Snowed in and STRANDED

azsnowman · #1 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:28 pm

This is only the 4th time I can remember that we've been TOTALLY isolated from the outside world....just hope to HADES we don't LOSE POWER :eek:

ALL roads, US 60, US 260, ST. HWY. 73, ST. HWY. 77 are CLOSED in both directions.... :eek:

At least I have PLENTY O' BEER, CIGARETTES and wood for the WOODSTOVE. Current temp. without the wind, 21°...snowfall rate 3-5" per hour and the main center of the system is JUST now setting UP over ME! :lol:

azsnowman · #2 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:36 pm

The ONLY mode of transportation for tonight and tomorrow!
:sled:

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz

Hazardous Weather Outlook
Winter Storm Warning
Area Forecast For: The White Mountains
Issued: January 21, 2007 15:51:27 MST

Tonight: Snow. Snow accumulation of 10 to 15 inches. North winds up to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Lows around 16 above 7000 feet...around 22 below 7000 feet.

Monday: Snow in the morning...then snow showers likely in the afternoon. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 12 to 18 inches. Northeast winds up to 15 mph. Highs 23 to 29 above 7000 feet...around 32 below 7000 feet.

#3 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:52 pm

SNOW HOG!!!!!! :lol:

I know you guys need the snow though to continue the recovery, however much there has been, from your drought over the last many years.

#4 Postby **Lowpressure** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:53 pm

Be careful up there azsnowman, enjoy the winter the East can not seem to buy. Pretty good football game on right now to watch.

azsnowman · #5 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:03 pm

Lowpressure wrote:Be careful up there azsnowman, enjoy the winter the East can not seem to buy. Pretty good football game on right now to watch.

ASOULETLY....as I said, I've got PLENTY of beer and smokes on hand, wood for the fire and I DO NOT have to WORK tomorrow 8-)

Since I was promoted to Criminal Investigations, I don't HAVE to PATROL anymore "WAAAHOOOO!"

I saw where the SAINTS LOST :cry:

I am SICK about that :cry:

David Brother, yeah...we had a KILLER monsoon season this past summer, 22" of rain and NOW ALL this snow "SHOULD" put a decent DENT into the drought! I'm just afraid this monsoon season will stink...normally after a moderate El Nino the monsoons STINK...we'll see!

Aquawind · #6 Postby **Aquawind** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:16 pm

Sounds kinda nice for a change here.. I am swarmed with snowbirds and it's in the 80's everyday.. :lol:

Better yet you have the tools to cope with it.. :lol:

azsnowman · #7 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:25 pm

Aquawind wrote:Sounds kinda nice for a change here.. I am swarmed with snowbirds and it's in the 80's everyday.. Better yet you have the tools to cope with it..

I gotta admit....about 30 minutes ago I was outside blowing the first of 2 driveways and I was thinking about those 80° temps...but my wife fixed me a cuppa hot chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps and ALL is WELL now 8-)

cajungal · #8 Postby **cajungal** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:32 pm

It sounds cozy and romantic!

#9 Postby **Portastorm** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:36 pm

Hey, sounds like fun AZ ... and you're got it going good with that fire and a nice schnapps with you. :lol:

More importantly, good to know that moisture is plentiful in your region!!

#10 Postby **vbhoutex** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:46 pm

azsnowman wrote:
Aquawind wrote:Sounds kinda nice for a change here.. I am swarmed with snowbirds and it's in the 80's everyday.. Better yet you have the tools to cope with it..

I gotta admit....about 30 minutes ago I was outside blowing the first of 2 driveways and I was thinking about those 80° temps...but my wife fixed me a cuppa hot chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps and ALL is WELL now

AND NOW I AM JEALOUS!!!!!

#11 Postby **azskyman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:31 pm

Hey there Dennis. After some midday sunshine today, we had some clouds roll in, a clap of thunder sent the neighborhood kids indoors, and then, and THEN, it started snowing. 30 minutes of GIANT snowflakes!

Who says the desert doesn't have interesting weather!!

Be safe up there!

bob rulz · #12 Postby **bob rulz** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 4:10 am

How much snow do you have? I'm looking at the NWS reports right now and it says 10 inches at Pinetop, with an additional 12-20 inches expected! Enjoy your snow!

azsnowman · #13 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:23 am

Bob...unofficaly as of 0530 MST I have 18" on my snowboard (the 20" did not materialize which is OK)...with MORE snow on the way TODAY :ggreen:

THEN...the same SYSTEM is COMING back on Thursday and Friday for yet ANOTHER dump :eek:

ga_ben · #14 Postby **ga_ben** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:08 am

Would love to see some pics when you get the chance. Last years snowstorm pics were great.

azsnowman · #15 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 10:06 am

ga_ben wrote:Would love to see some pics when you get the chance. Last years snowstorm pics were great.

As soon as my camera warms up I will....I left it in the CAR last night and with 12° this morning PLUS a NE wind of 19 gusting to 24, things are a LITTLE frozen :eek:

Things are looking brighter this morning....plows FINALLY started at 0200 this morning, only THING, I've now got a 3 FOOT birm in front of my driveway!! WHY do they DO that? I am on the ONLY one (that counts "LOL!") on this side of the road, the idiots next door dont COUNT...and instead of pushing it to the OTHER side, they pile it up in front of MY driveway...I work for the POLICE dept, I need to get out lickity split in case of an emergency, I'm a city employee just like THEY are!!

conestogo_flood · #16 Postby **conestogo_flood** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:47 pm

Working for the police department you'd think they'd send someone to shovel your driveway for you :lol:

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donsutherland1 · #17 Postby **donsutherland1** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:10 pm

For those who are interested, some photos from the Arizona snowstorm can be found at: http://wintercenter.homestead.com/photojan2007h.html

Enjoy.

#18 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:52 pm

vbhoutex wrote:SNOW HOG!!!!!!

I know you guys need the snow though to continue the recovery, however much there has been, from your drought over the last many years.

I certainly hope it is chipping away at that deficit.

azsnowman · #19 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:56 pm

Stephanie wrote:
vbhoutex wrote:SNOW HOG!!!!!!

I know you guys need the snow though to continue the recovery, however much there has been, from your drought over the last many years.

I certainly hope it is chipping away at that deficit.

I've honestly lost track of the deficit and how much more it's going to take..it was staggering I know that :?:

#20 Postby **Stephanie** » Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:11 pm

I'm sure that it's going to take several more good winters and decent monsoons to take care of it. I'm just so glad to see that you are finally getting that rain!

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