wxsniss Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 One for the humans. I lobbed ChatGPT an easy one curious how it would do: Explain the dendritic growth zone in snow growth The dendritic growth zone (DGZ) is a layer in the snowpack where dendritic crystals form. Dendrites are a type of snow crystal that have a branching, fern-like shape. They form in the lower part of the snowpack, near the ground, when the snow is subjected to temperature gradients and metamorphism. The DGZ is typically located between the new snow and old snow layers and is characterized by small, dense crystals that are less likely to cause avalanches than depth hoar crystals. The DGZ is important for understanding the physical and mechanical properties of the snowpack, such as its strength and deformation. The formation and persistence of the DGZ in the snowpack is controlled by factors such as snow depth, temperature gradients, and the presence of liquid water. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted January 21, 2023 Share Posted January 21, 2023 Finally took the sleds off the trailer today. Had to put the stickers on and install a new battery in mine. Actually put about a mile and a half on packing the the bike path down across the street. Some idiots have actually been out riding. Has to be a bit rough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amarshall Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 Trying to figure out this weird blue light in the northern sky . Towards the Quincy area . Tough to get a cell phone pic of but really weird . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorEastermass128 Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 12 hours ago, amarshall said: Trying to figure out this weird blue light in the northern sky . Towards the Quincy area . Tough to get a cell phone pic of but really weird . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#NoPoles Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Got a wrong number text earlier this evening. Got a "Hi" and when I didn't respond, I got a "Hiiiiiii" and then a picture of 2 young ladies at a bar. So, I sent back a picture of my 3 guinea pigs with "Hi". She then asked their names and asked for a video of the piggies so I obliged. She said she texted the wrong number, but she liked my piggies and that I was a good human. I responded that if she ever wanted another pic, feel free to text. She and her friend seem like nice humans. It was fun wrong number text. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 That stuff never happens to me. Nice story though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 This winter blows 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damage In Tolland Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 11:11 PM, #NoPoles said: Got a wrong number text earlier this evening. Got a "Hi" and when I didn't respond, I got a "Hiiiiiii" and then a picture of 2 young ladies at a bar. So, I sent back a picture of my 3 guinea pigs with "Hi". She then asked their names and asked for a video of the piggies so I obliged. She said she texted the wrong number, but she liked my piggies and that I was a good human. I responded that if she ever wanted another pic, feel free to text. She and her friend seem like nice humans. It was fun wrong number text. What did they look like? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 1/21/2023 at 9:23 PM, amarshall said: Trying to figure out this weird blue light in the northern sky . Towards the Quincy area . Tough to get a cell phone pic of but really weird . Fore River Bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512high Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 hours ago, CoastalWx said: Fore River Bridge. And we all thought it was that AREA 51 crap....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, 512high said: And we all thought it was that AREA 51 crap....... The blue lights are for a Weymouth police officer shot and killed LOD back in 2018. They dedicated this new bridge in his name. This bridge connects Weymouth and Quincy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512high Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: The blue lights are for a Weymouth police officer shot and killed LOD back in 2018. They dedicated this new bridge in his name. This bridge connects Weymouth and Quincy. Ah ha, that explains it, a lot of bridges are now being outfitted with led lighting able to change colors etc, special occasions etc, thoughts for the fallen officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, 512high said: Ah ha, that explains it, a lot of bridges are now being outfitted with led lighting able to change colors etc, special occasions etc, thoughts for the fallen officer. Very sad. Killed with his own service weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512high Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Just now, CoastalWx said: Very sad. Killed with his own service weapon. Scott, Maybe not the thread for this, but what is wrong with people? After I was done snow removal, watching some news, more mass killings, More today out west I think? My hat off to men and women that WANT to be come police officers in todays world, this story can go on, and on, real sad society 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 3 minutes ago, 512high said: Scott, Maybe not the thread for this, but what is wrong with people? After I was done snow removal, watching some news, more mass killings, More today out west I think? My hat off to men and women that WANT to be come police officers in todays world, this story can go on, and on, real sad society When you find out, let me know lol. It's sickening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Anyone have an explanation for this heating system problem: We have an oil fired boiler Power was out for about 20 hours. Got to around 52F inside the house When the power came back on, the heating system came on A little bit later (within an hour) a pipe in the back of the system started discharging water. It is warm/hot water. About a gallon, 1.5 gallons per hour Expansion tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 24 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Anyone have an explanation for this heating system problem: We have an oil fired boiler Power was out for about 20 hours. Got to around 52F inside the house When the power came back on, the heating system came on A little bit later (within an hour) a pipe in the back of the system started discharging water. It is warm/hot water. About a gallon, 1.5 gallons per hour Expansion tank? Is it a pipe coming out from the back of the furnace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: Is it a pipe coming out from the back of the furnace? Yep. Vertical. Some type of pressure release thing I assume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Yep. Vertical. Some type of pressure release thing I assume? I think it might be. But I don’t know why it would be an issue after you lost power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, CoastalWx said: When you find out, let me know lol. It's sickening. The media helps ... nobody 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: I think it might be. But I don’t know why it would be an issue after you lost power. I’m having our service company come tomorrow. They did a full cleaning etc a month ago. Hope it isn’t too $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: I’m having our service company come tomorrow. They did a full cleaning etc a month ago. Hope it isn’t too $$$ You can probably google it, but sounds like a pro will need to take a look. How old is your system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 25 minutes ago, CoastalWx said: You can probably google it, but sounds like a pro will need to take a look. How old is your system? It was put in on 1996/97. it has been pretty reliable but getting up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, HoarfrostHubb said: It was put in on 1996/97. it has been pretty reliable but getting up there I just had to replace mine from 1994, they don't last forever unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
512high Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: It was put in on 1996/97. it has been pretty reliable but getting up there Is it a discharge pipe? (Where water is coming out from) it “maybe” a pressure relief valve , not a big money item nor is an expansion tank. When power came back on possibly heating system working pressure relief valve can get sticky not closing etc, or bladder in tank has failed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TauntonBlizzard2013 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Horrific news coming out of duxbury tonight . My lord 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalWx Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 30 minutes ago, 512high said: Is it a discharge pipe? (Where water is coming out from) it “maybe” a pressure relief valve , not a big money item nor is an expansion tank. When power came back on possibly heating system working pressure relief valve can get sticky not closing etc, or bladder in tank has failed. Actually I think I had that same issue years ago. And yea I think it was the bladder issue in the tank. It was a very slow drip though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoth Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Anyone have an explanation for this heating system problem: We have an oil fired boiler Power was out for about 20 hours. Got to around 52F inside the house When the power came back on, the heating system came on A little bit later (within an hour) a pipe in the back of the system started discharging water. It is warm/hot water. About a gallon, 1.5 gallons per hour Expansion tank? Relief valve get tripped for some reason? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick-02540 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/23/2023 at 3:19 PM, TalcottWx said: This winter blows Enjoy it while you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 8 hours ago, Hoth said: Relief valve get tripped for some reason? Might be that. I fiddled around with it a bit. Maybe it is stuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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