Beap52 811 #26 Posted January 25, 2023 In southwest Missouri we don't see a lot of snow. Last night we received about 4 inches of nice, wet snow. Grandbabies made one of their first snowmen. The attached photo shows a "snowflake" I captured on a piece of plastic. Some of it melted before I was able to get the photo because the plastic was warm being in my shop. I figure the snowflake grew on it way towards earth as the bigger ones were traveling faster than the smaller ones that it likely collided with. I took a video of the snow coming down and it was almost memorizing. I sent the photo to my neighbor, who is getting cancer treatments in St. Louis, that these flakes were big enough they hurt when they landed on a fellow. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,464 #27 Posted January 25, 2023 41 minutes ago, Rob J. said: Nice touch, filming while warm. 😂 Oh. You bet I did!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,464 #28 Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, Beap52 said: In southwest Missouri we don't see a lot of snow. Last night we received about 4 inches of nice, wet snow. Grandbabies made one of their first snowmen. The attached photo shows a "snowflake" I captured on a piece of plastic. Some of it melted before I was able to get the photo because the plastic was warm being in my shop. I figure the snowflake grew on it way towards earth as the bigger ones were traveling faster than the smaller ones that it likely collided with. I took a video of the snow coming down and it was almost memorizing. I sent the photo to my neighbor, who is getting cancer treatments in St. Louis, that these flakes were big enough they hurt when they landed on a fellow. You want any more video of snow I bet we can help you out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,553 #29 Posted January 26, 2023 6" of wet snow... E-141 quietly getting it done... 4 driveways... IMG_2069.MOV 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,464 #30 Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: 6" of wet snow... E-141 quietly getting it done... 4 driveways... IMG_2069.MOV Man! Does that sound ... Different. Hey on that plow breaking tension so quickly, I had to add another set of springs to my 60" plow. I think I even had them on when it was a 48". Still able to break the hold and flip forward but much more useful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,553 #31 Posted January 26, 2023 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Man! Does that sound ... Different. Hey on that plow breaking tension so quickly, I had to add another set of springs to my 60" plow. I think I even had them on when it was a 48". Still able to break the hold and flip forward but much more useful. Yes it takes getting used to... can talk regularly with people while plowing... Purposely set blade that way for two new driveways... straitened up it digs as should... Next year i'll reset and it'll be normal... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #32 Posted January 27, 2023 Ski club with Jada tonight, it’s winter! Unfortunately, it’s also gravity. My glasses were in my backpack and I took a little tumble. Big one if you ask the spectacles though! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,553 #33 Posted January 27, 2023 Looks fun!!! Which hill? Cannonsburg? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #34 Posted January 27, 2023 26 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Looks fun!!! Which hill? Cannonsburg? Bittersweet. It was a very nice place! @Blasterdad (I drove by the USG plant on the way through town) 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,553 #35 Posted January 27, 2023 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #36 Posted January 28, 2023 I’d hate to be the driver in this delivery… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #37 Posted January 28, 2023 On 1/26/2023 at 8:46 PM, Pullstart said: Bittersweet. It was a very nice place! @Blasterdad (I drove by the USG plant on the way through town) @Pullstart Winter is back here too, got the C-161 out tonight & blew out 2 days worth of wet heavy snow, (about 8" or so) temps are supposed to drop & hopefully this base will freeze. SEAT TIME, YAAAAY 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,215 #38 Posted January 28, 2023 May be time to rake the roof edge before it turns into a surprise! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #39 Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: May be time to rake the roof edge before it turns into a surprise! No surprises, gave up raking it, it has over a 3' soffit, I usually knock it down from behind when it does this. It's all about temperature, sometimes it melts, sometimes it curls, sometimes the whole thing goes but hasn't done that for quite a few years. Pretty much a no win situation, I've gotten used to it... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,464 #40 Posted January 28, 2023 21 minutes ago, 953 nut said: May be time to rake the roof edge before it turns into a surprise! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #41 Posted January 28, 2023 Yep, eb knows... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #42 Posted January 28, 2023 No Soliciting, violators will be crushed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,215 #43 Posted January 28, 2023 36 minutes ago, Blasterdad said: sometimes the whole thing goes but hasn't done that for quite a few years Had that happen a few years back, opened the door, started the and as I was driving out about six feet of six or seven inch deep ice/snow came crashing down in front of me. If I keep the eaves clear it seems to stay put but once it curls over the edge all bets are off. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 2,692 #44 Posted January 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, 953 nut said: all bets are off. Classic... 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #45 Posted February 22, 2023 Looks like we is gonna get our share now. Hope you upper Midwest boys got your snow tractors ready! Wonder how this storm is going to cross the big lake @Pullstart 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,849 #46 Posted February 22, 2023 @WHX?? it’s just starting to spit… they did close school last night for today though! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,553 #47 Posted February 22, 2023 Same here... Rain... Can you believe it rains, snows, sleets in Michigan in February...?!?!?! Wow. Front Page News... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,941 #48 Posted February 22, 2023 We always get the biggest dump in late Feb early March. Just a formality. Spring is just around the corner. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #49 Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Rob J. said: Spring is just around the corner. Might just have to hold you to that! 6 inches here and supposed to continue well into tomorrow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,999 #50 Posted February 22, 2023 I'll agree. Spring is just around the corner 'cause McDonald's is serving green milkshakes. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
