We're pretty well buttoned up for the night. Will be fine as long as we
don't lose power. All fall I put off buying an emergency generator.
Now I wish I had gotten one - I could at least jury-rig a connection to
run the furnace in the event of power loss. Oh well. Keeping our
fingers crossed.
-p
On 2/1/2011 8:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
I was just outside, Paul, and the wind is coming straight from the
north; it's just tunneling down our street which runs north/south.
Stay safe, Paul. Cheers, Christine
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Sorenson"
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Subject: Re: Big Chicago Blizzard
Further North, here on the west Milwaukee suburbs, we got started
with the round 1 of these storms on Monday. Up until this afternoon
we've had around 7 inches of snow. The wind picked up in earnest for
round 2 about 3PM today and it started snowing about 5:30 with
another12 inches forecast by afternoon Wednesday. Less snow totals
than Chicago but with winds up to 50 mph expected, they're
forecasting 4-8 foot drifts in the more open areas. They've been
announcing school and business closings since this morning.
Bob S - I remember having to navigate a semi around on the Chicago
streets in the aftermath of the '67 storm. What a mess!!
-p
On 2/1/2011 4:00 PM, Christine Aguila wrote:
It was expected to start at 3p, but it started a half hour early.
Schools closed at 2p & they've already called a snow day for
tomorrow. Last snowday in Chicago was 1999. We could get anywhere
from 10 to 2 feet of snow. Some are claiming we're going to get 2-3
inches per hour. Worst time will be 9p to 5am. Snowmobiles have
been sent to the fire and police departments for rescue capability.
We're under a blizzard warning until tomorrow at 3p. The winds are
really starting to pick up. I have a feeling the winds will be the
worst part of the storm; Lake Michigan waves are supposed to be
enormous--I won't be able to get down there to photograph them.
Since we have a snow day tomorrow, I'll be free to try for some
pictures. My big worry is power--sure hope it doesn't go out because
I only have a snort or two of scotch in the house. We're having
brats and baked beans for dinner. May make some carrot cake. And a
movie for sure.
Wish us luck! :-)
Big cheers, Christine from Chicago
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