Winter storm warnings! - udate - (2 pics)

[Lizzie]

We've had it for 3 days now, not deep snow but lots of ice that has created chaos here. The schools in my area have been closed for 3 days, mainly because of the icy roads. The crews are out every night with de-icer, sand, etc. but even the freeway has areas that are miles of ridged ice. I went into work yesterday, scary drive but got there safely, and then fell in the parking lot. I've been sitting on a soft cushion ever since. Scooping up many litter boxes with a bruised coccyx brings tears to your eyes. We now have freezing rain, so even more ice tomorrow to drive on.

Ever since our winter storm started there have been times when the lights have flickered and I've held my breath, dreading the power going out and coping with the cold. I have a powerful fireplace insert but can't use it because it sets off the smoke alarm. Not something I'd have to worry about in a power outage, but I don't have supplies stocked up.

I've been meaning to ask those of you who are used to freezing winter conditions one question. How do you deal with frozen car doors? It took me half-an-hour to get mine open yesterday.

Good luck with your storms. I hope everyone comes through it warm and safe.

[jackmilliesmom]

you should come visit us herein in Ireland at the moment we are being blown away with the winds and the rain has been so bad since last night we have had about a 2" fall in some parts of the country namely my part so getting in and out of my car and walking to and from the car I am getting soaked it is now time to start wearing rubber boots and clothing - honestly you guys stop sending this kind of weather our way our winters are bad enough actually scrap that all our year is bad enough without this kind of cr*ap.......... Would love some snow instead of the rain at least for cold and snow you can dress well for the rain forget it.............

[Russian Blue]

What is up with this weather?! It's almost the first of December and Toronto, Ontario has been so warm. We almost broke a warm temperature record yesterday(I think we were around 16C or 60F)! We're supposed to be at -1C by Saturday - that's a huge drop.

Time to get out the winter boots and shovel.

[gini]

I just emailed my brother in Boston - it is warmer there than it is here in sunny California. Yes, the sun is out - but it is 43 degrees outside.

For those of us with thin California blood - that is cold!

Connie - hope you can stay indoors and keep warm.

[pitc9]

Yep... it's on it's way to me!!
I had to make sure all windows were shut before I left the house this morning!

As long as there's no thunder by the time it gets to me I'll be happy! (So will Buddy!)
My weather man calls for snow for the next 5 days!! Yippeeee!!!!

Edit... Ugh... I just checked the weather again and we're going to have rain and thunder until it all turns to snow Friday evening.... poop...
We don't like thunder at my house! Buddy looses his mind!!

[ramanth]

Michigan is predicted to get hit. Rain today, changing to sleet, then snow overnight. 1-2 inches by the morning and another 3-6 during the day on Friday.

December is coming in like a lion!!

[RedHedd]

Yes, Gini, us California weather wimps .... it was in the 40's last night in the S.F. Bay Area and it's still cold. It might get up to 60 today, but they're not counting on it. They're calling it record cold for this area

[angelbow20]

We havent had any sign of snow yet and its still in the 50s and 60s here.
I really want some snow though, My son got a brand new snow suite and boots and so far hasnt been able to use him and I really want to teach him how to build snowmen and play in the snow with him, and I would love on my bday But good luck to all who has gotten snow!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The snow just started here. I will admit it's pretty; big fluffy flakes and lots of them. If only it wasn't so cold. Feels like 7 here but it's really about 22. BURR!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I've been meaning to ask those of you who are used to freezing winter conditions one question. How do you deal with frozen car doors? It took me half-an-hour to get mine open yesterday.

Good luck with your storms. I hope everyone comes through it warm and safe.

Well, my car has been broken down since June so I don't have to fight with the frozen doors right now. But when I did last winter I found out if I would open the door and spray the frame before the storm hit with windshield deicer, then spay the seams of the door before I tried to open them, they open lots easier. Just need to wait a bit for the deicer to work. Also used it in the door lock. If they are already frozen just try the deicer sprayed around the entire cracks of the door.

We are having sleet and freezing rain right now but are to get up to 14 inches of snow this afternoon. Gosh I hope they are wrong!!! Gosh, I can hardly wait for winter to start next month!!!