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Vallus · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:49 am Post subject: Snow Pictures

Hey folks since we're getting hit with a pretty big snow storm here in Oklahoma I thought I would share a few pics with you all.

http://belvarius.deviantart.com/#/d38jdnn

http://belvarius.deviantart.com/#/d38jexm

http://belvarius.deviantart.com/#/d38jg2q

That ridge of snow on top of that drift is still growing. I'm beginning to wonder if it might just make it all the way to my window by the end of the day as it's slowly leaning in as it grows.

PrincessB · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject:

wow, that's pretty. How far did it get?

anthony · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 6:49 pm Post subject:

Looks cozy...

Wink

When I go skiing in the winter(happens every other year...), I go to this area:

http://pics.livejournal.com/anthony_lion/pic/0001xzft/g15

Vallus · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:38 pm Post subject:

ScottyDM · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:53 pm Post subject:

But, Anthony, Norway is supposed to have a ski season. Oklahoma is not.

Colorado's been delightfully warm, up until Tuesday. I think it was 60 F here on Monday (about 16 C). And like Norway, we're supposed to have a ski season too. Rolling Eyes

Since Tuesday it's been colder than a witch's toe.

S~

Tommy Fox Stone · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:27 pm Post subject:

Nice pic, we got some snow here this year too...

Hawke · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 9:32 pm Post subject:

I have a 5 foot snowdrift in my yard...

PrincessB · Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:36 pm Post subject:

That's pretty cool, well cold really, but you get the idea! Smile

We've not had near that much here but still had more snow then normal this winter.

Vallus · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject:

Shot some more pictures today and uploaded a few to my flickr account. Mostly it was of the birds gathering around our feeder for them.

ScottyDM · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:56 pm Post subject:

And it's back to warm in Colorado Springs today. In fact it was so warm the snow on the north side of the house (in the shade) all melted. But then we only had a couple of inches of snow this week.

Below zero (or -18 C) on Tuesday and Wednesday. And now 50 F (or 10 C) today. Unusual winter.

S~

hikaru · Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwUIVR3KZtY

Unfortunately the sound didn't come through, but this is my drive home from work during the blizzard in KC on Tuesday.

It was a seriously fun drive.

anthony · Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:58 am Post subject:

1. Clean away that lump of snow! You risk breaking the wiper blades with it in place. It also takes away visibility. It probably also blocks the windowwasher nozzles. The way your windshield looks at the end... Would have earned you 6months as a pedestrian if the cops had stopped you here in Norway. Probably a nice fine, too...

2. That ain't no blizzard! It's just a light drizzle, mostly rain coming down. You can even see the road ahead. In my first REAL blizzard, the visibility was down to 20meters at times.

3. Either get a set of winter tires, or if they're not legal/sold in your area, get a set of 'Autosocks' for these kinds of days. (I use studded winter tires, and have chains ready in the trunk.)
Even Jaguar sell Autosocks as part of their 'winter package' now.
(They had them especially made this winter as the manufaturer didn't have 22" models available... )

4. If you get hold of Autosocks or chains, TRY THEM! The Autosock especially is supposed to be 'dead easy' and quick to put on, but without really KNOWING, most people will hesitate to put them on when they need them. And that means 'just another statistic'...

Note that in many countries it is specifically FORBIDDEN to drive with a vehicle unsuited for the conditions. (This is obviously not the rule in much of America, judging by the rash of videos of traffic chaos that appears every year... )

hikaru · Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:12 pm Post subject:

Tora_Frogg · Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 2:58 pm Post subject:

Ooh Ooh Ooh. I have input.

Ok Lets see.

@Vallus: That Bike looks awesome. Does it come with the snow? Lol, glad to hear your window made it out safely.

@Hikaru: Dash Cam. Genius Idea. I want to set one up, but haven't the faintest idea how I should go about doing that (although considering my current condition it shall have to wait).

Also, competency makes it illegal to drive anywhere in the United States.

With the exception of Texas, where I hear they give licenses to everyone. Never been, but my buddy on base down there says that's how it goes. Lol.

Also, why would it be illegal ANYWHERE to have a vehicle properly outfitted for transportation in inclement weather? 0.o what sense does that make . . . no snow chains on emergency vehicles . . .

anthony · Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:31 pm Post subject:

A dash-cam is easy. Use ANY cam you happen to have, fasten it to the dash, point it forward and start recording.
Wink

There are cheap cameras made for the purpose, too.
And other 'specialist cameras can be used.
(Helmet cams are nice. And if you're into RC-planes, the FlyCam One is nice)

The Autosock is approved in most states in the USA with and snowfall at all. (No studs or anything. They're 'just' fabric, so they won't damage the road surface)

Hikaru, that lump of snow may not be in your vision, but it is definitely obstructing the wipers. That's NOT good.

Incidentally, the courts here specifies that 'unobstructed vision' means 'the area covered by the wipers'.
(An area slightly less than that usually won't get you into trouble, unless you piss the police off royally, and they need an excuse to ruin your day.)
Non-working wipers, though, is a sign that you need to stop before they stop you.