sqrlgtr 1,941 #251 Posted Wednesday at 09:09 PM 31 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Meh... shorts and t-shirt weather... I don't think so . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,895 #252 Posted Wednesday at 09:34 PM (edited) Old Black Betty has been ready since yr 1973 Looks like we are going to finally get something that’s plowable , hopefully not ice. Even added a little extra weight to the tool box. Edited yesterday at 01:24 AM by Wheelhorse#1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,558 #253 Posted Wednesday at 09:55 PM I guess I'm ready 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Easton Rich 821 #254 Posted yesterday at 12:06 AM Hopefully we can get some on Saturday. They are calling for 12-18 inches on Saturday thru Sunday. We'll see! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,439 #255 Posted yesterday at 12:04 PM Latest model has us at 12-18 but it has been changing daily because we are so far out.Have to wait and see I guess. Our last big one was Snomageddon in 2010. 27 inches and power loss for 8 days. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,198 #256 Posted yesterday at 05:22 PM 5 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said: Latest model has us at 12-18 Same here, I'm on the decimal point of the 17.5" Brought in two trailer loads of wood and pushed last weeks snow back on five driveway to make room for the new stuff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,699 #257 Posted yesterday at 05:37 PM 15 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Same here, I'm on the decimal point of the 17.5" Brought in two trailer loads of wood and pushed last weeks snow back on five driveway to make room for the new stuff. If that came true we would end up with about 15, 16 inches around my house 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,248 #258 Posted yesterday at 05:46 PM (edited) You guys remind me of me, waiting for "First Flake" every fall in Michigan... Now I'm waiting for first grass... Update: Edited 21 hours ago by SylvanLakeWH 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 12,536 #259 Posted yesterday at 06:21 PM 57 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Same here, I'm on the decimal point of the 17.5" Brought in two trailer loads of wood and pushed last weeks snow back on five driveway to make room for the new stuff. Whoa!!!! When did they move the track that far north????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,558 #260 Posted yesterday at 06:21 PM 58 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I'm on the decimal point of the 17.5" Looks about right for me and @sqrlgtr just under 2 inches 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sqrlgtr 1,941 #261 Posted yesterday at 07:50 PM 1 hour ago, cafoose said: Looks about right for me and @sqrlgtr just under 2 inches Maybe just enough to play in and no ice/power outrages. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 4,046 #262 Posted 20 hours ago We are almost ready for this next storm, so I'm sure it will be a dud. Brought the tractors into the new shop to work on them tonight. The 855 is ready except for a little fuel, and the chains could be tighter. We put the blower on the Commando but I'm struggling with the belt again. Routing is always and issue, but the belt it in very bad shape, and I'm not 100% sure it's the right length. Correct length is 56.5, per the manual page, I think this is stretched. I'm actually thinking of trying to go to a 59 or 59.5 and see if I can get it to operate from the tractor's foot control rather than the hand operated rod on the blower. Amazingly, with no assist spring, my 12 year old was able to lift the blower and lock the implement arm. But I had to go pick the unit up by hand for him to get it unlocked again. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 785 #263 Posted 20 hours ago 6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Same here, I'm on the decimal point of the 17.5" Brought in two trailer loads of wood and pushed last weeks snow back on five driveway to make room for the new stuff. I'm just a few miles Northwest of you - so far this year only used the the tractor with a blade - I was kind of hoping the 416 with the tall chute sat in the back of the garage on a tender all winter - I think its time to chain it up and add the weight 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,560 #264 Posted 20 hours ago The weather weenies are notoriously inaccurate when to come to predicting precipitation amounts...However in the last few years they are getting pretty close to predicting temperatures, So I am pretty sure it is going to be cold as a witches t***** 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1054 Project 25 #265 Posted 6 hours ago They're saying 15-18" here in he Poconos. I'll take double that in snow vs. 1/2" of ice. Lived through one ice storm (Rochester, NY area) and that was enough! No power for days and a week of tree & limb clean-up. If you're in the ice path double down on you're prep. Other than that Let It Snow! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 63,685 #266 Posted 6 hours ago 13 hours ago, pfrederi said: The weather weenies are notoriously inaccurate when to come to predicting precipitation amounts...However in the last few years they are getting pretty close to predicting temperatures, So I am pretty sure it is going to be cold as a witches t***** The forecast here is anything from two inches of slush to eighteen inches of snow. In the mountains a lot depends on the direction the wind is coming from and which side of the mountain you are on. Freezing rain bringing down power lines is our worst fear and that seems to be the most prevalent prediction. A lot of our local electrical distribution right of way cross deep valleys and goes up steep mountain sides. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wendigo68 0 #267 Posted 4 hours ago Yes sir got wood in and put my plow on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,526 #268 Posted 3 hours ago Here they calling for Rain, Ice, Sleet, maybe a Flake or two of Snow mixed in, about 1 1/2". We lost power for a week back in 2002 Ice storm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,560 #269 Posted 3 hours ago Is it time to run in circles scream and shout??? I charged up the batteries in my gloves 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,699 #270 Posted 3 hours ago 2 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Is it time to run in circles scream and shout??? Yes. But as you all can well imagine I do that on a fairly regular basis anyway just for kicks. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,699 #271 Posted 3 hours ago Yesterday morning around 4:00 the prediction was for a dusting or less up here. Several hours later the forecast changed pretty dramatically. Obviously this big beast of a storm has decided to head north and see what we would do with it. Depending on who you ask I have now seen feasible forecasts all the way from 6 inches up to 24. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 8,647 #272 Posted 3 hours ago According to the weather forecasters, I will need this to start with 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,198 #273 Posted 2 hours ago OK, who wants to kick me first for selling the Ber Vac a couple months ago. Guess these guys will have to handle it. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sodaking27 1,088 #274 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Think I’m finally ready. Just waiting on a pair of chain tensioners for the plow tractor. Young guns of my herd on snow duty this year. First time using the blower. The belt was bad so I had to replace that. Bring it on. Edited 14 minutes ago by Sodaking27 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
