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SpitFire40 · 12-26-2006, 09:57 PM

In yo face FG, in Yo Face!

j/k

Too bad this couldn't happen during XMas but close enough. Should start up overnight.

jroc · 12-26-2006, 10:02 PM

to bad i didn't get winter tires for christmas...

Azure · 12-26-2006, 10:11 PM

Booooo...could have come Christmas eve.

Geeeez.

TurnedTheCorner · 12-26-2006, 10:15 PM

I hate snowy commute days. Time to play "Bus Ride of Fortune" tomorrow.

Jiggy_12 · 12-26-2006, 10:17 PM

Ugh...why can't it snow in the middle of the day?

Overnight snowfalls mean idiot drivers for the morning commute.

I love hour long drives to work. Seriously nothing better.

Resolute 14 · 12-26-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Azure

Booooo...could have come Christmas eve.

Geeeez.

No thanks. If I never see a white Christmas in this city again, I will count myself fortunate.

TurnedTheCorner · 12-26-2006, 10:21 PM

Sounds like someone's heart needs to grow three sizes. In a single day, no less.

Resolute 14 · 12-26-2006, 10:23 PM

Its not about heart, its about practicality. Drive the highway between Airdrie and Cochrane in a blizzard, and you will understand. And that is just a 25 minute trip.

TurnedTheCorner · 12-26-2006, 10:24 PM

Nah, I hear you. But a White Christmas can mean the roads are clear, right?

Azure · 12-26-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Snakeeye

Its not about heart, its about practicality. Drive the highway between Airdrie and Cochrane in a blizzard, and you will understand. And that is just a 25 minute trip.

I wouldn't wish a blizzard upon anyone either...but a couple inches of light snow wouldn't hurt.

Resolute 14 · 12-26-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner

Nah, I hear you. But a White Christmas can mean the roads are clear, right?

He wanted the snowfall warning around Christmas.

What we got is perfectly fine.

KevanGuy · 12-26-2006, 11:12 PM

Should be a good one...

Warnings

City of Calgary
9:35 PM MST Tuesday 26 December 2006
Snowfall warning for
City of Calgary continued

10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected Wednesday.

An intense low pressure system from the pacific is forecast to track inland along the U.S. border overnight bringing snow to southern Alberta. Snow is expected to start overnight and fall throughout Wednesday bringing 10 to 20 centimetres of snow. A few flurries may linger Thursday as the system moves eastward.

A winter storm watch is an alert of the potential development of severe winter weather. Persons in or near these areas should be prepared for developing adverse weather conditions and should listen for updated watches and possible warnings.

Jayems · 12-26-2006, 11:17 PM

Wow.. thats potentially more than half a foot of snow.. not bad for 1 night.

rockstar · 12-26-2006, 11:18 PM

Arrrgh, that blows.

Good thing I love the Flames a little bit more than I hate the snow, 'else I'd be outta here!

Actually I don't hate the snow. But I hate driving in it, which I guess I'll be doing in a few hours.

Resolute 14 · 12-26-2006, 11:35 PM

Good news: I live 2 blocks from work.

Bad news: I have to work tomorrow.

Good news: I think I am going to drive to Tim Hortons, get a breakfast sandwhich and show up 30 minutes late, blaming my tardiness on the weather.

MrMastodonFarm · 12-27-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakeeye

Its not about heart, its about practicality. Drive the highway between Airdrie and Cochrane in a blizzard, and you will understand. And that is just a 25 minute trip.

A white christmas doesn't = blizzard

SpitFire40 · 12-27-2006, 01:23 AM

I actually kind of enjoy driving on snowy roads... not sure what the problem is. Just mind your speed and distances and enjoy the ride

604flames · 12-27-2006, 01:32 AM

At least people out your way actually know what to do when it snows.

We got some a few weeks ago, and the whole city was just messed. My 90-min bus commute from home to school turned into a 2.5 hour adventure, on the days when the university was actually open.

Add power outages and wind to that and i wish i was back in the Kootenays.

Enjoy the snow Calgary, it kicks rain's ass.

TurnedTheCorner · 12-27-2006, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SpitFire40

I actually kind of enjoy driving on snowy roads... not sure what the problem is. Just mind your speed and distances and enjoy the ride

The problem is other drivers who don't heed this simple advice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 604flames

At least people out your way actually know what to do when it snows.

We got some a few weeks ago, and the whole city was just messed. My 90-min bus commute from home to school turned into a 2.5 hour adventure, on the days when the university was actually open.

Add power outages and wind to that and i wish i was back in the Kootenays.

Enjoy the snow Calgary, it kicks rain's ass.

It's not that much better here, in terms of people knowing how to drive in snow. Earlier in December, my typical 25 minute bus ride took an hour and a half, buses were running at least 15 minutes behind on all routes, my bus was consistently 40-50 minutes late...

We've managed to avoid the power outages, at least.

CRXguy · 12-27-2006, 09:20 AM

So I just woke up and looked outside. Where's the snow?