august948 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I agree with you on that one. I much rather throw on some shorts, t-shirt, flipflops, and sit back on the terrace with a cold corona. I hate winter, it sux. There is no reason for it to be this cold. Ugh. Lol...You've either never experienced a midwestern winter or have lived through too many. Make yourself an Irish coffee and enjoy...we get plenty of cold corona time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Lol...You've either never experienced a midwestern winter or have lived through too many. Make yourself an Irish coffee and enjoy...we get plenty of cold corona time here. If I wanted to experience a midwestern winter, I'd move to Chicago. I don't, so I haven't. I like our inhospitable summer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 If I wanted to experience a midwestern winter, I'd move to Chicago. I don't, so I haven't.I like our inhospitable summer weather.Smart move on your part. Point is there's no reason not to enjoy adult beverages when things cool down a bit. We can still relax on our patios here, unlike those poor, unfortunate souls further north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijonmang Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Latest from the weather channel says 1-2" expected with isolated areas receiving up to 5"... could get slushy out on the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowanome Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 @least you guys get snow("threat of snow") days off of work and the city shuts down.....up here in the midwest, you just deal with it and everyone hates the snow. (im bitter just thinking about the onset of depression thats about to occur here in chicago. Oh well, i should just say goodbye to the sun now...Actually I may have missed my chance, its already getting dark and has been gloomy all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh snap!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03". Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03".   Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ?That's just what I heard on KPRC. Holy crap I can't imagine what this city would be like with 5" of snow! I've got to get to the sporting goods store and buy some snow shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 We're looking at 3-5" tomorrow?Last year, we had .03". Am i reading the numbers wrong? Is there a difference between the amount forecast in inches vs the amount recorded as the city average in inches ?Yes. If you look at the average, it is simply what we historically get on that date. It works better for rainfall. Look at this Weather Underground summary.http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KHOU/2009/12/3/DailyHistory.htmlIt shows that historically, we get 0.12 inches of rain on this date. But none was forecast for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 From the ABC13 weather blog...Here's how we think the storm will develop in the immediate Houston area:6am - 9am Rain begins 9am - Noon Rain mixes and changes to Snow Noon - 3pm All Snow 3pm - 6pm All Snow 6pm - 9pm Snow tapers off to flurries In you live in Galveston, here's what you can expect:6am - 9am Rain begins 9am - Noon Rain continues Noon - 3pm Rain mixes and changes to Snow 3pm - 6pm All Snow 6pm - 9pm All Snow 9pm - Midnight Snow tapers off to flurries If the rain changes to snow earlier than we're forecasting, you will receive more snow. If it changes to snow later, then obviously you'll see less accumulation.Additionally, some of the models are forecasting "thundersnow." Yes, there is such a thing. If that happens then expect much higher snowfall totals.This is a pretty impressive forecast. Highway6's link shows that other than the blizzard of 1895, Houston has never received more than 4.4 inches of snow, and we've only received over 2 inches 5 times in our history. I guess I need to break out the camera for those funny pics of my southern dogs freaking out at stuff falling from above. Obviously, they are not used to that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs!Unfortunately, when I googled 'thundersnow' the first entry was a Wiki, and I didn't want to be labeled a mouth breather, so you are on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Must know more about thundersnow...It can only mean one thing: thundersnowballs!No thundersnow tomorrow forecasted. Just the normal white stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I am totally rockin' my leopard print Snuggie and burrowing into the flannel sheets. You guys would hate it at my house. I keep the indoor tempt at 65 in winter!61 in our house. Shorts and a tshirt. Gonna fire up the chiminea for sure this weekend, did it the past 2 and it's been fun. If you people had more pyro in you, you'd love the cold more.DISCLAIMER: I only go pyro over leaves, junk mail, and the oak I collected after Ike - no houses or abandoned structures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Winter Storm Warning:AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE COUPLED WITH AN INCREASEIN MOISTURE AND UNSEASONABLY COLD TEMPERATURES WILL SET THE STAGEFOR PERIODS OF SNOW ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY. ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO5 INCHES ARE EXPECTED.INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ALVIN...ANAHUAC...ANGLETON...BROOKSHIRE...CLEVELAND...COLDSPRING...CONROE...CORRIGAN...DAYTON...FREEPORT...FRIENDSWOOD...GALVESTON...HEMPSTEAD...HOUSTON...HUMBLE...KATY...LAKE JACKSON...LEAGUE CITY...LIBERTY...LIVINGSTON...MISSOURI CITY...MONT BELVIEU...ONALASKA...PASADENA...PEARLAND...PRAIRIE VIEW...RICHMOND...ROSENBERG...SHEPHERD...SUGAR LAND...TEXAS CITY...THE WOODLANDS...TOMBALL...WILLIS...WINNIE1017 PM CST THU DEC 3 2009...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CST FRIDAY...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN HOUSTON/GALVESTON HAS ISSUED AWINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO8 PM CST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE AREA BEGINNING LATE MORNINGFRIDAY...AND BECOME MODERATE TO HEAVY DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.THE SNOW WILL PERSIST UNTIL EARLY EVENING BEFORE ENDING. TOTALSNOW ACCUMULATIONS OF 1 TO 4 INCHES...WITH ISOLATED TOTALS OF 5 INCHES...ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE INLAND COUNTIES AND THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE COASTAL COUNTIES. TOWARD THE IMMEDIATE COAST...THE PRECIPITATION WILL BEGIN AS RAIN AND NOT CHANGE TO SNOW UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON. AS A RESULT...SLIGHTLY LOWER ACCUMULATIONS ARE ANTICIPATED THERE. THE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO END ACROSS THE WARNING AREA BETWEEN 6 AND 8 PM. SOME ROADWAYS... ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES ARE LIKELY TO BECOME ICY FRIDAY EVENING AS TEMPERATURES FALL WELL BELOW FREEZING.IN ADDITION TO THE SNOW...THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS AND COLDTEMPERATURES WILL RESULT IN WIND CHILL READINGS IN THE 20S FRIDAYAFTERNOON AND EVENING.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS WINTER WEATHERCONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOWARE FORECAST.MELTING AND REFREEZING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS...ESPECIALLY BRIDGESAND OVERPASSES...WILL CREATE PATCHES OF BLACK ICE. THIS TYPE OFICE IS VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE ON THE ROAD SURFACE...AND CAN CAUSE YOUTO LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR CAR.http://forecast.weat...=hgx&wwa=winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Al Gore will not be pleased.... I hate to break it to you but snow in Texas doesn't mean that much in terms of global averages (it doesn't mean its colder than average everywhere). Look at the temperature anomalies in October. Coler than average around here, but warmer than average most other places. My grandma said she hasn't even put on her winter jacket yet in Canada and we usually have snow by Halloween! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieEric Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It was raining as I drove in, but downtown up on the 38th floor all I see out my window is snow... Pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It was raining as I drove in, but downtown up on the 38th floor all I see out my window is snow... Pretty cool A little closer to the ground, I'm on the 10th floor and it's a mix. I like how when it snows down here it brings out the excitable, dorky little kid in people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I hate to break it to you but snow in Texas doesn't mean that much in terms of global averages .. blah blahJesus.. it was joking around... but thank you wholeheartedly for breaking some information over my noggin like that !!I'm sure if Al Gore lived in Houston, he would be actually quite pleased this morning knowing in a few hours he's gonna get to go out and make snowmen. I mean.. who doesn't like snowball fights, fight ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Yes. If you look at the average, it is simply what we historically get on that date. It works better for rainfall. Look at this Weather Underground summary.http://www.wundergro...ilyHistory.htmlIt shows that historically, we get 0.12 inches of rain on this date. But none was forecast for today.That would make sense for rain.. I get the average thing..But that link I had at the beginning seemed to chart one-time snow events. "Trace" amounts isn't exactly the answer to "historical average on that date." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It started sleeting in Sugar Land around 8 AM...seeing a bit of snow now!Anyone going out to take pics later? Ya know, downtown, DG, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Snowing in Clear Lake. BIG SNOWFLAKES!!! 1/2" on vehicles. Starting to stick to the ground. Have taken pictures. Thermometer says 32 deg F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Charging up camera batteries.. ready for school work to be let out early so i can go play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 It's getting heavier and heavier here! It isn't even noon yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Starting to see a slight accumulation here and it's not even noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Jim Cantori is on The Weather Channel live from the Sabine Street bridge gushing about our snow. It is officially a significant weather event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Jim Cantori is on The Weather Channel live from the Sabine Street bridge gushing about our snow. It is officially a significant weather event!http://www.weather.com/multimedia/videoplayer.html?clip=328&from=hp_video_1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff8201 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Wow, this is amazing, I've never seen it snow this hard in Houston, not last year, not 2004... It was hilarious watching the birds try to fly in it, they were flying sideways going "what the hell is thiiiis?!?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I'm sure if Al Gore lived in Houston, he would be actually quite pleased this morning knowing in a few hours he's gonna get to go out and make snowmen. I mean.. who doesn't like snowball fights, right ?? I totally agree with you on that one.In Canada we would call this slush, not snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Looks like the south side is getting some accumulation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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