Submitted by nowfromhell t3_10lf0w8 in vermont
Ok, just moved up here this year and I'm getting used to the weather. I was talking to my family back home and I said it's "snowing to beat hell," which... not a phrase.
We say "Raining to beat hell," back home to indicate that it's raining very hard. What do you say to indicate that it's snowing really hard.
Bonus phrase: Raining like a cow pissing on flat rock.
Unique-Public-8594 t1_j5wgrzj wrote
Welcome, newbie.
“Snowing like crazy” is what we say.
Though you didn’t ask, Here are my best winter tips:
Snow can happen anytime from about December 1st through May 1st, typically with melting in between. Dates and accumulation can vary widely year to year. A dusting to 3” is fairly common. Three feet happens very rarely but can happen.
Don’t put salt on your driveway, it’s hard on your pup’s paws and kills plants.
Snow tires are much safer. Not everyone can afford them.
Shovel out your dryer vent, your oil fill pipe, your mail box, and a path for your meter (if it’s not automated).
Never sit in your car with the engine on and windows up in snow if your exhaust pipe is not shoveled out.
Best to shovel snow before it freezes. You will shovel your driveway then a plow will come along and create a barrier. You get to shovel that too. There are times when shoveling is a waste of time because it will melt soon.
Get a scraper to get ice off your car window. If your car is not garaged, flip your windshield wipers up in the air when snow/ice are in the forecast (or all the time), that will prevent them from getting frozen in place.
It’s dangerous to drive around with snow/ice on the roof, hood, trunk of your car.
Give snow plows plenty of space.
Have a power outage kit with a battery radio, some candles and matches, etc. you can find a full list online. If the power has been out for a days, and you can afford it, just go check-in to a hotel.
Have some lock de-icer available.
Get some high-quality hot chocolate, (maybe chocolate liqueur, peppermint schnapps, or coffee liqueur to add to it), Netflix, a cozy blanket, Heat Trapper socks, Yak Trax, water-proof boots, thermal-lined gloves, and a sled.
Find a winter sport you love.
Take some photos.
Don’t eat dirty snow. Melt some in a glass, you’ll see why.
When you drive, leave more space between you and the car in front of you. Don’t freak out. You’ll be ok. Don’t be the fastest car on the road nor the slowest. Side roads tend to be slipperier than highways. Bridges freeze first. Black ice is no joke but it’s rare. You really can’t do a whole lot to avoid it except stay home if possible if the weather forecasters are predicting it. Use your brakes a little less. The accelerator (gently) can help grip the road.
Find yourself a scarf, hat, stones, carrot and sticks and make a snow man, catch a snowflake in your mouth, have a snow ball fight, make snow angels. Find a sleigh ride. Look on line for photos of individual snow flakes (close-up), each one is unique.
Keep kitty litter in your trunk. You can use that for traction if you get stuck.
Go easy on shoveling. A lot more heart attacks during snow storms from over-exertion.
Ask around where the best sledding hill is and go. Doesn’t matter what age you are. This is a must.
Welcome to winter. Real winter.