Some T-storm, watch boxes are popping up around DFW/
WEATHER Two Presidents Week Winter Storms Will Blanket Plains, Midwest, Northeast With Snow and Ice
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Marie
Veteran Member
We're not supposed to get moisture but -30 windchill. Calves are in the milk barn. Which is really small but all I can do. Everyone else has lean to's. Quigley and Duchess of course are happier than a tick on a deer's butt. Must be nice to have polar vortex fur. 
I hung a shower curtain over the porch door to help with the dog door draft. We learned last year after the -50 windchill that thing leaks a lot of air.
I hung a shower curtain over the porch door to help with the dog door draft. We learned last year after the -50 windchill that thing leaks a lot of air.
I'm done - bring it on. The drinking light is officially lit.
Good luck, kids.
Minneesoodah.
I thought the drinking light came on at first snow...something like late August.
It goes out when the last snow melts...late July.
I would not do well in your situation. All the calves would be in the house with me.We're not supposed to get moisture but -30 windchill. Calves are in the milk barn. Which is really small but all I can do. Everyone else has lean to's. Quigley and Duchess of course are happier than a tick on a deer's butt. Must be nice to have polar vortex fur.
Heck, it's just raining here, and my free range rooster is in the utility room, sitting warm and dry on the lawn mower handle.
They need light to drink by??
Marie
Veteran Member
The Jersey calves are a little more sensitive to the cold. The Hereford calves could ride out a blizzard. Unfortunately the Jersey calves had to be locked in the milkbarn. Mostly because they keep running out bucking and kicking.I would not do well in your situation. All the calves would be in the house with me.
Heck, it's just raining here, and my free range rooster is in the utility room, sitting warm and dry on the lawn mower handle.
I would love to have them in but I doubt the furniture would survive boisterous calves. (Unless their sick and at risk, then they spend the night in a wooden box by the woodstove.
I would also like the cows, goats, horses and all feathered friends in here.
Wish I had a real barn
Lone_Hawk
Resident Spook
I was going to reply to you two, but Cardinal did a great job below. I'm in NC. Actually the weather here is very mild and finding a small town isn't hard to do. I would recommend being at least 100 miles from Wilmington on the coast, it is a hurricane magnet.
intothatgoodnight
. . .
As far as western Carolina/Virginia/Tennessee mountain areas go - common sense, honest, plain spoken, reliable conservative views - fitting in can be done, if you know how to be human. Folks watch what you say, who you hang around with, dress and lifestyle choices, hobbies, talents, in order to get an idea of what you really are, and whether they wish to interact further with you.
Can be a prickly bunch, at times - that is the Scottish attitude/perspective coming out - its just in the genes. You'll get used to it.
intothegoodnight
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Almost midnight, the freezing rain is starting to fall here, sigh.
CapeCMom
Veteran Member
Well we are Scottish so hopefully that helps, lol. Been toying with NC actually.
Tornado watches up.
Well...there's winter drinking, and then there's fishing season drinking. Two completely different activities. Bipolar actually.
On one hand, nobody parties up summer like northern people.
Winter drinking, gotta remember: if you fall down out there with a blizzard looming, they won't find your frozen carcass 'til fishing season.
Full article here,
Winter Storm Oaklee to Spread Snow, Ice from the West to Plains, Midwest and Northeast This Week | The Weather Channel
Oaklee will be the second of two winter storms to impact the U.S. this week. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Blacknarwhal
Let's Go Brandon!
It's currently 50 degrees in SW lower Michigan, and there's talk of thunderstorms. Tomorrow's high is 28.
Weather's gone nuts.
Though not as nuts as it was, though; the cold we were supposed to see this week has mostly been retracted by the weather forecasts. Though still cold, we'll be above freezing for most of the week. That's good for February, really.
Weather's gone nuts.
Though not as nuts as it was, though; the cold we were supposed to see this week has mostly been retracted by the weather forecasts. Though still cold, we'll be above freezing for most of the week. That's good for February, really.
Jackpine Savage
Veteran Member
I fired up the tractor and blower last night before dark to make room for more snow today. We got somewhere between zero and three feet of snow so far (the wind is gusting to about 30mph). Looks like we'll get about the same today.
Yep, Round 2 is firing up. Still below zero, and that 12-18 is drifting like a pig. As soon as it got light, I dug out the back door so it would open, then a tunnel and space for the dogs so they could find a spot that wasn't over their heads to pee. I see now, it's already filled in to where we started this morning.
Oh well. Winter in Minnesota.
Oh well. Winter in Minnesota.
ISSUED: 2:39 AM FEB. 23, 2022 – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation expected, which could be
heavy at times during the day both Wednesday and Thursday,
including a few isolated thunderstorms. Total sleet
accumulation up to one inch with ice accumulations of one
tenth to one half of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast
Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to
the ice. Roads will likely deteriorate quickly during the mid
to late morning and become slick and hazardous, which could
impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-
1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest
road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation expected, which could be
heavy at times during the day both Wednesday and Thursday,
including a few isolated thunderstorms. Total sleet
accumulation up to one inch with ice accumulations of one
tenth to one half of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast and southeast
Oklahoma and northwest and west central Arkansas.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to
the ice. Roads will likely deteriorate quickly during the mid
to late morning and become slick and hazardous, which could
impact the morning or evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-
1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest
road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.
Sleet just started here.
Joy.
At least it's not rain...at 21F.
They are guestimating ice up to 1/2".
More joy.
Joy.
At least it's not rain...at 21F.
They are guestimating ice up to 1/2".
More joy.
Ewwww. With a destructive force comparable to a "soon to be" ex-wife.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Not good!
Ice freaks me out. We live on the very close edge of a woods with a creek running through. My DH is out there all summer trimming back limbs and such but we are ALWAYS losing power. I swear, a bird farts too loud and we can lose power!
We got some sleet and light freezing rain/snow coming through tomorrow so I’m praying for it to be all snow instead.
That last 10” snow we had two weeks ago had us on high alert for power issues but thankfully I didn’t need the bathtubs full of extra water etc ….I was ready to as best I could; food cooked, water, camping lanterns charged up…
Hope you don’t get that 1/2 of ice!
That's the top end of the projection, but we have 48hrs of this crap.
Had to run last night on a generator for a telephone switch...way out in bigfoot country.
Once this band blows through, going out on a "little old lady deal". replacing a heat sequencer in her central unit. They have an LP gas log for backup. It was burning really fat, had to work the burner over with a vacuum...probably cobwebs in it.
Her son runs the local beer joint...gotta take care of peeps.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Aw, good for you! I’m sure they’ll be glad for any help they can getThat's the top end of the projection, but we have 48hrs of this crap.
Had to run last night on a generator for a telephone switch...way out in bigfoot country.
Once this band blows through, going out on a "little old lady deal". replacing a heat sequencer in her central unit. They have an LP gas log for backup. It was burning really fat, had to work the burner over with a vacuum...probably cobwebs in it.
Her son runs the local beer joint...gotta take care of peeps.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
That’s what we had yesterday! Alll day too.
I had a window open in the bedroom for a bit just to get some fresh air in, but not long enough to trigger DH to come running hollering about the gas bill
Another day of baselayer.
Plug the windows.
Light woodstove in shop.
My dislike of cold...well, expect the bitching and whining to eclipse Dennis's lawn mowing threads.
Plug the windows.
Light woodstove in shop.
My dislike of cold...well, expect the bitching and whining to eclipse Dennis's lawn mowing threads.
Hfcomms
EN66iq
Finally winding down and I was out and blowing snow at 6am and got the drive done and part of the yard by 8:30. Still waiting for the county plow to go by and then I can go out again and clean up. Was a decent snowfall and got 18 inches. Not a record breaker but glad it wasn’t like that all winter. Get too many of those type storms early in the season and you run out of room to throw it.
intothatgoodnight
. . .
And, don't forget Sat's expressed LOVE of olives . . . <ahem>My dislike of cold...well, expect the bitching and whining to eclipse Dennis's lawn mowing threads.
intothegoodnight
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OK
Things are almost apocalyptic...
I had to break out the Elmer Fudd hat.
This is bull$#it, I tell ya'.
Things are almost apocalyptic...
I had to break out the Elmer Fudd hat.
This is bull$#it, I tell ya'.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Good grief 18”?
We’d just about call that a catastrophe here lol and I’m in Indiana!
Seems my entire childhood, all through my twenties, we had nothing BUT huge snowstorms. Not so much anymore.
Thundersleet.... complete with lightning.
Utter, complete, total, unmitigated, undiluted bull$#it.
Utter, complete, total, unmitigated, undiluted bull$#it.
Marie
Veteran Member
Mine too. Fought bitter cold and dusting of snow through birth of twin calves last night. Unfortunate result of bull break in last spring.Another day of baselayer.
Plug the windows.
Light woodstove in shop.
My dislike of cold...well, expect the bitching and whining to eclipse Dennis's lawn mowing threads.
Let the bitchin commence
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Mesoscale Discussion 0177 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0949 AM CST Wed Feb 23 2022 Areas affected...portions of extreme southeast Oklahoma...central and northern Arkansas...extreme southern Missouri Concerning...Freezing rain Valid 231549Z - 232045Z SUMMARY...A mix of freezing rain and sleet is ongoing across portions of Arkansas and is expected to continue into the afternoon, with up to 0.10 inch/hr freezing rain rates possible with the heavier precipitation bands. DISCUSSION...While a sub-freezing surface airmass continues to overspread much of the southern Plains into the Ozark Valley today, an approaching mid-level trough across the Southwest is supporting robust 850-700 mb warm-air/moisture advection across the Arklatex. This warmer, moister air atop the arctic surface airmass is promoting sufficient melting of frozen precipitation in the 925-700 mb layer (per the 12Z LZK observed sounding and 14Z RAP forecast soundings valid for 16-21Z). KLZK and KSRX dual-polarimetric radar data and surface observations suggest that a mix of freezing rain and snow are already underway across western into central AR, which should continue into the afternoon hours based on 12Z HREF output and the last few runs of the HRRR. A relatively greater concentration of sleet is expected across northwest Arkansas, where 15Z mesoanalysis shows 925 mb cold air advection in place, which should usher in cold enough temperatures just above the surface to support more efficient refreezing of liquid precipitation. Areas across central AR to the MO border are better aligned with the 850-700 mb WAA axis, where relatively higher freezing rain rates are expected, with up to 0.10 inch/hr rates possible with the heavier precipitation bands, though some sleet is still possible. |
Radar reported storm with strong circulation, south of OKC.
Sleetnado?
Sleetnado?
Found another good weather site.
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patriotgal
Veteran Member
From nothing to ice covered in just a few min in mountain home, ar. Sleeting like crazy.
thompson
Certa Bonum Certamen
Woke up to DH and the young'un telling me they've "revised the forecast", and there is now freezing rain anticipated today for the Brazos Valley. It was raw and rainy about noon-thirty when they were out, but no ice, yet. The local weather map shows random bloops of pink (ice/freezing rain) across the forecast area. Hoping it'll move off and stay away. We like the cold and ice/snow as much as Millwright does.
