Talk about the Storm of the Century
By Feona1962
@Feona1962 (7526)
United States
November 20, 2008 6:58pm CST
It is snowing here and isn't quitting anytime soon..Actually it is going to be snowing into Saturday...We have at least 12 inches right now and that is just from about 5 am...
It got me to thinking of The Storm of The Century...Movie by Stephen King
Portrayed on Little Tall Island in the state of Maine, USA...where snow fell and fell and the town had to find shelter.....
Only this storm isn't going to have Evil come with it...At least I hope not......
And then there is the movie The Day After Tomorrow...Global warming triggers the onset of a new Ice Age...The entire Northern Hemisphere is freezing solid.......
Well I certainly don't think we are going to be in a frozen state from this storm..
It isn't uncommon for it to snow here..Pennsylvania..but this just seems way too soon...and way to much........
My son just called and the snow is up past his knees...and he is 6 foot 5 inches tall...So about 24 inches of snow there or more...and he has a steep hill to drive down to get to work this evening at 11 pm.......
So how is the weather by you?....And did you watch either of the movies I mentioned?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I am not ready for snow yet. I have to get snow tires for my car. New boots to replace the clunky old ones I had last year. I guess I am whining. ~sigh~
@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I did relocate my big bag of icemelt, when I cleaned out the shed. I know where the snow shovel is, so bring it on.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I only wear boots when I shovel or snowblow the snow.
I also buy all season tires all the time.
Much easier that way actually.
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
No whining now.....*smiles*
I certainly wasn't ready...
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
It is 28 degrees right now...and it is still snowing..
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Wow!!!! 70's....don't see any snow coming your way...lol
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
21 Nov 08
yup saw Storm of the Century can hardly past up a Steven King movie!
I have been watching on the weather channel of all the snowing going on and it makes me cold to think of it but when I lived in a snow state seemed like it warmed up some when it snowed.
Just hoping Utah and Colorado get alot of snow this year would help with our dought.
as they are the states our water comes from and it has to snow on the west side of Colorado to get in to the river.
We have had above normal temps here but we are going down and probably to fastand peple will get sick from it.
Thats nature for ya lol
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi Lakota..
Yes, I hope those states do get the snow they need...
We are getting more snow right now..15 inches so far and are suppose to get 15 more by Sunday.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Oh man.
I want a snowstorm so badly.
It's been quite cold here.
I've my lights up and on outside.
I need some snow for it to look VERY festive.
I recall back on Halloween Day 1991 we had a terrible storm that is still called the storm of all storms ever for Minneapolis MN area. We got 48 inches of snow in a 24 hour span. Yes 4 feet total in 24 hours. The city was shut down for 3 days. No buses, no traffic etc. Onl;y the hardy ventured out. Of course I was one of those hardy individuals. I loved the movie and have it on DVD.
I want some snow NOW!
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Dear Grandpa Bob...
I will UPS some up and over to you right away...Keep that shovel handy....
We moved here from Arizona in August 1993 and on halloween we had 8 inches of snow...Brrrr...
My kids didn't have any winter clothes...I mean nothing...They went out trick-or-treating anyway..They thought it was the coolest thing ever....
After 15 years we are used to it...
It is extremely beautiful outside...The trees are awesome...Truly a spectacular event...
Can I borrow you camera for a minute.....taking pictures...sending them to you...thank you.....*smiles*....
I need a digital camera soooo very bad...I've been good so hopefully Santa will bring me one....
Grandpa Bob...tomorrow when I'm shoveling I will be thinking of you and make a few snowballs especially for you...okay?
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I wouldn't mind snow if it only snowed on days I didn't have to drive in it!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I love the trees and all after a nice snowstorm as well.
Once I hget a nice snowfall you'll be seeing photos here I am sure.
Elusive, I love driving in it even.
It's the other drivers that I don't like during most snowstorms
HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Nov 08
om my gosh, that's awful. i hate snow. u stay in & be safe & warm. it is cold here & a little windy. think it's suppose to get in 20's tonight. u can just keep the snow up there if u don't mind. lol. no, i haven't seen either movie, really don't care for king.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I love the snow....It is all the roads and driving that concerns me...We are inside nice and cozy...
But tomorrow we will be out shoveling...
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I will..thank you....Our neighbor has a 4 wheeler with a plow so he will be helping out all of us here.....thank goodness...
@ckhair13 (185)
• United States
21 Nov 08
They called for flurries today. I am in Jersey, by the PA border. Where in PA are you? I didn't see any flurries today though. By the looks of the weather channel it went south of like down by Philly or even Delaware. I have watched the movie "The Day After Tomorrow", but not "Storm of The Century". Ever watch "It Could Happen Tomorrow?" on the weather channel? That's kinda freaky. Like NYC washing away, California falling into the ocean etc...they sure know how to scare us!
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi ckhair..
I am in the Northwest corner of PA...Warren County
Not sure if I have watched that or not...I am almost thinking I have and that surely would be scary...
It's still snowing..we have 15 inches and are suppose to get 15 more by sunday..
@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Hi, Feona, I have not seen either movie, but I have seen a little snow. Not nearly so much as you are having, though. It is just cold here, and windy. One year we had big fluffy wet snow on Halloween, though. That was about ten years ago, or more.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Hi..
It is very fluffy out there right now...The trees are extremely beautiful...my neighbors have lights on their bushes outside and it is just a very lovely sight..
There is already a 2 hour delay for the School District...That may change by morning though..
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I'm glad you have your icemelt and the shovel....LOL....I will send some snow your way...so watch out....
@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I Loooovvvveeed Storm of the Century. King is such an amazing writer. Snow storms are obviously another of his phobias. The Day After Tomorrow was....interesting. I hate to say that it was unrealistic after saying that a movie about a snow devil was great, but I found them totally different. The day after tomorrow was supposed to be some kind of reality and with the King work, we know it goes into the supernatural. I did jump off my chair a time or two while watching day after tomorrow, and I cheered when the helicopters found people on top of the buildings. But....it didn't stay with me.
Having said all that, I love the snow. I grew up in Ocean City, Maryland. I now live by the Chesapeake bay. I remember the snows when I was growing up. We didn't have many, but when we had a good snow storm, it was great. I miss those days.
Anyhow, thanks for the memories and the movies.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi cyntrow..
I know what you mean about "The Day after Tomorrow" and I did cheer when they were all rescued..
I loved the snow as a kid..we had tons of fun..skating, sledding, riding snowmobiles..building snow forts and snowmen...
You are welcome for all the memories..*smiles*
@ag_abscruzmd (2283)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi! I live in Philadelphia and it has continually snowed (on-and-off) for the past two days. Lucky for us here, there is no snow build up because it was not really heavy snowing. Right now, on a Saturday morning (November 22nd), it's sunny although there is a chill factor outside. Nevertheless, the snow has melted and the streets are drying up. I was quite worried yesterday, though. I thought we would have a heavy build-up worse than last year, because the snow came too early (just as you mentioned it).
I saw the "Day After Tomorrow" but not the other one (I will try to get hold of the DVD). I believe the movie ("The Day..") indeed has a scientific basis, so there are efforts gearing towards solving the problems of global warming before it gets worse.
Great discussion. Happy myLotting!
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi ag_abscruzmd...
Then you are very lucky not to have what we have...and it is still snowing...
I sure hope we don't get the snow they are calling for today...
Thank you
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Wow Terre that is a lot of snow. We had a few snow flurries yesterday but nothing major as yet. I think it will be snowing this weekend though, feels like it.
I have seen the movie The Day After Tommorrow, one of my favorites. I hope it never gets to that stage lol
Keep warm!!
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi Rachel.....
We have at least 15 inches now and are getting more as I write this..we are suppose to get another 15 inches by Sunday morning..
Holy Crap that is alot of snow....Brrrr
@gemini_rose (16264)
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21 Nov 08
That sounds horrible, I am in UK and all week I have heard on the weather that there would be snow by today, then it changed and it would only hit certain parts and then this morning it has changed to being over the weekend and most parts to get it. I guess I will just have to wait and see! We did not have any snow at all last year I have not seen any of the movies that you mentioned.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi gemini_rose...
We have alot of snow...and it is still snowing....
@my2boys (821)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I have watched The Day After Tomorrow and I love that movie. I haven't watched the other one you mentioned. I love snow but I live in Middle Georgia so it never snows here. It gets pretty cold sometimes but no snow. If it is going to be so cold you might as well get something pretty to look at instead of just being miserable.I wish it would snow here. But if that ever happens I think we would really have something to worry about.
Right now it is about 34 degrees outside but it feels a lot colder because the wind is blowing so hard. It am listening to the wind whistling outside now.
Right now it is about 34 degrees outside but it feels a lot colder because the wind is blowing so hard. It am listening to the wind whistling outside now. @Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi my2boys....
People wouldn't know how to act if you got snow there....LOL
We are getting more...15 more is expected on top of the 15 we already have...
@mandytaylor48 (374)
• United States
21 Nov 08
my weather is COLD but no snow we dont get snow wher i live ( i love snow) but as far as the movie i could watch that movie ovwer and over. i just dont like that man he has a scary face...he looks like that hannibal guy and i hate that man . but it ia a good movie
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi mandy...
I loved the movie too!
We are going to get 15 more inches on top of the 15 inches we already have...
I will send you some, okay?...*smiles*
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi Couch....
That isn't too bad of weather...we are still getting snow...have over 15 inches and are suppose to get 15 more...
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
21 Nov 08
If it even looks like snow every thing here closes down. School is cancled as well as all government office close. Back about 10 years ago it was taking people up to 10 hours to drive their usual 30 minuate to an hour drive home. They don't know how to drive in snow or rain really. It have dumped about 3 inches of snow. The state doesn't have the equipment to handle any snow There are a lot of accidents when it rains. Right now we are having tempatures in the 60 during the day and close to the 30s at night. It is cold for this time of the year.
I haven't seen either of those movies.
With that much snow don't you have a lot of power lines going down from broken tree branches and the witght of the snow on them.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Oh my goodness....
The snow is actually kind of fluffy so the trees aren't frozen yet..but we are going to get up to 15 more inches by Sunday morning..Haven't heard or seen anything in the morning paper about down powerlines and such..
We have 15 inches already...and if we get 15 more....OMG!!!
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
21 Nov 08
No snow in Georgia but we did have snow for a couple of days back in around 1978. I had just come from Germany so I was used to pleny of snow. I cannot say the same of the local they were going nuts. The children loved being able to build snowmen but the adult did not have a clue how to drive in it and that was a mess. It is nice and cold (for us) here it will be 28F tonight.
I did see both movies and enjoyed them as I love these type of movies.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi..
I know when I lived in Virginia it snowed Christmas day in 1981 and people did not know how to drive...It's nuts....LOL
We are getting more snow as I am writing this..We are suppose to get up to 15 more inches by Sunday morning...We already have 15 inches....
No one here was ready for this..
@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I wish we would get some snow soon. All that we have had, was a few flurries and that is about it. I really hope for a white Christmas also.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Awwww...I hope you get some soon...Especially at Christmas...it isn't the same without snow for Christmas..
@mssnow (9484)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I live in oregon and all it doe in RAIN RAIN RAIN!!! Once in a great while we get snow that actually sticks but not often enough to write home about. I would love to have some snow that fell for hours . Just once that would be cool. And cooler yet would be to see snow on Christmas day!!
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
21 Nov 08
Awwwwwww....You would be so happy right now...It is breathtaking for sure...
@katrhina23 (1282)
• United States
21 Nov 08
brrrr i dont think i can live in a place that has a lot of snow like that of yours. i wouldnt be able to move and no going out for me..
havent watched those movies. i will try to find those.
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi katrhina...
I grew up in a snow state farther north than where I live now..I love the snow..I take my grandsons sledding...
We have 15 inches and are do to get 15 more inches by Sunday morning...Brrr
@TiffanyRose831 (57)
• United States
21 Nov 08
I had frost day. and it is sooo cold. I am freezing . i hate the cold and the wonter. and it makes me back muslces spazim. I hat esnow. but we have only ha dabout less than a 1/2 inch in the past 2 day and i hate it
@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
22 Nov 08
Hi TiffanyRose...
I understand why you don't like the cold...My husband goes through the same as you...
We have 15 inches and are getting more...expecting 15 more inches by Sunday.
Have a happy day.
