# Forecast: Storm of Century, Icy Fingers of Wintry Death, Etc. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 12, 2008, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903 "2008-12-12T17:17:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/101 "2008-12-21T18:39:08Z")
Yeah, there’s a slight crust on the snow by me as well. It definitely seems warmer than the past couple of days, and in deep footprints the snow almost wanted to turn to slush. Great for snowballs and snowmen right now, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if it starts melting soon. ---
**Author:** ![SmartAleq](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smartaleq/32/163_2.png) [@SmartAleq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartAleq)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/102 "2008-12-21T18:39:28Z")
Brrrr, good morning! It’s 19[sup]o[/sup] F here, there’s a ton of snow on the ground, we had a big shot of freezing rain last night so there’s about an inch of crust on top of the snow and things kinda suck! Looks like more’s on the way, too. This was the scene at [2100 last night](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/b1ddb420.jpg)–and here’s the same spot [this morning](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/6999fe3a.jpg). Note that there’s a little bit of wooden stake visible right at the base of my little herb hill that was covered last night–the rain packed things down a bit. The cats are less than impressed–Stiggs, who’s an indoor/outdoor kitty was totally not loving the [conditions last night](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/5674074e.jpg), and has yet to step foot outside today. I’m really hoping he’ll just accept reality and use the emergency litter box in the bathroom. Pratchett, who’s only allowed out with supervision, thought he wanted to go out this morning, but after [checking the conditions](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/e5b8bf9e.jpg), learning about [snow crust](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/bb93d30e.jpg) and [surveying the scene](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/4ec0aeef.jpg), he elected to get his fluffy butt [back indoors.](http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/smartaleq/c68f23a6.jpg) C’mon, you slackers–post some pics! After all, it’s SNOWPOCALYPSE '08!!11! 😃 We have to document this shit… ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/103 "2008-12-21T20:26:11Z")
…and it just started snowing again. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/104 "2008-12-21T20:27:57Z")
It started snowing here again about an hour ago. ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/105 "2008-12-21T20:42:17Z")
It’s been snowing here all night and since I got up and shoveled the driveway. Now it’s thickened up considerably. ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/106 "2008-12-21T20:54:54Z")
I’ve got pictures, but the camera battery just died. Will recharge and post. It’s still snowing… ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/107 "2008-12-21T22:11:07Z")
Shee-it. The P-I now sez we can expect _another_ six inches. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/108 "2008-12-21T22:11:32Z")
It’s dumping down snow here again too. This is so unlike December in the Pacific Northwest. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/109 "2008-12-21T22:13:30Z")
I’m socked in with my girlfriend. We went to the grocery yesterday and loaded up for a long stay. The line at the checkout was ridiculous, an hour deep; everybody else had the same thought. The clerk said it had been like that since 9:30 in the morning. It’s coming down again like gangbusters here in Wallingford. Here’s to hoping the power stays on… ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/110 "2008-12-21T22:18:27Z")
I’m glad I have a generator. But I hope the power stays on too. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/111 "2008-12-21T22:41:48Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > I’m socked in with my girlfriend. Is that what you call it? ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/112 "2008-12-21T23:15:43Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > So, where exactly is Teh Armpit?😉 Would that be Tacoma? > > I live on South Hill. Got it in one. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/113 "2008-12-21T23:20:06Z")
Heh! That’s what I thought. I moved to Tacoma while in third grade, back in '72, and got the hell out in '91. ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2008, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/114 "2008-12-21T23:35:10Z")
[It’s still snowing. Holy cow. Feels like '96…](http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/savannah_sobriquet/Blizzard08030.jpg?t=1229902179) More pictures [here.](http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/savannah_sobriquet/) ---
**Author:** ![Hunter\_Hawk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/50afbb/32.png) [@Hunter\_Hawk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hunter_Hawk)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/115 "2008-12-22T00:27:20Z")
Just for giggles, here’s a link to the [Seattle traffic cams](http://www.seattle.gov/trafficcams/). ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/116 "2008-12-22T00:49:06Z")
I can’t believe how hard it’s still snowing! My husband just got back from a walk to the store to get Christmas-cookie baking supplies. I’d already scheduled vacation time for this week, so I’m staying home with the kiddo, but hubby is a barista and has to be at work at 4:30am tomorrow! Luckily, it’s only a short walk away. My grandfather was supposed to be flying up today to my aunt & uncle’s house in Kirkland so they could all fly out tomorrow to see my cousins in Virginia, but it looks like that’s not going to be possible. ☹ As long as the power stays on, we’re in good shape. I’m going to decorate the tree and then get started on my baking! ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/117 "2008-12-22T01:05:27Z")
It’s snowing gangbusters here. Unfortunately, I’ll have to work tomorrow, unless the command decides to curtail ops. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/118 "2008-12-22T01:49:05Z")
As so often happens, the Perfect Master has the perfect commentary: [kaniktshaq moritlkatsio atsuniartoq](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/263/what-are-the-nine-eskimo-words-for-snow). Another 3-7 inches predicted overnight. I know that in many parts of the country this would be a pittance, but to the dog-faced flatlanders hereabouts it’s a big deal. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/119 "2008-12-22T03:33:20Z")
I actually went out and measured the snow just now. I have eight inches on my front lawn. Keep in mind the little rugrats next doors had packed a good amount of the previous snow down because they had tromped all through it. Meridian Ave (Hwy 161) is white with snow well stacked up on the sides from the plows and sand trucks. Yep, gonna be a REAL fun commute tomorrow at 6:00 am. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2008, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903/120 "2008-12-22T03:34:32Z")
> [@Taters](#): > > Yep, gonna be a REAL fun commute tomorrow at 6:00 am. ☹ Or 0530. For 110 miles. ☹ [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forecast-storm-of-century-icy-fingers-of-wintry-death-etc/476903.md?page=7)