Harry Chappas Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Getting back to the bigger topic of dog s*** on sidewalks. After any snowfall of greater than 3 inches when it melts, the streets of Lincoln Park are a downright disaster area of this stuff. There is a buzz in the air about our impending doom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 im on military leave supposed to be back in Virginia in the office on Friday but it doesnt look like that is going to happen. oh well another day here wont hurt anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 The Snowpocalypse Tsunami? Blizzard Could Send 18-Foot Waves Into Downtown Chicago Tonight By: Nick Carbone (41 mins ago) Topics: blizzard, Chicago, Epic, lake shore drive, life threatening, nation, Snow, tsunami, us, waves Meteorologists fear a blizzard will send 18-foot waves over the shores of Lake Michigan. Tonight's massive impending snowfall is no surprise - it's been forecast for the past week. But as the storm swirls closer to Chicago, the headlines just keep getting worse. The crushing clipper is expected to sweep through the Chicago area beginning 3 p.m. Tuesday and will linger until Wednesday afternoon. It's been called a blizzard of “epic” proportions, a “potentially life-threatening” system featuring thundersnow, multiple feet of accumulation, and gale-force winds. And now, tack on the potential for waves cresting over the shores of Lake Michigan, threatening homes and roads. (More on TIME.com: See photos of snowstorms hitting the east coast – again.) The National Weather Service has issued a “Lakeshore Flood Warning”, stating that “strong winds will likely result in waves building to 14 to 18 feet,” which could cause flooding on Chicago's streets. One of the city's main downtown arteries, Lake Shore Drive, runs – you guessed it – right along the lakeshore and could face a washout of water and ice. Add that to 60 mph winds, lightning, and a predicted accumulation of 2 to 3 inches per hour, according to meteorologist Richard Castro, and it's no surprise, then, that the NWS is deeming the storm “dangerous, multifaceted and life-threatening.” Illinois Governor Pat Quinn issued a statewide disaster declaration Monday so cities and towns could prepare for the impending mess of at least a foot of snow across the Chicagoland area, with as much as 18 inches expected along the lakefront. (More on TIME.com: See video of Obama's Chicago roots.) Chicagoans are accustomed to disappointment in the weather department, with panic over dangerous storms often giving way to tame systems. It could be that fabled lake effect or just overhype – but the Chicago Tribune casts off the naysayers this time, saying the impending blizzard (yes, it's already being called a blizzard) “appears anything but gentle.” And New Yorkers, who've faced nearly 5 feet of snow this winter, can commiserate – until the same system rolls eastward for a messy Wednesday morning in the Big Apple. (via Chicago Sun-Times) Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/01/the-sn.../#ixzz1CjcbSFlt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 12:55 PM) The Snowpocalypse Tsunami? Blizzard Could Send 18-Foot Waves Into Downtown Chicago Tonight By: Nick Carbone (41 mins ago) Topics: blizzard, Chicago, Epic, lake shore drive, life threatening, nation, Snow, tsunami, us, waves Meteorologists fear a blizzard will send 18-foot waves over the shores of Lake Michigan. Tonight's massive impending snowfall is no surprise - it's been forecast for the past week. But as the storm swirls closer to Chicago, the headlines just keep getting worse. The crushing clipper is expected to sweep through the Chicago area beginning 3 p.m. Tuesday and will linger until Wednesday afternoon. It's been called a blizzard of “epic” proportions, a “potentially life-threatening” system featuring thundersnow, multiple feet of accumulation, and gale-force winds. And now, tack on the potential for waves cresting over the shores of Lake Michigan, threatening homes and roads. (More on TIME.com: See photos of snowstorms hitting the east coast – again.) The National Weather Service has issued a “Lakeshore Flood Warning”, stating that “strong winds will likely result in waves building to 14 to 18 feet,” which could cause flooding on Chicago's streets. One of the city's main downtown arteries, Lake Shore Drive, runs – you guessed it – right along the lakeshore and could face a washout of water and ice. Add that to 60 mph winds, lightning, and a predicted accumulation of 2 to 3 inches per hour, according to meteorologist Richard Castro, and it's no surprise, then, that the NWS is deeming the storm “dangerous, multifaceted and life-threatening.” Illinois Governor Pat Quinn issued a statewide disaster declaration Monday so cities and towns could prepare for the impending mess of at least a foot of snow across the Chicagoland area, with as much as 18 inches expected along the lakefront. (More on TIME.com: See video of Obama's Chicago roots.) Chicagoans are accustomed to disappointment in the weather department, with panic over dangerous storms often giving way to tame systems. It could be that fabled lake effect or just overhype – but the Chicago Tribune casts off the naysayers this time, saying the impending blizzard (yes, it's already being called a blizzard) “appears anything but gentle.” And New Yorkers, who've faced nearly 5 feet of snow this winter, can commiserate – until the same system rolls eastward for a messy Wednesday morning in the Big Apple. (via Chicago Sun-Times) Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/01/the-sn.../#ixzz1CjcbSFlt What the f***? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I came in here thinking this thread was about Charlie Sheen's last house party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Already looks pretty brutal looking out my office window. Wind is really kicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yep looks like this is for real. My office is refusing to close early and wont give any comment on tomorrow. Conversely the Chipotle that I frequent closed today at 2pm and wont open until tomorrow. Should be a fun night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 02:26 PM) My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_> Lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Work closedearly but my wife has my car. So I'm drinking alone at the bar across the street. I could have gone to Starbucks, but I wanted beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 01:43 PM) I came in here thinking this thread was about Charlie Sheen's last house party. John Landeckers line this morning was something about hearing how much snow was supposed to be here that Charlie Sheen asked to move his rehab here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just got the notice from work that we can leave right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 Looks like it has just arrived here in Gurnee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 02:26 PM) My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_> We have the "work from home" declaration for tomorrow, but the office hasn't closed yet today. I live 5 minutes away though so it doesn't really matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 02:54 PM) We have the "work from home" declaration for tomorrow, but the office hasn't closed yet today. I live 5 minutes away though so it doesn't really matter. Yeah, I've only got a 5 mile drive. Lots of people heading out early now, probably "working from home" tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#...105925099485778 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 04:21 PM) http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#...105925099485778 I was in that group when it was like 200 people, since it started here at Ball State, and now it's over 76K. lol, wow. Check out some of the pictures of the art that has been done here at BSU w/ the snow. It's phenomenal stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 The commute time from O'hare to downtown was 18 mins when I headed home at 2......it's 101 minutes now. bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Just got home to no power. Tethering the EVO 4G to get on the Internet. It's getting cold in here. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 03:42 PM) Just got home to no power. Tethering the EVO 4G to get on the Internet. It's getting cold in here. :/ I won't mind being snowed in as long as I have access to all of my goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 03:46 PM) I won't mind being snowed in as long as I have access to all of my goodies. I do sort of like heat in the house though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 03:47 PM) I do sort of like heat in the house though. Yes, I was kinda saying that your situation will suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 1, 2011 -> 04:47 PM) I do sort of like heat in the house though. Just start a cozy fire, Sqwert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Power back on. Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 ISU just canceled class for tomorrow. Thank you storm, you can now stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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