JustinRP37

I have a Smart Oil tank monitor on a 275 gallon tank. I’ve been burning about 4.5 gallons a day the past few weeks when we are home all day and heat to 70 during the day. 64 upstairs and 60 downstairs when we are sleeping and 62 when we are gone for more than a few hours. We also heat the partially finished basement when we are home and my son goes down to play. All in all, a little under 1750 sq feet heated. Been told the house is pretty well insulated but I do have to replace the seal on the front door.

Another inch last night here. Was very surprised to see that much when I woke up. Leaf blower took care of it though.

Can a certain someone at least admit they were dead wrong about December? Unbelievable how most of the area has had more snow cover days than the previous few winters, and we just finished December. We aren’t going to be mowing in February. Which reminds me, I have to drain the fuel out of my mower.

Beautiful night last night at Catamount skiing with my son. Some ice, but overall wonderful conditions. The coldest I saw on the car thermometer was -2 coming home. Certainly cold out there. As for those saying if it doesn’t snow it should be warm, winter sports enthusiasts strongly disagree! Although talking with some people last night, the common theme was this start is too good and we are all waiting for the shoe to drop. But so far this has been a great winter.

A nice touch up snow! For all the negativity, I have had snow cover in my yard for most of the month of December. That is a first since moving to Putnam County.

We have a good pack that should be concrete by tomorrow morning. Did you all see the Top Golf fencing come down with the ice and wind in Auburn Hills, Michigan? Incredible videos online showing the weight of the ice and then the wind. Sad they will have to cancel their New Year's Eve party this year.

Just got back from a visit to Ohio yesterday and was impressed with around 8 inches when I got home! Currently some freezing rain. Looking forward for the return to cold after tomorrow but pissed we have to have freezing rain and rain after that beautiful snow.

I honestly am believing that 1 in 4 might be insane. Goes for some of my family members….

Just wow is all I will say with personal attacks over… weather. I wish people would recognize their personal biases and not defend them with personal attacks. This is a weather forum that is supposed to be for enthusiasts, We shouldn’t be putting our mods through hell to keep this readable.

It is amazing how negative people are. We have had the best start to winter in years. Ski areas nearing 100% open for snowmaking trails and Vermont doing better than the Rockies. You would think it has been 50s and raining everyday. My oil consumption is up almost 25% from this time last year, so it has been cold. Upcoming pattern looks mild for a few days but nothing like we have had recently with weeks of mild at the peak of winter. Sit back and enjoy the snow today.

I have no complaints up here in Putnam with how winter started. It has been cold, and we still have some snow on the ground. But I know winter nowadays never sustains itself, and the fact that a warmup looks likely around Christmas is shocking to nobody. I don’t even think a bookie would take the bet anymore for warmth around Christmas. On a side note, with these unpredictable winters and shrinking ski seasons, I really wonder how many seasons Thunder Ridge has left. Between the shortening season and the ancient lifts…

This is honestly the longest I have held onto an inch of snow since I moved up here. It has been great and cold all week. Stringing up the outdoor lights today! I honestly don't know how people don't like winter, especially on a day like today. The chill feels great!

I hope not, but it seems like tradition now that we grill outside in shorts around Christmas lately. Usually get so excited with all the ski areas opening up only to be hit with mild temps and slush during the holiday week, which then turns to ice in January. The good news is at some point the streak has to break.

Everyone that gets paid by clicks is bullish. Same story each year, rinse and repeat. The CPC and Weather Channel are not bullish on winter in the northeast at all yet. I remain skeptical. I think we will see more snow than the past few years, but that is not a tall order to do. I think we are going to have quick snaps of cold and then moderating throughout December and January. Looking at the continent as a whole so far we are well behind the 8-ball. Fingers crossed we can make up for it.

Just wondering... Has DT even NOT been bullish for December and January? I do not think I have ever read one of his outlooks for winter where he said it would be mild and miserable for snow lovers. I'm very worried about the Pac jet, so we will see.