The Great Snow Apocalypse of FEB 2010

[waroriole]

So, they cleared the streets and buried the sidewalks... now people are walking their dogs in the street, kids have nowhere to wait for the bus, the streets (in PA) are still sketchy.

I think this is one of those no win situations.

Where are you at in PA? In Harrisburg, it's not too bad. The streets are in pretty good condition (as long as you don't take side alleys or backroads) and the sidewalks are generally walkable.

[Sports Guy]

A lot of people are slamming the road crews...Wondering why stuff isn't done.

I don't think people understand the amount of snow out there and just how many roads need to get done.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Weather.com is saying 10-20 inches now as well.

This is insane...where are they going to put the freaking snow?

I just hope my damn pool cover doesn't give in.

I do not feel bad for you.
You have a pool and I dont!

[twoBshorty]

University of Maryland closed again tomorrow. It's been closed since Friday. If this forecast holds up, I probably won't have to go in Wednesday, either.

I haven't had snow days since HS, so getting them in grad school is kind of awesome.

[mweb]

A lot of people are slamming the road crews...Wondering why stuff isn't done.

I don't think people understand the amount of snow out there and just how many roads need to get done.

Yeah, I wouldn't blame the state for not dealing too well with the biggest (or just about) snow storm in recorded history.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Haha I deliver to White Marsh and Perry Hall so if your zip code is 21162 or 21128 than theres a chance I could be, if its 21236 then you're in luck. If I knew who your mailman was I could tell you whether to pile the snow in front of the box or not.

I did not know you were a mailman.....That is nice
My son tried to dig thru Mt Everest in front of my my mailbox
I finally said to stop..it is impossible.
I was frightened driving around Bel Air Today...the roads were AWFUL.
I need to get my cats special food somehow before the snow starts again!!!
cindydoesntluvsnow

[Sports Guy]

Yeah, I wouldn't blame the state for not dealing too well with the biggest (or just about) snow storm in recorded history.

The thing is, I think they are dealing with it well...Now, last weekend they did a terrible job...They were caught off guard but 7 hours later, they still hadn't touched the MAJOR highways...That was bad.

But I think they are doing all they can right now...Its just so much and its going to get worse before it gets better.

I really think they should just say, stay home until Thursday or Friday...We have to be able to clear the roads and need the emergency vehicles to be able to get around right now.

[Hank Scorpio]

Where are you at in PA? In Harrisburg, it's not too bad. The streets are in pretty good condition (as long as you don't take side alleys or backroads) and the sidewalks are generally walkable.

Southern York county... just north of the MD line in South Hanover.

In my development, there are no sidewalks. They're buried under 5 feet of snow.

[tvz1997]

The thing is, I think they are dealing with it well...Now, last weekend they did a terrible job...They were caught off guard but 7 hours later, they still hadn't touched the MAJOR highways...That was bad.

But I think they are doing all they can right now...Its just so much and its going to get worse before it gets better.

I really think they should just say, stay home until Thursday or Friday...We have to be able to clear the roads and need the emergency vehicles to be able to get around right now.

I think you are right about all of this, but for people to stay off of the roads, the state and local governments would have to get involved because God knows people cannot control themselves. When we had that really bad storm in the late 90's, I was living in York County, PA and the government declared a state of emergency allowing 4WD and snowmobiles only on the streets.

My girlfriend works in primary care and so I have to trek out across some really bad roads in my Chrysler Sebring to get her there as no 4WD transit has been offered through her work. At the same time, it is insane to me that some stocking clerk at Best Buy making 7.50 is getting pressured by his boss to be at work on Monday morning because somebody feels like buying a plasma when buried beneath a blizzard.

Shut down non-essential businesses to clear the roads for the plows and for essential travel (there were checkpoints in my town when I was a kid).

[Sports Guy]

I think you are right about all of this, but for people to stay off of the roads, the state and local governments would have to get involved because God knows people cannot control themselves. When we had that really bad storm in the late 90's, I was living in York County, PA and the government declared a state of emergency allowing 4WD and snowmobiles only on the streets.

My girlfriend works in primary care and so I have to trek out across some really bad roads in my Chrysler Sebring to get her there as no 4WD transit has been offered through her work. At the same time, it is insane to me that some stocking clerk at Best Buy making 7.50 is getting pressured by his boss to be at work on Monday morning because somebody feels like buying a plasma when buried beneath a blizzard.

Shut down non-essential businesses to clear the roads for the plows and for essential travel (there were checkpoints in my town when I was a kid).

Yea, this is probably better than what I said...Obviously some must get into work, like nurses but the large majority of us don't NEED to be on the roads...We want to get out of the house but the need isn't there...Now, today and tomorrow is one thing but if we get another big storm, Wednesday and maybe thursday should be stay home time...as much as many don't want to be "trapped" inside.

[twoBshorty]

Quick question: my car is semi-dug out but is backed into the space, so the exhaust pipe is in a snowbank. If I just want to run the engine for a bit to make sure it's OK in the cold, will rolling down the windows keep me from getting gassed with CO?

Edit: There is enough space cleared in front of the car that I can move it forward a bit.

[McNulty]

I would love for someone to tell me that I wasn't allowed to go anywhere in this crap. Be grateful, non-emergency people, cause it sucks. Cabin fever ain't so bad.

[Bel air bird]

Here's how the seasonal rankings look now:

1. 1995-96: 62.5 inches

2. 2009-10: 60.4 inches*

3. 2002-03: 58.1 inches

4. 1963-64: 51.8 inches

5. 1898-99: 51.1 inches

60.4 plus 15 or so = 75 inches, easily demolishing the 15 year old record.

[Sports Guy]

Here's how the seasonal rankings look now:

1. 1995-96: 62.5 inches

2. 2009-10: 60.4 inches*

3. 2002-03: 58.1 inches

4. 1963-64: 51.8 inches

5. 1898-99: 51.1 inches

60.4 plus 15 or so = 75 inches, easily demolishing the 15 year old record.

Oh and they are calling for snow on Sunday! lol

BTW, we better hope that all of this snow doesn't melt at once...Flooding will be a problem then.

[TGO]

I would love for someone to tell me that I wasn't allowed to go anywhere in this crap. Be grateful, non-emergency people, cause it sucks. Cabin fever ain't so bad.

Seriously, enjoy it while it lasts.

And if you live in an area where you can do so, go for a walk (yes!) when you get cabin fever. People are so obsessed with their cars.