I-83 BLIZZARD Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 gone are the days, I guess, where the older generation was tougher than the younger It just seems that times have changed for a variety if reasons. There is considerably more traffic on the roads, more workers commute long distances, and everything is just spread out throughout the region more so than before. The road system is taxed to the limit on a good day in the metro regions, but when you add snow to the mix then it is complete gridlock and an extreme strain on first responders etc dealing with the fallout of 100s upon 100s of accidents. The accidents then effectively shut down all avenues of transportation for a significant portion of the day. If it is expected to snow during rush hour and accumulate then schools systems/ local businesses need to do their part in removing 1000s of people off the roads during rush periods so that they might be accessible to first responders and highway crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Growing up in Fairfax county, there is not a single time ever, that snow was accumulating on streets at 5am, and we didn't have a 2-hour delay or closure...not once... Same for me and Prince George's county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 gone are the days, I guess, where the older generation was tougher than the younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchnick Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 one more and we can have a race ................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 So none of these people looked out the window...looked at a temp gauge and then looked at radar at 5am? They based their decision on a forecast? Something seems wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 So none of these people looked out the window...looked at a temp gauge and then looked at radar at 5am? They based their decision on a forecast? Something seems wrong Come on now. You know better than to ask people to be logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deck Pic Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 and if memory serves, if snow started during the school day we generally got out early once snow started sticking to the roads. Exception being Veterans Day but that one caught everyone off guard and 1/13/82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 and 1/13/82 Air Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaETC Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 good stuff, Don. It is dishonest of the school officials to lay this on the forecast. With how things are today, technology wise, there was plenty of indication yesterday morning that things were going to be worse. They had all that info available to them to make an informed decision. They just didn't want a 2" storm to close things. It was a predetermined mindset. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderdog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Just saw it. That's a nice setup at upper levels. 850s are sub-zero as well. I'm pretty satisfied with that at this range. Wondering that too. Hard to tell with 24hr panels on Ewall and the confusion from the weaker event right before it. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderdog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 How do I keep a running tally of my snowfall amounts like others do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WxUSAF Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 How do I keep a running tally of my snowfall amounts like others do? Edit your signature. Click on your name on the header bar at the top of the screen and then select "My Profile". Then on the next page click "Edit My Profile" and then choose "Signature". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb65 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Is there a reason they basically just pretreat with chemicals and not rock salt around here? The chemicals basically did nothing...rock salt easily would have prevented the big issue yesterday with ice quickly forming after the chemicals were quickly diluted. With rock salt you can get more salt to keep the base road liquid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowershoresadness Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Let's go Terps! Keep rolling tonight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravensrule Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Let's go Terps! Keep rolling tonight!! With Illinois best player out after breaking his hand, we better kick their butts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Let's go Terps! Keep rolling tonight!! It would be great to split these next 2 road games. Even though we're better than both teams winning 1 of them will be fine. With Illinois best player out after breaking his hand, we better kick their butts. Just heard that now on the Fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamHLG Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Where is the thread for the pre-mlk KU storm next weekend? Will it be the MLKU storm? Some pics are in digital snow and this is the second afdlwx discussion peaking interest for late next week. Just sayin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderdog Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Edit your signature. Click on your name on the header bar at the top of the screen and then select "My Profile". Then on the next page click "Edit My Profile" and then choose "Signature". Edit your signature. Click on your name on the header bar at the top of the screen and then select "My Profile". Then on the next page click "Edit My Profile" and then choose "Signature". Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Next week is going to rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Definitely worth the time -- Fozz and I happened to be at one together in spring of 2012, out in Westminster. In fact, Eskimojoe was there as the NWS helper. I think that was the one I attended too. How bout that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteoutMD Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Perfectly said The roads are taxed when it is a good day!! It just seems that times have changed for a variety if reasons. There is considerably more traffic on the roads, more workers commute long distances, and everything is just spread out throughout the region more so than before. The road system is taxed to the limit on a good day in the metro regions, but when you add snow to the mix then it is complete gridlock and an extreme strain on first responders etc dealing with the fallout of 100s upon 100s of accidents. The accidents then effectively shut down all avenues of transportation for a significant portion of the day. If it is expected to snow during rush hour and accumulate then schools systems/ local businesses need to do their part in removing 1000s of people off the roads during rush periods so that they might be accessible to first responders and highway crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Sounds like some school systems are changing their minds about tomorrow... I am seeing a few closings instead of delays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mappy Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think that was the one I attended too. How bout that. Small world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhotoGuy Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) 9 mins · In order to allow parents, students, and employees sufficient time to take proper precautions in what are expected to be very cold temperatures and to ensure that buildings and buses are ready to go in atypical inclement weather conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, January 8. There will be no morning half-day pre-kindergarten or ECI classes. Students in full-day pre-kindergarten classes will have class, and should report two hours later than normal. Parents should ensure that their children are dressed appropriately for what are expected to be extremely cold conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela T Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Some schools in Va are on a 2 hour delay due to cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Some schools in Va are on a 2 hour delay due to cold. Or closed... but yes, that is the reason. -10 WC's are atypical down here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela T Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just post the same. Even in areas of SVA. Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) 9 mins · In order to allow parents, students, and employees sufficient time to take proper precautions in what are expected to be very cold temperatures and to ensure that buildings and buses are ready to go in atypical inclement weather conditions, all Anne Arundel County Public Schools will open two hours late tomorrow, January 8. There will be no morning half-day pre-kindergarten or ECI classes. Students in full-day pre-kindergarten classes will have class, and should report two hours later than normal. Parents should ensure that their children are dressed appropriately for what are expected to be extremely cold conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Loudon closed and 9 other nova districts on delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb65 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Fwiw even Boston public schools are closed tomorrow for wind chills in the -20 range. Somehow I'm still getting their automatic alerts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Or closed... but yes, that is the reason. -10 WC's are atypical down here It's an absolute joke. I can see a delay, but not closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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