The Northeast Blizzard of 2005 Discussion Thread

[Greg]

First off, I think the topic name should be changed to "The Blizzard of '05 Discussion Topic".

Done. 8)

 

[Zand]

The snow has started in Rutland, MA. Any time now...

 

[thetrailboss]

Yep, we're getting pretty reved up here as well! Time to sharpen the skis and get ready.

*Cough, cough* I feel a case of ski-itis coming on, might have to take Monday off. :wink:

 

[teachski]

It's been spitting a few flakes all day in Barre, MA. Still no REAL snow! Come on, I'm waiting!

 

[Greg]

Snowing like crazy here in NW CT and been doing so for 2+ hours! We've got 3"+ already and they're now calling for 20" here! Sundown tomorrow PM!

 

[swade2469]

Went to Crotched Mt. this morning. EMPTY. Great snow, no lines. Barely anyone there. Thought I would ski until 3 or so - come home and batten down the hatches (Seacoast NH). Well, I think the water in my house has turned bad, and I think the coffee I drank before I left was the culprit of a bad stomach, which sent me off the slopes an hour after I got there. Very bummed, it actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise - About 2:00P.M. the snow fired up on the coast and it has already cut visibilty to 1/4 mi. The grocery was a bloodbath. They had 12 packs of Bud for 6.99 - those were FLYING off the shelves. Will give updates from Seacoast NH from time to time. Be safe and have fun chillin!

 

[KingM]

First flakes started falling in the Mad River Valley, Vermont about 20 minutes ago. They've been slowly upgrading our snowfall amounts over the last 36 hours from one inch to 1-3, to 3-6, and then the border between 3-6 and 6-12 but its starting to snow about three hours early so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[ALLSKIING]

First flakes started falling in the Mad River Valley, Vermont about 20 minutes ago. They've been slowly upgrading our snowfall amounts over the last 36 hours from one inch to 1-3, to 3-6, and then the border between 3-6 and 6-12 but its starting to snow about three hours early so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I wish you could take some of the snow on longIsland. Up to 2 feet and no mt in sight.

 

[KingM]

I wish you could take some of the snow on longIsland. Up to 2 feet and no mt in sight.

Wow. Yeah, I'm a bit envious of the coastal totals, but 8-10 is nothing to sneeze at, especially on top of the 4-5 we got a few days ago and the further showers/light-snow days predicted this upcoming week. After a year of either too warm or too cold I'm just really happy that things are slowly turning our way.

 

[RISkier]

Been snowing pretty hard in Southern RI for the last hour or so. Sounds like a good night to hunker down.

 

[chocolateSkiBunny]

A Blizzard--F**ing-A!!!!!

It started snowing outside Newark NJ around noon. Ran out to get some gas and liquid provisions, drove mostly in second gear.

I can remember when a foot of snow meant panic and worry and terror. Now I'm actually cheering it on--with a little help from my friends! Maybe I'll run up to Mountain Creek after work Monday--they have evening hours!

 

[ctenidae]

NWS has extended the blizzard warning through Sunday, 6 pm, calling for gusts up to 60 mph. This does not bode well for SUdnay skiing. However, Monday has a very strong chance of developing a case of ski-itis.

 

[Greg]

Up to about 6" as of 8:30 PM, but it's hard to tell with all the blowing and drifting. I just did Round 1 with the snow thrower. It's coming down fast and furious. My Blizzard warning is still in effect until just noon and I'm hopeful it'll clear out and I can get the driveway/walks cleared by then to head up to the mountain...

 

[rotorite86]

Got about 5" here I'd say. I am just waiting for the phone call to go out and plow until 4 PM tomorrow afternoon, strait through. And then I get to drive to RI for class on Tuesday - no skiing for me this weekend.

 

[loafer89]

I have about 10" of snow here in Lake Grove and the temperature shot up to 30.6F and I though that it might turn to rain, but now the temperature is steady and it is snowing HARD.

Not much wind yet, but it will probably pick up later. We are still forecast to recieve another 10"+, so tommorow should be interesting!!!!

Best of all Sugarloaf is actually suposed to get 2-4" of snow as well

 

[skijay]

Butternut was kind of empty this afternoon, too.

When I got to Enfield, CT there was at least 5 inches of snow in the mall's parking lot. That was around 5:30pm. The Starbucks was closed.
Dunkin Donuts was not.

The Pike & I-91 were passable, the crews were out in MA, but the snow was piling back on the roads almost as fast as it was plowed. I am glad that I got home when I did, I do not want to be driving at this point.

It looks to be about 7 inches right now as of 9pm.

My snowblower is ready to go! I have a contractor do my driveway Monday - Friday and "on call" for Sat and Sun. I am contemplating calling, but I estimate this would be $75 by the time the storm is over.

 

[swade2469]

First winter in NH, from TN. I must say this is one of the craziest things I have ever seen. Snowingm about 3 inches an hour right now in Exeter (seacoast NH). Absolutely crazy.

 

[ALLSKIING]

I have 12 inches so far at 9:30 On the tip of the Island. The wind for Sun is up to 60 mph hope I don't loose power.

 

[beswift]

No doubt about it, this is a Blizzard. It doesn't happen but once in a decade tops. I can't believe the amount of snow I am looking at. On top of that winds and cold!!! There are a group of Chickadees that live in my yard, and I'm afraid many won't make it. They're out there now flitting around in the Rhoddies. The feeder's out, but I haven't seen them using it. The predators are hungry as well. The cayote and fox tracks have been all over my yard and surroundings. I also saw what I think is a turkey vulture while cross-country skiing the other day. I'll be really surprised if I find that grouse which has been living in the copse nearbyafter this storm. It'll take me three days to shovel out. At least I'll be able to use the snowshoes and pack some groceries in here. I'm also surprised how well my hanger door has held up. It hasn't let any snow in. The lights are flickering so let me post this.

 

[Greg]

Based on the radar, it looks like this thing is just about to spin out of Northwest CT. Main roads are snow-covered, but certainly passable so once I get the driveway and walks cleared, I'm off to Ski Sundown! Hard to tell what we got but there are several 3+ foot drifts.