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Author: Raine
Date: 01/26/2015 14:06:25
I have to share this from Gothamist:
It's kinds funny, and I know that some people are more used to these storms than others, but Gothamist points out this historical context:
CENTRAL PARK - 1869 to Present
(through March 2011)
Biggest Snow Storm 
Stay safe, stay warm and keep an eye out!
Raine
The pittance of snow that deigned to fall on NYC this weekend was but an appetizer compared to the feast that lies ahead. According to breathless meteorologists and terrified weather services, NYC and the tri-state area is expected to be hit with a blizzard early this week that could bring anywhere from 1-2 feet of snow to the city. You know what this means.
It's kinds funny, and I know that some people are more used to these storms than others, but Gothamist points out this historical context:
(through March 2011)
Biggest Snow Storm
Stay safe, stay warm and keep an eye out!
Raine
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Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 14:10:59
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 14:10:59
Judging by the bang-up job the plow people did a my apartment complex (didn't bother to plow out parking spaces which are now chunks of ice) after the 4" piddle we just got, this 2 to 3' we are supposed to get means I will probably be stuck at home until March.
As long as the power stays on.....
As long as the power stays on.....
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 14:22:14
Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 14:22:14
Going dark for awhile. Cross-training time.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/26/2015 14:22:20
wickedpam on 01/26/2015 14:22:20
Morning 
Comment by 
BobR on 01/26/2015 14:24:59
I thought you went dark as a matter of course...
BobR on 01/26/2015 14:24:59
Quote by Mondobubba:
Going dark for awhile. Cross-training time.
I thought you went dark as a matter of course...
Comment by 
Raine on 01/26/2015 14:31:10
I did too!
I had to post that youtube because it made me think of Mondo!
Raine on 01/26/2015 14:31:10
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Going dark for awhile. Cross-training time.
I thought you went dark as a matter of course...
I did too!
I had to post that youtube because it made me think of Mondo!
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/26/2015 14:33:58
TriSec on 01/26/2015 14:33:58
I'm sorry everyone. This is probably my last post. The 'Blizzard of Death' is upon us, and I only have a half loaf of bread and just 5 eggs. It's all my fault; I'm such a bad husband and father, now my entire family must pay for my mistakes. Please pray for us...and in the spring when the weather is warm, please plant some flowers and remember us.
Take care.
Take care.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 14:40:00
Raine on 01/26/2015 14:40:00
Quote by TriSec:
I'm sorry everyone. This is probably my last post. The 'Blizzard of Death' is upon us, and I only have a half loaf of bread and just 5 eggs. It's all my fault; I'm such a bad husband and father, now my entire family must pay for my mistakes. Please pray for us...and in the spring when the weather is warm, please plant some flowers and remember us.
Take care.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/26/2015 14:50:04
Scoopster on 01/26/2015 14:50:04
Mornin' all.. 
I don't know about anyone else, but here's my list of storm essentials:
- Two jugs of lemon water pre-made
- Two boxes of Clif bars
- Two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and a fresh six pack of whatever seasonal Sam Adams is available (probably Alpine White right now)
- a couple packs of cigarillos
- a nice quarter ounce of weed
I don't know about anyone else, but here's my list of storm essentials:
- Two jugs of lemon water pre-made
- Two boxes of Clif bars
- Two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and a fresh six pack of whatever seasonal Sam Adams is available (probably Alpine White right now)
- a couple packs of cigarillos
- a nice quarter ounce of weed
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 14:56:20
Nice!
This one really is looking very bad.
My sister went out to get a kerosene heater and my mom is heading over to their place for the duration of the storm.
Raine on 01/26/2015 14:56:20
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
I don't know about anyone else, but here's my list of storm essentials:
- Two jugs of lemon water pre-made
- Two boxes of Clif bars
- Two bottles of cabernet sauvignon and a fresh six pack of whatever seasonal Sam Adams is available (probably Alpine White right now)
- a couple packs of cigarillos
- a nice quarter ounce of weed
This one really is looking very bad.
My sister went out to get a kerosene heater and my mom is heading over to their place for the duration of the storm.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 15:22:38
TriSec on 01/26/2015 15:22:38
All stations, report.
Looks like the leading edge is just south of Worcester.
Looks like the leading edge is just south of Worcester.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 15:31:10
You working from home today?
Raine on 01/26/2015 15:31:10
Quote by TriSec:
All stations, report.
Looks like the leading edge is just south of Worcester.
You working from home today?
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2015 15:43:04
Just started snowing here, about an hour and a half earlier than expected.
Scoopster on 01/26/2015 15:43:04
Quote by TriSec:
All stations, report.
Looks like the leading edge is just south of Worcester.
Just started snowing here, about an hour and a half earlier than expected.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 15:49:09
Nay, I am here in the paradise that is Central Mass.
TriSec on 01/26/2015 15:49:09
Quote by Raine:
You working from home today?
Nay, I am here in the paradise that is Central Mass.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 15:53:46
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 15:53:46
Radar shows snow between I-495 and 128 (yes I still call I-95 128).
As soon as it starts, I'm outta here.
As soon as it starts, I'm outta here.
Comment by BobR on 01/26/2015 16:03:35
BobR on 01/26/2015 16:03:35
The storm from the west went north of us, and the storm from the south went east of us. We are getting sprinkles of snow and rain, but not enough to be concerned with
Comment by Scoopster on 01/26/2015 16:04:43
Scoopster on 01/26/2015 16:04:43
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 16:16:15
Raine on 01/26/2015 16:16:15
Holy god. That is horrible!
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 16:23:52
Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 16:23:52
Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Going dark for awhile. Cross-training time.
I thought you went dark as a matter of course...
I did too!
I had to post that youtube because it made me think of Mondo!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2015 16:37:04
I find weather.com has been better then our local weather elves.
wickedpam on 01/26/2015 16:37:04
Quote by BobR:
The storm from the west went north of us, and the storm from the south went east of us. We are getting sprinkles of snow and rain, but not enough to be concerned with
I find weather.com has been better then our local weather elves.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2015 16:44:52
wickedpam on 01/26/2015 16:44:52
Just tweeted -
Stephen King @StephenKing
STORM OF THE CENTURY: "Give me what I want and I'll go away." Heh-heh-heh.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 17:01:13
Raine on 01/26/2015 17:01:13
They are closing Logan Airport at 7 pm
and not planning for opening till thursday or friday.
and not planning for opening till thursday or friday.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 17:02:29
Raine on 01/26/2015 17:02:29
Coming around to the EURO??? RT @MikeWDross: 30" of Snow in #NYC per the 12Z NAM-12km ! @JimCantore pic.twitter.com/ZUy7LDPj4V
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) January 26, 2015
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:09:18
TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:09:18
And FCHP just called it for tomorrow. I get to play in the snow!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 17:18:28
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 17:18:28
MA Governor institutes statewide travel ban effective at midnight.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:38:03
TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:38:03
So, this 'drone' that landed at the White House was just described as a quad-copter. In other words, the same toy you can buy at that kiosk in the mall.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:39:34
Which means it will turn to rain and blow out to sea before then.
TriSec on 01/26/2015 17:39:34
Quote by trojanrabbit:
MA Governor institutes statewide travel ban effective at midnight.
Which means it will turn to rain and blow out to sea before then.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 18:04:12
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 18:04:12
Looks like the s*** has started here.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 18:21:05
If our locals stand in front of the camera and say 'Durrrrrrrr......', they've got about a 50% chance of being correct most days.
TriSec on 01/26/2015 18:21:05
Quote by wickedpam:
I find weather.com has been better then our local weather elves.
If our locals stand in front of the camera and say 'Durrrrrrrr......', they've got about a 50% chance of being correct most days.
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/26/2015 18:30:25
livingonli on 01/26/2015 18:30:25
I am off today so I will be just staying in the house with myself curled in the fetal position. I wish Global Warming would have given us mild winters. I'm supposed to work tomorrow night doing Rangers-Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Trying to figure if the game is going to get postponed since no one will be able to get there in this mess. And if it's as bad as it is, I probably won't leave the house tomorrow either.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/26/2015 18:45:45
wickedpam on 01/26/2015 18:45:45
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
I find weather.com has been better then our local weather elves.
If our locals stand in front of the camera and say 'Durrrrrrrr......', they've got about a 50% chance of being correct most days.
Comment by BobR on 01/26/2015 18:54:32
Looking at the map that Raine posted, it looks like you will be at ground zero.
Stay safe, my friend. And warm. Keep us updated.
BobR on 01/26/2015 18:54:32
Quote by livingonli:
I am off today so I will be just staying in the house with myself curled in the fetal position. I wish Global Warming would have given us mild winters. I'm supposed to work tomorrow night doing Rangers-Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Trying to figure if the game is going to get postponed since no one will be able to get there in this mess. And if it's as bad as it is, I probably won't leave the house tomorrow either.
Looking at the map that Raine posted, it looks like you will be at ground zero.
Stay safe, my friend. And warm. Keep us updated.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 18:54:34
Yes.
The only thing that has me wondering, is why it was out there at 3 am in the morning.
I have seen smaller versions of these on the Mall before. This one was like 2 feet around.
Raine on 01/26/2015 18:54:34
Quote by TriSec:
So, this 'drone' that landed at the White House was just described as a quad-copter. In other words, the same toy you can buy at that kiosk in the mall.
Yes.
The only thing that has me wondering, is why it was out there at 3 am in the morning.
I have seen smaller versions of these on the Mall before. This one was like 2 feet around.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 19:03:22
I can't see how they can hold the game… The Mausoleum is pretty much dead center for the storm.
Raine on 01/26/2015 19:03:22
Quote by livingonli:
I am off today so I will be just staying in the house with myself curled in the fetal position. I wish Global Warming would have given us mild winters. I'm supposed to work tomorrow night doing Rangers-Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Trying to figure if the game is going to get postponed since no one will be able to get there in this mess. And if it's as bad as it is, I probably won't leave the house tomorrow either.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 19:08:07
Raine on 01/26/2015 19:08:07
So what is the Tide situation like around Boston, NY and Long ISland?
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:11:14
High tide is supposed to be hitting the East End during the height of the storm overnight especially out on the East End when the winds are also supposed to hit a maximum of 75 MPH.
livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:11:14
Quote by Raine:
So what is the Tide situation like around Boston, NY and Long ISland?
High tide is supposed to be hitting the East End during the height of the storm overnight especially out on the East End when the winds are also supposed to hit a maximum of 75 MPH.
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:13:01
livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:13:01
I'm watching the coverage on FiOS1 which is kind of the cheap news channel but they are trying to cover it. The only thing I miss since I no longer have Cablevision is News 12 since it was during events like this I would have it on.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 19:22:27
That is not good news.
OOf. I hope you have everything together is the power and heat go out, Liv.
Raine on 01/26/2015 19:22:27
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
So what is the Tide situation like around Boston, NY and Long ISland?
High tide is supposed to be hitting the East End during the height of the storm overnight especially out on the East End when the winds are also supposed to hit a maximum of 75 MPH.
OOf. I hope you have everything together is the power and heat go out, Liv.
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:57:37
Then I would just hide under my blanket. It would suck with no TV or internet.
livingonli on 01/26/2015 19:57:37
Quote by Raine:That is not good news.Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
So what is the Tide situation like around Boston, NY and Long ISland?
High tide is supposed to be hitting the East End during the height of the storm overnight especially out on the East End when the winds are also supposed to hit a maximum of 75 MPH.
OOf. I hope you have everything together is the power and heat go out, Liv.
Then I would just hide under my blanket. It would suck with no TV or internet.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 20:21:59
Raine on 01/26/2015 20:21:59
MAking a big old batch of 16 bean soup with ham Hocks ….
Comment by livingonli on 01/26/2015 20:50:42
livingonli on 01/26/2015 20:50:42
Tonight's Knicks and Nets games have been postponed.
Comment by Raine on 01/26/2015 20:57:45
Seems like a good move. I don't know if the LIRR can handle all that snow when the game ends.
And NJ transit.
Raine on 01/26/2015 20:57:45
Quote by livingonli:
Tonight's Knicks and Nets games have been postponed.
And NJ transit.
Comment by TriSec on 01/26/2015 21:01:22
TriSec on 01/26/2015 21:01:22
One hopes that power and cable remain on so we can binge watch The Doctor tomorrow.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 21:22:33
Don't forget the delightfully grim Black Mirror. It comes with a five rating from I, Mondo.
Mondobubba on 01/26/2015 21:22:33
Quote by TriSec:
One hopes that power and cable remain on so we can binge watch The Doctor tomorrow.
Don't forget the delightfully grim Black Mirror. It comes with a five
rating from I, Mondo.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 23:09:21
trojanrabbit on 01/26/2015 23:09:21
I find it amusing that during the last big storm, then Governor Patrick instituted a travel ban and people bitched. Now with a Republican Governor our local RW CBS station couldn't find anyone who disagreed with the travel ban.
What a surprise
What a surprise