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[teach]

With the emphasis on the "no" in snow! I went out a limb yesterday and removed my tire chains from my 'Bota B7500 for the season. Hopefully I haven't invited Mother Nature to strike hard like she just did in NH, VT, and ME. Anyone else in the northern latitudes feeling this brave (or lucky)?
Teach

 

[kebo]

Ha, you just jinxed your entire state!!!

 

[polo1665]

Ha, you just jinxed your entire state!!!

Yup, could be the kiss of death. You'll probably get a couple more feet.

 

[smfcpacfp]

I wouldn't call RI northern, and I certainly wouldn't get ready for spring yet. Officially it is 1 month away. Doesn't March come in like a lion and out like a lamb.

Our weatherman said we are about 2/3 of the way through our snowfall for the season, historically, with a little more than 210" so far. I had to snowblow about a foot yesterday. I have this rule of thumb, when the snow completely leaves my driveway, and it is dry then I get this out:

 

[teach]

"I wouldn't call RI northern"

Well...RI is part of New England (granted, in the southern part), and it isn't part of the mid-Atlantic states region, it is not out of the question for us to receive 12"-20" of snow in one storm, up to 2 weeks of near zero degree temps every winter, and our frostline for safely putting in posts/footings is at least 36". I understand you are further north, but I for one, will still group RI in with the northern states. I understand our weather is not as brutal as some regions, but that has as much to do with our proximity to the ocean as it does to our latitude.
Teach

 

[careyo63]

Ha, you just jinxed your entire state!!!

I put the jinx on myself .I was looking at the thread About pics on moving snow and made a comment in a thread about living in the NE. for 20 yrs. and not having to put up with that white crap any more Welp sure enough that eve. we got I mean pounded with a hail storm Solid 10 Min. the smallest size of golf balls to cue ball size.It sounded like a war zone!I've been in a few hail storms down here but nothing even compared to this one.Thank goodness the only damage was the lenses on my security lights were Knocked out.I guess that was ole mother nature letting me know who the boss.No B/S.

 

[Thomas]

I'd keep your chains handy,I don't think old man winter not done w/us...still have sugar snow storm yet.
I'll run chains until mud season over...last half of April.

 

[Oldchuck]

Not a chance winter is done with us yet. March is always a winter month here. Always expect at least one big snow in March and maybe two or three. And then there is mud season. I'd be nuts to take the chains off before May and maybe not then.

New England is happy to accept RI as a northern state although perhaps not the most aflicted with winter. However they do shelter us from huricanes.

 

[CFHartman]

You guys are making me feel sad and shorted. We had a nice 24"snow fall five years ago. so I bought myself a new tractor 2210 with snow blower and haven't had over 6" since then. This year 3" has ben the max.

 

[Thomas]

Head this way CF,I'll give you all the snow you wish plus coffee/ donuts.

 

[careyo63]

Got me feelin alittle home sick again.I was born in WV.and then moved to Md.Hah. had to check the weather before I say it. Still don't miss the white crap though.

 

[CrazyQ]

With the emphasis on the "no" in snow! I went out a limb yesterday and removed my tire chains from my 'Bota B7500 for the season. Hopefully I haven't invited Mother Nature to strike hard like she just did in NH, VT, and ME. Anyone else in the northern latitudes feeling this brave (or lucky)?
Teach

no. no I don't think so...

 

[Usta]

"I wouldn't call RI northern"

Well...RI is part of New England (granted, in the southern part), and it isn't part of the mid-Atlantic states region, it is not out of the question for us to receive 12"-20" of snow in one storm, up to 2 weeks of near zero degree temps every winter, and our frostline for safely putting in posts/footings is at least 36". I understand you are further north, but I for one, will still group RI in with the northern states. I understand our weather is not as brutal as some regions, but that has as much to do with our proximity to the ocean as it does to our latitude.
Teach

Winter in RI
Hmmm where I am, we consider southern Vermont to be the banana belt

 

[teach]

Looks like you guys were right, I brought the white stuff back by removing chains! They are calling for a small storm tonight/tomorrow, followed by possibly a real dumper on Sunday night/all day Monday. ERRRRRR!
Teach

 

[Thomas]

Soooo your the one who dare old man winter.

Looks like March coming like lion,lets hope March leaves like lamb.

 

[Runner]

Looks like you guys were right, I brought the white stuff back by removing chains! They are calling for a small storm tonight/tomorrow, followed by possibly a real dumper on Sunday night/all day Monday. ERRRRRR!
Teach

You even jinxed as far west as Kansas City. Got 5 inches or so last night and this morning. Had to break out the 2520 and rear blade. Man, I was about ready to put the mower back on until this happened....

 

[jcmseven]

Steve,

I would put chains on the Z06 and still go out. It does not have much ground clearance but you can plow a lot of snow with the front fascia.

John M

 

[PILOON]

At least we all know who to blame! --tempting mother nature like that, shame.

Worst snow I ever saw was in March a few yrs back when I was snow contracting.
Seem to recall 30 or so inches and my plow blade was barely 24" high plus the city had left snow banks in every entrance that were higher than the hood of my truck.
I chained all 4 wheels put her in low 4x4 and played bulldozer. It did help that the truck was 3/4 ton and a deizel plus the rear pickup bed was full of sand.
I did however shred some of the chains.

 

[teach]

I put the chains and rear blade back on, are you guys happy now? They are calling for 8-12" for tonight and tomorrow.
Teach

 

[careyo63]

Well my jinx continues. 10" and more to come toinight.The most snow in over 10yrs. I had better make this quick before the dang power goes out again.