ctenophore December 17, 2009 Share December 17, 2009 In case some of you aren't aware, capital weather gang and others are forecasting a potential historic snowfall this weekend. I just got supplies to tune up my generator, extra gas cans, etc. Tomorrow I'll be testing the generator, changing oil, etc. Better safe than sorry, I'm planning for a 3-4 day power outage as our neighborhood seems particularly susceptible to outages from snow/ice. Those of you with big tanks might want to test out your winter power outage plan. FYI, a cheap way to keep tanks warm during a prolonged power outage is styrofoam covers and sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discretekarma December 17, 2009 Share December 17, 2009 Great post. I knew there was going to snow but I didn't know there was a potential for a major storm. Better to be safe than sorry. I'll be filling up the gas cans tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcorals December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Yeah i will be checking out the generator tomorrow. They are saying we can get up to 12" in my area. What scares me is i have to work night shift when it snows. I have to make sure the wife has everything written down as to what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Thanks for the warning, Justin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Was planning on firing up the snowblower and generator tomorrow too. Thanks for the reminder! For those who use 12V auto batteries and inverters as backups, double check those are fully charged as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Thanks for the reminder I need to pull my generator for the store and test my battery back up at home, and get some gas. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phisigs79 December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Anyone have a extra generator just in case near gainesville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 First the radio station said 10", then I called the weather which said 5", then my friend in Sterling said she heard 12". I predict 4 inches a lot of wind, a snow surface melt Sunday afternoon leaving a crusty crunchy surface to crunch across that cuts our ankles if we wear short socks. Verizon's weather number, FYI, is 301-936-1212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amuze December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 (edited) First the radio station said 10", then I called the weather which said 5", then my friend in Sterling said she heard 12". I predict 4 inches a lot of wind, a snow surface melt Sunday afternoon leaving a crusty crunchy surface to crunch across that cuts our ankles if we wear short socks. Verizon's weather number, FYI, is 301-936-1212 I know what you mean. I've heard different numbers all day. I guess we should see 6 inches or more. I don't really believe anything they say anymore though. Only way to know is to see when it gets here. Of course in Nova all it takes is a half inch and everyone freaks out... Edited December 18, 2009 by audible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetic1 December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 I love how they say... it depends on the track of the storm. But we wont know until sometime Sat. LMAO. Seriously, best job there is has got to be a weatherman. You get paid for spewing random forecasts and are not accountable if you are wrong or you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhcorals December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Just heard 12 to 18" down here in Orange. If we get this, everyone be careful. I know i will be out plowing tonight and it makes it really difficult when people who dont need to be out are out on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garrison December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Directly from National Weather Service website for Fairfax: Summary - they say 5-10" for Fairfax URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 405 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 DCZ001-MDZ003>007-009>011-013-014-016>018-501-502-VAZ028-031-042- 052>054-WVZ050>053-503-504-181715- /O.UPG.KLWX.WS.A.0008.091219T0500Z-091220T1100Z/ /O.NEW.KLWX.WS.W.0008.091219T0500Z-091220T1100Z/ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL- NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE- PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT- EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY- FREDERICK VA-CLARKE-LOUDOUN-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK- FAIRFAX-ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-HAMPSHIRE-MORGAN- BERKELEY-JEFFERSON-WESTERN MINERAL-EASTERN MINERAL- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...HAGERSTOWN...FREDERICK... WESTMINSTER...GAITHERSBURG...COLUMBIA...BALTIMORE...ANNAPOLIS... WALDORF...ST MARYS CITY...FROSTBURG...CUMBERLAND...WINCHESTER... LEESBURG...MANASSAS...MANASSAS PARK...FAIRFAX...ALEXANDRIA... FALLS CHURCH...MARTINSBURG...CHARLES TOWN...EMORYVILLE... HARTMANSVILLE...KEYSER...FORT ASHBY 405 AM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. * PRECIP TYPE...SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS...HEAVY SNOW WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 10 INCHES THROUGH SUNSET SATURDAY. LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE... MAINLY IN OR NEAR SOUTHERN MARYLAND. ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS EXPECTED SATURDAY NIGHT. * TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN LATE FRIDAY NIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. * TEMPERATURES...UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S THROUGH THE EVENT IN THE BALTIMORE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA...MID TO UPPER 20S ACROSS WESTERN MARYLAND. * WINDS...10 TO 20 MPH THROUGH THE EVENT...WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW... SLEET...AND ICE ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Make it go away until 12/24 @ 3:00p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treesprite December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Good thing I worked extra hours this week... we can't take overtime hours so I can only work 3 hours Saturday if I do go, and I'm not about to drive from G-burg to Kensington & SS on bad roads when even in good weather non-rush hours takes at best 40 minutes. I don't mind using 3 hours of leave to avoid the mess! Everyone should stay home Saturday and do water changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garrison December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Make it go away until 12/24 @ 3:00p I couldn't agree with you more... except I have to work the whole day being a contractor in order to get as many hours as possible, I'm already losing 8 for Christmas. So if it could hold off until say 6:00pm on 12/24, that would work quite nicely into my holiday images and plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leishman December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Justin, want to tune my generator while you are at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnybv December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Justin, want to tune my generator while you are at it? going to dig mine out right now.....and fire it up...already got gas last night...we are ready justin....just in case that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Forecast here for tomorrow is a high of 64 and a low of 42...nice an sunny too. Stay safe up there. Make sure to have something to keep your water oxygenated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 I LOVE stuff like this! Statement as of 12:07 PM EST on December 18, 2009 ... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am EST Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am EST Sunday. * Precipitation type... snow. * Accumulations... heavy snow with accumulations of 1 to 2 feet through Saturday night... with the higher amounts at higher elevations. * Timing... snow will begin between 6 and 9 PM Friday evening and will continue through Saturday night. Snow will be heaviest from 1 am to 3 PM Saturday. * Temperatures... below freezing through the event. Mid to upper 20s in the valleys and foothills... lower to mid 20s in the mountains. * Winds... 10 to 15 mph through the event with gusts to 25 mph on Saturday and Sunday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. Conditions will deteriorate very rapidly late tonight and will make travel extremely treacherous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Ok, I'm looking to get a generator. Does anybody know who has the deal of the century?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garrison December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 ummmmmm Those of us in Fairfax... the National Weather Service upgraded us... URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC 1207 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 DCZ001-MDZ003>007-009>011-013-014-018-VAZ042-053-054-WVZ051>053- 190115- /O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0008.091219T0500Z-091220T1100Z/ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-WASHINGTON-FREDERICK MD-CARROLL- NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-MONTGOMERY-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE- PRINCE GEORGES-ANNE ARUNDEL-CALVERT-LOUDOUN-FAIRFAX- ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-MORGAN-BERKELEY-JEFFERSON- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...WASHINGTON...HAGERSTOWN...FREDERICK... WESTMINSTER...GAITHERSBURG...COLUMBIA...BALTIMORE...ANNAPOLIS... LEESBURG...FAIRFAX...ALEXANDRIA...FALLS CHURCH...MARTINSBURG... CHARLES TOWN 1207 PM EST FRI DEC 18 2009 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY... A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM EST SUNDAY. * PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS...HEAVY SNOW WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF 10 TO 20 INCHES THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT. * TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN BETWEEN 11 PM AND 2 AM TONIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVIEST BETWEEN 8 AM AND 6 PM SATURDAY. * TEMPERATURES...UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S THROUGH THE EVENT...LOW TO MID 30S IN COASTAL SOUTHERN MARYLAND. * WINDS...10 TO 20 MPH THROUGH THE EVENT...WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. STRONG WINDS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE. CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE VERY RAPIDLY SATURDAY MORNING AND WILL MAKE TRAVEL EXTREMELY TREACHEROUS. It was fun when it was 5-10... 10-20 (although I uphold to "I'll believe it when it's on the ground) is... excessive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 The've been adding about 1" per hour to the forcast today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiCurtis December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 going to dig mine out right now.....and fire it up...already got gas last night...we are ready justin....just in case that is. yes me to I need to dig it out and start it and be ready. It only gets used for my tank.I bought it years ago just for this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txaggies07 December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 Good luck everyone. I hope everyone up there stays safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatortailale December 18, 2009 Share December 18, 2009 http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalweathergang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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