Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

NWS Will be issuing Blizzard Watches and Warning shortly. Accuweather has upped snowfall potential for Southern New England areas to 12-24", with possible 60 mph gusts, and thunder and lightning.

Day after tomarrow?? Maybe.........

Will see , but it looks good.

See there, all it took was a threat of snowblowers to become cheaper. LOL  

Im a certified WEATHER NUT, have the instrumentation to prove it.  My head is ready to explode from all the computer models today, pointing to end of the wourld snofall.

id be happy with a solid foot. Ill be charging the camera batteries now, cause if this pans out, there should be some awsome pictures posted come Sunday Night.

MM, I HOPE IT DOES, I WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY!

Ya Marshall I would too! But, I would not want to be the one stuck taking the picture while he or she is in the blizzard!

Gettin' ready 'fer the snow...

Plugged in the tractor's block heater for 1-2 hours today... 15 degrees...

Started the Kubota up...

Ran the hydraulics...

Will do the same tomorrow...

Maybe fill it up with diesel...

Hoping to get a couple extra payin' jobs if it's a big storm !





Dave...

How many UCONN fans out there?   The  question is will you go out in the snow to see Connedticut (UCONN ) women and men play basketball on Saturday?  I will be going to see the women play at the Harford Civic Center @ 2:00 PM,  but I will have to pass on the men's game a 9:00 PM.  I have around a 50 mile drive from Milford and I drive a Dodge Dakota 4x4 Quad Cab so I should be fine - I hope. 

Yea, you should be just fine uconnconsinvinny.  Tell us the results afterward. 

Shall we make MountainMan the weatherman for this forum?  It's seems someone else did that for us too, but can't remember the name...Mr. Mom? 

MM, I want pics!!!!  You are slated to get nailed!!! lol....

C

Oh, me too.  Please??

Pics would be nice.

The forecasts are all over the place for New Jersey.  Anywhere from 6 - 20". 

Does anyone have a reliable source?  NOAA shows 10-15" for the area.

I vote for MM to be the weatherman.I am expecting to get pelted.I live in the Blackstone valley.We'll probably get drifted in.

Only 5-8" predicted here. Could change either way depending on track.

Predictions for the Hartford area are 10"-15".    Rhode Island and SE Conn are 20".

I went to the weather channell and their update was 1-2 inches.

Cuz Vin - Big UCONN fan here (plus Soxs and Pats).   Hopefully, our luck won't run out with the Pittsurgh teams (Panthers and Steelers) this weekend.     The game at Storrs will be during a blizzard.   I am assuming it will still be played.  There will probably only be students in the stands who can walk home after.   Got the Ariens 1024 Pro ready for action. 

Markman wrote:
Markman - I got my Ariens 824 ready to go -  I like to say I'm going to have fun, but it will be too cold and windy to have fun..

Ever been to the Boneyard?   Being a UCONN fan you sould check it out.    http://connecticut.rivals.com/

Here's my UCONN women's BB link page.    http://www28.brinkster.com/uconncuzinvinny/

GO UCONN! 

Yikes!    You're right.   I checked the National Weather service site after reading this thread.  For my area southwest of Boston:

"Saturday Night...Snow...Heavy at Times. Snow accumulation of 10 to 18 inches by daybreak. Very windy with blizzard conditions possible. Lows around 20. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...Increasing to north 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph after midnight.

Sunday...Snow likely in the morning...Then becoming partly cloudy. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet. Very windy with highs in the lower 20s. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph."

I'll have to go gas up the blower.   -Bob

Blizzard warning here now with 10-21" predicted. That is quite a spread. Temperature right now is -15 F.

Emmo, how's the snow in Ohio right now? Getting pounded?

Blizzard Warning in effect now.  Looking like a nasty nor'easter.   -Bob

Tonight...Snow...Heavy at Times. Blowing and drifting snow causing whiteout conditions at Times. Strong winds. Lows around 13. Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...Increasing to 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph after midnight.

Sunday...Snow in the morning...Then snow likely in the afternoon. Total snow accumulation of 20 to 30 inches. Strong winds with highs around 20. North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 50 mph...Becoming northwest 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon. Wind chill readings as low as 15 below in the morning.

        Okay, so now it's time for my  question.........  Should I wait until the storm's over-or go out in the middle of it ?  I have a Toro 1128OE that I bought last year.  I'm retired,and have all the time in the world to clear my driveway,but I'm wondering if the Toro will handle it if I wait until the storm is over.   I live south of Boston, five miles south of  Gillette stadium, home of the New England Patriots.         I'm leaning toward waiting,just because it's supposed to be so darn cold and windy.

I don't know about others,but I'm bringing the snowblower up near the house and covering it with a tarp. The shed is about 100 feet from the back door,and I don't relish the idea of trudging through deep snow and shoveling to clear the doors. Plus, if It's hard starting, I only have to use the 20 foot cord for the electric start. 

im not to far from you. im in needham. i plan on waiting for the storm to stop then go out and tackle the beast. no reason to keep going in and out. the only thing i might go for a couple of times will be where the snowplows build up in front of the driveway.

Kneebiter-Hi neighbor,lol!

         That seems right. I'll more'n likely wait 'til it's over,or try to get to the OED if it looks like it's getting too high. Thanks.

Now saying  18-24" with Thundersnow tonight. Could be biggest storm in at least 10 years. Maybe rival the Great 78.

Time will tell.

Marshall wrote:
No, unfortunately the storm shifted to the north.  They predicted 4-8 for us, we got 2.  High winds coming in later to create a white out, 30-40 mph.

I was supposed to take my youngest toboganing north to Cleveland, but that was cancelled due to the weather there.  They are suppossed to get upto 12 in along with the high winds and cold temps tomorrow.  Not good for a 5 year old (let alone a 45 year old)

MountainMan, what is thundersnow?  Here is the forecast for here:

The center of the clipper is moving quickly into northern Pennsylvania, providing plenty of moisture across the entire state. We are now seeing more snow showers developing in the Chesapeake Bay area. This is a sign of a strengthening coastal storm that will develop this afternoon. This will set up an easterly fetch, pushing more moisture onto the east coast. Eastern Pennsylvania, the Delmarva Peninsula, and New Jersey are still set to receive substantial snowfall this afternoon. Central Pennsylvania could see 8-14" by tomorrow morning. In far western PA accumulations will be lower, ranging from 5-9" in the Pittsburgh area. Winds will increase from the north overnight to set the stage for a blustery Sunday. Winds sustained at 20-30 mph with gusts in the 40's will cause blowing snow and drifting, not to mention sub-zero wind chills.

I have been out with the "Orange Crunch" just a little to try it out.  It's just the best machine for me.  I love it. 

For me whenever I get the chance I prefer for the storm to end before I go out and clean it all up.  Then when I am done I am totally done.....

C

Okay Chris.  I was just wondering if the Toro would be able to handle it all. Guess I'll find out.

Snow flurries just starting here... 6 degrees...


Dave...

Im down to 5, with moderate snow, amybe a half inch so far.

Well , I guess we are all in the same boat , we are supposed to get hit with this blizzard tomorrow and it's carring through to Monday.

Sure would be nice to see some pic's of blowers in action, i've posted a few previously, but would like to see what other members here are going through.

Cheers

Al

Sitting here in in the cape waiting for the leftovers we had one last monday  20 cm  calling for 30-40 with high winds.Have my ford lgt165  with blower ready .Also my mutt 11hp old briggs , snow flyte drive , torro buckett . Nothing throws like a Mutt.

Millwright

In New Jersey we are approaching the 3 inch mark with temperature of 12 degrees.  Snow is getting pretty heavy. 

Based on the weather maps the intense stuff is still south of us.  This one is for real.

patsfan wrote:

Yup, the deeper it is the more fun you and it will have..... 

C

MM, you guys are going to get blasted, especially the Boston area. The storm just blew through Wisconsin. We got 12 inches, with another foot of drifting and 35mph winds. The snow plows didn't come though until 1PM, and by 2pm it was sunny, just like that! I blew through the snow with no problems. I was loosing traction going up hill, so I locked both wheels and it dug right in. This is one of those times that I was glad to have a 2 stage. Let us know how everything is going in the northeast

I would like to thank Marshall for this blizzard.... it was his words of wisdom that brought this on. Thanks Marshall  (we are a bunch of snow freaks, aren't we?)

About 4-5" now... 5 degrees...


The big storm is on-the-way !   


Dave...

Same here about 5 inches in Dutchess County and waiting for the real blast

Dave wrote: LOL,

Hey you guys be careful out there too. Remember, if you get tired and or too cold, it doesn't have to be done all at once. Bad things happen when one of those two things goes without any heed taken. 

Have fun though!!!!!!!!!! 

Hey Lint.......How'd the Motor City fare thru the storm??

I'm getting hammered right now.Couldn't be happier.

Hey to Millwright.Good to see you.

Lets see what this Craftsman can do tomorrow.

Still snowing in New Jersey and reported snow fall is about 13 inches.  Snow is scheduled to continue until about noon.  Maybe another 2 or 3 inches to add.

It may not be Boston weather but I am happy to get this.  Looks like the single stage units have the day off.

12 to 15" in my area. Some 24-30" drifts. Nothing spectacular. Not even worth taking pics. Boston or Cape may be getting the Brunt of this. A good storm, but nothing that we dont get every few years.

Ahhhh.....

Nothin' too much...  maybe 10" and light...

Still spent 3 hours with the tractor movin' snow though !  


Dave...