08:58:14 PM »

we should push it into the river like the big apple does.... does honda offer a snowmobile?

mick750F · « **Reply #7 on:** February 07, 2010, 09:28:51 PM »

In the burg eh?!?! Know my friend Phil? He knows you...

Heh heh...

the technological J · « **Reply #8 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:23:53 PM »

Quote from: mick750F on February 07, 2010, 09:28:51 PM

In the burg eh?!?! Know my friend Phil? He knows you...

Heh heh...

burgh with an h..... u still talking to phil after what he did to ur mom?.... yup he told me all about it

mick750F · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:56:15 AM »

Quote from: thegabrielj on February 07, 2010, 10:23:53 PM

Quote from: mick750F on February 07, 2010, 09:28:51 PM

In the burg eh?!?! Know my friend Phil? He knows you...

Heh heh...
burgh with an h..... u still talking to phil after what he did to ur mom?.... yup he told me all about it

Sorry 'bout the dropped h

Phil is a good pal of mine. Musician, woodworker, rider...he's on a Bimmer these days. He was in a band called "The Neats" back in the '80's. They played a New Years eve gig in Boston this year to celebrate the reissue of their early albums on CD. They ROCKED!

Mike

BobbyR · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2010, 08:00:16 AM »

30 Miles North of NYC we did not get a flake. Some of my co workers in NJ got nothing or they were buried. This week I think our luck runs out. Man makes plans and God laughs.

demon78 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:18:26 AM »

Yeah Bobby the greatest plans o mice and men gang aft a gley, as the bard said.
Bill the demon.
Ps I'm not really laughing at you guys, I'm laughing with you.
Bill the demon.

VonYinzer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2010, 09:34:44 AM »

A few pics of this PA frozen hell... Im about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Friday night around 11:

Saturday A.M. around 9:

BeSeeingYou · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2010, 03:45:54 PM »

We have a foot now and still falling. Just finished shoveling, it's light and fluffy, no big deal. I will have to shovel in the morning again but I would rather do it twice than all at once. Most of the heavier snowfall seems to be to the south once again.

demon78 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2010, 04:04:34 AM »

Ah Von Y, thats your problem it's coming straight down! It should be coming horizontally then your tree's are'nt overloaded and your streets are almost bare.
Bill the demon.

VonYinzer · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:17:16 AM »

Quote from: demon70 on February 09, 2010, 04:04:34 AM

Ah Von Y, thats your problem it's coming straight down! It should be coming horizontally then your tree's are'nt overloaded and your streets are almost bare.
Bill the demon.

Thats whats coming today... "6 - 12" of snow with high winds, and near zero visability." Great...

the technological J · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:41:58 AM »

Quote from: VonYinzer on February 09, 2010, 08:17:16 AM

Quote from: demon70 on February 09, 2010, 04:04:34 AM
Ah Von Y, thats your problem it's coming straight down! It should be coming horizontally then your tree's are'nt overloaded and your streets are almost bare.
Bill the demon.

Thats whats coming today... "6 - 12" of snow with high winds, and near zero visability." Great...

man i wish i had a snowmobile... i guess the four wheel drive will have to do for now.... did any body catch why we got way more snow than what they said last week.... i mean it wasnt even addressed... i would have like to hear something like there was an unexpected front off the appalachians that caused the storm to stall and the precipitation to accumulate... thats all they talk about during hurricane season and stuff like that

VonYinzer · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2010, 10:12:25 AM »

I heard its because God is a Browns fan.

the technological J · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2010, 06:42:28 PM »

Quote from: VonYinzer on February 09, 2010, 10:12:25 AM

I heard its because God is a Browns fan.

yea right!!!! God is a fan of the steelers and who ever the browns are playing..... this snow is a little late for nfl divine intervention..

fmctm1sw · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2010, 06:56:52 PM »

born and raised in Johnstown. Did Punxatawney (sp?) Phil predict 6 more weeks of winter?

the technological J · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:19:36 PM »

yup always does its like 1 outta 10 he thinks its gonna be an early spring.... ground hog doesnt seem to buy the global warming thing

74cb750 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:26:20 PM »

So, I heard you got some flurries?

Here in Vermont we could have used it, I can see some bare (not snow covered) areas.

All the minimum wage 'team players' at the ski areas are crying.

Just look at it this way, the snow will be gone soon enough. Hope you don't lose power/heat.
Stay warm,
michel

The_Crippler · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:40:25 PM »

I live in the city, and as such, there are X number of roads, and a fraction of X number of plows. Didn't see anything until yesterday when this pulled up:

You know...I moved from Syracuse to get away from this stuff...

At least the storm they were calling for tonight isn't materializing.

the technological J · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:43:09 PM »

Quote from: The_Crippler on February 09, 2010, 07:40:25 PM

At least the storm they were calling for tonight isn't materializing.

dont speak to soon it should be hitting any time

the technological J · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:44:25 PM »

http://www.wpxi.com/local-radar/1907647/detail.html

The_Crippler · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:07:39 PM »

Yeah, but it looks like they drastically dropped the expected totals here in the city, which is good. (But then, they were off by a foot on Friday...)

the technological J · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:13:07 PM »

yeah according to kdka its looking better

The_Crippler · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2010, 08:17:55 PM »

Heh...I guess we're watching the same thing.

VonYinzer · « **Reply #28 on:** February 10, 2010, 04:52:22 AM »

Well, forget KDKA. The snow is here and it SUCKS! Took me 1 hr and 45 min to get from Beaver PA to my office in the Northside. Usually takes 40 min. I was the only vehicle on the road. (4:30 am) Its still coming down too.

shacolaid · « **Reply #29 on:** February 10, 2010, 07:48:20 AM »

I read in the paper this morning that Vancouver is actually starving for snow as the Olympics are about to begin. Can we just send some of this snow their way! The roads are still terrible and the mayor says we'll get there, just wait. There are still about 30,000 people without power in the area from last week's storm. Can't be good with winds to hit 35mph today. Take care all.

The_Crippler · « **Reply #30 on:** February 10, 2010, 08:34:00 AM »

Snow wasn't bad in Greentree, but my street was a skating rink. About 2 hours ago, they got that big mamajama above to come through again, followed by salt trucks. Started to head in...and the office was closed.

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Author Topic: 23" of snow in the burgh (Read 2356 times)