Steep fines for being on the road?
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Steep fines for being on the road?
bheemsoth
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I'd hope any ban will be lifted early in the day on Wednesday. I'm currently looking for options for Wednesday after work. I live in Cromwell actually, and Powder Ridge is just a couple of miles south of here. I didn't live around here before it closed, so I have no idea if it is even worth a damn on a powder day.
If we get as much snow as it looks like I wouldn't be surprised if they 'shut down' the state. I'm not sure if they'll fine you for being out though. If they do close the state then businesses (like Sundown) aren't supposed to be open. They did manage to spin the lifts after a delayed opening the last time though. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. Give me a call or shoot me a text on Tuesday, I should have a good idea of what's up for Tuesday night.
Tin
Active member
WOW....50".
Can't wait to see more.
Can't wait to see more.
Rowsdower
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xwhaler
Active member
Which way are the winds coming from? A concern of mine is lifts closing due to the high winds. As I try and map out where to go Wed I'm looking at places where the lifts are not as prone to closure.
High speed quads seem most vulnerable---Ragged was my top choice but having 2 hsq's concerns me.
High speed quads seem most vulnerable---Ragged was my top choice but having 2 hsq's concerns me.
Tin
Active member
Kids will be jumping out the windows of the Hofstra highrise dorms lol
Tin
Active member
North-Northeast, probably touching 30mph. I'd be more concerned with power issues.
dlague
Active member
Gunstock looks like they will be shutting down tomorrow. They have not pulled the trigger on that decision yet. To bad if they do - was hoping to to two for Tuesdays night skiing! Guess they have to be safe!
xwhaler
Active member
Ugh.....was hoping to go there too tomorrow night. I guess I will instead head to Pats and hope they don't close.
BenedictGomez
Well-known member
The NAM often overdoes snow totals, but 4 feet of snow in west-central Long Island? The chaos that would cause is unfathomable. Oh mI Gawd!
billski
Active member
But it would be rather entertaining. There was psych analysis about why people get so enthralled with viewing disasters. The conclusion reached was that people like watching others suffer. No joke. Shame on me.
billski
Active member
Here in Massholia the governor declared a several hundred dollar fine for being on the road during a particular storm. Problem was, the police were given no guidance on how and when to enforce it. So it was toothless. Frankly, there aren't too many people who would be out anyways. For those that are, I'd give the snowplows the permission to plow these cars into a ditch
I'm excited for snow around here. Love these big storms. Wife is unfortunately flying out on Thursday so I don't tihnk I will get to take advantage of i though
I'm hoping this gives Sugarloaf a nice topping.
I'm hoping this gives Sugarloaf a nice topping.
I haven't skied there since 1983 but I'd say it's not worth it. It is so flat that if we have 18"+ you probably couldn't even move in it, seriously. Drive north to Berkshire East which is only 1:30 from Cromwell or to Magic or Mount snow at 2:00-2:15
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BenedictGomez
Well-known member
12z GFS is still really unimpressed with this storm, only puts down 12" in NYC and 6" in west NJ.
If the Euro is correct with the massive blizzard and the GFS is wrong, I'd say the millions of dollars in taxpayer money recently spent on GFS "upgrade" was wasted, because this would appear to be even worse than the prior GFS should the Euro be correct.
If the Euro is correct with the massive blizzard and the GFS is wrong, I'd say the millions of dollars in taxpayer money recently spent on GFS "upgrade" was wasted, because this would appear to be even worse than the prior GFS should the Euro be correct.
Sadly, it's looking like my only option will be first tracks in Central Park early tomorrow morning.
I sure wish I was scheming a way around work and my wife to get to a ski area that was going to get slammed!!!
Oh well, snow is always more fun than no snow!
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I sure wish I was scheming a way around work and my wife to get to a ski area that was going to get slammed!!!
Oh well, snow is always more fun than no snow!
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BenedictGomez
Well-known member
And the NAM flip-flopping runs between "no big deal, just a decent storm" and "someone's getting buried under 4 feet of snow" is also an embarrassment.
Tin
Active member
NAM didn't initialize correctly last night but at least it has been on it since Saturday. GFS is an embarrassment.
It's weird, GFS and CMC had this thing really well early last week then dropped it Thursday, Euro never had it then popped it late last week and went nuts Saturday. This system just shows how flawed our methods are. I will say one thing these models do have it that dry slot in CT. Hope it doesn't shift to the east, I want Wednesday and Thursday off.
It's weird, GFS and CMC had this thing really well early last week then dropped it Thursday, Euro never had it then popped it late last week and went nuts Saturday. This system just shows how flawed our methods are. I will say one thing these models do have it that dry slot in CT. Hope it doesn't shift to the east, I want Wednesday and Thursday off.
gmcunni
Active member
don't have details but heard on the radio - statewide travel ban starting tonight @ 9PM until the storm is over.
