Snowbound

[spotty4]

I know many of you may not care much, but this is the kind of thing that gets me giddy being a meteorologist.

Our 29 straight hours of constant snow has finally ceased. I got out and took some "official" measurements once we were done shoveling. Our piles are taller than I am (5'2"). There was a lot of drifting once the winds picked up this morning. My measurements of snow accumulation ranged from 16" to 25", w/ more 25s than 16s. On average we got 22" of snow.

Of course, other cities in the region got even more snow. Is there a certain pride in "who got the most snow?" Sure, but in the end, I prefer the 3"-6" range: pretty but still manageable.

I took a few pictures that I'll get posted in a little while.

[Brenda]

((YAWN)) Just kidding! I'm so jealous that we didn't get anything, so I love hearing about others snow accumulation. lol Now, I do not like the cold, but I love looking at all of it and the kids have a blast playing in it.

[spotty4]

Originally Posted by Brenda

((YAWN)) Just kidding! I'm so jealous that we didn't get anything, so I love hearing about others snow accumulation. lol Now, I do not like the cold, but I love looking at all of it and the kids have a blast playing in it.

Was it only rain down in your part of IN? I know Indy and West Lafayette picked up some snow.

[Imachickadee75]

I can't wait to see your picts. It reminds me of a blizzard your area had when I was in college there...1996? We were totally socked in...very bad when you're a Marine like my husband was and living off base. I'll have to scan the picts and post them here. There was snow up to my mid thigh if I remember right. Then we had a "bean bag" fight. Lets just say a 6ft bean bag with a bunch of cabin-fevered, drunk Marines is not long for this world!

[spotty4]

Yes! I think that was March 1996 ... a famous DC area storm, for sure.

Here are our pictures so far:
February 2010 Snowstorm

Attached are a few highlights.

[Rebes]

We got 27 inches here in Reston, VA....my kids will most likely be out of school for most of the week...ugh!!!!!

[spotty4]

Thanks for checking in, Rebecca. 27" is most impressive. I hope your neighborhood is good about snow removal so you guys can get out. We are going to stay pretty cold over the next few weeks so I don't think the snow is going anywhere anytime soon. Will there be more school days tacked on in June to make up for the snowdays this winter?

[Rebes]

Originally Posted by spotty4

Thanks for checking in, Rebecca. 27" is most impressive. I hope your neighborhood is good about snow removal so you guys can get out. We are going to stay pretty cold over the next few weeks so I don't think the snow is going anywhere anytime soon. Will there be more school days tacked on in June to make up for the snowdays this winter?

Fairfax County already took away the Monday off for President's Day because we used our 3 snow days for the big snow in December, and we had a snow day this past Wednesday as well as Friday! So we will see what other creative ways they will make up days!! Hope you can get out soon!

[Imachickadee75]

[QUOTE=spotty4;82309]Yes! I think that was March 1996 ... a famous DC area storm, for sure.
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I remember them moving snow with front end loaders! Quite a shock to a New Yorker! lol

[skibum515]

we didn't get ANY snow!!! BOO!!

I really miss the snow, being back in Michigan and not in Utah anymore