December 11-12 Weather Thread

[CycloneErik]

Filling up the snowblower worked again!

The hero we needed!

 

[awd4cy]

Still almost 40 degrees in central Iowa. I might bust out the shorts.

 

[FDWxMan]

Remember, despite of actual "switchover" time from rain to snow, we are only forecasting slush to an inch through 11PM. Most accumulation after midnight.

I'm not terribly concerned about the precise hour this flips this afternoon because it's going to all melt, be pretty slushy at first anyway.

 

[ClonesTwenty1]

Remember, despite of actual "switchover" time from rain to snow, we are only forecasting slush to an inch through 11PM. Most accumulation after midnight.

I'm not terribly concerned about the precise hour this flips this afternoon because it's going to all melt, be pretty slushy at first anyway.

Still looking like 4 inches on the ground come Saturday morning in DSM?

 

[FDWxMan]

Still looking like 4 inches on the ground come Saturday morning in DSM?

Yeah that looks about right

 

[motorcy90]

I doubt it even switches over honestly.

Maybe get a dusting.

well I was wrong... it started around 3:00pm here with snow..

Putting tire chains on is a good opportunity to teach your kids how to cuss.

ehh he's heard it plenty of times already.. lol I mean dad was a marine, and mom was a waitress/restaurant staff.. lol

 

[CYEATHAWK]

I am not a scientist, but I believe it is super-cooled raindrops that freeze immediately when they they hit the ground. Because the ground temps aren't below freezing, that won't happen.

Well that is %100 correct. However because you aren't a scientist......you're wrong.

 

[CyCrazy]

Well that is %100 correct. However because you aren't a scientist......you're wrong.

WHat is wrong with what he said?

 

[urb1]

WHat is wrong with what he said?

I'm not a scientist.

 

[cycloneML]

Still looking like 4 inches on the ground come Saturday morning in DSM?

4 inches is better than 6

 

[CyclonesRock]

ehh took about 30 min, set them out, rolled the mower over them, deflated the tires and hooked them in..

Never thought about deflating the tires...maybe I'll try that next year.

 

[isutrevman]

4 inches is better than 6

Is that what your wife told you?

 

[isutrevman]

I feel the same every time one of these winter weather threads pop up. Am I the only one that loves the snow? Buy some snow shoes or cross country skis and embrace it.

 

[chiroclone88]

4 inches is better than 6

That’s not what she said

 

[motorcy90]

Never thought about deflating the tires...maybe I'll try that next year.

dad used to do that all the time on the Toro Wheel Horse we had. makes it a little easier to cinch them down all the way.

 

[cycloner29]

I guess now might be a good time to see how much mixed fuel is left in the fuel can since the Toro is bone dry. Was going to last night but the alcohol took over during the ISU beat down.

 

[cyclone87]

I think close to 6 inches of snow in Ames based on looking at the table on my deck

 

[AgronAlum]

Yeah, I’m guessing 8-10ish on the deck here in Ankeny. A lot more than what I was expecting to wake up to this morning.

Edit: It’s really like 6-7. I’m terrible at guessing.

 

[STLISU]

I think close to 6 inches of snow in Ames based on looking at the table on my deck

Agree. Just walked the dog in Ada Hayden here in Ames, 5-6. More than I was expecting.

 

[FerShizzle]

Just finished clearing the driveway. 3-4 inches on pavement here in Des Moines proper. 4-6 on the grass and deck.