Fozz Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Snow: my limit is 4'. That isn't to say I won't go on a snow chase for higher amounts if I had the chance and it was a one-time thing, but if it happened IMBY then I'd start getting concerned about my roof, and if I was constantly seeing that much snow then I may get tired of it. No limit for seasonal totals Cold: -10°F. If we were to have a cold air outbreak with that kind of temperature, I think it would be really cool to experience if it just happened once or twice, but generally I'm not a fan of bitter cold, and if I lived in a place like Minnesota where temps below that are common, then I'd get pretty annoyed by it. But winters here are mild enough that we never reach those limits and "bitter cold" by mid-Atlantic standards (25 and windy) isn't really that bad if you have a few layers. So bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskimo Joe Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 There are no limits in either category for me. I live for extreme cold weather events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternUSWX Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Snow limit: Hellz no. Pile it over over my roof idc. Cold limit: Idk, what is the temperature where you can't survive in? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Snow: my limit is 4'. That isn't to say I won't go on a snow chase for higher amounts if I had the chance and it was a one-time thing, but if it happened IMBY then I'd start getting concerned about my roof, and if I was constantly seeing that much snow then I may get tired of it. Cold: -10°F. If we were to have a cold air outbreak with that kind of temperature, I think it would be really cool to experience if it just happened once or twice, but generally I'm not a fan of bitter cold, and if I lived in a place like Minnesota where temps below that are common, then I'd get pretty annoyed by it. But winters here are mild enough that we never reach those limits and "bitter cold" by mid-Atlantic standards (25 and windy) isn't really that bad if you have a few layers. So bring it on! when I was younger I used to think it would be great to live in Garrett Co. I don't think that way anymore. Part of that reason is after moving here around Westminster, I found myself getting a bit tired of the snow (at times) when I was shoveling an inch or two off the driveway every few days (it gets like that sometimes). I could never stand a place like Garrett Co. I firmly know that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I don't know if I'd want 5' of snow in one dumping. That's a lot to shovel. 100" a year? Bring it. 200" a year? Bring it... Cold, I think this is partly a function of where you live. Around here (Richmond), a long stretch of days with highs 25* or below and lows around 0 would cause a lot o infrastructure problems. If I lived more north where that wasn't that uncommon, it wouldn't really bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 when I was younger I used to think it would be great to live in Garrett Co. I don't think that way anymore. Part of that reason is after moving here around Westminster, I found myself getting a bit tired of the snow (at times) when I was shoveling an inch or two off the driveway every few days (it gets like that sometimes). I could never stand a place like Garrett Co. I firmly know that now. Fair enough, not everyone is a fan of winter, but I'd love to at least visit Garrett county during a big storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Druff Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 when I was younger I used to think it would be great to live in Garrett Co. I don't think that way anymore. Part of that reason is after moving here around Westminster, I found myself getting a bit tired of the snow (at times) when I was shoveling an inch or two off the driveway every few days (it gets like that sometimes). I could never stand a place like Garrett Co. I firmly know that now. My dad lived in upstate New York for a while. Honestly, if it's less than 4-6" you don't get your snow blower out. He always had snow tires on his car and didn't see the point of shoveling those tiny amounts. One thing I also noticed about that town was this: driveways were REALLY short. I mean, my dad's driveway could have been shoveled of 6" of snow in about 10 minutes. The snow blower did it in 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 I don't know if I'd want 5' of snow in one dumping. That's a lot to shovel. 100" a year? Bring it. 200" a year? Bring it... This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No limit on snow. I've been in 25-30 below a couple times. Not a fan of boogers freezing inside of my nose. Plus, extreme cold cuts snow totals a lot because the air can't hold much moisture. Single digits and low teens are great all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow. Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 no limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 None for either. In fact, when it's cold enough for boiling water to instantly freeze, that's cool too. I do want my seasons, though. I love nice spring and fall weather when the windows can be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No limit on snow ... Single digits and below are a definite no thanks. I think that's the general beginning of the booger freezing zone. That said if it was that cold here I'd root it on for historical value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 <= 40" >= 10 degrees preference: 30" snowstorm with temps around 20 degrees, but i probably only want one of these storms per season surrounded by a couple minor events with the rest of winter being mild. that would be a highly successful winter to me. get the snow craving, but not so much throughout the winter that i get cabin fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I probably would limit my temps to 0. As for snow, I honestly wish it would snow 2" every day from Dec 1 to March 15 with no high ever exceeding 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVclimo Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I can't conceive of having too much snow or cold weather. I have been told by a lot of old-timers that I'd like it less the older I got. But at 50, my only concessions are Lubriderm and oatmeal baths. I worked outside most of the morning today, and plan on doing the last of my tractor work for the season tomorrow. Great weather for that. I have been tent camping in -25F and am hoping to do it again when my sons get a little older and can enjoy it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozz Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 <= 40" >= 10 degrees preference: 30" snowstorm with temps around 20 degrees, but i probably only want one of these storms per season surrounded by a couple minor events with the rest of winter being mild. that would be a highly successful winter to me. get the snow craving, but not so much throughout the winter that i get cabin fever. If I had my way, I'd want the temperature below freezing for all of DJF except lower 40s for a few days in a January thaw. Overcast most days with snow showers/squalls, and a big storm (10-20"+) every few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No and no. I had 47" on the ground in Feb '10 and was looking upstream for a clipper to "freshen" things up. I like the extreme cold since it keeps snow around longer and freezes lakes/ponds/rivers. I spend more time than I like to admit looking at the Dolly Sods web cam and the new Snowshoe streaming video and pining away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie g Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Snow in one storm: Unlimited, however... Snow on my roof at any given time: 40" Snow in a season: 150" (assuming it was spread over the whole season and my roof didn't cave in) Cold temps: I want above 20* for highs, always - don't really care about lows, but probably nothing less than -10*, and once in a winter at that As soon as March hits, I want it to be in the 60s. A mid-winter thaw is always nice, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nj2va Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 In one storm: 5' Season: unlimited Cold: lows in the upper teens and highs in the low 30s would be ideal I want 60s by mid-March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaWx Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 When it's winter no limit for cold/snow. -10 and 10 feet of snow is just fine Rather that than 40s and occasional rain like the past two winters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeRedheads Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 As long as I can get the snow off of my roof, no limit. Temps-as long as I have heat and/or a fireplace and firewood, no limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 As cold and snowy as it can get without widespread power outages/roof damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87storms Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 If I had my way, I'd want the temperature below freezing for all of DJF except lower 40s for a few days in a January thaw. Overcast most days with snow showers/squalls, and a big storm (10-20"+) every few weeks. i love a fresh coating of snow. love watching it fall, love going out for a walk in it, love seeing it settle for a day...but to me its more of a sight sense. i don't care for cold too much, and most of my hobbies require warmer weather. that's mainly why i prefer to not have 3 months of snow and cold, though none at all and i get cranky. these last few winters have been absolutely atrocious snow-wise, but i did like the temps a couple seasons ago (i guess i fall in the "if it's not gonna snow, i'd rather it be mild" camp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtracker Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 no limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 No limit on the snow... the temperatures probably once we reach 20 below zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2O Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Why would I want to limit something awesome? Bring it and bring it all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Transplant Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The year after I left college they hit -45 or so, and I was pissed I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighStakes Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Why would I want to limit something awesome? Bring it and bring it all the time This pretty much sums it up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebman Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No limits. I love heavy snow and extreme cold. Bring it the hell on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I can't conceive of having too much snow or cold weather. I have been told by a lot of old-timers that I'd like it less the older I got. But at 50, my only concessions are Lubriderm and oatmeal baths. I worked outside most of the morning today, and plan on doing the last of my tractor work for the season tomorrow. Great weather for that. I have been tent camping in -25F and am hoping to do it again when my sons get a little older and can enjoy it with me. Agree 100%, spent HOURS outside today (I hiked 15 miles), the colder the better in my book, you just have to understand and prepare. As long as I can get the snow off of my roof, no limit. Temps-as long as I have heat and/or a fireplace and firewood, no limit. This^^. And I'll agree with others, I'm a four (well three, hate the heat) season person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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