eekuasepinniW Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Not much going on here today. Had a few flurries. I could see shafts of light snow reducing the visibility around the mountains but very little of it reached the valley floor. I like our chances of a minor event (1-2" above 1K, maybe 3" at 2K) on Thursday evening. Weekend event looks like a no go at the moment, but it bears watching. A little OT, but the Maine legislature has been asked for $300K for an east-west highway study. See http://on.wlbz2.com/AyQ9m6. Having lived in NNE (including Maine) for a time during my college years, it is a topic that interests me. As a somewhat heavy footed highway driver who hates slow pokes on 2 lane roads, I have been really subscribed to the belief for quite some time that Maine (and NNE in general) is in desperate need of an east-west interstate (or interstate equivalent) highway. It would make east-west travel easier for people to make east-west drives across NNE and people from points west and east of NNE to make it to and from there. Although I don't agree with the proposed routing as Canada has plenty of good east-west roads, using private funds is a good idea as it is a very expensive undertaking and they would never be able to come up with the tax revenue for it. Not to mention the fact that people from ME and NNE would probably never elect politicians who are in favor of raising taxes for this type of venture. I know how much of a b**** it can be to travel from say Plymouth, NH to Portland, ME (I would actually go I-93 S, NH-101 E, I-95 N instead of back roads) or from say Burlington, VT to Berlin, NH. I don't agree with the current proposal to have the highway from Calais, ME toward Sherbrooke, QC as I feel it should include N VT and N NH. It should run basically from Calais to Burlington via either Bangor or Lewiston, Berlin, St. Johnsbury, and then Burlington. Basically, I think the best route would be to follow ME-9 from Calais to Bangor before teaming up with I-95 from Bangor to Newport. From Newport it should basically follow the current US-2 to Littleton, NH where it would then double up with I-93 to St. Johnsbury, VT. From St. J, it should then follow the current US-2 in VT until Montpelier where it could then double with I-89 into Burlington. There many other possible variations on this route, but I think this would be the best. It would bring in a bigger population of people and more business to economically depressed far NNE. It would also make it easier for others to get up there an enjoy the great winters up there too, especially that hard to reach area around Sugarloaf! I've always hated trying to travel east/west in NNE. Laconia and Lebanon are 38 miles apart as the crow flies and it takes a hair under 90 minutes to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 1/2" new here @2k. Pretty morning out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 You guys can take the storm. I want to see Phineas have a meltdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 smells like april. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmanmitch Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Ak continues to get snow blitzed. 30" in the last 24hrs at Alyeska. Very schweet!!! Alaska's gain is usually our loss... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 smells like april. I thought the same, when I went out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 smells like april. I thought the same, when I went out. odd I thought the same thing, even looks like April with drizzle and fog waiting for the afternoon sun for baseball practice. Geez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 You guys can take the storm. I want to see Phineas have a meltdown There's been some pretty epic discussion on their threads the last day or two. Some really terrific stuff. The kind of stuff we once did here before everyone got so jaded. I wish them all the best and hope it comes together for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 There's been some pretty epic discussion on their threads the last day or two. Some really terrific stuff. The kind of stuff we once did here before everyone got so jaded. I wish them all the best and hope it comes together for them. Should I bump troll the last 30 epic discussions for the less than 12 inches met winter snow I have had. We have had many epic discussions this winter and will have more if the conditions warrant it. right now, meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabize Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Should I bump troll the last 30 epic discussions for the less than 12 inches met winter snow I have had. We have had many epic discussions this winter and will have more if the conditions warrant it. right now, meh I think that MetroWest Boston got even less than you. I figure we got around 9" IMBY. How many words per inch is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropopause_Fold Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 I thought the same, when I went out. odd I thought the same thing, even looks like April with drizzle and fog waiting for the afternoon sun for baseball practice. Geez yeah as soon as i stepped out the door this morning i noticed. it just felt like one of those damp spring mornings. between the birds chirping, the smell, the temp and the couple of light rain drops...it reminded me of april vacation week when i was a kid. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazey Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 These quiet periods give me time to reflect on not so nice weather history. Today is the 30th anniversary of the Ocean Ranger storm. She went down with a loss of all 84 persons including a relative of mine. Sad day for many maritimers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 HPC says GFS is on crack. Probably doing the same brand of crack kevin pushes in Tolland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 A few flurries up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Nice snow falling currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzucker Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Up to 41.9F here, another day, another torch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Dr No has spoken. When has there ever been a serious storm where the Euro didnt agree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 35/30, have had mood flakes throughout the day after a .25-.50" overnight. Had one nice period of snow just after lunch. Pic from the morning commute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Wow, did the MA thread go to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian5671 Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 awfully warm here this week...storm will have to take a perfect track to deliver the good--wet pasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 31/25, calm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Should I bump troll the last 30 epic discussions for the less than 12 inches met winter snow I have had. We have had many epic discussions this winter and will have more if the conditions warrant it. right now, meh Most of those were tail chases...people just didn't want to see it. This is different, we're chasing snow bumbles. This has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Most of those were tail chases...people just didn't want to see it. This is different, we're chasing snow bumbles. This has potential. So far I'm enjoying your analysis. I'm just wondering how long until things go sour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherMA Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 38/34, warm. Coming out of the gym with shorts and a tee I wasn't even refreshed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch Leatherwood Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 So far I'm enjoying your analysis. I'm just wondering how long until things go sour. About 10 minutes. New NAM looks bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 About 10 minutes. New NAM looks bad. Meh. I'm not at all invested. I don't think I ever get a pants tent from the 18z GFS. When the Euro shows some promise I'll take note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 31/29 I'm planning on seeing some flakes flyin' at least twice in the next week and that's the story I'm sticking with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ginx snewx Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 That was a fun GTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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