Wind Chill Advisory Thurs - Sat, Jan 4 - 6 (Winter Storm Warning CANCELlED)
I am thinking about shoveling but wondering whether the wind will just fill it back in.
Thoughts?
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
I shoveled at 2 pm for an hour. I think it was worth it, may even be able to clear what I previously shoveled with a broom.
Scully said:
joan_crystal said:
Started shoveling at 11:30 this morning. Just finished clearing a one shovel width path over 225 feet of sidewalk and a narrow path from the house to the sidewalk. Still need to do at least one of the four cutouts to the street. Snow was too heavy for me to do more today. Will colder temperatures make it easier to move tomorrow???
Gracious!!!
What happened to your regular guy from last year? Give me the word and I’ll help you schedule someone for the next storm. Some exercise is okay but you shouldn’t overdo in this record cold!
Don't have a regular person. I did all the snow removal last year except for the two foot storm. I'd love some help for storms like this one. Snow is too heavy and what I do move keeps blowing back. I'll try again tomorrow.
Anyone know whether the guys from Alpha Sigma Phi at SHU are doing their voluntary snow-shoveling for S.O. seniors again this year? They were fantastic...
-s.
GoSlugs said:
I am thinking about shoveling but wondering whether the wind will just fill it back in.
Thoughts?
It is filling back in. I went over the same area five times thus far today. I will try again tomorrow.
Finished shoveling. It wasn’t too bad. The snow seemed to me to be of a medium weight, not light but not overly wet either.
I dressed warmly, with my hat down to my eyes and my turtle fur up to my eyes.
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
Geez, where's Glover to explain why they call snow storms widow makers at the hospital? (Annoyed enough by the glib comment from Bub which disregards some solid advice that I posted for the first time in FOREVER.) seriously, heart attacks induced by the strain of shoveling are not uncommon.
bub said:
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
Just finished clearing the snow. It is not filling in as much as I thought it would.
I measured 4.5" at 4:30. Still waiting for it to melt to measure the yield. Add that to the 0.4" from 7:00 this morning and we have a total storm snowfall of 4.9"
We are done with the snowfall. Dropping temps overnight will cause the piles by the street to freeze, so I would clear that now. Snow is a little heavier than I thought, so not blowing as much as I feared it would.
I will take a look at the weekend weather later this evening, and report back if anything looks interesting.
You only get to die of a heart attack once.
bella said:
Geez, where's Glover to explain why they call snow storms widow makers at the hospital? (Annoyed enough by the glib comment from Bub which disregards some solid advice that I posted for the first time in FOREVER.) seriously, heart attaches induced by the strain of shoveling are not uncommon.
bub said:
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
joan_crystal said:
Started shoveling at 11:30 this morning. Just finished clearing a one shovel width path over 225 feet of sidewalk and a narrow path from the house to the sidewalk. Still need to do at least one of the four cutouts to the street. Snow was too heavy for me to do more today. Will colder temperatures make it easier to move tomorrow???
For some reason I was under the impression that one had to shovel the entire width of the sidewalk. Just curious what the rule is. I am by no means suggesting that Joan go back out there.
But at the same time if you wish to live in a residential home instead of an apartment or a condo, snow removal is one of the responsibilities that comes with it. Homeowners can tackle that task themselves, or they can make arrangements to hire someone to do it, but no matter what it needs to be done.
bella said:
Geez, where's Glover to explain why they call snow storms widow makers at the hospital? (Annoyed enough by the glib comment from Bub which disregards some solid advice that I posted for the first time in FOREVER.) seriously, heart attaches induced by the strain of shoveling are not uncommon.
bub said:
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
joan_crystal said:
Scully said:
joan_crystal said:
Started shoveling at 11:30 this morning. Just finished clearing a one shovel width path over 225 feet of sidewalk and a narrow path from the house to the sidewalk. Still need to do at least one of the four cutouts to the street. Snow was too heavy for me to do more today. Will colder temperatures make it easier to move tomorrow???
Gracious!!!
What happened to your regular guy from last year? Give me the word and I’ll help you schedule someone for the next storm. Some exercise is okay but you shouldn’t overdo in this record cold!
Don't have a regular person. I did all the snow removal last year except for the two foot storm. I'd love some help for storms like this one. Snow is too heavy and what I do move keeps blowing back. I'll try again tomorrow.
Okay - so you no longer have that guy - I’ll help you find a new one.
And you DONT start till the storm’s almost done because then you know you’ll have to do it over and over again. NOT a smart form of exercise.
Let’s find you a new guy and sign you up for Blink for a safer form of exercise I’ll give you rides when needed... Deal?
Wind Chill Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service New York NY 527 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 CTZ005-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-176-178-050630- /O.CAN.KOKX.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180105T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KOKX.WC.Y.0001.180104T2227Z-180106T1500Z/ Northern Fairfield-Southern Fairfield-Western Passaic- Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange- Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)- Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-Southern Queens- 527 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous wind chills expected. The dangerous wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 0 to 25 below zero. The coldest wind chill values can be expected Friday night. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An additional inch of snow accumulation is possible tonight. Wind gusts up to 35 to 45 mph will lead to blowing snow and locally reduced visibilities at times in addition to dangerous cold wind chill values. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves.
The post below was on FB Soma Lounge. Two individuals vouched that they did a good job.
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If anyone in the Maplewood/South Orange Area needs snow removal services, call 201-552-8031 or 917-284-3635. My two friends and I are Troop 5 Eagle Scouts home from our respective colleges and we will shovel your walkways and driveways for a fair rate.
Storm center has already cleared Cape Cod, and is heading towards New Brunswick (Canada).
The wind chill advisory runs through Saturday morning but winds and cold will continue through the weekend. Warmer temps Sunday night into Monday, with likely wintery mix of snow and sleet on Monday. Will start a new thread if this turns out to be serious, otherwise keep an eye out for icy conditions.
Total snow for this storm in eastern MAPSO was 4.9" with a water content of 0.61" for a yield of 8:1, a bit on the heavy side but not that bad for shoveling. Some other reports:
NEW JERSEY ...Bergen County... Cresskill 8.8 500 PM 1/04 Public Haworth 8.1 315 PM 1/04 Public Englewood 7.1 445 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Westwood 6.2 445 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Paramus 6.1 515 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Rutherford 5.8 430 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Franklin Lakes 5.8 1245 PM 1/04 Public Ridgewood 5.5 430 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Hasbrouck Heights 5.2 430 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Montvale 4.0 1255 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Ramsey 4.0 430 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio ...Essex County... Belleville 5.9 430 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Cedar Grove 4.5 415 PM 1/04 Public West Caldwell 3.2 459 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio ...Hudson County... Hoboken 8.8 346 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Harrison 8.0 530 PM 1/04 Co-Op Observer ...Union County... Elizabeth 8.5 410 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Newark Airport 6.6 100 PM 1/04 FAA Observer
...New York County... Stuyvesant Town 9.3 400 PM 1/04 CoCoRaHS Manhattan 9.0 210 PM 1/04 CoCoRaHS Central Park 7.8 100 PM 1/04 Park Conservancy
...Kings County... East Flatbush 12.4 515 PM 1/04 CoCoRaHS Midwood 11.8 430 PM 1/04 Public Brooklyn 11.5 219 PM 1/04 CoCoRaHS Borough Park 9.0 300 PM 1/04 Amateur Radio Fort Hamilton 7.1 100 PM 1/04 CoCoRaHS
...Suffolk County... Terryville 15.2 350 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter Sayville 14.6 343 PM 1/04 Public Islip Airport 13.6 100 PM 1/04 FAA Observer Patchogue 12.5 259 PM 1/04 NWS Employee Commack 12.4 330 PM 1/04 Public Medford 12.3 115 PM 1/04 Co-Op Observer South Huntington 12.2 415 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter West Islip 12.0 450 PM 1/04 Trained Spotter
Joan_Crystal ~ I just used a guy on a recommendation from someone I trusted. I just didn't have the heart or want to shovel this time. Dave Zebrowski is great. He arrived when he said he was going to arrive, shoveled quickly (no nonsense), did exactly what I wanted and I think the price was fantastic. He is Dave Zebrowski Home and Commercial Solutions 1-844-ZHCS-BIZ.
If you want his cell number let me know.
Not suggesting that the homeowner isn't ultimately responsible for the snow removal, but that doesn't mean they have to do it themselves. And if I saw a neighbor in their late 70s shoveling I sure as heck would lend them a hand and send them inside .
spontaneous said:
But at the same time if you wish to live in a residential home instead of an apartment or a condo, snow removal is one of the responsibilities that comes with it. Homeowners can tackle that task themselves, or they can make arrangements to hire someone to do it, but no matter what it needs to be done.
bella said:
Geez, where's Glover to explain why they call snow storms widow makers at the hospital? (Annoyed enough by the glib comment from Bub which disregards some solid advice that I posted for the first time in FOREVER.) seriously, heart attaches induced by the strain of shoveling are not uncommon.
bub said:
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
bella said:
Not suggesting that the homeowner isn't ultimately responsible for the snow removal, but that doesn't mean they have to do it themselves. And if I saw a neighbor in their late 70s shoveling I sure as heck would lend them a hand and send them inside .
spontaneous said:
But at the same time if you wish to live in a residential home instead of an apartment or a condo, snow removal is one of the responsibilities that comes with it. Homeowners can tackle that task themselves, or they can make arrangements to hire someone to do it, but no matter what it needs to be done.
bella said:
Geez, where's Glover to explain why they call snow storms widow makers at the hospital? (Annoyed enough by the glib comment from Bub which disregards some solid advice that I posted for the first time in FOREVER.) seriously, heart attaches induced by the strain of shoveling are not uncommon.
bub said:
I'm 59. Shoveled. Haven't even napped yet. My next door neighbor, late 70s, shoveled. Looks fine as always.
LOST said:
I would think that shoveling in this extreme cold is very dangerous for anyone over the age of 40 or maybe 30. Aren't there any high school kids looking for some cash?
Oy! If I'm still shoveling snow 8+ years from now (when in my 70's) feel free to ASK me if I'd like some assistance with shoveling. I may still want to do some (or ALL) of it myself but I certainly don't want someone ELSE deciding if I am fit enough to do any or all of it.
I shoveled and I am in my mid-50s. I have had people ask me if I’d like help, but I’m stubborn. If I needed help though, I’d be happy that someone offered. The cold air did make my lungs hurt a little...
As I understand it, the cold air plays tricks with your cardiovascular system. Your blood flow constricts in ways it doesn't in warmer weather and that's why people have heart attacks. Your lungs hurting could be another symptom of the same thing.
Would someone please post some pics for us who live down here and who are roasting in the summer heat?
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Gracious!!!
What happened to your regular guy from last year? Give me the word and I’ll help you schedule someone for the next storm. Some exercise is okay but you shouldn’t overdo in this record cold!