One Punch Doug Crashin
I AM INVINSIBLE!
So who's got snow? I DO! We've gotten about 5 inches already. Supposed to get 10-14.
Blizzard of 2016 thread
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Bernkastel
Reaper of Miracles
We're up to 12 inches in some parts of Tennessee right now. There's about 10 in my front yard right now.
And because I'm not a total asshole, here are some snow driving tips for people who don't have to do it often. It's really not that hard.
-Slow down. This sounds obvious, but people screw this up in two ways. One, the obvious, is that they don't. You will eventually catch up to these people after they jump a curb and hit a tree, mailbox, etc etc. The other is that they slow to a 10 mph crawl, which is not only unnecessary, but causes people behind them to slow to the same crawl; which means starting and stopping frequently, leading to:
-Try not to stop. One of the trickiest parts of snow driving is starting from a dead stop, so minimize it. Did that stoplight just turn red in the distance? Start braking early and try to time it so that it turns green as you approach it.
-Do everything gradually. Sudden movements will end up creating skids and slides. Accelerate slower than you normally do, brake slower than you normally do. Approach curves slower than you normally would.
-THE BIGGEST DANGER IS OTHER PEOPLE. If you've read this far, and have followed the simple advice, congratulations! You are now qualified to drive in the snow. However, it is crucial to remember that most people on the roads can't drive in the snow if their life depended on it, which, right. This is as true in Massachusetts as it is in Virginia. Pay attention to what other vehicles are doing. Give people room, and if you see someone driving like an idiot, give them extra room so they can finish their accident without getting you involved.
Congratulations! With all this in mind, get in your car and drive to an empty parking lot (one without light stanchions, this is crucial) and go do donuts. You guys down south don't get that opportunity very often.
-Slow down. This sounds obvious, but people screw this up in two ways. One, the obvious, is that they don't. You will eventually catch up to these people after they jump a curb and hit a tree, mailbox, etc etc. The other is that they slow to a 10 mph crawl, which is not only unnecessary, but causes people behind them to slow to the same crawl; which means starting and stopping frequently, leading to:
-Try not to stop. One of the trickiest parts of snow driving is starting from a dead stop, so minimize it. Did that stoplight just turn red in the distance? Start braking early and try to time it so that it turns green as you approach it.
-Do everything gradually. Sudden movements will end up creating skids and slides. Accelerate slower than you normally do, brake slower than you normally do. Approach curves slower than you normally would.
-THE BIGGEST DANGER IS OTHER PEOPLE. If you've read this far, and have followed the simple advice, congratulations! You are now qualified to drive in the snow. However, it is crucial to remember that most people on the roads can't drive in the snow if their life depended on it, which, right. This is as true in Massachusetts as it is in Virginia. Pay attention to what other vehicles are doing. Give people room, and if you see someone driving like an idiot, give them extra room so they can finish their accident without getting you involved.
Congratulations! With all this in mind, get in your car and drive to an empty parking lot (one without light stanchions, this is crucial) and go do donuts. You guys down south don't get that opportunity very often.
Bernkastel
Reaper of Miracles
There were over 250 wrecks reported in Nashville alone yesterday in the time span of about 8 hours. Northerners that live here be like "I have 4 wheel drive, so clearly I am invincible." LOL ice don't give a fuck about your 4 wheel drive.
One Punch Doug Crashin
I AM INVINSIBLE!
I'm not sure what our snow total is but it's more than a foot that I can assure you.
The state of affairs up here, especially outside of cities, isn't as different as you'd think. There is a long tradition of underbudgeting for snow removal, and only recently have states up here realized that you can't get away forever with budgeting $3 million for plowing when you know you're going to spend $20 million.
Where there's 2 feet of snow, yeah, forget it, you're staying at home. But places that got 6-8"? That's nothing to keep you indoors.
Oh, they do that up here too. More often than not the people you see spun out on the sides of the road have vehicles designed for the conditions that were being operated by idiots.
Hyorinmaru
Sit Upon The Frozen Heavens
Nice and Sunny here on the West Coast
Bernkastel
Reaper of Miracles
I have a Rav 4. I have discovered that thing will literally go anywhere. I had no problem getting out of my yard even with a foot of snow covering everything. Most of the roads are clear here for the most part. Side roads are still really bad.
Cena Is A Punk Rocker
Accidental spam artist
Typical rain up here in the Pacific Northwest. I'm slightly jealous of my family back east. I've always loved driving in the snow.
Hyorinmaru
Sit Upon The Frozen Heavens
Not where I am. It's a bit cloudy but strangely sunny for a 90% chance of rain.
One Punch Doug Crashin
I AM INVINSIBLE!
You know it's bad when they have to use Backhoes to clean your streets.....
I can't believe no one has made a joke yet. Seriously, I'm so disappointed.
Bernkastel
Reaper of Miracles
I read that as blackholes before I autocorrected myself.
One Punch Doug Crashin
I AM INVINSIBLE!
This is the GSD not the bar room.. BEHAVE YOURSELF! *whip*
