The snow thread!

whynot_31 · January 2016

It might be a big one. http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/01/19/east_coast_blizzard_will_impact_washington_new_york_boston.html

Celebrate and complain!

newguy88 · January 2016

I'll believe it if it happens. I'm seeing predictions from under an inch up to four feet. So it's fair to say they just don't know.

chekhovian · January 2016

The weather.com forecast is estimating 3-5 inches.

whynot_31 · January 2016

I sort of want a lot of snow.

psbklyn · January 2016

I'd like to see a decent amount of snow too, but I'm with newguy88 -- they often get it wrong, usually overestimating the severity.

- just seeing a map on MSNBC as I type that shows just 7" for the city, and 0" north of the city. The weather guy said it looks more like a "miss" than a "hit" in NYC.

whynot_31 · January 2016

Yea, I doubt we will get 3 day weekend out of the deal.

ingenuity-jen · January 2016

Snowshoes & sleds are ready. Fingers are crossed.

Sleds

whynot_31 · January 2016

As Simon Bar Sinister stated on Underdog: Go snow!

Elcaminoman · January 2016

Does anyone know how long after a snow residents have to shovel their walk?

newguy88 · January 2016

From http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2489/snow-or-ice-on-sidewalks-report

"While snow is falling, complaints are not accepted for snowy or icy sidewalks. After the snow stops falling, if you are a property owner, you must clear snow and ice on your sidewalk to create a path for pedestrians. You must also remove snow and ice from sidewalks next to bus stops and hydrants.

If snowfall ends:

Between 7 AM and 5 PM, sidewalks must be cleared within 4 hours.

Between 5 PM and 9 PM, sidewalks must be cleared within 14 hours.

Between 9 PM and 7 AM, sidewalks must be cleared by 11 AM.

You may receive a summons for failing to clear the sidewalks within these timeframes."

Elcaminoman · January 2016

Thanks very much! @newguy88

Brooklyneya · January 2016

According to the updated weather channel app now, it'll be more than a few inches. 3-5 inches tonight and 8-12 tomorrow. Should start snowing in the next hour or so and will snow continuously for at least 24 hours. Chance of snow is 80-100% for most of the hours. 30-40 mph winds. Tomorrow will likely be unpleasant blizzard day. Sunday will be snow fun day.

capt. planet · January 2016

Don't believe the hype. I recall a photo of 7th ave in PS showing 8 foot high snow banks from the 50s. The world is not ending. Yet.

Brooklyneya · January 2016

The world ending is one thing, cold winds and snow smacking you in the face is another. It won't be doomsday, but probably not ideal for frolicking around.