SouthHillFrosty Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, joelgombiner said: The gas ones put out way more air flow, and the landscaping industry is utterly dependent on them for leaf clean-up. Will be interesting what happens in 2025 when contractors will be banned from using gas ones in Seattle as planned https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-city-council-approves-plan-to-ban-gas-powered-leaf-blowers/. Either the battery ones need to improve a lot, or the good 'ol rake is making a comeback! And landscaping rates will go up because it takes more time to clean a property with a rake, broom, and electric blower. I am all about being green but not this far lol. I ended up using a rack and it took so much longer but it gets the job done 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, SouthHillFrosty said: I am all about being green but not this far lol. I ended up using a rack and it took so much longer but it gets the job done Noise can be a pollution too. I can't stand them, but I get the tradeoff. 4 2 Quote 2022-23 Winter: 11/29: .25" + 1" = 1.25" | 11/30: .25" 12/2: .2" + .5" = .7" | 12/3: .2" | 12/4: trace 12/18: .4" | 12/19: .2" + .8" = 1.0" | 12/20: .2 + 1.5" = 1.7 1/31: trace | 2/14: trace | 2/22: .2 | 2/26: 1.0" Total: 6.7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 It appears this east wind event is going to underperform for once. Highest gust has only been 19 here so far. 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Marine Layer said: Leaf blowers are too noisy. Are you going snowflake on us? 1 1 1 1 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, MossMan said: I notice a lot of homeowners will blow grass/leaves/clippings right out into the street when mowing or blowing…Drives me INSANE! I guess nearly 20yrs of working grounds at a golf course and a large retirement community it’s etched in my brain that clippings are NOT to be blown onto the pavement or cart paths, etc. super ugly plus it’s highly dangerous for motorcyclists. I call it extreme laziness. I could never do that. Even when I did yardwork as a youngster, I hauled the debris away or put it in a pile the homeowner specified. I've seen the same thing myself and it just reminds this is not the good old days. 3 1 1 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Brian_in_Leavenworth said: GEFS long ranger Trends are good right now. Let's keep it going! 2 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 My dog is tired of boring January’s as well. 4 Quote Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHweatherChris Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Edited January 12, 2023 by GHweatherChris 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, MossMan said: If they can make a powerful electric blower that equals my gas powered one with a battery that will last longer than 10 minutes I would be open to getting one. Until then…Gas for me! I'm certain they could make a plug in one strong enough. Electric motors can actually be quite impressive for strength. 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem Posted January 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 What's the soundtrack for today's theoretical night shift? Quote "Let's mosey!" --Cloud Strife ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Top 5 Snow Events (post 2014): (1. January 10th, 2017: 18.5 in.(2. February 6th, 2014: 7.5 inches(3. February 20th, 2018: 5.0 inches(4. February 21st, 2018: 4.0 inches(5. December 14th, 2016: 3.5 inches Honourable Mentions: December 7th, 2018, February 9th, 2019. Total since joining the Weather Forums: 3" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, joelgombiner said: I feel the same way about it! I think it comes down to economics as well as laziness. Landscapers want to make money, and the customers don't want to spend that much money on leaf clean-up. This results in the "mow and blow" operations that dominate the industry, where a couple guys blast the place clean in about 15 minutes (and essentially move the problem somewhere else, rather than fixing it). Classic externalized cost. I'm nearly incapable of cutting corners on almost any job. Almost to a fault sometimes. 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 This blower I have is a beast, most powerful battery blower on the market and the thing is almost as powerful as my huge model 800 stihl backpack blower! I grab this blower now most of the time. Battery runs 30 minutes on a charge. This company makes some nice stuff. 4 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, Requiem said: What's the soundtrack for today's theoretical night shift? I usually listen to Pink Floyd at that time of night. 5 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said: This blower I have is a beast, most powerful battery blower on the market and the thing is almost as powerful as my huge model 800 stihl backpack blower! I grab this blower now most of the time. Battery runs 30 minutes on a charge. This company makes some nice stuff. 765 CFM is pretty impressive! Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, snow_wizard said: I'm nearly incapable of cutting corners on almost any job. Almost to a fault sometimes. I'm the same and the reason why I blow away the competition in the automotive repair world in our area over here. Just do the D**n job right the first time. 1 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, MossMan said: My dog is tired of boring January’s as well. If you looked up bored in the dictionary this picture would come up. 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, MR.SNOWMIZER said: I'm the same and the reason why I blow away the competition in the automotive repair world in our area over here. Just do the D**n job right the first time. I think gen X is the last one that has that kind of work ethic on a large scale. 1 1 1 2 2 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RentonHill Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said: This blower I have is a beast, most powerful battery blower on the market and the thing is almost as powerful as my huge model 800 stihl backpack blower! I grab this blower now most of the time. Battery runs 30 minutes on a charge. This company makes some nice stuff. EGO is the best 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 With the MJO wave progress speeding up the models seem to like the idea of getting decently cold before this month is over. Hope it actually happens. Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWillarrive Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, snow_wizard said: With the MJO wave progress speeding up the models seem to like the idea of getting decently cold before this month is over. Hope it actually happens. Hope so. This pattern feels like El Niño Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RentonHillTC said: EGO is the best The big snow blower they make is impressive and it uses same battery as the leaf blower. Edited January 12, 2023 by MR.SNOWMIZER 3 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, SnowWillarrive said: Hope so. This pattern feels like El Niño It's about to flip. The persistent low pressure along the coast will be gone in less than a week. Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 That system next Wednesday could bring us some snow. 4 1 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Next Wed and Thursday are looking chilly, especially compared to the last 2 weeks. Probably 5 degrees below average. 3 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Showing some snow here as well Thursday morning early. 2 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said: Next Wed and Thursday are looking chilly, especially compared to the last 2 weeks. Probably 5 degrees below average. No doubt things are looking up. The second half of the month may end up ok. Remains to be seen if we can get something really good at the very end or not. Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWx Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, snow_wizard said: I think gen X is the last one that has that kind of work ethic on a large scale. 38 minutes ago, snow_wizard said: I've seen the same thing myself and it just reminds this is not the good old days. 1 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RentonHill Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, TacomaWx said: He’s not a boomah!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthHillFrosty Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 24 minutes ago, snow_wizard said: I think gen X is the last one that has that kind of work ethic on a large scale. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 35 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said: This blower I have is a beast, most powerful battery blower on the market and the thing is almost as powerful as my huge model 800 stihl backpack blower! I grab this blower now most of the time. Battery runs 30 minutes on a charge. This company makes some nice stuff. If the battery lasted longer I would definitely get one! Blowing around my place is a 4 hour job at the height of the fall blow down almost weekly so even with two batteries I would still be swapping and waiting for charging unless the battery is a quick charge? Edited January 12, 2023 by MossMan Quote Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 High pressure cells beginning to log jam over the NE Pacific. Good sign. 3 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TacomaWx Posted January 12, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, RentonHillTC said: He’s not a boomah!!! I honestly don’t recall how old Jim is…but the tiring “back in my day everything and everybody was perfect” and the “this generation sucks and none of them want to work” sayings get old. I know plenty of young people my age who work hard. 8 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, RentonHillTC said: He’s not a boomah!!! Technically I can call myself either a Boomer or an Xer. I chose X a long time ago. 1 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, TacomaWx said: I honestly don’t recall how old Jim is…but the tiring “back in my day everything and everybody was perfect” and the “this generation sucks and none of them want to work” sayings get old. I know plenty of young people my age who work hard. I did specify on large scale. I learned long ago that blanket statements are never correct. 1 1 1 1 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doinko Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 13 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said: Showing some snow here as well Thursday morning early. Saturday as well 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatyorologist Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, snow_wizard said: I learned long ago that blanket statements are never correct. 35 minutes ago, snow_wizard said: I think gen X is the last one that has that kind of work ethic on a large scale. 2 1 1 Quote Weather stats for MBY Snowfall: -Total snowfall since joining: 50.25" -2018-19: 21" -2019-20: 2.5" -2020-21: 13" -2021-22: 8.75" -2022-23: 5.75" -2023-24*: 0.25" -Most recent snowfall: 0.25”; January 17th, 2024 -Largest snowfall (single storm): 8.5"; February 12-13, 2021 -Largest snow depth: 14"; 1:30am February 12th, 2019 Temperatures: -Warmest: 109F; June 28th, 2021 -Coldest: 13F; December 27th, 2021 -Phreeze Count 2023-24: 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doinko Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 minutes ago, snow_wizard said: High pressure cells beginning to log jam over the NE Pacific. Good sign. Almost every model/run is showing a return to more GOA ridging at around 10 days. Good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow_wizard Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I said on a large scale on that work ethic post. It was not a blanket statement. 1 2 Quote Death To Warm Anomalies! Winter 2023-24 stats Total Snowfall = 1.0" Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1 Total Hail = 0.0 Total Ice = 0.2 Coldest Low = 13 Lows 32 or below = 45 Highs 32 or below = 3 Lows 20 or below = 3 Highs 40 or below = 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWx Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 minute ago, snow_wizard said: I said on a large scale on that work ethic post. It was not a blanket statement. You’re all good man…it’s all just for laughs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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