Nemo- Historical NE Storm
 

I'm sure you've all heard about the storm Nemo. I wanted to send my prayers and see who is in the effected area and what you're doing to plan and be safe. Also a check in to let us know you're ok.

Any storm info or tips, please post.

I am on the path of this storm in one form or another. We are expected to have hurricane strength winds and 2-4 ft of snow between friday night and saturday evening.

During the storm there is a great risk of power outages and possibly low water pressure.

Some are reporting that the temperatures aterwards could possibly cause issues with freezing pipes and lines but I haven't heard anything like that personally.

I hope you all stay safe and warm!

I lived in the Adirondacks during a few storms. Nothing like this. It's all pretty scary if you ask me. Thank you for checking in. Do you have provisions and prepared for power outage?

I'm in Western Mass, we're in the 'winter storm warning' zone, we're expecting 18-24" of snow between Friday and Saturday, but may be spared the 50+mph winds that come with a blizzard (and hopefully spared any power outages).

2 feet of snow is quite a lot, but it is pretty standard fare for a good Nor'Easter, and we expect a couple of those a year.

Preparing for possible power outages is the only out-of-the-norm thing I've done this week:

I bought more non-perishable foods than I normally would, lest I can't cook (I have a gas stove but it has an electric ignition switch). I also have an extra supply of batteries for my flashlights, plenty of candles, and blankets and towels, and pet food. Tonight I will fill up a few jugs/containers with filtered water and tomorrow afternoon I'll probably fill the bathtub with a few inches of water (just in case).

My car has a full tank of petrol. I will keep my phone and laptop fully charged all day.

Most school districts have already cancelled school for tomorrow (though mine has not). And I've touched based about rescheduling a doctors appointment if the snow falls as predicted.

Thank you for making the thread!

I am about as prepared as I can be. The furnace was acting up so I got oil while I could to heat it somewhat.

I have lots of candles, batteries, flashlights, an old lantern, canned goods, chocolate and gallons of water in case we lose water too.

All of the extra blankets and things are in one place so I don't have to go looking for anything.

It really is scary but I am staying positive that it will pass without any real damage.

We're New Englanders. We can deal with anything.

The blessing for us is that 99% of the time, we have two or three day's notice that a storm is coming. Though that doesn't mean that people won't wait until the last minute. I wouldn't set foot near a store tonight.

Once again we're kinda lucking out with the worst of the storm hitting on the weekend, and hopefully there will be minimal people on the road. Every school district here has already cancelled for tomorrow and events everywhere are cancelled. We're still going to work but we get out early every Friday anyway. People that can work from home are going to (jealous).

All my disaster supplies are ready... non-perishable food, candles, water, extra firewood, flashlights, gas tank, etc. Plus movies and books from the library.

I'm picturing a nice, relaxing night in front of the fireplace, reading, watching the snow fall out the window on Friday night. (I'm wishing someone was here to share in the disaster experience with me.)

Then hours of shoveling hell on Saturday.

My only fear is a long-term power loss (fear of frozen pipes) :cold: and that the heavy snow doesn't take down the trees that already didn't come down in any of our hurricanes or other disasters.

The northeast: parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, most of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

As well as the Atlantic coast of Canada, parts of Ontario and Quebec, I imagine. Though I'm not sure how far north the storm is expected to head.

It really is a joke and more than 50% of the time, a "huge" storm ends up to be nothing here, in Buffalo. After nearly 16 years here (30 years on the Jersey Shore), I have not once lost electricity due to a winter storm. The ice storm of several years ago was an exception but even then, stores were open, no worries. Many years ago (2000?) we experienced a dump of 5' (yes, feet) in two hours. No loss of anything and I still made it to school and back home that day. Naming these storms is ridiculous and the hype is even worse. People here in Buffalo laugh at this stuff and it's business as usual. I've never gotten stuck in the snow and no, I don't have 4 wheel drive.

Whatever will be will be...I just hope our fish don't die this time :(

I'm well prepared.
Crazy weather has just become the norm here. In the past 18 months we've gone weeks without electricity due to hurricanes and freak storms. Just last week we had a windstorm that ripped three trees out of the ground in my yard, one of which landed on my barn.
I can deal with a few feet of snow and an extended power outage, but no more falling trees, please.

If anything, because we're all stuck inside from the closed roads and heavy snow, we'll probably all just catch up on a lot of threads here. Or Facebook games.

Or I'll finally break down and clean my house.

I wish. I can't reach her from here.

Heh. Back to the Nemo storm discussion... ;)

I think some of the overpreparedness comes from PR disasters in the way that the government has handled large storms. People still talk about the Blizzard of 78. Five years ago, we had incidents with businesses and schools doing early dismissals at the same time, clogging the highways in heavy snow. The result was a 20 minute drive home turning into a four hour drive home for many. School kids were stranded on school buses for nine hours trying to get them home.

So now, they cancel all schools in advance. Tthe state government works with local major companies that have over 500 people to coordinate when people get out early so that the roads are not jammed with people getting home and the plows can get out and do their thing. It's just better and safer for everyone if people stay home, and I do appreciate the authorities promoting this.

Of course the media makes a big deal out of everything. This whole Weather Channel naming everything is so stupid. I still can't believe they picked Nemo.

I'm new to the NE weather events. So far I've been unimpressed. However, this storm may change my mind. This is our 2nd winter. Last year was to mild to counts s.. hmm...

I am prepared with food, water, candles, provisions. It will interesting.

Yeh, well my time will be spent going back and forth to work at the shelter. I live about half a mile away. Even if buses stop running I still can walk it in... Hell I walk it home every night anyway. What's a little snow gonna hurt? Heh...

To be quite frank, homelessness doesn't stop for a nor'easter. many kids will be looking for a warm spot and a safe place to be. Many will walk miles to get to us. Staff will be there... and this weekend I will be one of those staff.

I did buy provisions today and have plenty to survive for a good two weeks. Now granted, my two weeks supplies is most folks' 4 day supply. I can make some food stretch. I'm not concerned with heat. I pay for it in my rent and the landlord runs oil throughout the building. Heat has never gone out in this building since I've lived here. And even more importantly, all medical issues have been resolved for now!! Woohoo bring on the blizzard!!

Snow storms are far better than ice storms... check out the one that hit Bangor in '98. I hadn't moved here yet so I count myself blessed!
http://bangorinfo.com/Focus/focus_ice_storm.html

Jac you are so right about homelessness. I can talk all I want about trying to be prepared but I know a lot of people at the other end who will be scrambling to find someplace to even get out of the weather.

Thank you for being there!

I have never had to sleep in my car or outside during a winter storm, though I have at other times over the years. It's so much harder then a lot of people realize. I too don't need a lot to live on. I make things stretch and if I could I would be offering space to anyone who needed someplace warm until the storm passes.

I am keeping everyone in my thoughts. Everyone. Be safe!

I mentioned in another thread a week or so ago that I was wanting to hang with a friend who lived out in a cabin in the country... well, she is a true Mainer that's lived here all her life. This woman is older than me by a few years and although not worldly as far as travels go... she has much wisdom to share.

Anyway, she use to tell me stories of when she lived in the nrothern part of Maine and what would happen when a good nor'easter would come through. She said she remembered the snowfalls being so high parents had to teach the children the importance of not touching powerlines. These were not powerlines that had fallen or sagged, these were powerlines still at the tops of the poles. THAT's how high it would pile up back in the 70s and 80s here in Maine. :|

It reminded me of the scene from Little House on the Prarie where paw had to snowshoe from the second story window of the house to the loft of the barn to get the Christmas presents.

Now that's some snowfall.... :blink:

Sylvie lives in the path of the storm, supposed to get 35-45 cm. Prayers to everyone that could be affected. Be safe!

I'm out trying to find nemo. My company has us working. Not sure what sams club needs that couldn't b rescheduled.

Right now the sky is clear and so r the roads. I'm hoping to b done and home before it gets too bad

Times like this is when I wish my non-tech savvy ex was part of this site so I can get updates on her and the rest of the family. Since I lived there once I am aware that it can be hit or miss but this storm has me concerned for her and my friends on here that are in the area.

So sending positive thoughts and energy to all those in the path....may it turn out to be nothing and if not may you all be safe.

Portsmouth NH checking in...

We have snow. Steady snow coming down. It is the fluffy light blows easily type. Winds aren't up yet (not that we expect that until later in the day). Temp at 18.

The General doesn't want to play in it (too cold). And our schedules have been cleared. Ready to relax and drive each other nuts indoors.

Thanks for checking it. What does the daytime forecast look like for you?

Checking in from Hooksett, NH.

There has been some snow very lite and melting as it hits the roads. I'm hoping it stays this way till I get unloaded and then back to the yard.


I have heard the worst of it will b after noon and into the early hours of Saturday.

Strangely enough the forecast says it is just cloudy right now. However I am looking at snow falling.

Looks like a break in the snow until 1pm. 1-3pm meaningful snow. 3pm- 11pm heavy snow and wind. 11pm- 2am Saturday Blizzard. 2am- 11pm Saturday snow and wind (of varying strengths).

I am glad we will sleep for the worst of it. That will help The General stay less anxious. If we loose power at night we'll notice less. The light snow has to be a good thing for trees and such. But the wind is going to be tricky.

I am grateful The General and I are both home and not at school. It is a slow start to a big storm. And being inside already seems a bit excessive. Sure we could be running a couple errands. And I still don't really feel like it. We aren't experienced enough NElanders.

Checking in from MA
 

Just started snowing in West Warren, MA. (central MA) It's a driving snow and yet it feels fairly warm out. Not many cars on the road. People are taking it seriously for sure. Please look out for your elderly neighbors at this time! Stay safe y'all. It can only last so long. Every storm runs out of rain (or snow). :)

I am supposed to drive from central NJ to western MA tomorrow morning. I am not amused. I am a nervous driver.

Stay safe, very white here in NYC

Albany area check in: Been snowing for a couple of hours, light snow but steady. Supposed to really pick up around 3 and stay steady through the night bringing 9-14 inches.

I made a pot of soup and a pot of rice and have some root veggies roasting. Played Monopoly with the kiddo for a few hours, now going to do some work and I'm sure more game playing later. Oh, and brownies need to get baked soon!

Stay safe and warm everyone!

they have compared this storm to the storm of Dec 2007. Yeah. I know New England storms. Their blizzards are not like anything we experience in ohio. I laugh at Ohio people who shudder when they see 4 to 6" on the ground. Thats a small storm in New England. I remember the weight of the ice and snow on the tall trees, bowing them to the ground and some snapping off completely at the base of the trunk. Never saw anything like that before in my life and I am making sure I never do again. It takes a strong person to live in that zone and I simply am not.

I will pray for all of you...