Trio of storm systems could have devastating impact on U.S.

KRT Wire ^ | Jan 04 2005 | Seth Boreenstein

[Deetes]

Wow ! I always wondered how bad those big hail storms were . That's pretty crazy .

[LibWhacker]

Anyone remember the last time they predicted "the storm of the century" in California? It was the nicest weekend we had had in a long time.

[lonevoice]

An "Arctic Express," a mass of cold air chugging south from Alaska and Canada, bringing frigid air and potentially heavy snow and ice to the usually mild-wintered Pacific Northwest.

The last time a similar situation seemed to be brewing - especially in the West - was in January 1950, O'Lenic said. That month, 21 inches of snow hit Seattle, killing 13 people in an extended freeze

Let's hope they're as wrong as they usually are!

[AnimalLover]

Ping

[BJungNan]

Man! You're used to paradise! I'm used to not seeing blue sky or green grass until about May.

I've been there. I'll take dumping sand out of my shoes over knocking snow off the tops of them. The snow shovel was not put in the moving van.

[Salvation]

Quite a different children's book here:

Angel in the Waters -- New Pro-Life book for children [Tissue Alert]

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

(sorry, I just had to mess with 'ya a bit!)

LOL - no problemo. My husband mentioned getting a snow blower. I mentioned (in return) the *fact* that we have 3 teenagers in the house who need to earn their chore money. They can all be snow pushers ;-).

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

HAHAHAHA! Dang weather predictors. What do THEY know? ;-)

[Qwinn]

"All three are likely to meet somewhere in the nation's midsection and cause even more problems, sparing only areas east of the Appalachian Mountains."

Dammit! We never get snow days in New Jersey anymore *grumble*

Qwinn

[Salvation]

From Salem, Or 01-04-05, Statesman Journal clip

According to the National Weather Service, low temperatures in the 20s are expected to continue through Thursday morning, with a low of 23 degrees tonight.

Snow is forecast to reach the Willamette Valley floor late Thursday or early Friday, but forecasters aren't sure whether it will be a dusting or several inches

[Smokin' Joe]

NW North Dakota and NE Montana have temps below -30F right now. Cold enough for me.

[PoorMuttly]

or......
...............not.


I am a Victim of Journalism.

Will they let me go if they are convinced that I am aftaid? I mean, I want to be a responsible Lemming and all...a sensitive person...who feels all kinds of other people's pain...n' all....

...so....we're all gonna die....or what..??...
...............give me a break.

[Recovering_Democrat]

Clearly, Bush's environmental policies are to blame.

[Recovering_Democrat]

So, if I am to understand these scientists correctly, they are saying that some nasty rainstorms will differ in significant ways from an earthquake and subsequent tsunamis?

Nah, more likely this piece of wisdom was written by some 24 year old Journalism major, eager to get his/her work noticed by some higher up editor. The news gathering/gatekeeping profession has oftimes turned into a ridiculous circus of young kids practicing their politics at their job.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

We survived the winter of 1977. I'm not too worried about it.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

In 1987,when the meteorologists met in San Antonio for their convention, the city had ice storms. In 1993, when they gathered in Anaheim, Calif., it rained for 4.5 out of five days and triggered mudslides. Atlanta got rare snow during the meteorologists' 1996 convention. And in 2003 in Long Beach, Calif., heavy rain greeted them.

Well, that's the problem. Stop the meeting!!! :)

[prairiebreeze]

thanks for the ping

[OldFriend]

You might want to battend down your house and move to a safer area? No?

[OldFriend]

You might want to batten down your house and move to a safer area? No?

[GRRRRR]

Alerts for 60085
Number of Active Alerts: 1
Go to alert detail: 1

There is 1 active alert issued by the National Weather Service for 60085

ALERT 1 - Winter Storm Warning
HEAVY SNOW WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL 6 AM CST (7 AM EST) THURSDAY
Issue Time: 3:24AM CST, Wednesday Jan 5, 2005
Valid Until: 10:30AM CST, Wednesday Jan 5, 2005
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HEAVY SNOW WARNING EXTENDED
UNTIL 6 AM CST (7 AM EST) THURSDAY
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Chicago IL 318 AM CST Wed Jan 5 2005

1630- Boone-Cook-De Kalb-Dupage-Kane-Lake-Lee-Mchenry-Ogle-Winnebago-

... Heavy Snow Warning Extended Until 6 AM CST (7 AM Est) Thursday...

The Potential For Heavy Snowfall Of 6 To 10 Inches Is Greatest North Of A Line From Lee County To Aurora To Chicago. Periods Of Snow Will Continue Through The Day Today... Becoming Heavy Toward Evening Before Ending Early Thursday Morning. Accumulations Of 2 To 4 Inches Are Possible Today... With 3 To 5 Inches Of Snow Possible Tonight. The Heaviest Snow Will Likely Occur From Very Late This Afternoon Into Tonight.

Snow Should Taper Off To Snow Showers For All Of Northern Illinois And Northwestern Indiana Late Wednesday Night And Early Thursday Morning.

Northeast Winds Of 15 To 25 Mph Will Cause Some Blowing And Drifting Snow.

Heavy Snow Will Reduce Visibility And Cause Roads And Walkways To Become Snow Covered And Hazardous. Avoid Travel. If You Must Travel, Use Caution. If Traveling In Open Country Carry A Winter Storm Survival Kit Including A Shovel, Dry Clothes And Blankets, Food, A Flashlight And Cell Phone.

Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio And Other Local Media For Further Detail Or Updates.

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Yeee Haw, snoblower fueled and ready and I get to try out my DESPICABLE SUV in the snow!!!

GRRRRRRRRRRooovy baby!