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My grade was not for winter in totality - I was grading winter as of 1/29/2024. I said "winter to date".

I think one's view of whether a winter season is good, bad or otherwise is highly subjective. Each of us has (and should) have our own interpretation based on an infinite number of criteria that we all filter through our personal lenses. Thing is...everyone is right and no one is wrong. It really comes down to how we feel individually. If I was doing my own assessment of winter to date, I'm in the C- area. I contemplated D+ but want to be positive. We had an 8 day or so stretch of fantastic winter...2 bona fide snow events surrounded by plenty of cold. A wintry landscape that lasted a full week. Outside of that...it's been a dud. Thing is - the first half of winter was always forecast to be a dud. Doesn't change facts, but knowing that going in influences my opinion somewhat as well. What hurts is that not only are we now entering our prime time for snowfall, we are also into the period that was forecast to be cold and white. Cold and white is likely at least a couple of weeks away...and there's no guarantee that it's coming at all. I'm right around 10" of snow for the season - if we end this season with less than 20", I'm going to have a hard time giving this a passing grade. This is a winter where we're "supposed" to cash in. A BN snowfall this season with what might be coming next year is just not good to me.

LFG Lions!

Any team that loses twice in one season to the Steelers doesn't deserve to win.

Why isn't she home with you?

1.17" of rain so far. Exactly 1" since midnight.

My goodness did they ever. A whole lot of energy out there tonight. Really happy to see Pat Bev coaching them up. That kind of stuff matters in the postseason and has been lacking from this team in the past.

Forget a potential KU pattern...I'm all about the PA pattern. And the PA isn't the state we live in...

Not a slam. Just an example of how quickly things change in the NBA.

Congrats Blizz! You got 4 weenies on one post in the MA thread. I am just giving you a hard time.

Totally agree. The other night the Mavs went from like 16 up to 23 down in 10 minutes.

I'll just publicly say that I'm thrilled that you're back. We're better with you.

My comment was a joke with Bubbler86 but I hear you.

And I am old enough to see the Association come full circle. I grew up watching both the NBA and the ABA. The ABA was noteworthy for 2 things...they used a red, white and blue ball, and there was no defense. When the ABA merged with the NBA in the 1970s, coming into the Association was a whole bunch of high flying scorers. Julius Erving was one of the most famous. After that, scoring gradually started to come down to where teams would average right around 100 points. Then the late 80s and especially the 90s featured the bad boy Detroit Pistons and a whole new, physical style of play along with it. They had success and other teams followed. Suddenly games were ending 86-78 and the like. Today's game leaves me feeling very conflicted. While I can appreciate the level of athleticism, the game has evolved into shootouts. Guys driving to the cup for an easy layup but instead firing the rock out to the perimeter for yet another 3. Defense is not emphasized until the 4th quarter. It's entertaining for a lot...the one thing that it isn't is "pure" basketball. And it's one of many reasons why I'm a former season ticket holder and have no plans on attending a single game this season. That's my perspective as a 50+ year fan of the game. My 28 year old son can't get enough of it, so there's definitely an appeal to some.

We have no chance is what you're saying.

That is too hot. Currently it's 67 here.

Temp down to 44. Foggy. Windows open here as well.

The fog...wow. It is definitely under the dense fog category. Visibility is way down and still dropping. Official temp is 48.8

I have 2 left that are hanging on barely...both are just a few inches deep. I try to shovel my driveway into 2 piles to see how long I can keep some snow around.

Sometimes I wonder if Brooklynwx99 is Blizzard of 93's red tag account.

I'm down to 49 and the fog has gotten quite bad here again.

Cannot be right! MU just ruled out snow for anyone SE of interstates 81/78.

"Cold" air is hanging tough impressively- temp is down 2 notches to 50.

A little over an hour later - temp has only climbed to 52.2

Whitetail and Liberty taking a beating the past few days. Shame. I know Whitetail was 100% open but checking the cams a few minutes ago, some thin areas are popping quick.