Snow by Wednesday for WA. state - Page 2

KD7NAC_07FJ · 01-11-2007, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by midiwall

{insert 30 years in Chicago here - 26 of them driving}

The worst thing about this weather (when it's out here) is the person in front of you that's freaked out.

Don't I know it! Back in '88 - 90 something when we had the "big" snow storm that left a couple of feet on the ground this lady killed my '79 Formula Firebird.

I was sitting at a light, compact snow on the road, I look in my rear-view and see the grill of a full-size Ford Bronco coming up fast. Before I had time to stomp on the gas she slams into me shoving me into the intersection where I smash into the car in the other on-coming lane and then get t-boned on the drivers side by through traffic.

Totaled my bird :cry: she had to be doing 50 down the road and then slammed on the breaks and kept doing 50. She kept saying "but it's 4 wheel drive". Grrrr still irks me

***Corey*** · 01-11-2007, 12:44 PM

I stayed home today, was coming down with a sore throat from working at another site yesterday, and did not have my "heated cab" jitney

Winds were fierce yesterday too, making it worse.
Wanted to rest up so I would make it in tomorrow and be better by the weekend.

Just took some pictures, we got close to 6" here.
I have not gone anywhere, so I do not know how the roads are around here.

Will have to knock the snow off of my windows before the temps drop down to much more, as it will be a lot harder to scrape tomorrow in the am before work when it gets down to 16 degrees or so here overnight.

Currently it is 29 or so here.

rngrchad · 01-11-2007, 01:00 PM

It has snowed about 2 ft in the last week up here

Nobody even blinks and eye, and life goes on as usual. The d-9 dozer and center articulating loaders are out pushing snow around into piles the size of large buildings. This 2ft storm was a really mellow one, compared to the multiple 3 and 4 ft storms earlier last month.
I heard bellingham is pretty much shut down because of 6 inches of snow.hhaha.

Funrunner · 01-11-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrchad

I heard bellingham is pretty much shut down because of 6 inches of snow.hhaha.

Yeah, and your point would be....?

Hey, it's icy too!

***Corey*** · 01-11-2007, 01:19 PM

I heard on KIRO at noon today that Bellingham is in the negative temps, or will be tonight?

Funrunner · 01-11-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

I heard on KIRO at noon today that Bellingham is in the negative temps, or will be tonight?

I think we got down to about 13 last night, plus wind chill. Right now it's about 20 but I'm not sure how windy it is. I know it's cold enough to be running a space heater in my kitchen so I don't freeze. My house is like Siberia.

Come on Spring!

Almost all schools are closed today - only WWU and Tech College are open.

***Corey*** · 01-11-2007, 01:49 PM

I love cold weather and snow like this.
I just wish we would get another foot, but not have the big freeze afterwards.

To bad we did not have this for Christmas time.

BT17R · 01-11-2007, 01:57 PM

I just got back from Portland airport. Yeow, it's a sheet of ice. I took it very slow and Nimrods in their AWD Subarus were passing me! On ice! Then a Jeep CJ did too but couldn't stop at the next intersection and rear ended the Subie that just passed me. Fools.

Supposed to freeze up by 4 after a brief thaw starting now. Beautiful outside, but when the East wind kicks up tonight some of those beautiful trees carrying the ice load will be coming down. Glad I removed the biggest firs within range of the house last Summer.

stevrock · 01-11-2007, 01:58 PM

Too bad my truck won't start.
I'm so bummed out about that.

Funrunner · 01-11-2007, 05:56 PM

Another snow day for tomorrow!

I think that keeps them in school until June 29th at this point.

All Bellingham Schools are closed for Friday, Jan. 12 due to the weather. Numerous areas of ice and snow throughout the district remain too treacherous for buses to travel safely.

***Corey*** · 01-16-2007, 07:52 AM

Cool, it started snowing a little are 4 am, I got to work just before that.

Been on snow removal all morning.

We got about 3 to 4" of fresh snow here at work.

Funrunner · 01-16-2007, 08:20 AM

You finally got your snow!

School is delayed 2 hours up here and buses are on snow routes. I put on chains this morning to get my son to the bus - I hope I make it.

I have to drive to Seattle tomorrow so this better go away! argh.

***Corey*** · 01-16-2007, 08:55 AM

I think I am taking the back way home.
More lights, but less going fast.

That is unless 167 is wide open.
Many dirve that freeway way to fast, even in ice and snow.

Still coming down here too.

**Yoda** · 01-16-2007, 09:14 AM

I just got back from installing chains on a fire dept pickup. What fun.

BT17R · 01-16-2007, 11:23 AM

Just got back from an airport run. About 3"+ of powder and accumulating fast. No ice this time (yet). The FJ just dug in and went. I was safely overtaking 4X4's with chains. Then I played in a big empty lot and got all the bells and whistles blowing. Great, safe, secure fun. I grew up in New England and am reminded of typical conditions there. Only saw one t-bone as some gal in a Subie blew a red light and hit a Liberty on my left. She never put her cell phone down during the slide and crash! Both looked drivable, no injuries. Still 26 deg, supposed to warm up to 34 by 4:00 and then freeze again tonight. Should be exciting tomorrow...

4mydogs · 01-16-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BT17R

I just got back from Portland airport. Yeow, it's a sheet of ice. I took it very slow and Nimrods in their AWD Subarus were passing me! On ice! Then a Jeep CJ did too but couldn't stop at the next intersection and rear ended the Subie that just passed me. Fools.

Something like this?
http://www.king5.com/sharedcontent/V...andhomevid.wmv

Funrunner · 01-16-2007, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 4mydogs

Something like this?
http://www.king5.com/sharedcontent/V...andhomevid.wmv

What a ride!

I'd hate to be the owner of one of those parked cars.

***Corey*** · 01-16-2007, 02:26 PM

Scary!
Why do people think they can navigate on hills in this packed down ice?

Foolish to even try.

Thanks goodness my commute is all on flat ground except for Muckleshoot hill by me, and it is always sanded and easy to drive on.

There will be a lot of insurance claims.
When was this video aired?

Paul H. · 01-16-2007, 02:39 PM

That video is insane. that first idiot kept hitting his gas instead of letting his vehicle stop. Why do people even try to drive in that stuff?

01-11-2007, 12:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	I stayed home today, was coming down with a sore throat from working at another site yesterday, and did not have my "heated cab" jitney Winds were fierce yesterday too, making it worse. Wanted to rest up so I would make it in tomorrow and be better by the weekend. Just took some pictures, we got close to 6" here. I have not gone anywhere, so I do not know how the roads are around here. Will have to knock the snow off of my windows before the temps drop down to much more, as it will be a lot harder to scrape tomorrow in the am before work when it gets down to 16 degrees or so here overnight. Currently it is 29 or so here. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-11-2007, 01:00 PM	#28 (permalink)
rngrchad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Currently reside in Ohio Posts: 791	i have a lot of snow. It has snowed about 2 ft in the last week up here Nobody even blinks and eye, and life goes on as usual. The d-9 dozer and center articulating loaders are out pushing snow around into piles the size of large buildings. This 2ft storm was a really mellow one, compared to the multiple 3 and 4 ft storms earlier last month. I heard bellingham is pretty much shut down because of 6 inches of snow.hhaha. __________________ 2008 Tacoma TRD Access Cab v-6. 97 regular cab tacoma 33x9.5bfg at, 4.10 gears, custom sliders, custom rear bumper, 4xinnovation tube doors, lockright. CB: Connex 3300hp Radio driving a FatBoy Amp doing around 1000watts on AM. Antenna: Monkey Made MM5 -=NO BAMA 08 =- Last edited by rngrchad : 01-11-2007 at 01:04 PM.

01-11-2007, 01:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	I heard on KIRO at noon today that Bellingham is in the negative temps, or will be tonight? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-11-2007, 01:49 PM	#32 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	I love cold weather and snow like this. I just wish we would get another foot, but not have the big freeze afterwards. To bad we did not have this for Christmas time. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-11-2007, 01:57 PM	#33 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	I just got back from Portland airport. Yeow, it's a sheet of ice. I took it very slow and Nimrods in their AWD Subarus were passing me! On ice! Then a Jeep CJ did too but couldn't stop at the next intersection and rear ended the Subie that just passed me. Fools. Supposed to freeze up by 4 after a brief thaw starting now. Beautiful outside, but when the East wind kicks up tonight some of those beautiful trees carrying the ice load will be coming down. Glad I removed the biggest firs within range of the house last Summer. __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

01-11-2007, 05:56 PM	#35 (permalink)
Funrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,575	Another snow day for tomorrow! I think that keeps them in school until June 29th at this point. All Bellingham Schools are closed for Friday, Jan. 12 due to the weather. Numerous areas of ice and snow throughout the district remain too treacherous for buses to travel safely.

01-16-2007, 07:52 AM	#36 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	Cool, it started snowing a little are 4 am, I got to work just before that. Been on snow removal all morning. We got about 3 to 4" of fresh snow here at work. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-16-2007, 08:20 AM	#37 (permalink)
Funrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,575	You finally got your snow! School is delayed 2 hours up here and buses are on snow routes. I put on chains this morning to get my son to the bus - I hope I make it. I have to drive to Seattle tomorrow so this better go away! argh.

01-16-2007, 08:55 AM	#38 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	I think I am taking the back way home. More lights, but less going fast. That is unless 167 is wide open. Many dirve that freeway way to fast, even in ice and snow. Still coming down here too. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-16-2007, 09:14 AM	#39 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,648	I just got back from installing chains on a fire dept pickup. What fun. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

01-16-2007, 11:23 AM	#40 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,144	Just got back from an airport run. About 3"+ of powder and accumulating fast. No ice this time (yet). The FJ just dug in and went. I was safely overtaking 4X4's with chains. Then I played in a big empty lot and got all the bells and whistles blowing. Great, safe, secure fun. I grew up in New England and am reminded of typical conditions there. Only saw one t-bone as some gal in a Subie blew a red light and hit a Liberty on my left. She never put her cell phone down during the slide and crash! Both looked drivable, no injuries. Still 26 deg, supposed to warm up to 34 by 4:00 and then freeze again tonight. Should be exciting tomorrow... __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

01-16-2007, 02:26 PM	#43 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,819	Scary! Why do people think they can navigate on hills in this packed down ice? Foolish to even try. Thanks goodness my commute is all on flat ground except for Muckleshoot hill by me, and it is always sanded and easy to drive on. There will be a lot of insurance claims. When was this video aired? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge