# Unpleasantly Large Mid-Atlantic Snow Event Coming **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 19, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612 "2016-01-19T19:59:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/101 "2016-01-22T14:18:30Z")
Looking at the current radar it doesn’t appear that horrible, but I believe the prediction is that the storm is supposed to transition into a coastal low and become a very strong NorEaster. I am really curious how it will play out. This NWS site has really interesting storm data for the numbers geeks out there: [http://www.weather.gov/lwx/winter](http://www.weather.gov/lwx/winter) Though Delmarva won’t get the snow (they will get more rain) I have heard told they can expect ‘Sandy level’ winds and perhaps serious beach erosion during the storm. Ugly all around. ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/102 "2016-01-22T15:00:48Z")
At 9:01 am, my company sent out the e-mail instructing us on the plan for today. My day officially started at 7:30 am. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/103 "2016-01-22T17:48:55Z")
The gummint workers here on base have been filtering out for several hours. We lowly contractors have the option of taking leave time /time without pay or hanging on till the bitter end. I’m leaving 90 minutes early (in about 10 minutes.) My husband called and it’s sticking on our driveway, so it’s the beginning of the end… or not. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![chizzuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@chizzuk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chizzuk)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/104 "2016-01-22T18:17:01Z")
The snow has started in Montgomery County. Little tiny flakes now, looking very innocent. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/105 "2016-01-22T18:20:16Z")
Getting tiny, floaty flakes in Hyattsville, just started a moment ago. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/106 "2016-01-22T20:37:53Z")
My normal 40-minute commute home took something close to 2 hours. TONS of traffic, plus some accumulation on the road, led to a very slow slog up the road - it took an hour to go about 5 miles. The snow started about 4 hours ago here at home and we’ve got close to 2" already. Don’t let the little tiny flakes psyche you out - they’ll pile up just as much as the big ones will! Stoopit snow! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/107 "2016-01-22T21:09:34Z")
Coming down pretty good in Montgomery County right now. Weather folks are saying it’ll be like this or heavier for the next 12 hours. ---
**Author:** ![P-man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/p-man/32/3606_2.png) [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/108 "2016-01-22T21:19:35Z")
> [@Asimovian](#): > > Coming down pretty good in Montgomery County right now. Weather folks are saying it’ll be like this or heavier for the next 12 hours. A glance out the window tells me you are correct. I went for a run an hour or so again and the roads were a mixed bag. The main road looked horrible, but one of the streets in our neighborhood was clear. I’m guessing it isn’t now. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/109 "2016-01-23T00:01:16Z")
I was out about 4 PM to pick my son up at work. The most direct route to his store involves a road with two significant dips, so I was concerned as to whether I’d make it. It was fine, but an hour or so later it might not have been. I took a longer route home just to see what that was like and although it wasn’t as hilly, it was actually slightly tougher: road nominally 2 lanes each way but in practice it was a single wide lane, and there were more cars on it. My son may well wind up walking to work tomorrow - 1.7 miles, in foot-deep snow. Poor kid. His bosses will probably be grateful he makes it. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/110 "2016-01-23T01:19:46Z")
Jim Cantore reporting at least 4" on the National Mall. ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/111 "2016-01-23T01:32:54Z")
i am jealous. I currently have the A/C on. Predictions are for more than previously predicted for NYC . Stay warm, dry and inside. Safety first. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/112 "2016-01-23T02:59:27Z")
[_Weather Radar_](http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?product=N0R&rid=DIX&loop=yes) [Inappropriate Song](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu2iv-vMKT8) ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/113 "2016-01-23T03:10:08Z")
I’ve received several robo-calls from the town and the county about the roads being in a state of emergency. The website has been updated as he’s now home, so you can’t reach Governor Christie for updates at (603) BASTARD. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/114 "2016-01-23T03:31:44Z")
Big flakes in Brooklyn! Of course, that’s usually the case. Boogie boogie boogie! ---
**Author:** ![Rilchiam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/2bfe46/32.png) [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/115 "2016-01-23T05:12:02Z")
Friend of ours in Maryland says his kids are having conniptions. “Waddlewedo if the power goes out? Waddlewedo?” “Read a book!” “Play a board game!” “Sing!” “Draw!” “Build something!” “How about **shoveling the snow**?” “And then build a snowman! Or a snow fort! And have a snowball fight!” Crimeny. Used to be, a snow day was the next best thing to school being cancelled permanently. ---
**Author:** ![2gigch1](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/2gigch1/32/3313_2.png) [@2gigch1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2gigch1)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/116 "2016-01-23T05:57:35Z")
Just wrapped a 12 hour shift driving around providing live video It was fun once everyone else got off the road, and I am in a decent 4wd vehicle (2013 Ford Explorer) Back in at 9. See how bad it is then. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/117 "2016-01-23T09:10:21Z")
What is “snow”? 😕 Really though, be safe out there. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/118 "2016-01-23T09:33:35Z")
_Where’s the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!_ It’s a decent snowstorm; there’s maybe 6-7 inches out there. But for something that was advertised as being on a par with 2010’s Snowmageddon, this is pretty small potatoes so far. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/119 "2016-01-23T11:09:37Z")
> [@Tom\_Tildrum](#): > > Certainly, there is an element of over-reaction typical to DC storm onset. On the other hand, the attitudes some people in other places seem to have that winter weather everywhere must be like winter weather in their own city strikes me as a bit of a failure of empathy. Hey, I understand the effect of a major blizzard. I hope all the east coast Dopers get through it okay. Staying home is likely the best option, if possible, when you’ve got a huge blizzard dumping snow and ice on the roads. If you have to go out, please drive carefully. What puzzles me is the idea of rushing to the stores, which was the beginning of this thread, when posters from the east coast here are saying that they don’t recall the situation ever being so bad that stores have actually closed out or run out. Best wishes and hope you all make it through. ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612/120 "2016-01-23T11:12:07Z")
Ach - CNN anchor is interviewing a motorist who is trapped on a Kentucky road with her two daughters and diabetic dad, and she asked the motorist if she had thought of getting out of the car and walking to a motel! That’s dangerous - when you’re trapped by the snow, stay in the car! That anchor shouldn’t even be suggesting that. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpleasantly-large-mid-atlantic-snow-event-coming/743612.md?page=7)