bwell Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 I should be a good time. I dont mind being out in the stuff, its everybody else that scares me lol. Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 Pretty much a blizzard here right now. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 We're getting sleet and light snow right now. The radar shows it pushing into the area. The weatherman says about 3 pm is when the heavy stuff should start coming down. Quote
JigMe Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 It hardly ever fails, when we get bad weather the first vehicles I see spin out or wreck are 4x4's. Especially ones which switch between 2wd and 4wd. ohh really? My Q7 is awesome, she has never seem ice or snow...LOL Quote
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 Interesting drive home. Drifts so high on main roads my 4runner was literally plowing through them. Nobody was really obeying traffic lights or lanes. Abandoned cars everywhere. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 2" on the ground and coming down hard. The commute was awful. I had a Ford Explorer blow by me at about 60 while myself and everyone else was doing about 35-40, about 3 minutes later I had to stop as the same Explorer on its' side with the guy crawling out of the sunroof. dummy.... Oh man, I love that. I keep moving in the snow, but I have a 4x4 pickup - much different than a heavy SUV. All the 4wd in an SUV does is get you up your driveway. Ford Exploders are the worst offenders, too, LOL. Quote
WanderLust Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 LOL just started to get nasty here... 3 accidents already and the school zone looked like a polar DMZ. Stay calm people. Quote
ROCbass Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 2" on the ground and coming down hard. The commute was awful. I had a Ford Explorer blow by me at about 60 while myself and everyone else was doing about 35-40, about 3 minutes later I had to stop as the same Explorer on its' side with the guy crawling out of the sunroof. dummy.... Oh man, I love that. I keep moving in the snow, but I have a 4x4 pickup - much different than a heavy SUV. All the 4wd in an SUV does is get you up your driveway. Ford Exploders are the worst offenders, too, LOL. I'd rather have the SUV actually, pickups are too light in the rear to get good traction. I feel like I shouldn't have to put the car in 4x4 just to back down the driveway without spinning the wheels because of a little snow or ice, and in my mom's Explorer I don't. Can't say the same for either of my dad's pickups ('98 f-150 and 2011 Silverado). That said, I'll take my AWD Subaru in the snow over any of them. Quote
Pierre Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Here where I live: somewhere between 14-18 inches is what I have been hearing, with some where around 40 mph winds. Another note, Michigan State University is having their first snowday in 30 years. Crazy Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 1, 2011 Super User Posted February 1, 2011 2" on the ground and coming down hard. The commute was awful. I had a Ford Explorer blow by me at about 60 while myself and everyone else was doing about 35-40, about 3 minutes later I had to stop as the same Explorer on its' side with the guy crawling out of the sunroof. dummy.... Oh man, I love that. I keep moving in the snow, but I have a 4x4 pickup - much different than a heavy SUV. All the 4wd in an SUV does is get you up your driveway. Ford Exploders are the worst offenders, too, LOL. I'd rather have the SUV actually, pickups are too light in the rear to get good traction. I feel like I shouldn't have to put the car in 4x4 just to back down the driveway without spinning the wheels because of a little snow or ice, and in my mom's Explorer I don't. Can't say the same for either of my dad's pickups ('98 f-150 and 2011 Silverado). That said, I'll take my AWD Subaru in the snow over any of them. Just keep a ton of snow in the back to weigh it down. Helps me out. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 1, 2011 Posted February 1, 2011 Yeah, I have an Exploder as I call them. For me, great in the snow, but no traction control makes it rough (1995). Any pictures of the snow anyone? Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 I want to see the 25ft waves they are calling for on Lake Michigan. Anyone up for some smallies? Maybe I'll see something on my train ride home from school. I got my boat and a new reel to try will meet you at the docks in 2 hrs ;D Quote
moby bass Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 2" on the ground and coming down hard. The commute was awful. I had a Ford Explorer blow by me at about 60 while myself and everyone else was doing about 35-40, about 3 minutes later I had to stop as the same Explorer on its' side with the guy crawling out of the sunroof. dummy.... Oh man, I love that. I keep moving in the snow, but I have a 4x4 pickup - much different than a heavy SUV. All the 4wd in an SUV does is get you up your driveway. Ford Exploders are the worst offenders, too, LOL. I have both a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Dodge Durango. I have never stuck the Jeep in anything. Its 4wd as needed. The Durango is AWD but put it in 4 lock and it goes anywhere. But cautious driving and sensible speed are also the rule. Quote
bassdocktor Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Quake glad to see someone is willing to go. Where should we launch from? Quote
Pond Hopper Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Here in Iowa, there was a car stuck in the road on a drift in town. I drove 30 MPH on my 1.5 mile trek home, and felt dangerous. The winds are terrible and I have no clue how much snow we have but there was about 2 ft in front of my back door. And tomorrow is suppose to be worse. : Quote
Super User Root beer Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 4wd don't really help you if it pure solid ice over the entire road..Best bet is to get chain... Quote
bassdocktor Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Well not the best picture but I got it when I shoveled the dogs a path. Little hard to tell but about 12 inches with a little drifting. There are drifts by the garage that'd I'd say are getting close to 4ft. Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 We lucked out in Virginia. Supposed to be around 67* today and then drop like an anchor for the rest of the week into the 40's. Sorry for your guys that got clobbered. Everyone be safe and stay inside. Not worth risking life and limb trying to maneuver around snow and ice. Quote
WdyCrankbait Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Well not the best picture but I got it when I shoveled the dogs a path. Little hard to tell but about 12 inches with a little drifting. There are drifts by the garage that'd I'd say are getting close to 4ft. I almost took a job in Woodridge Ill earlier this month, now with this storm really glad I did not. Plus, I get to stay in my hometown now. Quote
Super User Tin Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 3-4" of snow and sleet on the roadways, slowly changing to sleet and freezing rain. Every school in the state is closed except mine. Guess I will be taking my own snow day. lol Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 Highway 70 is closed between Kansas City and Foristell, MO. I have heard reports that LOZ got 21" of snow. Luckily we just got about 2"-3" of sleet and about 1"-2" of snow. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 Sorry guys. I have to cancel the BBQ :'( Quote
JigMe Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Sorry guys. I have to cancel the BBQ :'( wow, you are not going nowhere soon... Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 2, 2011 Super User Posted February 2, 2011 2" on the ground and coming down hard. The commute was awful. I had a Ford Explorer blow by me at about 60 while myself and everyone else was doing about 35-40, about 3 minutes later I had to stop as the same Explorer on its' side with the guy crawling out of the sunroof. dummy.... Oh man, I love that. I keep moving in the snow, but I have a 4x4 pickup - much different than a heavy SUV. All the 4wd in an SUV does is get you up your driveway. Ford Exploders are the worst offenders, too, LOL. I'd rather have the SUV actually, pickups are too light in the rear to get good traction. I feel like I shouldn't have to put the car in 4x4 just to back down the driveway without spinning the wheels because of a little snow or ice, and in my mom's Explorer I don't. Can't say the same for either of my dad's pickups ('98 f-150 and 2011 Silverado). That said, I'll take my AWD Subaru in the snow over any of them. Just keep a ton of snow in the back to weigh it down. Helps me out. I don't have those issues with my Sierra. Maybe its the tires? More weight = greater stopping distance. Quote
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