IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Storm King ftl.. Used to dread that drive when I lived in New WindsorWhen I was a kid growing up in New Windsor we'd race over the mountain...yeah, I'm surprised too that I'm here to talk about it. Besides that, I crossed it many times when I had my football season tickets and I'd go to a couple hockey games a year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlsterCountySnowZ Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 When I was a kid growing up in New Windsor we'd race over the mountain...yeah, I'm surprised too that I'm here to talk about it. Besides that, I crossed it many times when I had my football season tickets and I'd go to a couple hockey games a year too. They have a Facebook page just for the mountain, where all the West Point house wives can go on and bit*+ about the DOT and how the roads aren't bare while its snowing lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xram Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Congrats on the red tag brother.. Look forward to your thoughts on future events This ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 They have a Facebook page just for the mountain, where all the West Point house wives can go on and bit*+ about the DOT and how the roads aren't bare while its snowing lmaoThere's a reason it's called Storm King, awesome microclimate up there and a very dangerous one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I work at West Point, will be there till Sunday morning. You work here too or just visiting? Going to a hockey game with some friends on Saturday night. I'd love to get a job there as a civilian physician, but it's not likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 There's a reason it's called Storm King, awesome microclimate up there and a very dangerous one. From 200' to 1350' on 9w in about 2 mins. Temps usually run 5 degrees colder up there consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wish there was a public road all the way up to Schnemunk Mtn. Highest point in the county. Awesome hike and sticks out like a sore thumb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I wish there was a public road all the way up to Schnemunk Mtn. Highest point in the county. Awesome hike and sticks out like a sore thumb too. Mountain sounds like its named after irishrob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Mountain sounds like its named after irishrob It fits him well too. Bootleg cold all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Mountain sounds like its named after irishrobHow's Bubbles? I assume you're reporting live from Lake Placid this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 It fits him well too. Bootleg cold all day! Listen to this guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 How's Bubbles? I assume you're reporting live from Lake Placid this weekend? I is. I forgot the damn bubbles, so no frozen bubbles tricks this weekend . I did the boiling water trick for my son, doesnt work that well at 2 degrees, lol. Gonna try again in a bit when we get to -5 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Stupid cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I is. I forgot the damn bubbles, so no frozen bubbles tricks this weekend . I did the boiling water trick for my son, doesnt work that well at 2 degrees, lol. Gonna try again in a bit when we get to -5 or so.I'm impressed you figured out how to boil water. It's colder here than it is there, go figure. What's the snowpack like there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Stupid cold!Just plain stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm impressed you figured out how to boil water. It's colder here than it is there, go figure. What's the snowpack like there? I had my wife use the coffee maker in the hotel, otherwise i was just gonna use wd 40 and a match. Havent ventured off main street yet to see, ill check the snow in the morning. Going snowshoeing and sleighriding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 From 200' to 1350' on 9w in about 2 mins. Temps usually run 5 degrees colder up there consistently. Ugh. You're making me even more nervous! I wish there was a public road all the way up to Schnemunk Mtn. Highest point in the county. Awesome hike and sticks out like a sore thumb too. I've always wanted to hike that one. It's actually a little higher than South Beacon mountain, though I believe it's a distinct ridge, not technically part of the Hudson Highlands. I is. I forgot the damn bubbles, so no frozen bubbles tricks this weekend . I did the boiling water trick for my son, doesnt work that well at 2 degrees, lol. Gonna try again in a bit when we get to -5 or so. Did you guys see the news reporters in Alabama that put cups of water outside and were amazed that the water froze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 How high is south beacon mtn? I believe schnemunk is just under 1700' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxEngine Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Hahaha yeah i saw that. I should have filmed my fail and sent it to them. A few years ago we did it with a 3 gallon bucket at -18 or so. Forgot to check to make sure no one was below our balcony. Lotta microclimates around here , poor guy got caught in a freak blizzard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I had my wife use the coffee maker in the hotel, otherwise i was just gonna use wd 40 and a match. Havent ventured off main street yet to see, ill check the snow in the morning. Going snowshoeing and sleighriding. Wd 40 and a match, classic! Well enjoy your weekend. With that said, go piss off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 How high is south beacon mtn? I believe schnemunk is just under 1700' I believe South Beacon is 1610. I just looked up Schnemunk and it looks like 1664? Though I saw a couple different numbers listed. It's impressive to look at from a distance, in that it's all by itself and several miles long. Is it a difficult hike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snywx Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 I believe South Beacon is 1610. I just looked up Schnemunk and it looks like 1664? Though I saw a couple different numbers listed. It's impressive to look at from a distance, in that it's all by itself and several miles long. Is it a difficult hike? It's more of a plateau then anything else. They also say its completely separate from the Hudson highlands. Not a difficult hike at all. Just watch out for the rattlesnakes. Huge timber rattler den Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest NJ Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Temperature falling like a rock. Down to 3 degrees on the Vernon/Hardyston border in Sussex County NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Temperature falling like a rock. Down to 3 degrees on the Vernon/Hardyston border in Sussex County NJ I am down to zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENYsnow Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 00z NAM is still pretty good precip wise for the lower HV, looks like it mixes up to POU though. Not diggin' the downslope hole over my head still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlsterCountySnowZ Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Weather bug says 5-8" for new windsor and 6-11" for wallkill.. Whatever model they use I'll be hugging THAT from now on thank u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRob17 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 -1, thats 7 out of 8 days below 0, in a little over 2 hours that streak will be 8 of 9 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsonvalley21 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 -1, thats 7 out of 8 days below 0, in a little over 2 hours that streak will be 8 of 9 days. Just came back from South Blooming Grove where it was -2. Here in New Windsor +4. What a difference in about 5 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chietanen Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 00z NAM is still pretty good precip wise for the lower HV, looks like it mixes up to POU though. Not diggin' the downslope hole over my head still. Is that common in this setup? I don't recall ever seeing such drastic downslope effects in that area. As far as the mixing goes, the line has generally stayed south of Poughkeepsie for just about every similar storm this winter. I'm going to lean with persistence and say that it stays south til most, if not all, of the precipitation has ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgwp96 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 walpak nj at -12 already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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