Eastern US Blizzards

[Cabin Fever]

The east and northeast US seem to be getting all the snow so far this year. Our lakes are covered with perfectly smooth, glass. So clear that you can see the lake bottoms and fish below while walking on the ice. But yet, no snow for us as shown in the photo I snapped moments ago.

 

[Pearl]

The east and northeast US seem to be getting all the snow so far this year. Our lakes are covered with perfectly smooth, glass. So clear that you can see the lake bottoms and fish below while walking on the ice. But yet, no snow for us as shown in the photo I snapped moments ago.
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Y'all are lucky to even be able to see the ground through all those turkey, lol!!

 

[Mountain trapper]

We're finally getting some snow out here now, but we're still a couple feet behind where should be at this time of year. There's still a lot of winter left to make up for it.

 

[FarmersDaughter]

I wish it would snow in feet not inches. I need the work

 

[Mountain trapper]

I wish it would snow in feet not inches. I need the work

Almost all of our yearly precipitation comes in the form of snow. It's rare that we get rain in the summer. And rare that we get rain in winter too, except for during our usual January thaw.
Most of our winter storms dump 1 - 3 feet of snow. I've got almost 3 miles of road and feeding areas to keep clear. During a big storm with lots of drifting, it could take days for me to get the road open. Being snowed in for weeks is common here.

 

[Tim Horton]

Tuesday.. 12-5-2023... Got a skiff of snow last night.. This the 3rd time this season so far.. Will be gone tomorrow as predicted highs in the low 40sF for the rest of the week..

 

[SLADE]

Tuesday.. 12-5-2023... Got a skiff of snow last night.. This the 3rd time this season so far.. Will be gone tomorrow as predicted highs in the low 40sF for the rest of the week..

Do you also get dingy and dories of snow?

 

[Neb]

Do you also get dingy and dories of snow?

The wife and I pondered what a " dingy dory" was been never answered that question.



Ben

 

[Tootsie]

A dingy and a dory are boats. So is a skiff. Small, medium, and large. So, a little or a lot. If you like or need snow, it’s the dory. Bring it on!

 

[Mountain trapper]

We had over a foot of snow the other day, then last night it warmed up to 40 degs and rained. It's still above freezing today and the snow is melting fast. We seldom ever have mud during winter, usually frozen from October thru April, this year is way different. Weird weather so far.

 

[Tim Horton]

Actually.... I do know what a Portuguese style dory is.. It is a very good small boat for choppy waters.. As using a small outboard it requires a long shaft motor to work best.. Also easy to hand row.. At least the one I was around.. Very good, easy to move around fishing pan fish...

High dark overcast all day today.. So the ...skiff... of snow we have melted very slow.. Roads, streets, sidewalks are clear and dry.. Forecast is for sun and nicer through the weekend..

 

[backlash]

It appears to have nothing to do with a boat.

The origin is not clear, but some think it came from the Scottish verb "skiff," which means to lightly move across a surface barely touching it, as perhaps a "skiff" of snow barely covers the ground.
Ask Tom: What's the origin of the term 'a skiff of snow'?

 

[SLADE]

You could have a sailing dinghy then you could say you had a lightning of snow

 

[Magpie]

No snow here, but Germany and Scotland got a dumpload, closing Munich airport and stranding people. Luckily in Vienna, where I was, we got enough to make it Chrtismassy, but we could still get around. Heavy wind & rain here today, and it's quite cold.