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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

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    3 minutes ago, hurricane1091 said:

    Definitely actively rooting against this and for good reason. Flying out Wednesday to Florida so I don't want this flight messed up. I also have my boat covered up and I've never had snow on that or on my gazebo and am extremely concerned about this much snow on both when I'm not there. Fortunately events that look this perfect five days out do not usually pan out but I have my eyes on this one.

    Sad to say you won't get much pity here as most (99%) want a bone crushing blizzard...

    Still some fog/47F

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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    24 minutes ago, CoolHandMike said:

    Oh, I'm fairly comfortable with small engine repair. I just haven't had the time yet, what with all the other new house stuff that's been needing doing. I told my wife that if it does end up dumping on us, that's when I'll try to get one of them working. :)

    If they are the older Briggs engines you'll get one working w/a little TLC...

    Foggy/45F

    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    7 hours ago, CoolHandMike said:

    I tell you guys what. My wife and I bought our first house this past October, and it came with not one, but TWO non-working snowblowers, one from the 80's and one of a much newer vintage. (Dunno why. The previous owners were a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.) I've been itching to get either or both of these bad boys up and running, but with the colder weather fast approaching, my wife recently turned to me and said "don't you dare". She's superstitious like that.

    So there they sit, in my shed, in all their un-working glory. It would be awesome if our first major storm dumps enough to warrant the operation of such a machine, and I would not complain one bit having to shovel it all out by hand. The first time, at least. So there you go. I'm doing my part, everyone.

     

    Put new fuel in, change the spark plug (or see if you're getting spark) and spray starting fluid directly into the carburetor/ throttle housing. It's inexpensive and many times does the trick. Definitely a nice weekend (temp-wise) to be outside... 

    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Ralph Wiggum said:

    ICON is in the Euro and NAM camp now for Monday.  Even more amped up look on the TT site. Seeing some really different looks now as lead time lessens.. Rain to thump of slushy accum snow for most. We take?

    Of course!

    I always like rain to snow events....the changeover is a adrenaline rush. On the flip side snow to rain is major depression... 

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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, Ralph Wiggum said:

    Yep. Going to be an interesting week. Would be thrilled to score a few inches of snow by this time Thursday night. Would be disappointing to whiff on both but tbh I wouldn't be shocked. Unlikely, but again, we fail rather well in recent years. Would be just as shocked to score something out of both. Again, not being greedy. Just whiten the ground a bit and let it feel like the holidays and I'm happy.

    Snow on snow before Christmas....that would be sweet.

    Yeah, I just want some snow on the ground. It makes the outdoor lights look that much better.

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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Ralph Wiggum said:

    Monday is looking more and more interesting out this way. Watch Monday be the bigger system of this week.

    Things are going our way too much...it's hard to believe. It seems each model run (Mon/Wed events) just confirms the previous one, sometimes better. I'll just enjoy the ride...

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    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    17 minutes ago, Wentzadelphia said:

    It’s wrong for the city. Maybe some snow in the normal elevated burbs, butbIt’s showing snow with temps above freezing at 925 etc

    Yeah. I'm thinking upper Mont/Bucks may see a little something but Lehigh Valley has a good shot. I may see a couple sloppy flakes but that's about it. I don't really care....it's all about Wednesday.

    E PA/NJ/DE Winter 2020/2021 OBS Thread

    in Philadelphia Region

    Posted

    1 minute ago, JTA66 said:

    My inner weenie is saying, "the models like to sniff out the big dogs early."

    My Debbie Downer is saying, "11 more chances for Dr. No to change his opinion."

    At least there's something to track. We haven't been able to say that for a few years.

    I just want to see a road snow covered! Maybe a plow truck? I'm a simple guy...

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