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Post by fernwood on Feb 25, 2019 6:12:43 GMT -5
Just one photo for now. Snow/wind started Saturday night. Snow ended Sunday PM, but winds picked up to 60 MPH. Many roads in the State were either closed or listed as Do Not Travel. Several crashes involving 20+ vehicles. The worst accident that I know of was in the East Central portion. 100+ vehicles. Cars on top of cars and partially under semis. 1 fatality, 70 injuries. One person died and 71 people were hurt in a massive pileup during whiteout conditions on Interstate 41 in Neenah, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office confirms 131 vehicles were involved in the chain reaction crash. 66 people were treated and released, while 5 have been further admitted for their injuries. Other drivers and passengers were safely removed from their stranded vehicles. They were taken to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Neenah for a warming shelter. The American Red Cross provided blankets, food and beverages for people impacted by the crash. Nearly 500 vehicles were stopped behind the crash and were re-routed. Crews spent the day cleaning up the mess and almost all vehicles have been removed. It has also been reported that seven hundred and seventy two 911 calls were placed regarding the incident. At this time, police are still assessing when the best time would be to re-open the highway. "Please continue to avoid the area as the highway remains closed," the Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook. Roads by me are still listed as Do Not Travel. After I took this photo, the tree on the left became more snow covered and snapped. The small one on the right broke in half earlier in the day.  |
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Post by spiritstone on Feb 25, 2019 8:28:33 GMT -5
I would rather trade you for your weather then gettin stuck in this vortex for a month now. I'm so done with the -40 below crap daily.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 25, 2019 8:52:20 GMT -5
Stay safe and warm, Beth fernwood. Unfortunately, people just don't heed the warnings. A tree in my sister's yard was uprooted by the wind yesterday. Luckily, it didn't hit any structures (outside Chicago).
We're slowly melting (finally) from the 20" of snow we got Thursday and Friday. It's still pretty cold (19) this morning, but nothing like what you guys are getting.
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Post by miket on Feb 25, 2019 10:28:25 GMT -5
Yikes.
60+ winds probably means some pretty big drifts.
Stay warm and safe!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2019 12:09:01 GMT -5
We haven't had your amounts, and actually it has been a dry winter … until last night. I awoke to this: 2+ feet. It looks like I'm finally going to have to finish putting together the snow blower I bought 3 years ago after our last 100-year storm. Eventually, this is going to head east - hopefully not to add to your Wisconsin totals! |
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Post by miket on Feb 25, 2019 12:33:07 GMT -5
1 degree here, 19 below wind chill.
I'd still take this over two feet of snow!
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Post by drocknut on Feb 25, 2019 12:54:06 GMT -5
Oh my, hope you are safe and warm. I have family in Wisconsin who are getting hit too.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 25, 2019 13:39:48 GMT -5
I read about that pile up on the web this morning. Wow! Stay safe and warm.
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 25, 2019 14:29:00 GMT -5
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!!
It's about 22 degrees here, winds about 30mph, gusting considerably higher with occasional strong squalls blowing through with heavy snow and 50 mph+ winds. Fortunately little accumulation. Going to be cold tonight.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 25, 2019 18:25:31 GMT -5
I am safe. Not warm. House temps in the 40's. All farm animals are safe, have water and are fed.
I really feel for those who are not used to -40 wind chills, 50 mph winds, snow over 1' at a time and lots of ice.
Thank you everyone for your concern for those in WI, MN and MI. IN has also been hot hard by this.
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Post by HankRocks on Feb 25, 2019 18:56:57 GMT -5
I am safe. Not warm. House temps in the 40's. All farm animals are safe, have water and are fed. I really feel for those who are not used to -40 wind chills, 50 mph winds, snow over 1' at a time and lots of ice. Thank you everyone for your concern for those in WI, MN and MI. IN has also been hot hard by this. I am familiar with "character builder" opportunities, but your situation is way beyond that!!! |
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 26, 2019 11:23:22 GMT -5
Nope, can't hit the like button on none of that white crap! Living in Montana and ND, I always hated snow,deathly temps, ice and etc ....(hahaha) It was nice to move away from all of that misery! Winters lasting six months!!
We get snow here every other year or so, but it lasts a few days, than its gone! No below zero crap either....Still need to move further south... Hahahaha
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Post by QuailRiver on Feb 26, 2019 16:05:48 GMT -5
Very sorry to hear about those accidents! My wife is from Wausau, WI and yesterday one of her sisters who still lives near there sent her a photo of 6' snow drifts.
Here in the Piedmont area of NC we've only had one snow this winter but have had ridiculously excessive rain ever since August. Our yard, which is on high ground, is a marsh right now. It's actually difficult to walk on without slipping or sinking an inch or two into the mud. Our septic lines are so waterlogged that we haven't been able to use our clothes washing machine since November, and have had to limit showers, toilet flushing, and dish washing since even before then. I hope things dry out soon before the weather turns warm or this is going to be on heck of a mold and mildew season!
Larry C.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 26, 2019 22:21:17 GMT -5
fernwood please check in so we know you're ok.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 27, 2019 5:26:56 GMT -5
I am OK. Just now have the flu. Icky.
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Post by fernwood on Feb 27, 2019 7:34:24 GMT -5
This was taken about 2 miles from my place.  |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 27, 2019 9:12:16 GMT -5
Holy crap, that's a lot of snow!
Sorry to hear you're feeling crummy. I saw this on a friend's Facebook page yesterday and people commenting say it really works:
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Post by miket on Feb 27, 2019 10:10:44 GMT -5
That is a ton of snow!!! Sorry to hear you have the flu fernwoodHope you feel better soon. |
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 27, 2019 10:15:49 GMT -5
That is Way Too Much Snow.
Of course, now you have the 'flu. Naturally.
Been just a winter of fun and frolic for you, hasn't it?
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Post by lookatthat on Feb 27, 2019 10:20:41 GMT -5
Today there is only a light breeze here, but my how the winds have blown the past few days! Cold, too. Thankfully, less than 1/2 snowfall in my area with the wind.
Mt. Mansfield (VT) received 132 mph winds.
Mt. Washington (NH) recorded winds of 171 mph, a record for the date (though nowhere near the all-time record, which is well over 200 mph.)
I don't think the winds were over 55 mph here.
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