2012-2013 Winter weather thread

[mac5155]

Took me an hour 45 to get home. 25 min longer than usual = success

[stopper40]

How are things around Pittsburgh? I fly back in tomorrow?

[shafnutz05]

How are things around Pittsburgh? I fly back in tomorrow?

Might be better off flying in late morning or later.

[pensfan1989]

How are things around Pittsburgh? I fly back in tomorrow?

Might be better off flying in late morning or later.

Pittsburgh International is open and functioning, and flights are landing/departing on time for the most part. Southwest cancelled pretty much everything into and out of Pittsubrgh though. Also worth noting that most flights are taking off and landing west to east, which is the opposite of what is usually done.

[mac5155]

I was going to say, in the 10 minutes I was outside work cleaning my car (were right on the top of the runway basically) I saw 2 landings and a takeoff.

[FreeCandy44]

Sigh....snowing again in Greensburg to go along with our 4".

[shafnutz05]

Sigh....snowing again in Greensburg to go along with our 4".

It is pouring down miserable, cold rain here. You are lucky...

[ulf]

The worst snow I dealt with today was in arizona. Blerg

[mac5155]

Sigh....snowing again in Greensburg to go along with our 4".

Calling off tomorrow

[Bioshock]

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM EST SATURDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS...2 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW.

* TIMING...LIGHT SNOW WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA LATE TONIGHT WITH AN INCH POSSIBLE BY DAWN. LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO FALL INTO THE AFTERNOON WITH AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 3 INCHES POSSIBLE.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED DUE TO SNOW COVERED ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

[Defence21]

Snowblower question. I bought a used Brute Snow King 5HP, 6 Speed, 24" dual stage snow blower that isn't throwing the snow very far and is clogging easily. Everything I've read says this is a belt issue and that tightening the belt is a quick fix, but replacing is a long-term fix. My question is, are belts universal? In other words, how do I know what belt I'll need given that this is an off brand blower? Can I buy at Lowe's/Home Depot, or do I need to order online or go to a specialty store?

From what I've read, this snowblower isn't a bad machine, despite not being a brand name. I've also read that most snow blowers with similar specs should perform relatively the same so long as everything is working properly. This machine is in great shape with little rust, easy start on no more than 3 pulls, etc. I'm hoping my only issue is the belt and not a poor performing machine?

[mac5155]

Take the belt off and take it to Napa or another auto parts store. There are markings on it and if the markings are worn they will be able to match the new belt size. Belts wear, dryrot, stretch... Just replace it and you should be fine.

[SolidSnake]

Sick of this winter already

[mac5155]

I love winter weekends. Got up at 10, ripped around on my quad, put the plow on, and made 50 in an hour.

[Kovy27]

2-4 inches my arse.

[steve784]

Sick of this winter already

Yep. I'd buy a snowblower for my massive driveway if I had an extra $500 sitting around. If I don't see another flurry all year I'll be joyous.

[penny lane]

Sick of this winter already

hear-hear!

I'll take sub zero temps minus snow, all the time!

[LeopardLetang]

I am sitting here on trafficland.com just scanning the traffic cameras for the worst areas of the storm....fun times

cool site

[Ad@m]

Mon - 4"
Wed - 12"
Today - 4"

I've seen more snow in the past 6 days, than all of last winter combined.

[count2infinity]

my dog is loving this weather... my fiance, not so much.

[offsides]

my dog is loving this weather... my fiance, not so much.

Dumb dog but smart fiance!

[ExPatriatePen]

It's just now starting to snow out here on the South Shore of Long Island.

30 more days to Key West

[offsides]

It's just now starting to snow out here on the South Shore of Long Island.

30 more days to Key West

I'm jealous!! Love Key West. Me and my wife were there 7 times. Very relaxing and beautiful place and sort of an adult playground.

[Bioshock]

So happy that this season is finally acting like winter. Had another 5 inches here in Mt. Lebanon and praying for more.

Now, all i need it to do is get about 15 degrees colder and the wind to pick up to have a sub zero windchill and I'll be golden!

[ExPatriatePen]

It's just now starting to snow out here on the South Shore of Long Island.

30 more days to Key West

I'm jealous!! Love Key West. Me and my wife were there 7 times. Very relaxing and beautiful place and sort of an adult playground.

I've spent parts of the past four winters there. This year, I' be there for 7 weeks, except for any trips work may make me take.

Where do you stay when you're down there?