baltimoreguy Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My grandmother grew up in Montpelier, Vermont, in the 1930s. On days when it was below 0, they'd leave the doors to the Statehouse unlocked so that kids walking to school could cut through and get warmed up a little on their way. I guess cold wasn't as dangerous then as it is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The "we're not raising tougher kids" train left the station about a generation ago. Cliche, but I seriously waited for the school bus in a foot of snow and howling winds as a kid in the mountains of PA. Kids hardly spend much time outside anymore on a nice warm day, so it's no surprise these kids and their helicopter parents freak at adverse and extreme winter weather, even if it seems like we would tough it out and carry on with life. My boy spends a lot of time outdoors even on the coldest days. The problem is he wears shorts and no gloves and then falls in the creek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 apparently i pissed of alot of people today in loudoun county Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldie 22 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 apparently i pissed of alot of people today in loudoun county Lol...have you ever gone further west than purcellville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Lol...have you ever gone further west than purcellville? Yes....it's called Winchester and we don't own that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yes....it's called Winchester and we don't own that Who exactly is 'we'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw baltimore wx Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 There are a lot of active threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwonder Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's lightly snowing here in Pasadena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 LOL at the subheadline now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCWX Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My wife thinks I am crazy, I just came in from washing the cars outside. It had been 2 weeks so they were due. It was 40 when I started it is now 33. Winds were averaging 25. My hands are a bit cold. But hey I got nice clean shiny cars...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 LOL at the subheadline now that is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Garrett and Allegany County Schools in MD already closed for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.J Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 My head feels like it is going to explode. This front coming in has caused so much pressure to build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Intriguing Frostburg State University Closed from 5 p.m. 1/6 through Wednesday, 1/8, 10 a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Intriguing Frostburg State University Closed from 5 p.m. 1/6 through Wednesday, 1/8, 10 a.m. Not surprising. Wind Chills in the 20 to 40 below range are not that common around here. all they need is some dumb college kid getting frostbite because he/she was forced to go to class. Plus, their decision is being supported by many schools/school systems to their west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Wow... already closed for tomorrow, Prince William is. From the PWCPS website: On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, all Prince William County Public Schools will be closed—code green for employees—due to predictions of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills. SACC will not open. All scheduled activities are cancelled. These precautions will ensure the safety of all students, especially the thousands who walk to school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 PG County schools 2 hr delay tomorrow and Charles County schools have cancelled all afternoon and evening activities today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The pattern must be iffy. Quiet as a mouse in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Even down in NC, Charlotte schools are on a 2 hr delay. OTOH, I cant wait for summer so I can coin the term Tropical Vortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfan Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The simple solution for this is to have kids only in school during the fall and spring months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The simple solution for this is to have kids only in school during the fall and spring months. Or just say we are having school unless the temp is 20 below and/or there is 6 inches or more of new snow. We will run buses on predetermined "snow routes". If you want to keep your child at home, go ahead, but school will be in session. Your choice. They would get them there. The last place most parents would want their kid is at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 We gonna do a warm snap thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCWX Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Or just say we are having school unless the temp is 20 below and/or there is 6 inches or more of new snow. We will run buses on predetermined "snow routes". If you want to keep your child at home, go ahead, but school will be in session. Your choice. They would get them there. The last place most parents would want their kid is at home. No joke.... Best idea ever...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Stafford and Manassas City are closed tomorrow... guess that is alot of wuss schools closing tomorrow Lot of the I-81 corridor schools are closing tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I keep laughing at the sub title and the Faquier is closed till May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxdude64 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I keep laughing at the sub title and the Faquier is closed till May Yep, one of the better subs made in a while..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avdave Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Yep, one of the better subs made in a while..... For sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benchmark Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thought this was a cool picture froma buddy in Toledo Ohio. Snow waves with a snow devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacindc Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 ‘Polar Vortex’ Hits Nation With Record-Low Temperatureshttp://www.theonion.com/articles/polar-vortex-hits-nation-with-recordlow-temperatur,34876/ “So they’re going to cancel an entire school day just because it’s a little cold out and everyone would die?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Chill Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I agree that it seems kinda funny cancelling schools around the region but otoh it's not a big deal. Counties have 4-5 bad weather days built into the schedule as it is. Use them or lose them as far as I'm concerned. We usually lose them nowadays. Tomorrow morning will be well cold enough for frostbite and it's rarely this cold so I understand the logic even if I think it's silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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