1056 20 #1 Posted February 9, 2010 Here we go again. Storm #1 gave us 14'' and the wind slowed way down in the afternoon. This time they are calling for 18'' and 20-30mph winds for up to 24hr. I was almost done cleaning up on Saturday when I broke a tierod . With 3 zip ties and a little finesse I got done before dark. Picked up new tierod yesterday ($34 ) and installed. I think this summer I need to look at taking 2 old plows and making a V blade :hbd: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dresden Guy 24 #2 Posted February 9, 2010 Hey 1056, Where are you located? Tell me it's above the Arctic Circle and not in the lower 48 or anywhere near Ohio....I don't want anymore snow. I knew we would pay a price for the moderate and pleasant summer and fall. I love the temporary fix of a tierod with three zipties! Tell me, is that that what I should now include in my WH emergency kit?? ....I still stand by "baling wire and duct tape". How much snow did you have for the first snow and what were you using to clear it? Hang in there, just 8 more snows after the forsythia blooms! Keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1056 20 #3 Posted February 9, 2010 Moved most of the first snow (14'' and drifts of 3') with a 8hp walk behind snowblower. Cleared my driveway (150 yards), and 2 neighbors driveways (100 yards & 50 yards). And zip ties are the new bailer twine at least it is here in S. Central PA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyebill440 0 #4 Posted February 9, 2010 Hey, I like your idea of a V blade. Might try that myself. Has anyone here done this? Any pics or tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1056 20 #5 Posted February 9, 2010 YA ! I think a V-blade might work better when the snow starts getting deep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chazm 413 #6 Posted February 9, 2010 Hey 1056 -I'm with ya in S/C PA -we had close to 2 ft here in Orrtanna Got to go to Tractor Supply for a part for my blower, Tie-zips or duct tape not going to help me. Got to get the Raider 10 ready for round TWO !!!! Chaz B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1056 20 #7 Posted February 9, 2010 B) South Central PA. Winter Storm Warning Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Snow likely after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Southeast wind between 3 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Blustery, with a north wind 8 to 11 mph increasing to between 17 and 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery, with a north wind between 20 and 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 17 and 20 mph. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Presidents' Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Click Map for Forecast Disclaimer Map data Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,569 #8 Posted February 9, 2010 We're finally supposed to get something this time as well. They are calling for 6-12", and I hope that it's on the higher side so I can really test out the snow blower which I have almost never used! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,068 #9 Posted February 9, 2010 It looks as though I get to leave early today as they are sending the students home at 1:40 p.m. Should be a fun evening of plowing! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH854 44 #10 Posted February 9, 2010 It just started about half an hour ago here in Butler. If It snows like this until tomorrow noon, we will have another 25 inches. Pittsburgh is still using the National Guard to help clean up. We tied the record her for 93 and 96. Chas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raider12 13 #11 Posted February 9, 2010 Here is the Akron Ohio area last Saturday we recieved about 12 to14 inches and it began to snow here again this morning about 11am. We are to get another 8 to 14 by Wed evening. And the local new channel says maybe another round this weekend but didn't say details. After a while you run out of places to puch this stuff and the snow blower idea is looking real good! Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 555 #12 Posted February 9, 2010 Tonight's outlook for this evenings activities ... Warming up the tractor engine ... and the coffee/hot-cocoa pot ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #13 Posted February 9, 2010 Seat time coming up for the coast of CT! Bring it on. I just slapped a set of 8.25-12 AG's on the 854, along with a new drive belt. Get-R-Done B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 73 #14 Posted February 9, 2010 Seen where you all out east were going to get it again,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,279 #15 Posted February 10, 2010 8"-14" in my part of Connecticut....if the weather guy gets it right . My company allready closed down for tomorrow which will keep about 150 of our service vehicles off the road including mine. Of course their not paying us . Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,958 #16 Posted February 10, 2010 Got 3 new inches on top of the 24+ that came over the weekend, so the B-100 is all gased up and ready to plow. Going to let it snow another 2" before I make the first run. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1056 20 #17 Posted February 10, 2010 Just back from part time job and getting chores done. Started snowing around 5pm, we have 2'' down and 0 wind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daddy Don 907 #18 Posted February 10, 2010 Please keep it up your way B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,107 #19 Posted February 10, 2010 Well, we got about 8" of very nice plowing and blowing snow (not to wet). then about 4:00 AM this morning we had a 3.8 on the righter earthquake. The epicenter was about a mile from my house. My daughter shot out of bed and ran outside. Shook the heck out of things for about 20 seconds. No reported damage or injuries. I really like the snow over the earthquake. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6wheeler 668 #20 Posted February 10, 2010 SNOW- GLORIOUS SNOW. Sorry you guys got it so bad out there on the east coast. At least it is somewhat warm, We get snow then 40 mph winds to make sure it is where old man winter wanted it. We move it,,, He puts it back !!! Then to make sure we don't mess with it, He drops the Temp. to -20 ... Just when I think its gonna warm up, Here we go again.... Why don,t you guys out there in Pa. find that damn groundhog and put an end to our misery... OH SNOW- GLORIOUS SNOW.... Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,569 #21 Posted February 10, 2010 So far I'm very dissapointed with this storm. It's noon and we have MAYBE 1" a far cry from the predictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaineDad 86 #22 Posted February 10, 2010 Have fun - Us Northern New Englander's are just chilling watching it on the TV. I have not had to use the blower in about 20 days. Quite and cold winter thus far... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,279 #23 Posted February 10, 2010 So far I'm very dissapointed with this storm. It's noon and we have MAYBE 1" a far cry from the predictions. An inch?? Thats almost 3 times more than what we have here . It is just starting to snow a bit harder so maybe it'll become something plowable before nightfall. Mike...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,569 #24 Posted February 10, 2010 HaHa, I just checked the weather, and we've been UPGRADES to 12-15" now. Go figure, hey maybe it will be like 1996 again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 555 #25 Posted February 10, 2010 Well, I'm back in from round three. 10PM last night blew 6" off the driveway. This morning at 8AM I blew a foot off, the last run was another 6", and the weather heads are saying this will go on until midnight tonight. It appears the storm raged up the coast taking a right below Delaware and is now wrapping around Northern NJ, south through PA and back out to sea through MD and DE. Nasty little counter-clockwise rotation on this storm. Oh, did I mention they said it picked up a lot of moisture while it was off the coast? http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/int...?animation=true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
