First, let me state that the fact that we don't get a bunch of snow down here don't make us wimps. The fact that we shut down entire cities and go to 24 hour "channel 36 storm team coverage" ala post 9/11 coverage with 2" inches on the ground may argue otherwise. Come on down in August and cut some line in the 101 degree heat with 90% humidity and I'll let the snowpu@#ie comment slide.
Anyway, I need some advice.
It's snowing today and is supposed to turn into sleet/freezing rain with a hard freeze of the entire mess tonight.
Would you:
A) Leave everything alone and salt/scrape the snow/ice combination after the event tomorrow, light the smoking lamp...It's Cigars, Beers and Brats on the deck!!!
B) Salt on top of the snow before the sleet/freezing rain
C) Shovel the snow and salt before the sleet/freezing rain
Not going anywhere for a day or two, just wondering what the best way to do this might be.
Thanks,
JB
Here in MD, I have cut line in sauna weather.... don't care for it myself.
As for sleet and freezing rain, it can be easier to clean with snow underneath. The crust on top of a couple inches of snow means it is not affixed to the concrete/ pavement and easier to break through and clean.
From A New Yorker
Wait until it's all over........unless you LIKE shoveling.
JB, i grew up in ND, moved to MA when I was 11, and then went to college at the univ of Ala before working out of Nashville for 4 years...
I've been there (Nashville) when it's been shut down for snow. I've never considered it a 'wimpy" attitude, it's simply that the south is not prepared for snow emergencies!!
As an old time shoveler I suggest that you get out early (and often) and shovel, then salt, and keep the salt coming....
Good luck, you bunch of wussies!! (JK)
JB
I would recommend the James M. Curley(former Mayor of Boston) approach:
"God made it snow, let Him take it away."
If your ground is warm when it snows it will turn to water. Then if you get enough snow it will cover it all and keep it warm. If so let it do what it will and wait until it's over. Then shovel. And don't drive on it until you shovel or you can have a mess. And no salt unless you have to; say you have a bunch of people showing up or it's a business location if that's the case just keep after it. But if you have to drive on it just keep clearing it or you may regret it.
If it's going from snow to sleet/freezing rain (especially freezing rain) I wait until the whole thing is over.
I'd rather break through the icy crust on top of the snow and shovel the whole mess off the walk/drive than remove the snow first and have the ice adhere to the surface
We have 7" on the ground at my house near Chattanooga. With nothing but cold temps in the forecast, I may be stuck at home for a while. Buying, selling, trading music gear. Lets see if I can load this
Got this for sale locally, killer about 1992 Peavey tube amp in near perfect condition. Anyone need it?
The D/FW area got anywhere from two to six inches of snow yesterday.
It really messes things up down here as poeple just don't have the experience of dealing with snow on the roads like our friends up north.
I've has a nice cozy day working from home today.
Several inches here mostly what I call pack pack, ice with a crust that looks like snow.
I am going to sit it out. Several cords of wood, water cans full and battery backup charged.
Only reason to leave the house will be if the groceries run low. This won't last that long.
Later I am going to make martini's and look for a download of Dean Martin's version of "Let it Snow"
I'm glad y'all are enjoying it, it's a good place for it.... 🙂
JB- Try your farm supply and ask for urea as it may not melt snow/ice as well as salt, but it is easy on concrete and is a fertilizer too.
We use it in North Aboyne, as we are in the Four Seasons area of North America, as an ice melter.
Poor Kent cannot !
Cheers
Derek
I heard that the city of Atlanta owns something like 8 snow plows. I think we have more than that in my town of 500.
And, Yes, I am a wimp about the high heat/humidity. I'll take 20 below over 100 degrees anyday.
I'd tend to go with "A". The ice and snow combination will be easier to remove as opposed to just ice.
My best choice would be (D) Wait for next week, it will be 50 degrees again and everything will melt anyway.
Don't sweat it, just roll with it.
And yes, you can have your 101 degrees with 90% humidity in the summer. I complain about Wisconsin winters but in reality wouldn't trade it for anything.
Well, I dare say the madness has begun in dear MD. I have counted about five snowflakes fallen and events are being canceled right and left. The state will likely be closed down in a matter of hours.....:-P
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> And yes, you can have your 101 degrees with 90% humidity in the summer. I complain about Wisconsin winters but in reality wouldn't trade it for anything.
Well, for me change that to New England winters. Today I have a perfect survey day, 26 degees, 2" of snow on the ground and the ice is solid in the swamps, I was out with the crew doing some wetland work this AM, a great day.
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Yesterday was that day for me. 24 degrees and NO WIND. It was not a problem staying out all day. Was quite nice. Snow today, though. About 3-6". I'd rather work during snowfall than rain, but traffic is always a concern when it's slippery.
