Extreme Weather

[Briar Lee]

Missouri and other states are expected to experience a once in a generation extreme weather event today, as a cold front rolls across the Great Plains.

Dunnegan Missouri



I grew up with storytellers relating an even more extreme event, that of November 11, 1911.

Great Blue Norther of November 11, 1911 - Wikipedia

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The Amish around Dunnegan and Spout Spring Hollow still do not allow radio or television, except radio reports for farm markets and weather. The worst aspect of this cold wave will be winds gusting to 40 miles an hour with sub zero temperatures, along with two to four inches of snow.

I’ll be relieved to hear my Amish renter’s cattle all survive.

Large round hay bales already are over $100.

Keep warm, and be glad you don’t have cattle to tend today.

 

[El Capitán]

That is ridiculous for large bales. We pay $25 per large bale.

On the weather: I'm here in Indiana and we are expecting the same. Windchill is expected to reach -25F.

 

[Briar Lee]

That is ridiculous for large bales. We pay $25 per large bale.

On the weather: I'm here in Indiana and we are expecting the same. Windchill is expected to reach -25F.

Windchill may be 40 below.

Actually, good mixed hay is closer to $150 per bale.



In 1911 there was no radio, and old timers said the deadliest part of the “Eleven Eleven” storm was the temperatures were hot at noon, and then plunged below twenty degrees as people that went out dressed for warm weather tried making it home.

 

[didimauw]

That is ridiculous for large bales. We pay $25 per large bale.

On the weather: I'm here in Indiana and we are expecting the same. Windchill is expected to reach -25F.

Yup same in Wisconsin, with 55 mph wind. Not a great day for a pipe!

Who am I kidding, I'll be out there at some point!

 

[BriarBrook]

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[AJL67]

Horrible here in Florida, 65 and lite rain. I’m dyyyyyying!!

 

[BriarBrook]

Horrible here in Florida, 65 and lite rain. I’m dyyyyyying!!

I could not get into the Christmas season with that type of weather.

 

[Hillcrest]

Good Luck from Connecticut which undergoes similar weather once or twice a winter. Take in anything not bolted down ... wind can turn stuff into wmds. Have emergency items handy. Wear layers and wool (wool can provide protection and warmth even when wet that's why sailors wear it!). Cover inside windows if you have drafts to reduce heating bills. Be prepared for power outages. It will be over soon enough !.
Praying for all those in the path.

 

[Hillcrest]

Yup same in Wisconsin, with 55 mph wind. Not a great day for a pipe!

Who am I kidding, I'll be out there at some point!

Safety tip: Don't load bowl all the way to rim ! Leave some room. Light it inside then go out. Hold pipe with hand arched over bowl. Stand with back to wind. Time outside will be short so smoke the better tobacco.

 

[Jaylotw]

My forecast is for it to go from ~40 degrees to ~3 degrees in two hours, with 4-6 inches of snow (in two hours) and winds up to 65mph, which will continue until Saturday, when more snow comes. Wind-chill temps will be -20 to -30 until Sunday, when they'll only be -5 or so.

It's gonna be wild.

 

[BriarBrook]

My forecast is for it to go from ~40 degrees to ~3 degrees in two hours, with 4-6 inches of snow (in two hours) and winds up to 65mph, which will continue until Saturday, when more snow comes. Wind-chill temps will be -20 to -30 until Sunday, when they'll only be -5 or so.

It's gonna be wild.

That is good hometown Christmas weather, though...

 

[Jaylotw]

Good Luck from Connecticut which undergoes similar weather once or twice a winter. Take in anything not bolted down ... wind can turn stuff into wmds. Have emergency items handy. Wear layers and wool (wool can provide protection and warmth even when wet that's why sailors wear it!). Cover inside windows if you have drafts to reduce heating bills. Be prepared for power outages. It will be over soon enough !.
Praying for all those in the path.

Good advice for everyone. I think this storm is quite a bit worse for folks than what Connecticut sees once or twice a year though, it's going to be quite bad and I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be historic. My area is going to see 65mph wind for nearly 36 hours, combined with subzero temps and possibly 12-15" of blowing snow before it's all said and done. Buffalo NY might see 4 feet of blowing snow...once in a generation type stuff!

 

[El Capitán]

Windchill may be 40 below.

Actually, good mixed hay is closer to $150 per bale.

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In 1911 there was no radio, and old timers said the deadliest part of the “Eleven Eleven” storm was the temperatures were hot at noon, and then plunged below twenty degrees as people that went out dressed for warm weather tried making it home.

Ours is 2nd cutting alfalfa/legume. We buy 50 bales in the spring lol

 

[Jaylotw]

That is good hometown Christmas weather, though...

Yeah, we're supposed to drive up to my Mom's for family Christmas tomorrow. It's an hour in good weather, I'd suspect three in what's coming. She's up on the lake shore and is going to have 70+mph wind and twice the snow as me. Might just skip it. I've got a nice 4x4 truck, but that doesn't mean anything when you can't see more than a foot off your bumper. Thirty below? Nah. We're gonna stay home and hope the aquariums don't freeze solid when the power goes out.

 

[El Capitán]

Yeah, we're supposed to drive up to my Mom's for family Christmas tomorrow. It's an hour in good weather, I'd suspect three in what's coming. She's up on the lake shore and is going to have 70+mph wind and twice the snow as me. Might just skip it. I've got a nice 4x4 truck, but that doesn't mean anything when you can't see more than a foot off your bumper. Thirty below? Nah. We're gonna stay home and hope the aquariums don't freeze solid when the power goes out.

Hope your aquariums do fine. I've got all my livestock paddocks full of straw. I'm keeping my hens in the chicken coop for the next few days. Probably have to deal with some frozen combs next week.

 

[Chasing Embers]

a once in a generation extreme weather event

In '78 and '84 Kentucky got 4+ feet of snow and temperatures stayed below -20 for weeks. The '84 winter saw 20' snow drifts and the ice storm of '93 flattened several businesses and the largest local tobacco warehouse.

That being said, anything below 85°F and I don't leave the house unless necessary.

 

[trouttimes]

I would just sit in my warm truck and smoke while watching the show.

 

[ADKPiper]

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I felt that way when I was young. Until I spent Christmas in Florida in 85 degree weather.
It was very nice by the pool. Bikini chicks and umbrella drinks for me any time.

 

[BriarBrook]

I felt that way when I was young. Until I spent Christmas in Florida in 85 degree weather.
It was very nice by the pool. Bikini chicks and umbrella drinks for me any time.

NO!

 

[Hillcrest]

Good advice for everyone. I think this storm is quite a bit worse for folks than what Connecticut sees once or twice a year though, it's going to be quite bad and I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be historic. My area is going to see 65mph wind for nearly 36 hours, combined with subzero temps and possibly 12-15" of blowing snow before it's all said and done. Buffalo NY might see 4 feet of blowing snow...once in a generation type stuff!

But your right ...worse than our yearly week of cold temps. Good idea to bottle fresh water in advance. If you have thermos' ... bottle some hot water for coffee, tea, and soups.
Make some meals in advance that can be heated on a grill. Get a grill ready for no power. I have a jetboil that got me through a nine day power outage (boils water in high winds) --- you'd be surprised what you can make to eat with hot water. Bring shovels inside so you can out the door! Snow can keep food cold so don't worry about stuff in fridge...get a cooler.
1978 ---3 days; 10-12 feet of snow with drifts.