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WINTER STORMS COMING HERE

Shanus — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:37:54 GMT

Tomorrow is a day of cold rain and then Sat. and Sun. we get hit with snow and freezing rain.

I can handle snow, but the freezing rain on power lines, etc. can mean power outages. No fireplace like at our house to keep warm or gas store to light for coffee (!!!!!) and food. Also had a gas grill for cooking.

We'll also have to go down the stairs (elevators out) and Molly doesn't love that many flights...poor old gal.

We'll see what happens. Yesterday (Wed.) I went to grocery stores and shelves already cleared of many essentials. They were restocking and it was getting dark, so headed home and went back early this morning and was able to puchase what I needed.

Everyone in the storm's path, please be safe.

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JYWilliams — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:42:52 GMT

Ours will be here Saturday morning into Sunday. We will get 4 to 12 inches of snow and maybe some sleet. I saw where some places could get 12 hours of freezing rain. Your right that means power outages. I hope everyone stays safe as well.

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Meowingkitty — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:14:02 GMT

Here in Arizona we will be in the mid 60's with hopefully some rain on Saturday. The storm really doesn't affect us. We'll be lucky if we get a bit of rain.

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Ainhisg — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:33 GMT

SW Missouri here--we're going to get hit, too, starting tomorrow. Single digit temps as well as below zero temps for about a week. Right now, they're saying 8-12 inches of snow, but I hope it will be less...a lot less. No ice or sleet, thank goodness. Picking up a grocery order this morning with enough groceries to get us through the end of next week.

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tansy — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:41 GMT

Shanus, doublecheck your elevator situation. One of my building's elevators runs on a generator, which we didn’t know at first. My old dog doesn't do stairs anymore and we are on the 6th floor:/

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deeva — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:21:52 GMT

That's the main reason we moved out of the Midwest. Driving on black ice, etc.

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Shanus — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:23:46 GMT

@tansy Thanks for that tip, but no generator in bldg. The lights in hallways only stayed on last time for 1/2 hour and then we had to use flashlights to see to the stairs going down.

I reported that to the fire dept. and we now have a generator for lights but not the elevators. At least only 3rd. floor and little Molly weighs only 20 lbs. so I carried her during last outage.

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Puzzle Piece — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:27:25 GMT

I won't have the cold that many will have living here in So CA. I don't like the cold and have never liked snow.

We may have some rain today and I only fear power outages.

Stay safe everyone and post to let others know how you're doing.

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AuntG — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:28:19 GMT

Just some of the coldest temps in eight years, but no big storms anticipated here in the upper Midwest. We shopped for basics yesterday, and will stay close to home over the weekend.

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MaverDaver — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:52:50 GMT

AND THIS IS WHY I HATE WINTER!

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Laura14 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:54:40 GMT

They can't decide in North Georgia. I am either getting rain, a wintry mix (ice storm), or snow.

I guess I'll wake up on Sunday morning, with or without power, and see what I have.

Life is like a box of chocolates....

I am prepared for the trifecta either way. Although I would like at least a snowflake in tribute and respect for my gas, stress, and panic over storm prep this week.

If history holds, we will get nothing, but then we'll get slammed in February which no one will be prepared for because the forecasters panicked everyone with this one and got nothing for their efforts.

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PhilaLady1 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:59:16 GMT

At this time, it's snow all day Sunday. Right now, they're saying 12 inches, more than my area has gotten in 10 years. Be safe everyone!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:02:18 GMT

@Shanus. Seems as though just about everyone is getting a storm. Were getting one coming from the West which will clash with Artic air from the North. I don't know what's going to happen but the forecast gets increasingly dire. I hope we get some good snow; I'm looking forward to it.

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meallen616 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:35 GMT

In New Jersey, snow, icy mix and rain.

6 inches +

Everyone,

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:18:39 GMT

Midwest here. Starting tonight our temps will be dropping and tomorrow our wind chills will be -30 to -40 degrees according to the weather..

They have already closed schools and other businesses for tomorrow. My place of employment has already told everyone to work from home tomorrow!!!!

I plan to hibernate this whole weekend!!!!

Stay warm and safe everyone!

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rockygems123 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:50:19 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
Here in Arizona we will be in the mid 60's with hopefully some rain on Saturday. The storm really doesn't affect us. We'll be lucky if we get a bit of rain.

@Meowingkitty @Shanus

Same here in Colorado. Cold enough for snow but we won't be getting that much about 1".

Very dry winter.

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LyndaGee — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:47:12 GMT

Northeast. Snow starting on Sunday. The last couple of years, we were spoiled by mild winters. Dread what is coming.

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rockygems123 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:49:34 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Shanus. Seems as though just about everyone is getting a storm. Were getting one coming from the West which will clash with Artic air from the North. I don't know what's going to happen but the forecast gets increasingly dire. I hope we get some good snow; I'm looking forward to it.

@Kachina624

We're getting about 1" here in Denver.

Such a dry winter.

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Coastalcarolina — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:53:31 GMT

@Shanus, will your pup use pee pads? I know it's just one of your concerns, but if you have time to pick some up I would try. I hope you stay safe.

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Laura14 — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:45:55 GMT

They decided. Most of Georgia just went under a storm watch.