JustinRP37

I took some time away from working from home this afternoon to use the snowblower to clear a path to the oil and propane fills. Looking ahead it looks like we will have a decent pack on the ground middle of the month when I am due for both! Snow was still pretty fluffy here and easy to move. About 9 inches still on the ground. Was happy I could cut through a big snow bank to the road though. I do feel bad for the oil men when people don't clear a path. I know it can't be fun searching for the fill. 

Plows went by my house this morning pushing the snow back further. Weird to do this without a true threat on the horizon yet, but I guess they want to push it back before the next deep freeze. 

I’m so confused by what is all going down in here. Normally I come here for more sensible discussions from the ny metro area. This has been a pretty great winter overall compared to the last half decade, but it has been dry. I see some moderation after this next cold shot, but I definitely don’t think winter’s back is broken. Some of the models are already hinting that the moderation may be short-lived. But today was about the best skiing at Belleayre I have ever had. Their snow depth is literally insane with also snowmaking whales 10+ feet high on many trails. 

I would absolutely be completely shocked if any of the Northeast gets shutout for the rest of the season. At a minimum I think we will see a few smaller snowfalls. 

Today was about the best skiing at Belleayre I have ever had. Their snow depth is literally insane with also snowmaking whales 10+ feet high on many trails. The snow was also amazing. Even did some tree skiing in the glades. Go out and enjoy it! 

23 minutes ago, CPcantmeasuresnow said:

But many of us don't live in NYC.

The normals in Orange County today are 35/15, on Feb 28 they are 41/20 a big difference from the UHI. Bring on a snowy February and March and let's stop talking about Spring on Feb 2. We're in the middle of a decent winter for the first time in four years, can't we just enjoy it.

It is amazing. People who start talking about fall on August 2nd would be chewed up and spit out of here. Then again this winter has already been longer than the past several . It is absolutely wild how on February 2nd, people see a relaxation in the pattern and immediately it is time for spring. 

16 minutes ago, weatherpruf said:

have to love the change of seasons and while i would like another snowstorm or two, am happy to have a half assed KU and some smaller events along with the cold. that said, walking is a challenge for us older folks and the ice mounds are too thick to chop. time for them to go. i've been down in monmouth this weekend and while they had less snow, by a little bit, they have huge mounds and a lot of parking lots are only partially cleared. its kind of cool tbh. but, my itchy skin and drafty bedroom...i need a break.

On the flip side the same can be said now with heat related health issues now. June and into July last summer were quite deadly. Point I’m trying to make is our winters have been growing shorter if you look at open and close dates for ski areas. The media tends to really go on and on about the cold but even when heat reaches oppressive levels they are much less in your face about it. My wife has also finally convinced me that I need to use moisturizer haha. 

2 minutes ago, nycsnow said:

2 days ago people on twitter were screaming record cold through February…. Today they’re all screaming torch second half of February lol

It’s one reason why the internet is garbage for weather.  It’s become like a damn spectator sport and hype machine. According to the weather media we should have all been dead from starvation if we didn’t stock up on groceries before the storm. 

I always say to enjoy the coldest temps of the year around here. Most years now they don't last long and then we will be roasting in humidity and heat for many months. The cold this year has been great. Skiing has been nice, and the sun makes it feel not so bad. It has been impressively sunny. Some love to complain about the weather no matter what it does. There is only bad gear and bad attitudes. Only weather that truly demoralizes me is constant mist/rain between 34-50 that we seem to get for weeks in April now. 

7 minutes ago, Santa Claus said:

you think you could never appreciate a 105/83 heat dome and then you get an entire month of this miserable bullshit and it’s like, yeah it was equally unlivable outside but at least every surface wasn’t either salt or ice on top of things

Naw the skiing has been absolutely incredible. Plus layers work well. Can’t exactly be naked when it is 105/83. A certain someone on this board might loc you up…

Looking at the history that Don has posted, it seems like the odds are heavily against a massive storm within a week of another major storm. For that reason, I tend to think this one won't directly impact us. However, if we see it trending that way by tomorrow, then I think it could be game on. I just don't get the sense that it is going to happen. If it did, we would need some areas to start moving snow banks around like in other big seasons as there isn't much room for more snow. I would love to see it personally. 

Just measured a bit over 12 inches in Patterson, NY. Still dumping outside! 

4 minutes ago, weatherpruf said:

its the ice justin....there remains a threat of zr. its really nasty out. with the cold temps its a recipe for disaster. i don't want my kids on 287 in that.

Up here we never switched to sleet or freezing rain. We should be wrapped up by around 1am. Tomorrow the sun may even peak out by 10-12.  

22 minutes ago, qg_omega said:

Maybe another 4 hrs at most of any real accumulation, inch or so of sleet or a few inches of snow depending on location

That’s the thing I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many early closings and cancellations for Monday as with this storm. The media has basically made it sound like the apocalypse. I think by mid morning tomorrow we are looking pretty much back to normal. Could be wrong but it doesn’t look like it. 

I have never seen so many prolonged travel restrictions and bans before for a storm like this. Yes it is big, but no where near as severe as many in the past. Dutchess county until 5pm tomorrow? The big stuff will be over long before then! 

Measured over 10 inches in my yard in Patterson. Absolutely ripping out there. Think we make 16-24 easily. 

Some people really seem to be cheering for sleet. Why do some put so much faith in one model that is being retired and not receiving many updates? 

3 minutes ago, WeatherGeek2025 said:

i'm hoping this weekend we get the big dumping that i've been waiting for all year! 

You mean for the past 5-7 years has. My son hasn’t seen a “big dumping” in his life. He is 7! Fingers crossed. I showed him pictures of our big blizzards and he got so excited. 

This weekend was absolutely amazing. Reminds me of winters of childhood. It was a long duration snowfall that dropped a good amount of snow. I feel like in the past decade when we get snow it is all much quicker and heavier. This was a nice steady snowfall. Looking ahead it looks great! 

This was an awesome weekend of snow. Picked up about 5 total here in Patterson. My son’s team was playing in a hockey tournament named the Blizzard Cup, so this was perfect! 

Got just shy of 5 inches in Patterson area. Impressive little burst this afternoon. 

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.