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Who else is in the blizzard zone?

Susan Louise — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:11:46 GMT

DH and I are ready for this next storm. On the positive side, Spring is just around the corner...just one more month to go and the days are getting longer. Additionally, with the angle of the sun rising, any snow will melt at a faster pace too. At least that is what I tell myself...LOL

Based upon our local weather tv stations, we'll remain in the deep freeze until mid March...no early Spring warm weather on the horizon...sigh.

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BirkiLady — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:40:28 GMT

Hi Susan!

We're in this together. My weather alarm went off this afternoon. Startled me since it's usually for tornados! Guess the Weather Service is serious that we're in for a big one this time. It's Nebraska.

Just think how gorgeous our lawns will be this spring and summer! We've already had 42" of moisture, which was among the records. Whatever we receive this weekend will go down in history! Lucky us in the middle USA.

Stay warm and safe.

ETA: Think how wonderful the lake will be this summer!! WOW.

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Hooty — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:41:53 GMT

Not Me!!! We broke a record here in AL of 84 degrees! Too warm too soon!

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:48:47 GMT

Looks like Michigan area is in for a bomb Cyclone on Sunday with severe high winds. Anyone here in that area? 😳

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:53:33 GMT

Southwestern Michigan has a winter storm watch in effect on Sunday for very high winds. Maybe a little snow. We'll see how that goes.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:59:14 GMT

Rain, snow snow, rain, snow, snow. I think that's what we'll be seeing!

It will not be dry here until July.

I like the longer days but many are too grey to tell.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:06:24 GMT

If anyone is interested here is a real-time radar weather map which shows precipitation all across the nation. You can zoom in and out to focus in on where you live. Look down to the lower right corner for LAYERS...click that and see even more details about this map like cloud cover and regional temps. Just click the icons and see for yourself. It's super cool!

https://www.kktv.com/templates/2015_Fullscreen_Radar

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tucsongal — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:35:38 GMT

Here’s an example of our weather this morning. It’s been a wild winter in the desert!

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fthunt — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 01:53:37 GMT

@SeaMaiden Not in Michigan but winds predicted to howl east of there.....NYS on Sunday.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:38:26 GMT

No but we had some sleet with snow last weekend. Suppose to have thunderstorms in the middle of the night in to tomorrow with about 30 mph winds.
It's Feb generally our coldest month.

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In-x-s — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:42:33 GMT

Coming over the weekend but I have faith in the groundhog! Spring is right around the corner and we've earned it this year! I has been years since I've seen a real Spring

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:46:48 GMT

@Susan Louise I would love if "blizzard zone" people would post pics. I, for one, love snow storms. We in SE Pennsylvania have been sadly devoid of snow this year. Other than my children and grand children, there is nothing I love more than a good snow storm. Please post pictures of your snow!

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Katcat1 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:48:12 GMT

I know that Chicago is expecting 50 mph winds on Sunday and the weather on Saturday is near 50 and Sunday 40 but Monday it will be 20. When I was a kid to 21 and past, we had seasons. Winter was winter with cold weather and snow and then we went into spring (sometimes too short) and we had a long summer and then into Fall. Now the weather is all over the place. Heck, kids can't even skate outside. I skated all the time and my dad made an ice rink in our backyard. Times have definitely changed.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:54:00 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
Looks like Michigan area is in for a bomb Cyclone on Sunday with severe high winds. Anyone here in that area? 😳

Here in Northern MI we yawn and call it winter. 😊

Already got the high wind/possible power outtage alerts from the utility companies.

We live with prep supplies and a backup genny. If it's too bad you park the 4WD and get out yer snow machine. That's a snowmobile for those in warmer temps.

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GCR18 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:16:16 GMT

Too early to know. We could get a couple inches or a foot. I like snow, but I am routing for a couple inches. House sitting this week and don't need two driveways to clear.

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patbz — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:16:36 GMT

We are on Mogollan Rim of White Mtns in North Eastern Arizons. This is second day of a storm that has brought us 30" of snow so far. We planned for it and have been watching it snow all day.

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Ms tyrion2 — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:26:46 GMT

I live NE of Scottsdale, AZ. We got snow last night. Enough to pile up on lawn furniture and stick around until the morning. It rained most of the day, so the snow is now gone.

I've lived in this area since 1974 and I think I've seen snow maybe three times.

Our big winter storm is headed east. Watch out! 😁

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shoesnbags — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:32:31 GMT

@Hooty wrote:
Not Me!!! We broke a record here in AL of 84 degrees! Too warm too soon!

Same here in SE Louisiana, @Hooty - low 80s and high humidity!

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Diva on The Q — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 03:47:10 GMT

@SeaMaiden: I'm from SE Michigan (born and raised) and for the life of me have never heard of a "bomb cyclone" ??!?!? Apparently, we're in danger of experiencing extremely high winds and need to be prepared for possible power outages.

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Bridgegal — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 04:10:00 GMT

I don't know about blizzard amounts here but it's snowing YET AGAIN in Santa Fe.