Amped Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CL-P-s-Butler-says-storm-exceeded-forecasts-2244078.php#photo-1713026 One of the best I've seen Oxford, CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I was a bit chocked that I didn't see more in the way of evergreens down, those guys have to be strong as hell. I can't even recall seeing any down. dude evergreens..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I just took a jog down my street...my street does have power, lots of lights off b/c it's 1:00 AM but I did see some. When I got to the end of the street...complete darkness. I drew up a little map LMAO! somebody pin this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I really can't remember the names of the streets Fairly pathetic considering the "S" street seems to be right outside your door. I bet you know the nam of the package store though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKpowdah Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I just took a jog down my street...my street does have power, lots of lights off b/c it's 1:00 AM but I did see some. When I got to the end of the street...complete darkness. I drew up a little map This. is. awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 This. is. awesome Updated for clarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugo Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 You don't know the name of your cross street? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenson Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Definitely an epic map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhbrooklyn Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Ardmore starts with an S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Ardmore starts with an S? Oh crap no wonder I couldn't get it...it begins with an A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Updated for clarity. further Update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Updated for clarity. further Update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 further Update OMG!!! :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Organizing Low Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I just took a jog down my street...my street does have power, lots of lights off b/c it's 1:00 AM but I did see some. When I got to the end of the street...complete darkness. I drew up a little map after several hours of reviewing this map, ive finally decided that the crucial message here is that the package store has power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamarack Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I was a bit chocked that I didn't see more in the way of evergreens down, those guys have to be strong as hell. I can't even recall seeing any down. Not stronger (their wood is for most species weaker than that of deciduous trees) but design/adaptation. Spruce, fir, and hemlock have loads of branches which extend horizontally or even downward, and as the snow/ice bends them, they are less and less exposed to further accretion, and more likely to have support from their lower-down neighbors. It's no accident that spruce and fir dominate the colder, snowier climates. As Will noted, pines are more vulnerable - fewer branches and some (on white pine) growing at an upward angle. In my region nearly all those upward branches parted company in the 1998 ice storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Not stronger (their wood is for most species weaker than that of deciduous trees) but design/adaptation. Spruce, fir, and hemlock have loads of branches which extend horizontally or even downward, and as the snow/ice bends them, they are less and less exposed to further accretion, and more likely to have support from their lower-down neighbors. It's no accident that spruce and fir dominate the colder, snowier climates. As Will noted, pines are more vulnerable - fewer branches and some (on white pine) growing at an upward angle. In my region nearly all those upward branches parted company in the 1998 ice storm. Interesting. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 I took some more pics today, will choose some and post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 wiz, there is no other poster on this board that could come close to being, well, you!!! absolutely epic! proud to have you in SNE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherMA Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Awesome Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 wiz, there is no other poster on this board that could come close to being, well, you!!! absolutely epic! proud to have you in SNE!!! Awesome Wiz Thanks! Going through some of the pics I've taken today and will post some in a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginx snewx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Thanks! Going through some of the pics I've taken today and will post some in a few. wiz map of power in your town here http://west-hartford.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Some pics from today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoarfrostHubb Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Devastation Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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weatherwiz Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 This is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Boy every tree that is down had tons of green leaves on them. Not a shock as to see why they fell. However, I've never seen so many trees split at the base like that. Usually it's the limbs that fall or perhaps the top half of the tree snapped off, but look how those bases snapped. Must have been such a huge load on tree perhaps combined with a little swaying from the wind. I've never seen so many trees do that. Although, some of the tree look like they may have an insect problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski MRG Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Boy every tree that is down had tons of green leaves on them. Not a shock as to see why they fell. However, I've never seen so many trees split at the base like that. Usually it's the limbs that fall or perhaps the top half of the tree snapped off, but look how those bases snapped. Must have been such a huge load on tree perhaps combined with a little swaying from the wind. I've never seen so many trees do that. Although, some of the tree look like they may have an insect problem. You lied. I still have a lot of snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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