Hey Buffalo peeps

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Barn Babe

What's the difference between "lake effect" snow and regular snow?

As Jeff explained the wind patterns coming off the lake pick up moisture and drop snow where ever they are blowing.

My friend Ken who owns the camp in Ontario Canada where we fish lives in Clayton NY, just north of Watertown and the opposite end of Lake Ontario from Jeff & Steve ( Monte). He told me you look at the weather radar before heading out and you usually have close to a four hour window of what may be happening.

He explained that it twists like a snake slithers and the difference between bright and sun and getting two or three feet of snow may be only 10 miles.

Jeff/ Steve stay safe


Jeff

[yell01]

Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

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We need a Francis does the interstate on his sled version 2.0 this winter..

If I was at my MI place I'd jump on 94 and tool around for a bit. It's a mess up there. Nothing like Buffalo but approaching a couple of feet and definitely highway time.

For your enjoyment Mark. About the 1:30 mark...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBTP...q2v_fBHfNkuTQg

[Nemesis]

Originally Posted by Dixievet

What makes living in areas, that weather events like that happen, attractive?

The lack of hurricaines, tornados, earthquakes.

The only time snow sucks is when trees fall on the power lines or your snow blower breaks. There's a quiet and calmness that comes with a late night snowstorm. Not to mention snow is fking awesome.

[Montehall]

City is still shut down. My work is canceled. Police found a guy deceased after being buried in his car under 12 to 15 feet of snow. Just started snowing outside my place. This is crazy.

Hope you are safe, Jeff.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Drew M

The lack of hurricaines, tornados, earthquakes.

The only time snow sucks is when trees fall on the power lines or your snow blower breaks. There's a quiet and calmness that comes with a late night snowstorm. Not to mention snow is fking awesome.

Last major hurricane to hit FL was in 2005. How many snow storms has Buffalo had in the past 9 years?

And there's a quiet calm right before a hurricane. And after it's downright errie.

I do agree, night time snow storm is beautiful. These big weather events are both beautiful and ugly.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by ...Whitepower...

Only use i had for snow back when i lived in NY...

If I could get out of my driveway, my 525i with snow tires performs beautifully in the snowy conditions. It's a blast to drive in those conditions.

[Jeff '79]

The entire great lake region is seeing lake effect.
Check out the radar.
What you're seeing is very heavy snowfall rates as the wind travels NE and drops the snow inland.
The darker the blue, the heavier the snow.

wgrz.com | Buffalo, NY | Forecast

[Montehall]

Originally Posted by LATB

Last major hurricane to hit FL was in 2005. How many snow storms has Buffalo had in the past 9 years?

major snows storms?
37 or 100 years, depending on the actual snowfall.

[Montehall]

6 inches in three hours.

looks serene now

[HellCat]

Originally Posted by LATB

I would like to make a simple statement here.

SNOW.

fixed.

[VITE1]

Originally Posted by Montehall

6 inches in three hours.

looks serene now

You got lucky.

Wait till you get 3 -4 feet in a day.

[Jeff '79]

Yesterday



Today, my neighbor showed up out of the blue to play with his toy.

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Yesterday

Today, my neighbor showed up out of the blue to play with his toy.

Just make the best of it.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Cybercowboy

Just make the best of it.

We did that at a Bills vs Houston game back in the '80's.
Out of the 12 beers that we snuck in, we only drank the first two.
The other 10 froze to slush and were undrinkable, even after keeping them under our armpits for half an hour.
We thought that the snow cooler was a good idea..... NOT!

[Cybercowboy]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

We did that at a Bills vs Houston game back in the '80's.
Out of the 12 beers that we snuck in, we only drank the first two.
The other 10 froze to slush and were undrinkable, even after keeping them under our armpits for half an hour.
We thought that the snow cooler was a good idea..... NOT!

I went to a Colts/Chiefs playoff game in the mid-90's when it was -6 degrees at game time. They weren't selling beer because the lines were all froze, only booze to be had was schnapps and hot chocolate. Fortunately we smuggled in a mixture of peach schnapps and vodka (aka rocket fuel) in a boda bag. They weren't even patting people down as the clothing was so thick you could have smuggled in essentially anything. Everybody had a flask or something. Damn cold game.

[island14]

Originally Posted by yell01

If I was at my MI place I'd jump on 94 and tool around for a bit. It's a mess up there. Nothing like Buffalo but approaching a couple of feet and definitely highway time.

For your enjoyment Mark. About the 1:30 mark...

Blizzard Ride - YouTube

It is legal in your state to drive on the roads with a snowmobile?

Cops would look pretty silly trying to chase you in their cars

[VITE1]

Originally Posted by island14

It is legal in your state to drive on the roads with a snowmobile?

Cops would look pretty silly trying to chase you in their cars

In past major storms the Police actually ASK them to get on the highways to help find stranded people.

[Calif Vetteman]

Originally Posted by Barn Babe

What's the difference between "lake effect" snow and regular snow?

Our lakes all dried up. We don't have to worry about that .

Snow. Birng it on. We're ready.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by VITE1

In past major storms the Police actually ASK them to get on the highways to help find stranded people.

That's exactly what is happening. The snowmobile clubs come out in force and help out, not only saving trapped motorists, but ferrying nurses and doctors to hospitals.
Driving on the roads is a blast, as you can really see what your sled has.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Calif Vetteman

Our lakes all dried up. We don't have to worry about that .

Snow. Birng it on. We're ready.

The Great Lakes are a blessing as we have unlimited clean water.
Once in a while they have their say though.