***Northeast Snowstorm*** February 16-17 2003 (Official Thread)

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[SamAdams76]

Moderators, please pull if a similar thread has been started. I did a search on "snow" and blizzard" and came up with nothing.

What originally looked to be primarily a mid-Atlantic snowstorm has blossomed overnight into a monster snowstorm that threatens to shut down the major cities of the Northeast for tomorrow.

Just got the latest forecasts. Washington D.C. area will see 1-2 feet. Philly will see 17-34 inches according to their local mets. NYC will see 1-2 feet. And Southern New England (including Boston), which was originally thought to be missing this storm, is now pegged to get at least 10-20 inches before all is said and done with possible blizzard conditions tomorrow night as the storm explodes ("bombogenisis") off Nantucket island during the day.

Some very impressive snowfall reports already coming in despite the fact that the storm hasn't even developed off the coast yet. Some 8 inches is on the ground in the DC area and snow is falling heavily in the Philly area and parts of New Jersey. This snow is NOT from the storm that is expected to develop off the Carolinas this afternoon, move northeast and "explode" off Nantucket Island during tomorrow.

These storms are never a sure thing until they happen because they are so unpredictable. But this storm has all the ingredients to make it a storm of historic proportions from Washington D.C. to Portland, Maine. If everything falls together just right, we could be looking at 2 feet (or more) of snow in many urban areas of the Northeast over the next 36 hours.

Please post your local reports here.

[Ligeia]

The Metro, D.C.'s subway is running only the underground parts of the lines. They paid big bucks a few years ago to heat the third rail on the above-ground tracks, but this snow has overwhelmed the system. Dulles is reporting they've allowed eight planes to land this morning and Reagan National is closed unti 4:00. Tractor-trailer accidents on I-81 near Winchester caused people to spend the night in their cars. I hope they had their blankets and picnic hamper. And the best news: Ridge is preparing to lift Orange Alert and set us back to Yellow.

[Gabz]

The package stores were doing a booming business for a Monday mornning so it's good news for someone.

The package stores probably would do a booming business around here today because they are all closed on Sundays and no one could get to MD yesterday. The only problem is that no one, including owners, can get to them this morning.

[Gabz]

It's fun watching the cabbies newly arrived from Chad work out the snow driving thing.

On Fox & Friends this morning when they were doing one of their outdoor segments a radio car got stuck in the snow - watching all those TV people trying to push it out and interview the cop at the same time was hilarious!!!

[Focault's Pendulum]

Neighborhood Watch Alert: Monmouth County, New Jersey

Residents of Southern Monmouth County are advised to be on the watch for a forty something male, caucasian, approximately 5'10"....devishly handsome (currently single).
Said individual is wearing blue Gore Tex snow gear....a designer style balaclava....and Zaphod Beeblebrox style snow goggles. Subject is travelling via snowshoes.
Suspected individual is reported to have been going door to door soliciting donations of cigarettes, toilet paper, and high end malt scotch liquor. These donations are allegedly being given to needy shut in individuals in the surrounding area.

Residents are further adsvised that the stencil on the back of the snow jacket "FP" does not stand for Fire Protection.

[ArneFufkin]

I saw that! One of the two hosts yelled "everybody set down your open bottles" when that group of teens leaped into the fray.

[KLT]

Great sign.....LOL....

We are snowed under here in the Socialist Republic of New York.....

HELP, I'm gonna go crazy stayin in this house...can't even get my dog to go outside, and he's a husky....Oh well, the BEAST FROM THE EAST got us good....

Karen AKA KLT

[Capt. Tom]

Scituate, Massachusetts (02066) Lat: 42.18N, Lon: 70.72W Wx Zone: MAZ019,
Warnings, Watches and Advisories:

WINTER STORM WARNING
Warning Issue Date: 905 AM EST MON FEB 17 2003 ...Winter storm warning late this morning through Tuesday morning for the interstate 95 corridor of coastal eastern massachusetts into central rhode island...

This warning includes the cities of boston and providence.

Snow...Heavy at Times this afternoon and evening will accumulate 12 to 20 inches...Before mixing with sleet and freezing rain during the night. Sleet and freezing rain May end as a bit of snow tomorrow.

If the snow does not mix with sleet or rain...Heavier amounts will occur than currently forecast.

[ArneFufkin]

These are the times that city Mayors can be fully evaluated. Snow removal is a core service that needs to be done fast, and completely. Bad plowing and parking policies can absolutely choke a city for weeks after a big snow.

[Mad Dawgg]

"and high end malt scotch liquor."

Hmmmm glad you broght that up. I just went to check supplies and noted I have 3/4 of a fifth of Vodka so I am good till noon. Luckily there is an open carryout 100 feet from my front door and they sell Sam Adams so I am all set.

[big'ol_freeper]

Digging Out

[Lady Jag]

Great sign....LOL...

Watching this thread from Massachusetts, while forecasters are screeching that we're going to get the same stuff, and reading you guys already under the gun, all I could think of was:

[Exit148]

There is nothing more assuming than a cat, and a cat safely and warmly INSIDE, on a window sill -- (probably with a full tummy) ---epotomizes it. All your kitty has to do is start washing itself to really sum it up!

[Exit148]

"I got a four foot drift against my front door."

Why oh why does the snow want to drift up at the doors??!! No matter which door I opened up, there was a drift!

[KLT]

Well, that sign is excellent....Here in Noo Yawk, we're gettin killed....so maybe the lagging libs from this weekend are stranded.....

Here was our little group of Freepers this weekend...I'm the girl in the middle...

[RnMomof7]

Great pic..ˆ have a similar one of my pug in last years storm here...He would be up to your dogs knees..sure is hard for them to "find a spot" huh?:>)

[RnMomof7]

#851...Great sign

[Lady Jag]

What a difference a day makes; glad you beat that snow. It's moving into eastern Mass. now where we already have too much snow and too many libs.

Throw a shovel of snow at a lib today!

[Lady Jag]

Doggy potty is one of the most challenging things right now. Take care of your pets that have to go outside. After all, they keep you warm at night.

[KLT]

Geeze wish I could bury those freakazoids....they threw eggs at us...lucky for them they had bad aim....I don't know what would have happened if they hit one of us....

Could have gotten very messy.....so it's starting to snow there now? You're in for a treat...LOL

[agrace]

Arguing last night with my husband about going to work was stupid, I realized as soon as I looked out the window at 645 this morning. :) It's been coming down all day, we have well over a foot and huge drifts with no sign of stopping anytime soon. My husband is outside trying to shovel in driving snow. He's taking more pictures than anything else. Our neighbors are outside also, they have a Great Dane and a very large Golden Retriever and the snow is up to their shoulders. We are expecting 20-30" total. Plows actually went through once about an hour ago, but we already can't tell. Enjoy your snow day!