CoraopolisWx Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 So what do you all think local schools are going to do? Closed Tuesday seems a forgon conclusion, but what about tomorrow? Delay would be pointless as conditions will deteriorate as the day goes on, and early dismisals could end up being timed during the time the second arctic front blasts through. Personally I drove during a flash freeze Thanksgiving 2005. Traveling south on Rt 28, right before the Harmarville exit, cars were suddenly sliding everywhere. It was really bad, for what seemed like a clean road. I'd say just close tomorrow, it'll save a lot of potential headaches. Plus, getting school closing snowfalls is becoming less and less. So wasting built in snow days, isn't such a big deal anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north pgh Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 So what do you all think local schools are going to do? Closed Tuesday seems a forgon conclusion, but what about tomorrow? Delay would be pointless as conditions will deteriorate as the day goes on, and early dismisals could end up being timed during the time the second arctic front blasts through. I would think they should do nothing tomorrow or at least wait until morning and see what it is like. As far as the flash freeze goes it looks like it will happen overnight and not in the middle of the rush hour. They would be able to salt roads before morning. It looks like the arctic front doesn't come through until tomorrow afternoon with the real cold. Then all close Tuesday because of the bitter cold. Then a delay on Wednesday. Wednesday morning will be zero or below but it will warm to 20 so the remainder of the day will warm up somewhat. I am sure some may have delays or close tomorrow but I think it would be an overreaction at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yea the temps forecasted to be zero for Tuesday are all of a sudden now 7 degrees.....guess the cold won't be as bad....but 7 is still 7!....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackngoldrules Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yea the temps forecasted to be zero for Tuesday are all of a sudden now 7 degrees.....guess the cold won't be as bad....but 7 is still 7!....lol I'm still seeing 1 above from NWS and accuweather. I think TWC is saying 7, but I don't trust them anymore. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 the radar looks to have decent precip behind the front right now at least....maybe as it works itself east, it will lose the back end stuff?....just wondering about that....get bundled up fellas!...get some extra firewood just in case power goes out!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackngoldrules Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 the radar looks to have decent precip behind the front right now at least....maybe as it works itself east, it will lose the back end stuff?....just wondering about that....get bundled up fellas!...get some extra firewood just in case power goes out!.... I'm thinking there isn't going to be much of that left by the time the front finally gets here. With the low continuing to move away as the front gets closer, there probably won't be much moisture left for us unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCity08 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 50 degrees to -10 in less than 24 hours. Outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Wow the wind right now with the front coming thru is impressive...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Wind here is CRANKING. Hit 46mph over at the school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCity08 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Saw a few wires down and a transformer blow, guess a tree came down. Thought it was lightning at first until I saw the sparks lighting up the street. Definitely some impressive wind. Looks like I'll be falling asleep to chainsaws tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Snow is like a blizzard!!! So awesome-keep it coming-let's bust high for once' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitualOfTheTrout Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Just eyeballing it from my drive into work, it looks like most places got a modest .25 - .5 inches of snow. Despite the light totals, roads were very icy likely thanks to the flash freeze. It was 25 when I left my house this morning and winds were whiping like crazy and it felt bitterly cold, can't imaging how it may feel after we drop another 25-35 degrees! NWS discussion was talking about the possibility of a squall line with the next arctic front poised to blast through this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yea I shoveled and measured an inch.....I was happy to have that! And my buddy mentioned that squall for later as well....maybe grab another inch with high ratios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdd9108 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yea I shoveled and measured an inch.....I was happy to have that! And my buddy mentioned that squall for later as well....maybe grab another inch with high ratios did your buddy say what time that squall would come through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 did your buddy say what time that squall would come through? he said sometime between 10:30-noon...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north pgh Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 did your buddy say what time that squall would come through? I just saw on a NWS facebook post that it just went through Zanesville at 8:30 and was expected at the PA/WV border between 9:30 and 10:30. I am guessing by 11:00 it will be through. They say it drops the temperatures 10-12 degrees immediately and it will snow for about 30 minutes with winds picking up. Should be nasty. Most Ohio is single digits or below zero in the western part. I am currently at 22.6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitualOfTheTrout Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yea I shoveled and measured an inch.....I was happy to have that! And my buddy mentioned that squall for later as well....maybe grab another inch with high ratios Invite him to join our thread! Snowing pretty good here in greensburg right now. Looking forward to the squall. Did any of you get a chance to read some of the forecasts for the areas off of Erie and Ontario? Just wow, its pretty epic even for a LES area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Over 2" now here which is perfect for me....trees are all covered and iced....decent snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here comes the artic front! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdd9108 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Unleash the hounds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitualOfTheTrout Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Looks like temps after steading off around 20 have dropped 3-4 degrees, arctice front coming through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Down to 14. Just 12 hours ago, it was 54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkHillSnowNut Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Invite him to join our thread! He looks at it every once in awhile he said but won't post as some people get irritated if the forecast is wrong-lol......I'm ready for this epic cold mass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdd9108 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So I was walking to class and couldn't help notice how some kids were dressed. Granted it was only 15-20 degrees but hoodies or no coat is ridiculous. That wind is making being outside torture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitualOfTheTrout Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Clouds starting to break up now, saw some peaks of sun, temp still dropping like a rock. Pretty wintry day overall, had light snow with a few heavier bursts mixed in most of the day. Snow falling with temps in the teens and low 20s just can't be beat, even if it was a light amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailman Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think most of the schools down this way are already cancelled for tomorrow. 5 degrees currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackngoldrules Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Keep those gas tanks full for tomorrow morning, especially if you have an older vehicle. I learned that little lesson the hard way a few years ago during our last nasty cold spell. Yeah, temps are definitely dropping like a rock now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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