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Snow?!?

Sheila avatar
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Well our weather...I mean meteorologist in the metro Atlanta are are in full blown frenzy. They just took us "live" to view the sand and salt they will be spreading if we get a snow flake or two.

Schools have early dismissal. :idontno: The grocery stores are now mobbed. Fortunately or unfortunately for us the temps have risen, but...that means we will probably get the dreaded ice storm when the temps plunge later this evening. I wouldn't mind a little snow, ice bites though!

Good thing we have a generator and I did a stock up at the grocery store ahead of the mobs! I do predict NoHall will be seeing some snow and probably singinchicken. I predict we won't. maybe I'm wrong. Either way, bring it on, I think I'm ready!!! :wave:

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kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#2
Been coming down here all morning...heading your way. I left work early because the roads were getting pretty bad and I have to cross the Tenneesee river bridge. I don't like it even when the roads are clear. Closed schools last night. Did I mention I hate winter? :wave: Stocked up on beer and food yesterday. I am good to go. Roll Tide!
Sheila avatar
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#3
Stay safe and warm and ROLL TIDE!
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
Hope you guys are all okay! Biggest thing is staying off the roads (and giving yourself 2x the distance to stop) and away from the idiots who think 4 wheel drive makes them invincible.

I find the snow frenzy hilarious as it used to take a minimum of 6" of snow or a windchill of -50 (for the kids who rode the bus and had to stand outside and wait/walk to and from the stop) before they even thought about closing our schools.

Am WAY too excited about the idea of witnessing snow in Florida - I want a call/text (at any time of day/night) if anyone actually sees flakes in Sowal!
Sheila avatar
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#5
Hope you guys are all okay! Biggest thing is staying off the roads (and giving yourself 2x the distance to stop) and away from the idiots who think 4 wheel drive makes them invincible.

I find the snow frenzy hilarious as it used to take a minimum of 6" of snow or a windchill of -50 (for the kids who rode the bus and had to stand outside and wait/walk to and from the stop) before they even thought about closing our schools.

Am WAY too excited about the idea of witnessing snow in Florida - I want a call/text (at any time of day/night) if anyone actually sees flakes in Sowal!


Me too Scooter!!!! :lol:
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#6
I have no shame - I will get up, throw on my fleece robe and walk to the beach to see Sowal snow~!
Sheila avatar
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#7
I have no shame - I will get up, throw on my fleece robe and walk to the beach to see Sowal snow~!

Don't forget your camera.
scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#8
I am taking it everywhere today just in case! :biggrin:
Lynnie avatar
SoWal Insider
#9
Three flakes! That's it! My grocery store isn't even packed, but I did give a little old lady a ride home - she was afraid of the ice......it's 40 degrees.

I'm ticked! I want snow~~~~~~~~~~~
KISH7374 avatar
Beach Fanatic
#10
It is just now starting to snow again here in Cleveland. They are expecting another huge storm to drop up to 8 to 10 inches by time it is done. Tonight will be a good night to curl up in my chair and wath Bama roll.
Will B avatar
Moderator
#11
I guess I'll get to see how the Goldwing handles in the snow and ice, today!

Lynnie avatar
SoWal Insider
#12
I guess I'll get to see how the Goldwing handles in the snow and ice, today!



You might be crazy~~~~~

Be careful and make sure they see and hear you~~~~~~~~
ameliaj avatar
Beach Fanatic
#13
Well, its starting to spit tiny flakes here in Griffin. I'm thinking we may have more ice than snow since its now 40 deg, but it's supposed to drop to the low 20's tonight. Ugh!!! Please make it snow, not ice storm.
Sheila avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#14
Well, its starting to spit tiny flakes here in Griffin. I'm thinking we may have more ice than snow since its now 40 deg, but it's supposed to drop to the low 20's tonight. Ugh!!! Please make it snow, not ice storm.

It's snowing here now. The flakes are getting a little bigger and our temps are dropping it was 40 when it started here it's now 37 and getting colder. I'm going to dig my big ol' warm sweater back out of the closet.
Lynnie avatar
SoWal Insider
#15
Snowing here and sticking. I have no idea the temp, however.
sunspotbaby avatar
SoWal Insider
#16
It's snowing here now. The flakes are getting a little bigger and our temps are dropping it was 40 when it started here it's now 37 and getting colder. I'm going to dig my big ol' warm sweater back out of the closet.

yay! :clap:

Snowing here and sticking. I have no idea the temp, however.

it's 37 there. :wave: 20 degrees warmer here!!

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Lynnie avatar
SoWal Insider
#17
yay! :clap:



it's 37 there. :wave: 20 degrees warmer here!!


Thanks, Gurl! I heard ice while walking Sweet Pea, now nothing! Dangitall! I'm ticked!:angry:
shakennotstirred avatar
Beach Fanatic
#18
Snowing here! Wind chill is 17. It was great fun driving home with only one windshield wiper. :bang:
Minnie avatar
Beach Fanatic
#19
The snow was beautiful here today, even though Memphis did not get much the outer areas did.

Nothing like waking up to snow on the ground, especially when you really doubt it is going to do anything.
Miss Critter avatar
Beach Fanatic
#20
Did I mention I hate winter? :wave: Stocked up on beer and food yesterday. I am good to go. Roll Tide!

KD, I noticed you said beer and food, not food and beer. But I did hear a rumor about a football game tonight, so maybe that's the reason. :biggrin:

DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#21
We had a little thin glaze of ice this morning. Dry by 9ish. Colder than sh!t--with wind. :bang: Did I mention I hate winter?
Sheila avatar
SoWal InsiderAuthor
#22
Just as I suspected, no snow to speak of. A few flakes, some sleet, lots of cold air and plunging temps. That's ok I've got plenty of food and beer! Wish I had bought eggs. We're out. :-(
Minnie avatar
Beach Fanatic
#23
Everyone be safe, any moisture in these temps is ice and very dangerous. Watch for areas where melted snow will run off or areas shaded from the sun.

If it's wet it is frozen.
Beach Lover
#24
Snowing here in Suwanee, GA.!! It is beautiful, but light. Any snow is beautiful for me - I'm from Miami. Be safe tonight.
Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#25
DeFuniak is opening up a shelter, and Holmes County is delaying the start of school. Rain is changing to snow overnight here- but I told the kids that "the show" would happen while they were asleep (if at all).


wmbb.com - Winter Weather Related Information
picky
#26
Everyone be safe, any moisture in these temps is ice and very dangerous. Watch for areas where melted snow will run off or areas shaded from the sun.

If it's wet it is frozen.

Minnie, you're so cute. All you need to say now is "And don't go out the door without your wooly muffler, the hat your grandma knit you, and mittens!"

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