Massive Ice storm

**JIBBBY** · 02-23-23, 11:07 AM

Bring it!

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-23-23, 11:11 AM

Just went through that. Fun times.

**Bigbill365** · 02-23-23, 11:14 AM

Originally posted by DiggityDaggityDo

Just went through that. Fun times.

I’ve never seen something like this trees where snapping as we where driving down the road and power lines blowing the sky kept flashing green to

**JIBBBY** · 02-23-23, 11:29 AM

Los Angeles, California under blizzard storm watch now on Saturday. That's a first!

This should be fun for all our homeless living in tents on the streets! Lol..

**Bigbill365** · 02-23-23, 11:31 AM

It’s bad the power just blew out just now trees keep falling. I herd the power lines blow I was on the shitter. It’s supposed to get real windy today this could get bad.

**Bostongambler** · 02-23-23, 07:30 PM

Stormy here as well.

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-23-23, 11:12 PM

I shared pics when it happened here three weeks ago when we got hit by the ice storm.

it’s not fun. Getting woken up by ice breaking treess every 10 min.

fukking tree branches/limbs/trunks pulled out to the sidewalk by peeps that think the city will pick that shit up.

Lol NOPE. Free firewood everywhere Though.

Stay safe, Northern states!

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-23-23, 11:15 PM

‘Bare Hands Tree Service’ can make a killing right now, with all of the down’d wood everywhere.

Chop that shit up into fire logs = $$$$$$$$$$

**manny24** · 02-24-23, 08:00 AM

the liquid inside the old distribution transformers is vegetable oil but it's mountain dew color

when a branch lays across the primary they blow but i'm not sure if that's why the arc looks green

stay safe BigBill !!

**Optional** · 02-24-23, 10:42 AM

ChatGPT knows why it's green.

During an ice storm, the sky may appear to flash green due to a phenomenon called "green lightning." This is a rare and unusual type of lightning that can occur during severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, and ice storms.

Green lightning is a type of lightning that is produced by the interaction of ice particles in the atmosphere with electrical charges. When lightning strikes during an ice storm, the energy from the electrical discharge can cause the air to glow green for a split second, giving the appearance of a green flash in the sky.

Green lightning is typically seen during the early stages of a thunderstorm or tornado, when the electrical charges in the atmosphere are most intense. However, it can also occur during an ice storm, when the electrical charges from lightning strikes interact with the ice particles in the atmosphere.

It's important to note that green lightning is a rare occurrence and is not typically associated with severe weather damage. If you see the sky flash green during an ice storm, it's likely that you are witnessing a unique and unusual natural phenomenon.

**OldBill** · 02-24-23, 10:58 AM

o in mich no wonder all those cities near the great lakes area seem to get weird wether one year detroit mich got 6 " of snow in MAY way back in 90's

**JIBBBY** · 02-24-23, 02:45 PM

My power went out for most of the day yesterday from a downed power line in my alley. Heavy rains and cold weather did it. Lol. Thank God I had a few portable electrical battery generators for quick use and plug ins.

It's funny what you learn when your power goes out. No tv with Directv because the dish is wired in with electricity and lines outside, no internet service because that is wired in outside also and you can't plug it in, even the gas house heater didn't work because the thermostat is electric and wired in the wall so the gas heater would not ignite and kick on.

I just plugged in everything I could find to plug in with extension power cords and still came up short with the 2 electric battery generators I had. Refrigerators were powered up, toaster, microwave, lights, stereo, etc. so that was ok. Not complaining just sharing.

I have a gas generator in my shed but didn't have it set up to the electrical house breaker panel. I need to do that to make it easier in the future.

**stevenash** · 02-24-23, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by Bostongambler

Stormy here as well.

Nor'Easter coming this way too later this week.

**Bigbill365** · 02-24-23, 08:36 PM

Loading up a generator right now Drinkin beer house temperature in the 20s

**Bigbill365** · 02-24-23, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

My power went out for most of the day yesterday from a downed power line in my alley. Heavy rains and cold weather did it. Lol. Thank God I had a few portable electrical generators for quick use and plug ins.

It's funny what you learn when your power goes out. No tv with Directv because the dish is wired in with electricity and lines outside, no internet service because that is wired in outside also and you can't plug it in, even the gas house heater didn't work because the thermostat is electric and wired in the wall so the gas heater would not ignite and kick on.

I just plugged in everything I could find to plug in with extension power cords and still came up short with the electric generators. Refrigerators were powered up, toaster, microwave, lights, stereo, etc. so that was ok. Not complaining just sharing.

I have a gas generator in my shed but didn't have it set up to the electrical house breaker panel. I need to do that to make it easier in the future.

Yeah if we ever get hit by a real attack we are ****** luckily I’m out in the cold every day I have clothes for minus -20 weather even a Everest down suit if needed it’s actually warmer to dig a hole the ground is a great heat conducter. Biv sacking could could save your ass if need be even if your stuck out in a blizzard it may be safer then staying in car

**JIBBBY** · 02-24-23, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by Bigbill365

Yeah if we ever get hit by a real attack we are ****** luckily I’m out in the cold every day I have clothes for minus -20 weather even a Everest down suit if needed it’s actually warmer to dig a hole the ground is a great heat conducter. Biv sacking could could save your ass if need be even if your stuck out in a blizzard it may be safer then staying in car

Must be nice to be able to live of the land in an emergency. I'd like to think I could manage for a while in the out doors and woods but I'd probably freeze up, starve and die in a few weeks time.

**manny24** · 02-24-23, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Bigbill365

Loading up a generator right now Drinkin beer house temperature in the 20s

let water drip out of the faucets tonight thank me later

**Bigbill365** · 02-24-23, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by manny24

let water drip out of the faucets tonight thank me later

Ok good idea I’ll let sink drip a little

**Bostongambler** · 02-25-23, 07:22 AM

Freezing here this morning.

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-25-23, 01:45 PM

Got a squirrel in my attic

Fuk

**stevenash** · 02-25-23, 02:19 PM

Originally posted by DiggityDaggityDo

Got a squirrel in my attic

Fuk

Damn.
I guess it could be worse, you could have a squirrel down your pants.

We're finally getting some snow now.
Monday night we could see 8"

**manny24** · 02-26-23, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by DiggityDaggityDo

Got a squirrel in my attic

Fuk

what would Captain Robey do ???!?!??!??

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-26-23, 08:22 AM

Originally posted by manny24

what would Captain Robey do ???!?!??!??

Oh yeah.

Gotta trap it first I guess?

**manny24** · 02-26-23, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by DiggityDaggityDo

Oh yeah.

Gotta trap it first I guess?

a squirrel walks into psychiatrist office wrapped head to toe in nothing but saran wrap

pschiatrist says, "well i can clearly see you're nuts !!"

**stevenash** · 02-26-23, 08:58 AM

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**stevenash** · 02-26-23, 09:10 AM

**Optional** · 02-26-23, 09:14 AM

**DiggityDaggityDo** · 02-26-23, 09:40 AM

**JIBBBY** · 02-26-23, 10:56 AM

Well drought is officially over in California just like that on a bright note.

**mcaulay777** · 02-26-23, 03:40 PM

I've lived here in North Central Iowa for 21 years and this has been the best February and Winter. Today is 55 and Sunny and will do some BBQ.3 times this month i pulled out the bbq. I have only snowplowed 3 times this year! so next year should be brutal because we have had 2 straight mild winters!

**JIBBBY** · 02-26-23, 04:02 PM

But global warming..

**stevenash** · 02-26-23, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by mcaulay777

I've lived here in North Central Iowa for 21 years and this has been the best February and Winter. Today is 55 and Sunny and will do some BBQ.3 times this month i pulled out the bbq. I have only snowplowed 3 times this year! so next year should be brutal because we have had 2 straight mild winters!

It's all cyclical.

BG lives in Boston proper, I'm in Fairfield County Ct. both in the middle of winter wonderland New England.

We've had about 1" of snow, total so far, Boston not much more.

Now, as I speak, there are winter warning issued for tomorrow night, 6 - 12" of snow expected.
Some of our great winter storms have occurred in the month of March.

Boston, MA winter weather map | Microsoft Weather (msn.com)

**JIBBBY** · 02-26-23, 07:39 PM

Walk in the park.... Little ice and wind chill man up!

**manny24** · 02-26-23, 09:36 PM

8+" here tomorrow night