Snow Storm

Submitted by TwoCanSee t3_11dchqf in Connecticut

Will Ned close the state, or at least non essentials? When I worked for the state this was always a topic the day before a large storm.

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snorkelbagel t1_ja7ukg6 wrote

This thing is only getting so much amplification because it is potentially the first major accumulation of the season.

As an “essential heathcare worker”, my office goes nuts every time there’s more than a couple snowflakes in the air. More than likely itll be nothing crazy. Pretty sure I can count on one hand the number of times the state legitimately needed to shut down to clear roads in the past couple years.

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Ok-Daikon1519 t1_ja9cr9h wrote

I'm a pharmacist, and today this place is crazy. People believe they'll never leave the house again

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snorkelbagel t1_ja9eyk9 wrote

I left retail 10 years ago. My sincere condolences.

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Malapple t1_ja9ud4z wrote

I worked in a retail computer store in the early 90’s. The owners didn’t give a hoot about weather - state is open? We are open. The number of guys who would show up to buy random unnecessary items was huge. Never expensive or enough to justify staying open that day, but always a bunch of weirdos who decided that THAT was they day they needed to buy a spare $10 mouse or a CD Cleaner.

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Synapse82 t1_jaajzwl wrote

I also worked a computer store in the 90s, can confirm. Was always someone who would drive through the snow storm to pick up a BNC connector or a stack of blank CDs

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snorkelbagel t1_ja9z358 wrote

Gotta entertain the kids on those snow days somehow

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Ok-Daikon1519 t1_ja9fmcz wrote

It's okay, I'm in a neighborhood specialty location so we're normally not that busy. I did regular retail for 16 years prior to that, got out before the shit hit the fan for real

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TwoCanSee OP t1_ja7uy45 wrote

The Hills could get a foot. Agreed Malloy closed the state more times due to snow fall. Most likely a 2 hour delay.

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Interesting_Cheek241 t1_ja8fk8m wrote

Im following just so i can laugh when it snows hard af

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snorkelbagel t1_ja8fsdy wrote

Be out there in the mess yelling “i told you so” at my wife who was making fun of me for charging up my new snowthrower last night.

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Likeapuma24 t1_ja8ubk2 wrote

Assuming you have an electric snowblower... How long does it run for? Slowly converting all my stuff to electric, but it takes me well over an hour to clear my driveway and such, so not sure how many batteries it'd take.

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Kodiak01 t1_ja9braq wrote

I have the Kobalt 80V. Batteries are 5AH and 2.5AH. (I also have the lawnmower, leaf blower, string trimmer and hedge trimmer.)

My driveway is about 60' long, but only need it for about 40' of it. I should be able to easily clear it with the 2.5AH with juice to spare. The batteries recharge fast enough that by the time I drain one, the other would be ready to go again.

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snorkelbagel t1_ja98fsu wrote

Its a 4Ah battery. I haven’t actually taken it out for a snow clear yet. My wife said it was a pointless purchase since we have landscapers but they come and go as they please and I don’t like sitting there being at the mercy of the plows. Its supposed to run for like 30 minutes but I’ll probably have more accurate numbers later.

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Slightlyitchysocks t1_ja7xrcx wrote

Nah, this is a baby storm. I think it is just getting more hype because it is the first plowable snow that we have had. We would need about 16 inches or sustained blizzard conditions before the state shut down.

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domepiece12 t1_ja7woog wrote

This is New England 6 inches of snow is just another day

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vferrero14 t1_ja8896g wrote

I GOTTA GET THE BREAD AND MILK

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MangosArentReal t1_ja8ffnl wrote

>I GOTTA GET THE BREAD AND MILK

  1. Reference: https://youtube.com/shorts/i6zaVYWLTkU

  2. Please stop abusing all caps

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activehobbies t1_ja8qc5r wrote

Reminder for those who've recently moved here from the south;

Mother Nature doesn't give a flying f*** how big your truck is or how "good" of a driver you think you are. Drive as slowly as the law/road signs recommend. The fewer fools stuck in a ditch, the less work our emergency crews will have.

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deusrex_ t1_ja912fc wrote

Additionally, AWD and 4WD is only good for moving, for stopping all cars have 4 wheel breaks. Don't drive like a maniac because you think AWD will save you.

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CatsNSquirrels t1_ja9hk70 wrote

Not all of us former Southerners are that dumb or full of ego. I promise. Most of those people are happy in the south and are still there. ;)

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merryone2K t1_ja81i5e wrote

Actually, the NWS has a bigger storm forecast for Friday into Saturday. We'll see. March could be coming in like a lion this year!

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SecretLadyMe t1_ja90skb wrote

I feel like our winters are migrating further from the traditional snow months each year. We go from heat to A/C in a matter of days!

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mkt853 t1_ja7tqav wrote

Nothing's closing down until about 2 feet of snow.

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mynameisnotshamus t1_ja82id4 wrote

This isn’t even worth discussing. It’s an overnight storm and will melt the next day. People are so annoying with their snow talk.

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Momma_BearE t1_ja8zpmw wrote

As a state employee, I can tell you that many of us are hoping for the Gov Granted Time Off.

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dal_segno t1_ja96g6g wrote

We'll probably just get Gov Granted Work From Home lol

Which is at least something because tuesdays are one of my go-in days.

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Momma_BearE t1_ja9bu1z wrote

Work in a courthouse. Don't have that option with my particular job.

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newmoon23 t1_jaa62v3 wrote

Same, everyone is crossing their fingers that they’ll give us the day just because we haven’t had one this year. I’m trying not to get my hopes too high but fuck, I would be so happy.

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HighJeanette t1_ja8txs6 wrote

We are not getting a large storm so no.

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schlasara t1_ja93f9x wrote

There's a larger chance of someone with truck or SUV with AWD tailgating another car during snowstorm conditions then Ned closing the state

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Nyrfan2017 t1_jaab560 wrote

Ok everyone it’s snow this is New England let’s get it together and act like we seen it before

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volanger t1_ja8dzi2 wrote

Nah, probably just schools closed. Nothing major

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SpeckleLippedTrout t1_ja95696 wrote

Hopefully the local ski hills get some much needed business!

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Enginerdad t1_ja93qtg wrote

For 4"-8"? I hardly think so

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mrnyeah t1_ja98wv9 wrote

Is this a satire post?

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Big-Pond t1_ja9yo6a wrote

There have been a ton of anxiety posts flooding the sun since the Ohio derailment. People are on edge, apparently.

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mrnyeah t1_jachwn3 wrote

Yeah idk how to say this without sounding like a troll but CT folks love to worry.

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jsayer7 t1_ja9mudx wrote

Doesn’t seem like the meteorologists even know what’s happening to us on the south coast. We’re in Stamford and I’ve seen 1-3, rain, 3-5, 5-8, 5-7 and rain from all the sources.

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madnessdanz t1_ja7zxa9 wrote

I'm not holding my breath. It's rain out in the Midwest now. It's only going to be snow because it's happening at night.

Give it til Friday to melt lol

If it's a good amount, awesome. Not counting on it though. I'm not expecting my kids school to be open tomorrow, but we'll see.

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IceLord86 t1_ja8g3iw wrote

Schools will most likely all be closed due to the fact this will be the first snow day for most. If there had already been some they'd probably just wait and maybe delay, but at this point will probably just call it early.

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KekistaniNormie t1_ja8qb18 wrote

we're going to get 2 inches +/- an inch across the state. I don't see the need to close anything,.

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namastayhom33 t1_ja8x93e wrote

To all the people new to the state.

This is the real winter. We’re in the endgame now

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SecretLadyMe t1_ja90kic wrote

So many are still at home or can wfh it shouldn't change too much.

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IndicationOver t1_ja918fv wrote

Close the state? Are you being sarcastic?

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MenaciaJones t1_ja9c8mv wrote

No one really knows what will happen. I’ll just look out the window tomorrow and figure it out from there.

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madprophet1951 t1_ja9ip2k wrote

Yeah I agree media blows up everything.

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hillarysabortedson t1_ja9z2al wrote

I’m just surprised that no one has had hysteria / panic / rage over concern that the snow is going to carry the Ohio train derailment toxic cloud our way.

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2wheelzrollin t1_jaaqotj wrote

For a half a foot? No way. U less power goes out, things will stay open. CT has stuff ready for winter storms. It's not like it never snows here.

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Cutlasss t1_jaatxf0 wrote

Storm isn't predicted to be that severe. Schools and non-essentials will close.

I'll still be expected to work.

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CaseyGamer64YT t1_jaazld9 wrote

I'm already preparing to fend off wasteland raiders.

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Beet_Generation t1_ja98x11 wrote

I wouldn’t think so, we’re probably just gonna get rain in most areas

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CTNotPC t1_ja7wgpa wrote

I thought the storm was only hitting the northwest corner

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PeloquinsHunger t1_ja83num wrote

We're gonna get 1 inch of dust that will melt by the next morning.

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JasonRocco77 t1_ja7z0jf wrote

Right. I'm ready to see who's driving with their hazards on on the highway tomorrow. Like, what does that signify? It's snowing? We know, we can see. Does it mean, watch out for me because I have no idea what I'm doing? I just don't get it. You don't need your hazard lights on flashing down I91. Keep them off.

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dubauoo t1_ja820ax wrote

In white out conditions it’s recommended to increase visibility. Also it is the law if you are traveling at a rate of speed lower than the stated MPH rate

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JasonRocco77 t1_ja8bpr5 wrote

Sorry. It's distracting and unnecessary. Everyone is driving slow. It's snowing. And I can see your tail lights just fine.

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WellSeasonedUsername t1_ja8cw0n wrote

There’s an accident almost daily on 84 in clear sunny weather. And you want people to not take extra cautious steps?

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JasonRocco77 t1_ja8dhsv wrote

Shit drivers, poor road designs, lots and lots of single car accidents. And that's in good weather. Yeah, I guess you're right. Turn on the hazards, tap the breaks, whatever you have to do to warn people.

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Heavnly19 t1_ja944uu wrote

It means that my car is shit in the snow and I'm going slower than other traffic. Deal with it.

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