Taken from inside the house as it's still falling/blowing like crazy!
Looking down the street as the Town snowplows our road.
I had no idea they would plow our street! See truck, far right.
The birds need more seed!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Snow? Oh yeah, we have it.
We were not disappointed this morning, snow covers the ground. We're both home from work and just finished a nice big breakfast (eggs, bacon, grits & blueberries). I think a mid-morning nap is in order before we take a little walk outside. I have to guess we've got about 4 inches and it's still falling like mad. I doubt we'll get anywhere near the record 2000 snowfall (21 inches), but it's the most I've seen in a LONG time. Here's a few pictures.
Taken from inside the house as it's still falling/blowing like crazy!
Looking down the street as the Town snowplows our road.
I had no idea they would plow our street! See truck, far right.
The birds need more seed!
Taken from inside the house as it's still falling/blowing like crazy!
Looking down the street as the Town snowplows our road.
I had no idea they would plow our street! See truck, far right.
The birds need more seed!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Afternoon snow update
Well, the sun was shining this afternoon and it was vaguely warm. However, I can see some snowy looking clouds on the horizon. WRAL has the latest on the possible winter weather -
"The Triangle could take the brunt of a snowstorm pressing toward the Carolinas, the National Weather Service forecast indicates.
The heaviest band of snow is forecast along the U.S. Highway 1 corridor, from Southern Pines to Raleigh and east to Rocky Mount and Nashville. Accumulation to the south and east of the Triangle could reach 6 inches.
...
Whatever wintry precipitation falls is likely to stick around for a while – particularly on roads – because North Carolina won't see a significant warm-up until the latter part of the week.
The winter storm predicted for Jan. 19-20 comes during an auspicious – or infamous – time for snow in the Triangle.
Four years ago to the day, between 0.5 and 2 inches fell on central North Carolina, catching everyone by surprise. Roads clogged up with workers and students going home early, clogging roads at the same time they turned icy and making some commutes last more than eight hours. About 3,000 Wake County students were stranded at schools overnight.
Five years earlier, on Jan. 25, 2000, the region got its heaviest snowfall ever, 4 inches shy of 2 feet."
Ah, I remember both storms well. The 2005 storm caught me at work and I had to crawl out to the RDU airport to pick up Paul late that afternoon. It took us several hours to get home that night taking a jammed I-540 to Six Forks Road (Falls of Neuse & Capital Blvd north were completely shut down because of the hills near the Neuse River bridges). I know that we wouldn't have made it without the all-wheel-drive Subaru. She was only a few weeks old and she proved her worth that night! W hile many other cars were ditched on slick hilly roads, we made it home! The 2000 storm happened while I was away for college. Asheville saw about 4 inches (fun) but my parents were completely homebound in Raleigh. During that time they got some crazy cabin fever and thought it would be grand to call and tell me crazy things. I shall leave such crazy things unsaid.
Here's hoping for some fluffy white stuff! The pantry, fridge & freezer are stocked!
"The Triangle could take the brunt of a snowstorm pressing toward the Carolinas, the National Weather Service forecast indicates.
The heaviest band of snow is forecast along the U.S. Highway 1 corridor, from Southern Pines to Raleigh and east to Rocky Mount and Nashville. Accumulation to the south and east of the Triangle could reach 6 inches.
...
Whatever wintry precipitation falls is likely to stick around for a while – particularly on roads – because North Carolina won't see a significant warm-up until the latter part of the week.
The winter storm predicted for Jan. 19-20 comes during an auspicious – or infamous – time for snow in the Triangle.
Four years ago to the day, between 0.5 and 2 inches fell on central North Carolina, catching everyone by surprise. Roads clogged up with workers and students going home early, clogging roads at the same time they turned icy and making some commutes last more than eight hours. About 3,000 Wake County students were stranded at schools overnight.
Five years earlier, on Jan. 25, 2000, the region got its heaviest snowfall ever, 4 inches shy of 2 feet."
Ah, I remember both storms well. The 2005 storm caught me at work and I had to crawl out to the RDU airport to pick up Paul late that afternoon. It took us several hours to get home that night taking a jammed I-540 to Six Forks Road (Falls of Neuse & Capital Blvd north were completely shut down because of the hills near the Neuse River bridges). I know that we wouldn't have made it without the all-wheel-drive Subaru. She was only a few weeks old and she proved her worth that night! W hile many other cars were ditched on slick hilly roads, we made it home! The 2000 storm happened while I was away for college. Asheville saw about 4 inches (fun) but my parents were completely homebound in Raleigh. During that time they got some crazy cabin fever and thought it would be grand to call and tell me crazy things. I shall leave such crazy things unsaid.
Here's hoping for some fluffy white stuff! The pantry, fridge & freezer are stocked!
Winter Storm Watch!
Whoa Nellie! We wake up to find we're under a winter storm watch tonight and tomorrow with the chance of 2-4-6 inches of snow! Yesterday it was cold and drizzly with a little sleet. It was quite depressing. Now we're on SNOW WATCH 2009! I'm about to be off to the grocery store to pick up a few things - mostly because we never made it to the store this weekend and our pantry is bare.
... Winter Storm Watch in effect from this evening through Tuesday
afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Storm
Watch... which is in effect from this evening through Tuesday
afternoon.
A strong upper level disturbance will dive southward through the
Midwest today... and eastward through the Carolinas tonight and
Tuesday. Low pressure at the surface is expected to develop over
western South Carolina this evening and intensify rapidly as it
tracks east then northeast along the North Carolina coast tonight
through Tuesday. With cold air in place over central North
Carolina... the potential exists for a significant amount of snow as
this storm system strengthens.
Precipitation is expected to begin as a mix of rain and snow this
evening... transitioning quickly to all snow overnight... continuing
through Tuesday. Storm total snowfall is expected to be at least two
inches across the area... and could reach four to six inches by
Tuesday evening in some locations.
Some uncertainty remains regarding the precise location of the
highest snowfall totals. At this time it appears that the greatest
risk of heavy snow will be in the corridor between Highway one and
Interstate 95. However... everyone across central North Carolina
should keep a close eye on the latest conditions and forecasts
through today and tonight. Check NOAA Weather Radio or other local
media frequently for the latest information... including possible
advisories and warnings... on this developing storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
... Winter Storm Watch in effect from this evening through Tuesday
afternoon...
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Storm
Watch... which is in effect from this evening through Tuesday
afternoon.
A strong upper level disturbance will dive southward through the
Midwest today... and eastward through the Carolinas tonight and
Tuesday. Low pressure at the surface is expected to develop over
western South Carolina this evening and intensify rapidly as it
tracks east then northeast along the North Carolina coast tonight
through Tuesday. With cold air in place over central North
Carolina... the potential exists for a significant amount of snow as
this storm system strengthens.
Precipitation is expected to begin as a mix of rain and snow this
evening... transitioning quickly to all snow overnight... continuing
through Tuesday. Storm total snowfall is expected to be at least two
inches across the area... and could reach four to six inches by
Tuesday evening in some locations.
Some uncertainty remains regarding the precise location of the
highest snowfall totals. At this time it appears that the greatest
risk of heavy snow will be in the corridor between Highway one and
Interstate 95. However... everyone across central North Carolina
should keep a close eye on the latest conditions and forecasts
through today and tonight. Check NOAA Weather Radio or other local
media frequently for the latest information... including possible
advisories and warnings... on this developing storm.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Brrrrrr and a chance of snow?
Um, it's cold. And it's getting colder. I guess this is what winter is supposed to feel like. I couldn't remember, it's been a while.
From weatherunderground.com
Tonight
Clear. Lows around 13. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Cold with lows around 11. North winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand, drum roll please....
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
From weatherunderground.com
Tonight
Clear. Lows around 13. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Cooler with highs in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Cold with lows around 11. North winds around 5 mph in the evening...becoming light and variable.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand, drum roll please....
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the evening...then partly cloudy after midnight. Cold with lows in the mid 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Long time, no post
Wow. It's been another long stretch without a post. We've done plenty of fun & exciting things (many things that include great photos) but I've been too lazy with posting. Last week we both headed back to work after a 2 week break and it was rough. I know, 'woe are we for having to take 2 weeks off,' but it was seriously hard to get back into a routine. Especially after such a fun Christmas. I'm still in 'brother withdrawal' (Justin stayed at our house from Thanksgiving until Christmas) and trying to come up with a scheme to get him back in NC for a little bit before he heads off to the big NYC. We'll see how that works out. Hopefully I'll get around to a real post later this week - I've got so much to share!
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