famartin Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I was thinking about the bamboo I might wind up having to cut. I could dry it and you could make furniture or something with it. I might live in a little desert town, but I'm not poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treckasec Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Here's an off-topic question for a topic about being off-topic, what's the difference ( if there is any ) between rain/freezing rain vs freezing rain. I noticed this on TWC and I don't know how the rain and freezing rain could switch like it seems like it means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famartin Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Here's an off-topic question for a topic about being off-topic, what's the difference ( if there is any ) between rain/freezing rain vs freezing rain. I noticed this on TWC and I don't know how the rain and freezing rain could switch like it seems like it means. Maybe they're not sure what will fall? Or they think there will be a transition during the forecast period? Usually freezing rain is defined as occurring whenever it freezes on some surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yea, sorry I was just a bit lazy to take the minute or two to google it. Let's hear what you find..it is a light refraction thing (as I suppose all perception of color is)?! The short answer is that the red and yellow light gets absorbed, leaving blue. More likely in greater depth of snow or a deeper hole in snow, more "filtering" occurs. I found that here: http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/5C.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I might live in a little desert town, but I'm not poor lol...okay, but if you change your mind it will probably still be there in a month or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowwors2 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 The short answer is that the red and yellow light gets absorbed, leaving blue. More likely in greater depth of snow or a deeper hole in snow, more "filtering" occurs. I found that here: http://www.webexhibits.org/causesofcolor/5C.html Good stuff, probably similar to the shades of blue observed in tropical ocean waters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamuSnow Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Good stuff, probably similar to the shades of blue observed in tropical ocean waters! Yep, it's mentioned about water having a similar effect. It's not the same as what causes the sky to be blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 For those without generators or public water i highly recommend now filling your bathtubs with water for toilet flushing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yak Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice? I noticed this on the NWS website map and don't ever recall seeing a WWA for conditions based on refreezing. It's a risk, of course, but it's usually issued as a Special Weather Statement, no? Wouldn't this be a risk for the Philadelphia area and much of the East Coast after yesterday? Isn't it a risk every time we have a snowstorm, melting and refreezing? To me this is actually a road condition advisory rather than a weather advisory. Any ideas why Upton issued this and why other NWS offices choose not to? URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY1002 PM EST WED FEB 5 2014...WIDESPREAD BLACK ICE TONIGHT INTO THE THURSDAY MORNING RUSH...CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179-061500-/O.CON.KOKX.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-140206T1500Z/NORTHERN FAIRFIELD-NORTHERN NEW HAVEN-NORTHERN MIDDLESEX-NORTHERN NEW LONDON-SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD-SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN-SOUTHERN MIDDLESEX-SOUTHERN NEW LONDON-WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-EASTERN UNION-ORANGE-PUTNAM-ROCKLAND-NORTHERN WESTCHESTER-SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER-NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)-BRONX-RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND)-KINGS (BROOKLYN)-NORTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHWESTERN SUFFOLK-SOUTHEASTERN SUFFOLK-NORTHERN QUEENS-NORTHERN NASSAU-SOUTHERN QUEENS-SOUTHERN NASSAU-1002 PM EST WED FEB 5 2014...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM ESTTHURSDAY...* LOCATIONS...SOUTHEAST NEW YORK...NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY AND SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT.* HAZARD TYPES...WIDESPREAD BLACK ICE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING AS SLUSH AND STANDING WATER REFREEZES.* TIMING...INTO THURSDAY MORNING.* IMPACTS...SLIPPERY CONDITIONS...ESPECIALLY ON ELEVATED ROADWAYS AND UNTREATED SURFACES.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING RAIN AND BLACK ICE MEANSTHAT FREEZING RAIN AND BLACK ICE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES.BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS...AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING ORWALKING.&&$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wederwarrior Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 So I noticed yesterday while shoveling, that blue tint down in the crevices between chunks of snow. A long time ago I read an explanation for it but I don't recall what it is. Anyone else observe this yesterday? snow-with-blue.jpg Noticed this as well...but the phenomena left after yesterdays slopfest Here is another link on the subject http://www.atoptics.co.uk/fz400.htm Glad to see your glacier is doing well Kamu, St Patty's isn't that far off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Fwiw the gfs shows a storm for midweek....not sure I am buying in just yet tho: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plokoon111 Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Yeah it seems like theres a huge storm next week and it ends up being nothing, I would just wait and concentrate on the systems that are happening sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSky Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Feel like i live on a glacier it is a shame we have lost the weekend snow, even a smaller SECS would have created quite an impressive ground cover. Guess i can't complain too much about a winter that is now ranked #5 all time for me since 1978 not to mention it's a needed break for the tens of thousands that don't have power possibly going into the weekend #1 1996 #2 1978 #3 2010 (many will dispute this to my south but only 60" imby) #4 2003 #5 2014 * jury still out #6 1994 #7 2011 #8 1987 #9 1979 #10 2005? several winters really fit in this slot A pattern developing there since 2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Just gotta love the mid atlantic forum. They had the February 8-10 storm labeled "the unicorn storm", then changed the thread title to Feb 8-10 on life support. Once it was decided it was lost for good it is now "on death row"....awesome. I'm almost glad it's quite around here at times. Edit: Stomtracker with an epic quote: "...we're done here, last person turn out the lights..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMolineuxLM1 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Just gotta love the mid atlantic forum. They had the February 8-10 storm labeled "the unicorn storm", then changed the thread title to Feb 8-10 on life support. Once it was decided it was lost for good it is now "on death row"....awesome. I'm almost glad it's quite around here at times. Edit: Stomtracker with an epic quote: "...we're done here, last person turn out the lights..." What a trip that's a good exit line for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What a trip that's a good exit line for sure. Will the GFS do it's dastardly deed and put the final nail in the coffin? OR.... Will Dr. No save the unicorn and allow Ji to ride him off into the wild and wonderful snow of glory? Stay tuned for another round of As the Models Turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Mookiemike: tell us about yourself...you seem pretty important...keep it to 10,000 words though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazwoper Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Mookiemike: tell us about yourself...you seem pretty important...keep it to 10,000 words though... I am not sure if you would be able to understand.....his intellect is superior to all, after-all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 me will do my best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Okay, mookiemike is taking a little break. Any other banter to discuss? What's banter-y in Philly these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy50 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Okay, mookiemike is taking a little break. Any other banter to discuss? What's banter-y in Philly these days? thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violentweatherfan Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What happened to the February 11-12 threat thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy50 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What happened to the February 11-12 threat thread? it was probably removed because mookiemike created it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Okay, mookiemike is taking a little break. Any other banter to discuss? What's banter-y in Philly these days? icy walkways and attendant injuries...how ya doin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 icy walkways and attendant injuries Ooh, I think I know someone that could relate to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooh, I think I know someone that could relate to this.i edited my post-how's things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 i edited my post-how's things? Going out of my mind... the stitches come out next Friday, and hopefully I can start some walking. On the positive side, my left leg is ripped to shreds. Too bad the right leg looks like Nicole Richie's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rib Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thanks for watching the sub-forum while I am out of commission Rich. I hope your leg feels better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacChump Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Going out of my mind... the stitches come out next Friday, and hopefully I can start some walking. On the positive side, my left leg is ripped to shreds. Too bad the right leg looks like Nicole Richie's. hang in there and take your drugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman56 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What happened to the February 11-12 threat thread? Yup, maybe time to open a new one - Feb. 11-13? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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