Snowy start to new year 2014
Yep. It snowed in Hoboken. Hardly an “EMERGENCY!”
There you have it folks. We had what amounted to a fairly “standard” winter weather event. Not a paralyzing situation by any means. It was quite pretty in fact, until the dirty streets and sidewalks tainted the white snow (it was hard to find perfectly clean spots – but we managed to get lucky a few times).
But what has gotten much worse over the years is the over-reaching of the governments (state, local) with their “state of emergency” nonsense. Also – the “media” alarmists are the worst. The verbiage used to describe these events: “NJ braces for snow” or “Buried by a couple inches” or my favorite “100 million affected!!” For crying out loud. Why sensationalize? It was just snow.
The cold and brisk winds on the other hand is no fun at all.
How are they going to top themselves for the next storm? Perhaps they’ll just call the storm “Icy Death?”
It’s winter. Here’s some snow for ya.
1/1/2014 Update:
“Winter Storm Warning” in effect for Hoboken. 6 to 8 fluffy inches of snow. But damn freezing wind chills. Bust out the long underwear!
Hoboken might get a nice snowy start to new year 2014
12/31/2013 Update:
No reason to panic! But if you watch “team coverage” MSM you might begin stocking up as if Armageddon is imminent.
Anyway, forecasts for this upcoming snow have been all over the map, and from what we understand still isn’t nailed down precisely (as to exactly how much and where – but the cold air is certainly in place.) But the safe prediction is One to 16 inches possible. Haha!
I can say one thing, be happy it didn’t happen tonight. That would have been a nightmare on Amateur Night! Just practice common sense and you’ll be all good to go. Have fun with it! Maybe some people will even get an extra day or two off?
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No I am not. When it is warranted and with the equipment and cost that the situation warrants and at all times abiding by safety.
This winter storm warning and scary blizzard is such bullshit and hype to draw more attention to government entities. This snow storm is for complete pussies. Big deal.
Camel2 you are right on. The city has purchased massive National Guard size equipment for blowing the street. These monstrosities were barreling down the streets at speeds of fifty miles per hour in the middle of the night.
The city claims that there was an emergency that a fire truck was able to get through because of this clearing. The fire truck size and the road conditions were such that the fire truck would have made it through without clearing.[quote comment=”222288″]This winter storm warning and scary blizzard is such bullshit and hype to draw more attention to government entities. This snow storm is for complete pussies. Big deal.[/quote]
Are you arguing that the city shouldn’t clear the streets? [quote comment=”222304″]Camel2 you are right on. The city has purchased massive National Guard size equipment for blowing the street. These monstrosities were barreling down the streets at speeds of fifty miles per hour in the middle of the night.The city claims that there was an emergency that a fire truck was able to get through because of this clearing. The fire truck size and the road conditions were such that the fire truck would have made it through without clearing.[/quote]
Spending from the city coffers to clean up one inch of snow but also towing to make more money. Yep, attention seeking and self serving politicians.[quote comment=”222288″]This winter storm warning and scary blizzard is such bullshit and hype to draw more attention to government entities. This snow storm is for complete pussies. Big deal.[/quote]
Looking forward to the fluffy snow!
Hoboken has a history of botching events like this. Thankfully this is no 2′ snow storm.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY…
…NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THURSDAY EVENING INTO FRIDAY MORNING…
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW AND STRONG WINDS…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST FRIDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
ACCUMULATIONS… UP TO 1 INCH OF ACCUMULATION IS POSSIBLE AFTER MIDNIGHT THROUGH THE THURSDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR. ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 5 TO 7 INCHES IS FORECAST THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 6 TO 8 INCHES.
WINDS… NORTH 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
WIND CHILLS… 15 BELOW ZERO TO AROUND ZERO FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. THE LOWEST WIND CHILLS WILL BE IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF NORTHEAST NEW JERSEY.
VISIBILITIES… ONE QUARTER TO ONE HALF MILE AT TIMES.
TIMING… THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY.
IMPACTS… LIGHT SNOW COULD CAUSE TRANSPORTATION IMPACTS DURING THE THURSDAY MORNING RUSH HOUR. BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WILL PRODUCE HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS. WIND CHILLS RANGING FROM 15 DEGREES BELOW ZERO T0 AROUND ZERO WILL MAKE IT FEEL EXTREMELY COLD.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE FORECAST THAT WILL MAKE TRAVEL DANGEROUS. ONLY TRAVEL IN AN EMERGENCY. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL…KEEP AN EXTRA FLASHLIGHT…FOOD… AND WATER IN YOUR VEHICLE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.