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aa335

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No snow in sight - WTH ???
Original Message Jan 9, 2013 12:05 pm

It's almost middle of January and less than inch of snow accumulation has fallen. There's no snow forecast in sight. The temperature is heading up to 50-60F this weekend. I'm excited about upcoming the warm weather but really want to see some real snow to play with.

Just saying, that's all. It's been quiet on this forum for the last 3 days. Too quiet. I'm going to shift over to collecting lawn mowers instead of snowblowers if this keeps up. Anybody feels the same way?

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aa335

Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #24 Jan 21, 2013 12:37 pm

Still no snow, although we will be breaking a record tomorrow night. The coldest temperature of 2012-2013 winter.

MN_Runner

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #25 Jan 21, 2013 6:32 pm

It is no FUN running into the 15 mph wind with a base temperature of -3F. No major snow (more than 1 inch) storm in the forcast for next 10 days. At this rate I better winterize my two snowblowers or move to Alaska.

aa335

Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #26 Jan 22, 2013 12:05 am

I live near the southwest part of Lake Michigan. This is the second year of dismal snowfall that makes me think I'm living on the wrong side of the lake. So far, not seeing any "lake effect" snow. Maybe I should move to Lake Tahoe.

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carlb

Joined: Nov 16, 2010
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #27 Jan 22, 2013 9:14 am

here in southern new jersey we had a dusting overnight and the temps dropped to about 15 degrees this morning, but, nothing to speak about.

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Dr_Woof

Don't blow into the wind, and don't eat yellow snow. WOOF!

Location: Saskatchewan
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #28 Jan 24, 2013 11:07 am

We'e getting it today - 70 km/h wind and snow! Highways closed in all directions around Regina.

FrankMA

Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #29 Jan 24, 2013 11:55 am

+3*F here this morning but no snow in sight except for a few flurries (30% chance) forecasted on Saturday. The long range forecast is calling for temps in the mid to high forties here by this coming Wednesday. Our chances of a white, snowy winter are growing less likely as the weeks roll on....

Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator

aa335

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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #30 Jan 24, 2013 3:53 pm

Expecting SOME lake effect snow overnight. 1-3 inches possible. It's not much, but

I'll take what I can get.

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jrtrebor

Location: Michigan - 3 hours north of Chicago on the lake
Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #31 Jan 24, 2013 11:20 pm

Well we finally got some snow, hooray!!
Started snowing on Monday off and on.
Same thing on Tuesday. Then early last evening will got about 6"
of real Lake effect.
I'm guessing in total we have about 10-12" on the ground.
It was really cold so it was pretty good snow.
Even got the 2 stage Ariens out for a while.
First time in over a year. Tried the Snow Commander out after the bump in the RPM
and moving the paddles. Still a pitiful performer.
The belt does look a little loose, so maybe that's the problem.
My 3hp Toro puts it to shame.
I could move more snow with a leaf rake than that blower does.
My Toro 210R performed really well.
Started on the first pull every time. Even though it sat covered outside
with temps around 5 degrees and windchill around -15.
Gotta like that.

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GtWtNorth

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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #32 Jan 25, 2013 8:27 am

Very strange year for us. We've had 3 good snowfalls/storms, then the temp goes up to +5, maybe with a little rain, then drops to -15 for a while. If you don't get everything cleared before the freeze up, you have to wait for the next cycle. Haven't seen any machine yet that can tackle concrete!

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Dr_Woof

Don't blow into the wind, and don't eat yellow snow. WOOF!

Location: Saskatchewan
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Re: No snow in sight - WTH ???
Reply #33 Jan 25, 2013 9:32 am

GtWtNorth wrote:

Sounds like just we are getting here too. The snow I blew yesterday was very dense - had to go through it at the lowest possible speed for the Honda with tracks. Eventually got the job done but it took forever - was almost unblowable. Fortunately, about half the drive blew clear in the storm, but it took more gas to do the other half than it usually takes to do the whole thing.

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