Major Winter Storm Coming This Week
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Gosh, how do you handle more than a few inches of snow? Do you prepare for electrical power outages? In southwest Missouri if we have 2 -3 inches the schools will close but most businesses stay open. Our weatherman is not predicting how much we might get with this latest "storm" just that we will have "rain, followed by ice which will quickly turn over to snow". It is to begin Tuesday into Wednesday. In 2007 we had a major ice storm and some were without electricity for 1 -2 weeks. I kept grandkids without any electricity while husband worked (clearing roads) and kids worked in the city where they had power. Grandkids thought is was a great adventure and wanted to do it again - NOT ME!
I'm to keep grandkids again this week while their parents fly to Florida.
I'm to keep grandkids again this week while their parents fly to Florida.
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Originally Posted by mcdaniel023
The Chicago news said the snow will be measured in feet not inches. South of us will get lots of ice. We have a blizzard warning. Should be interesting.
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As long as we have power...I don't care...for me...I can be a hermit...but my hubby and sons will still be going to work. Younger son drives a big beer truck. He says tomorrow will be a long day...as people will be stocking up.
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Am also from Southwest Mo area, they say we r getting rain, ice and snow but I have never heard the amounts. I am praying it misses us, just like last time! Our area just got a skiff. Everyone stay safe and warm, hope u all keep ur Power on!!!!!!
Be sure and fill ur tubs with water so u can at least flush!!!
Be sure and fill ur tubs with water so u can at least flush!!!
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Originally Posted by Tink74
It is about time we get our snow!! :-) Everyone else has got it recently but us :-( I know I am part of the minority, but I live here because I love the snow :-)
A number of years ago we purchased a generator after a major snow storm knocked out power for over 4 days. IF we use it once a year, I'm tickled pink we own it - especially in the summer when the rain water could easily flood the basement if the sump pump doesn't work.
Spending money on a generator is well worth cleaning the basement...did it one time before we bought the generator and that was one time too many!
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Originally Posted by Tink74
It is about time we get our snow!! :-) Everyone else has got it recently but us :-( I know I am part of the minority, but I live here because I love the snow :-)
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Yes, we have been listening to the forecast, too. The part that worries me the most is the ice that they are calling for. That just shuts down everything! I'd take a foot of snow (which they say we may get) over an inch of ice (which they say we may get) any day!
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