# In Northeast U.S., Nemo finds YOU! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 7, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627 "2013-02-07T20:02:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/1 "2013-02-07T20:02:33Z")
Time to stock up on your milk, bread, and TP, if you live in NJ, NY, or New England - [Winter Storm Nemo is coming](http://www.weather.com/news/weather-winter/winter-storm-nemo-20130206)! ---
**Author:** ![CT\_Damsel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dfb087/32.png) [@CT\_Damsel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CT_Damsel)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/2 "2013-02-07T20:56:39Z")
Yep. I just returned from the grocery store. I did not need anything. I went because I believe it is my obligation to buy stuff before a storm. The dog is happy. I bought him some new peanut butter treats! They look and smell so good! ---
**Author:** ![Leaper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/4bbf92/32.png) [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/3 "2013-02-07T21:14:46Z")
I didn’t know this, but apparently the name “Nemo” has absolutely no official connection whatsoever; it’s just something the Weather Channel made up out of whole cloth to sound exciting and catch eyeballs. Seems kinda cheap to me. Hope it doesn’t start a trend of every storm system getting a name from the media. Imagine every major news outlet getting to make up their own name! ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/4 "2013-02-07T21:16:14Z")
When did they start naming blizzards? I’ve got food, enough TP to service a regiment, and gas for the snowblower. I’m ready. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/5 "2013-02-07T21:34:11Z")
> [@muldoonthief](#): > > When did they start naming blizzards? This year. And as **Leaper** noted, ‘they’ is the Weather Channel in this case. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/6 "2013-02-07T21:51:51Z")
"Historic Blizzard’? To us just upwind in Ontario, this is ‘normal’. ---
**Author:** ![YourAdHere](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/65b543/32.png) [@YourAdHere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YourAdHere)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/7 "2013-02-07T22:10:38Z")
“Nemo” is Latin for "nobody. " just thought I’d add that. ---
**Author:** ![Recusant](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/838e76/32.png) [@Recusant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Recusant)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/8 "2013-02-07T22:14:48Z")
> [@Sunspace](#): > > "Historic Blizzard’? To us just upwind in Ontario, this is ‘normal’. Actually, it’s not really unusual down there, either. But “typical snowstorm for Boston and New York” doesn’t get people’s attention or hold viewers. ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/angel_of_the_lord/32/2949_2.png) [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_of_the_Lord)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2013, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/9 "2013-02-07T22:51:59Z")
> [@RTFirefly](#): > > This year. And as **Leaper** noted, ‘they’ is the Weather Channel in this case. And most of the ones they’ve named so far haven’t been anything extraordinary; just your usual winter shows drummed up to increase TWC’s profile and ratings. Whenever I read one of the names, I therefore get really stabby. Even if it looks like it’s going to be big. ---
**Author:** ![muldoonthief](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muldoonthief/32/3188_2.png) [@muldoonthief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/muldoonthief)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/10 "2013-02-08T15:49:27Z")
> [@Recusant](#): > > Actually, it’s not really unusual down there, either. But “typical snowstorm for Boston and New York” doesn’t get people’s attention or hold viewers. If it really hits 2 ft in downtown Boston, that’ll be pretty historic actually. They appear to be toning down the total expected snowfall amounts this morning however. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/11 "2013-02-08T16:07:00Z")
Wait-[A Storm Without a Name](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIBdpFJyFkc)? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Dorjan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorjan/32/12440_2.png) [@Dorjan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dorjan)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/12 "2013-02-08T16:31:29Z")
What’s with the runs on milk and bread when a major storm is impending? I’ve never understood that. Neither one are non-perishable items, and how many things can you make out of milk and bread? I can only eat so much French Toast. Why not stock up on things that you will actually eat and enjoy? ---
**Author:** ![R3d\_Anonymous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/aeb1de/32.png) [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/13 "2013-02-08T16:33:30Z")
CT here. Supposed to be getting 1.5 to 2.0 feet of snow. ---
**Author:** ![sachertorte](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sachertorte/32/3727_2.png) [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/14 "2013-02-08T16:38:57Z")
> [@Dorjan](#): > > What’s with the runs on milk and bread when a major storm is impending? I’ve never understood that. Neither one are non-perishable items, and how many things can you make out of milk and bread? I can only eat so much French Toast. Why not stock up on things that you will actually eat and enjoy? I actually did buy milk and bread yesterday in preparation for the storm. Milk is for hot chocolate. When it is snowing hard, hot chocolate tastes even better. The bread is because I like bread. I didn’t need to buy meats and veggies because I already had enough for the weekend. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/15 "2013-02-08T17:16:42Z")
Went to the grocery last night approx. 7:30PM. No milk left, very little bread. People go nuts around here because of the blizzard of1978. Apparently RI still relied on weather reports conveyed by pony express back then and no one was aware it was coming. ---
**Author:** ![EMCEE\_98](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b5ac83/32.png) [@EMCEE\_98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EMCEE_98)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/16 "2013-02-08T18:09:56Z")
Every time I see “Winter Storm Nemo,” for some reason I hear Dory’s voice in my head, “Just keep snowing, just keep snowing, just keep snowing snowing snowing.” It’s actually getting kind of annoying. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Emiliana](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@Emiliana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emiliana)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/17 "2013-02-08T18:24:49Z")
Our local supermarket was out of milk this morning as well. Bread is for sandwiches when the power goes out and we can’t cook. Milk and other perishables get stored outside on the porch. I don’t mind not having heat when the power goes out because we have wood stoves. But I sure as heck mind not being able to bath for the duration.:mad: ---
**Author:** ![Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8491ac/32.png) [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/18 "2013-02-08T18:39:41Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Went to the grocery last night approx. 7:30PM. No milk left, very little bread. People go nuts around here because of the blizzard of1978. Apparently RI still relied on weather reports conveyed by pony express back then and no one was aware it was coming. Hopefully we in RI have advanced enough that everyone is aware of this one. Stay safe and warm **TP** , hopefully we all get through this ok. We’ll try to keep the lights on…😉 ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/19 "2013-02-08T19:00:21Z")
> [@Angel\_of\_the\_Lord](#): > > And most of the ones they’ve named so far haven’t been anything extraordinary; just your usual winter shows drummed up to increase TWC’s profile and ratings. Whenever I read one of the names, I therefore get really stabby. TWC’s gimmicks are another reason I get weather info from the National Weather Service. ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2013, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627/20 "2013-02-08T19:17:48Z")
Bah. I sneer at Nemo. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-northeast-u-s-nemo-finds-you/649627.md?page=2)