SMOW or Snow for 1/6?
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sunshine98
Active Member
We have EV and ICE cars. Both AWD. Driving performance in slippery conditions is indistinguishable, even though EV is heavier. However, the cold weather zaps the battery life like no tomorrow.
Snow up over the bumper will stop forward progress of either vehicle,
I stocked up on TP, milk, and kitty litter. No need to go out and challenge Mother Nature.
Snow up over the bumper will stop forward progress of either vehicle,
I stocked up on TP, milk, and kitty litter. No need to go out and challenge Mother Nature.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Got milk a couple of days ago, and always have everything else needed in stock, so just another day.
glhs837
Power with Control
Why do you think it's going to demolish EVs? If you've got proper tires, it shouldn't matter.
glhs837
Power with Control
If I had to shovel it would bother me a lot more... Especially since I have to clear a quarter mile of road.
awpitt
Main Streeter
That seems to be the norm for SoMD. A lot of hype and end up with a dusting.
awpitt
Main Streeter
I'm sure there'll be some accumulation but not to the extent of 9 - 11 in as some are saying.
glhs837
Power with Control
Okay, I sealed the coffin on this storm. Hauled the 100lb propane cylinder and LP550 Generac out of the shed. I'll test it here shortly. Nope, wont run the whole house, but will run the fridge and freezer and maybe the oil filled space heater for a day or so. Being a direct buried feed off of Rt 5, I dont see us being without longer than that. 13 years here and have never been out more than a couple three hours.
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
Lucky you. There have been times we've been out for almost 2 weeks.
glhs837
Power with Control
One reason I wanted this place was that the power feeds from Rt 5 are underground. And SMECO of course prioritizes keeping the main trunks powered over side roads. Same for snow plowing. As long as I keep the private road that dumps straight onto 5 clear, I know we will always be good.
awpitt
Main Streeter
From the National Weather Service...
Alert: Winter Storm Warning until 01:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible Monday evening before precipitation ends.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHARLES ... ST. MARYS ... CALVERT ... MADISON ... RAPPAHANNOCK ... CULPEPER ... STAFFORD ... KING GEORGE ... SOUTHERN FAUQUIER
Alert: Winter Storm Warning until 01:00AM Tuesday
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible Monday evening before precipitation ends.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHARLES ... ST. MARYS ... CALVERT ... MADISON ... RAPPAHANNOCK ... CULPEPER ... STAFFORD ... KING GEORGE ... SOUTHERN FAUQUIER
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Was just going to comment on that. Upgraded from Watch to Warning. NWS is saying 5-8 up to 10-12. My weather app is still saying 5-8 during Monday with an additional 1-3 overnight. WUSA is still saying 1-3 total.
Going to be a surprise.
awpitt
Main Streeter
NWS is saying 5 - 8. The 10 - 12 mentioned refers to drifts in isolated areas, not overall accumulation.