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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 12:39:03 GMT -5
We are expecting 1-3 inches of snow. Already our roads are a black sheet of death. The picture above shows you why all intelligent humanoids are home now hunkering down with their bread and water.
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Post by nondescript spice on Jan 28, 2014 15:35:25 GMT -5
YER ALL DOOOOOOMED! REPENT!
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Post by dph on Jan 28, 2014 15:50:21 GMT -5
The polar vortex has come to Louisiana and the proverbial crap has hit the fan. By the look of the stores yesterday, you'd swear a Cat 5 hurricane was coming ashore, all for up to 3 inches of expected snow. Last Friday we got a few inches of snow, sleet, and freezing rain that froze all the bridges and hwys. I went out and tested the roads before daylight. That was the most butt-clinching ride of my life. I saw lots of vehicles in the ditches and medians. State police and tow services were so busy with accidents, that if your vehicle wasn't blocking the road and there were no injuries, your vehicle was abandoned until conditions improved. Remember when you see these pictures, that this is extremely rare for Louisiana, our DOT is not prepared for such an event and our roads aren't maintained for this kind of event. My guess is this guy is a driver from up North who thought we were over reacting, no realizing that DOTD hadn't done anything to prepare the roads for this. Witnesses said he passed up a vehicle at terrific speed, and as he tried to merge back to the right, he started fish tailing and jumped the levee into the field. He must have nudged the power pole because the crossarms on the next pole and one further down seem to have broken. This bridge, like all others had iced over. Now I know what that sign means when it says "Bridge Ices before Road" Snow staying on the ground for more than a few hours is unheard of here in those rare occasions that we do get snow. Snowy field. This is one of the worst roads I went down because of the light traffic. This curve was rough, even in 4wd. Had to take the blind side. This is the road I live down. I was afraid to do more than idle around the curve because of all the slipping. There is a clear ice sheen on the road. Snow accumulation at my front steps. After all was said and done, there were over 35 accidents in my parish. A dusk to dawn curfew was enacted. In the Acadiana Area (a group of Southwestern Louisiana Parishes considered to be Cajun Country) there were over 200 accidents and 3 fatalities. This all may not seem to be much to Northerners, but take these stats into account: -At this time of year, in South Louisiana, the average high is 65F -Friday, Lafayette, LA (the heart of Acadiana)the high temperature (in the low 20's) was lower than highs in Minnesota and even Anchorage, AL. As I type this, Sneaux Day, Part Deux has begun, and it is sleeting outside. I've got the order this time to stay put and NOT go to work. SNEAUX DAY!!
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Post by dph on Jan 28, 2014 16:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 17:39:10 GMT -5
I love the map and love the pics dph. We have a certain way with winter storms here in the south. I used my pic to tell my boss we needed to leave. It worked. He must not have noticed the Carolina Ice bag in the background.
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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 18:16:25 GMT -5
Just went outside. No snow just nasty sleet. You Yankees can keep this crap.
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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 18:24:58 GMT -5
Watching our local forecast. I think I'll be getting tomorrow off from work too. Our local weather people tend to exaggerate so I'm ignoring the "prepare to die" advice. Think I'll cut off the news and watch a really bad movie while I have electricity. Might do a new will first.
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Post by Truck Farmer on Jan 28, 2014 18:35:45 GMT -5
Every time I watch the local weather the reports get worse and worse. A couple of days ago it was just suppose to be a couple of inches, then it went to 2-4 inches, then 4-6, and now they're saying 5- 10 inches. And the last time I checked they had a graphic pointing to a spot saying it could get over a foot of snow, and I swear it looked like it was pointing directly at my house. At least I got today and tomorrow off from work.
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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 18:47:41 GMT -5
I think they were pointing directly at you. STAY AWAY!
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Post by dph on Jan 28, 2014 18:50:50 GMT -5
I may have another "stay put" order tomorrow myself. It's only supposed to get up to the mid 30's tomorrow which means it could be while before the bridges and roads thaw. Everything is still white outside as daylight disappears.
I won't know how to handle this week. I think I've had only one full work week this year. I love being a government employee.
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Post by Crowfan on Jan 28, 2014 18:54:43 GMT -5
Personally, I would love to have temperatures in the 30's. Temp in Chicago is 3. ALASKA is warmer.
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Post by dph on Jan 28, 2014 20:14:07 GMT -5
I'll take my mid 60's highs that we're used to for this time of year. Still better than a hurricane. At least the power is still on.
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Post by nondescript spice on Jan 28, 2014 21:00:17 GMT -5
yeah, i never realized how balmy 30 degrees could be until this winter. we've got three, maybe four inches, when we weren't really supposed to get anything. i love snow, but not these temps in the single digits. i was hoping someone would tell me to stay home tomorrow, but the best i can do is go in late. i'll takes what i can gets.
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Post by Skyroniter on Jan 28, 2014 23:45:08 GMT -5
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Post by nondescript spice on Jan 29, 2014 12:28:32 GMT -5
cool pics, sky. that second picture looks like it features either the moon or an approaching asteroid. i took that on my way home from work yesterday. none of the side streets were scraped; it seemed all they could do to keep the main roads halfway clear. it was a bit tricky getting home, as i have to climb a couple of hills to do so. the house that burned down on my street last september, proving snow can't always make everything beautiful. we ended up getting around 3 inches, it looked like. of course the mountains around us hogged it all. i went into work a little late today, so the roads were mostly clear - though the high isn't supposed to get above 18 today, and we're in for another cold one tonight - around 4. it's 13 now. funny how i'm getting used to it. ^what i was hoping for
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