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***Snow Hits the South and the Carolinas and Virginia -- Report in here!!!!

Posted on 01/02/2002 1:29:01 PM PST by Howlin

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To: Howlin
Downtown. BB&T building (next to convention center, fayetteville st mall)
41 posted on 01/02/2002 1:56:42 PM PST by KayEyeDoubleDee
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To: GuillermoX
Fairbanks - Apparently our snow was mistakenly delivered to you. We have had only a couple of flurries all winter and we were wondering where the snow could have gone to.
42 posted on 01/02/2002 1:56:50 PM PST by RightWhale
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To: Guenevere

For Raleigh Durham 6''-12''

The Forecast:
The National Weather Service warned Wednesday that a winter storm bearing down on North Carolina would concentrate on central and eastern areas before moving offshore by Thursday night.

Winter storm warnings remain in effect for central North Carolina, which includes much of the WRAL viewing area.

A low pressure system moving into the state from the Gulf of Mexico was expected to collide with cold air hanging over the region.

"It looks like at this time some of the heavier snowfall will be from Wake County to the north and to the east," tentatively leaving from 4 to 8 inches in the area, said Gail Hartfield, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Raleigh.

Collections of snow-laden clouds only a couple dozen miles wide could dump up to 12 inches in isolated parts of the same area, she said.

Concentric circles of predicted storm activity surrounded the core. Three to 6 inches was expected in Greenville, Fayetteville, Clinton, Burlington and Greensboro, she said. One to 3 inches of snow could fall in Winston-Salem and other foothills cities, 2 inches in Asheville and the mountains, and as much as an inch in mainland areas of coastal Dare County.

Snowfall moved first into the Charlotte area Wednesday afternoon, and was expected to leave up to 5 inches by the time the snow ends Thursday afternoon.

Preparing for the Storm:

Just mention the word snow and there is a frenzy to get to the grocery store.

Some stores report that they are are already out of essentials in the Raleigh area as residents prepare for the new year's first winter blast.

A manager at a Super KMart in Garner says it hs been tough to keep shelves filled because customers are worried about being stranded at home with nothing to eat.


Uncertainty remains about the precise movement and intensity of the storm system. As of noon Wednesday, a model from NC WeatherScope shows possible accumulation by color: dark purple: 9-12 inches; pink: 6-9 inches; gray: 3-6 inches; white: 1-3 inches.

The rush began on milk, bread and eggs -- even bottled water -- as soon as forecasters began talking Monday about snow.

Sleds, shovels, salt and other and de-icing products are also in high demand.

Officials at CP&L are looking at the upcoming storm as a good drill for its crews because it does not believe this storm will be the kind of weather event that will have them chasing downed power lines at all hours of the day and night.

"This is mostly going to be snow, and for a utility company, that's good news because what really causes problems for us are when you get that ice accumulation on tree limbs and power lines, so some white, fluffy snow with some wind to keep it off the trees, we should be in pretty good shape," said CP&L spokesman Keith Poston.

Closings and Delays:
If you are flying south Wednesday or Thursday, officials at RDU International suggest calling your airline about possible delays or cancellations.

Even a few inches of snow can keep kids home from school. The public schools say they will make the call no later than 5:00 a.m. Thursday, but as they study weather reports, the National Weather Service forecasts and talk to state and local police about possible road conditions, they will make their plans known as soon as possible.

Road Conditions:
The N.C. Department of Transportation says that it is ahead of the storm. By noon Wednesday, DOT trucks were spraying some bridges and overpasses with a calcium-chloride mixture.

Along with the deep freeze, a state hiring freeze could impact the DOT's cleanup efforts. In Wake County alone, the DOT has 15 fewer snow plow drivers than it did in Jan. 2000, when the Triangle was buried under more than 20 inches of snow.

DOT Engineer Jerry Linder said that some of the DOT drivers who will be out on the road have little or no snow plowing experience.

Meanwhile, the state Highway Patrol is asking drivers to stay off the roads when snow does fall.

For those who cannot, or will not stay home, the patrol says extra care should be taken.

Sergeant R.V. West says drivers should be sure their car batteries are charged, that the engines will stay cranked and that tires have a good tread.

Drivers also must increase their following distance behind other cars and drive below the speed limit.

Copyright 2002 by WRAL.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

43 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:04 PM PST by jern
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To: thefactor
i need some powdery white stuff

Look for a red nosed man jogging with a dog and sercret service in Chappaqua. They have all the "powdery white stuff" you need.

44 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:13 PM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: Howlin
Inch of snow, been icing for a few hours with no stopping in sight in Aiken, SC. But we have power and food and books and Free Republic. What more could anyone want?
45 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:18 PM PST by Peach
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To: RedBloodedAmerican
Ooooooh that's a purty picture! :-)

I love snow. ~sigh~ Just don't see much of it over here! :-(

46 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:36 PM PST by Happygal
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To: thefactor
My brother just called from North Carolina....he has 2 inches of snow .....and he told me they are snowed in.

I almost fell out of my chair laughing!

I survived the Blizzard of '96.....31 inches in the Philly area...

47 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:51 PM PST by Dog
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To: KayEyeDoubleDee
It's started here now........barely! Outside 540!
48 posted on 01/02/2002 1:57:57 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin
North of 540?
49 posted on 01/02/2002 1:58:36 PM PST by KayEyeDoubleDee
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To: Howlin
Had a few snow flurries here in Lexington a short time ago. But they've stopped now. : * (
Hope our atmosphere moistens up...I'm hoping for lots!!!
50 posted on 01/02/2002 1:58:41 PM PST by dubyagee
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To: Howlin
Location approximately 25 miles south of Columbia, SC. Started snowing around 10:30 a.m. Changed to sleet and freezing rain around 5:00 p.m. Has been steady coming down all day and is still coming. The ground and roads around our house are well covered. I haven't measured the depth.
51 posted on 01/02/2002 1:58:42 PM PST by Down South P.E.
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To: KayEyeDoubleDee
Yep, between Creedmoor and Six Forks, above Baileywick.
52 posted on 01/02/2002 1:59:39 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin
Weather Cams

Click here

And then scroll down to the city/State you want.
53 posted on 01/02/2002 1:59:39 PM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: Howlin
click it

54 posted on 01/02/2002 2:04:12 PM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: katykelly
I once thought we were getting snow in Houston. I was getting ready to call my mom when I discovered it was just swarms of white bugs.

(snort, choke)

Heheh. I've seen them as well, along with the mosquitos on approach to Hobby. The landing lights really make 'em stand out.

55 posted on 01/02/2002 2:05:07 PM PST by strela
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To: Howlin
Nothing yet in Chapel Hill (6:00 pm) but the parking lot at the nearest grocery store is full! (Not to worry: I have plenty of cat food, coffee, milk, and I've got a loaf of bread working in the bread machine.
56 posted on 01/02/2002 2:05:40 PM PST by Overtaxed
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To: Howlin
Baileywick? Isn't that where George Bailey lived?
57 posted on 01/02/2002 2:06:00 PM PST by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: Howlin
Icy rain and freezing rain in Wilmington, I believe this is going to be a bad one.
58 posted on 01/02/2002 2:06:37 PM PST by boomop1
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To: RedBloodedAmerican
Avon beach is on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
59 posted on 01/02/2002 2:07:20 PM PST by billhilly
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To: michigander
How wide a path does that snowthrower clear. Does it have chains on the wheels? The Troybilt I use has heated hand grips. All it needs is a coffee cup holder. Stay warm.
60 posted on 01/02/2002 2:07:45 PM PST by Typelouder
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