An ICY MESS!

**davidpizzica** · 02-14-2007, 06:36 AM

The weather in Pittsburgh is an ICY MESS. Five inches of snow on the ground and overnight the area was covered in a layer of ice 1/4 of an inch thick. Scattered power outages are the norm now and all the tv and radio stations are urging everyone who doesn't absolutely have to go out to stay in. Today we're supposed to have 1-3" more of snow on top of the ice. A winter wonderland this isn't!!

**borzoimom** · 02-14-2007, 06:55 AM

ABSOLUTELY!! The ice is so thick here on the snow that the dogs are walking on top of it. With the occasional falling foot- it was one wild morning to say the least!! Even I can walk on it- jeezz! Its really dangerious!Major Ice!

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Thank goodness we had some snow first under it- but the ice is so thick you can walk on the snow - on TOP of the ice.. Hottie was the only one that didnt trip. ( next time we go out is one at a time on a flexi).. Femka one foot went in tripping her to her face, Zubin slid feet out from under him, to his side- Galina thought that was great fun and tripped over zubin. All 4 could walk on the ice- .. Jeez! 4 100 pound dogs walking on top of the ice.. My steps were sinking either.. Going to be a long day

**GreyhoundGirl** · 02-14-2007, 07:29 AM

*note time of post*

It's a snow day here!!! Not much ice though... but about a foot has fallen (of snow) sinse I got up.

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 02-14-2007, 01:43 PM

I feel for you!!! We've had an icy mess on the ground since Jan 11. It just starts to go away when more comes!!!

Our temps are usually in the 40s this time of year. We have been in the 20s and low 30s for months. Only to 15 so far today!

Stay safe inside as much as possible!!!

Will spring NEVER come?

**davidpizzica** · 02-14-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by momoffuzzyfaces

I feel for you!!! We've had an icy mess on the ground since Jan 11. It just starts to go away when more comes!!!

Our temps are usually in the 40s this time of year. We have been in the 20s and low 30s for months. Only to 15 so far today!

Stay safe inside as much as possible!!!

Will spring NEVER come?

Connie, with three fractured ribs I have no choice but to stay in! There are advantages in not having a car right now. I don't worry about the car starting, I don't have to knock the snow off the car, and I'm not driving on snow and ice covered roads with other drivers! I plan to get another Cobalt!

**pitc9** · 02-14-2007, 03:56 PM

WOW! That's a lot of ice!

I'm happy with the fresh 16" layer of snow I got last night!
I'd take snow over ice Anyday!!

**cyber-sibes** · 02-14-2007, 03:57 PM

We've been under a Level 3 snow emergency since yesterday afternoon here- no vehicles allowed on the roads except Emergency vehicles. My, my, David - it sure is a good thing we did our eastern trek a couple weeks ago - between the weather & your accident , no way could we do that trip now!