What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    They are forecasting winds to die down mid day Saturday in WHY-OH-MING.

    I think 75 is a category 1 hurricane isn't it???
     
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  3. WesternPlains

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    Until 5:00am MST, Sat Jan 18

    Action Recommended: Make preparations per the instructions
    Issued by: Rapid City - SD, US, National Weather Service,

    ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...NORTHWEST WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 65 MPH. * WHERE...PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN AND SOUTHWESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA. * WHEN...UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY. * IMPACTS...THE HIGH WINDS MAY BLOW DOWN LARGE TREES AND DAMAGE ROOFS, SMALL OUTBUILDINGS, AND SIGNS. POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE. TRAVEL COULD BE DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. STRONG WINDS CAN CAUSE BLOWING DUST, REDUCED VISIBILITY, AND FLYING DEBRIS. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...VISIBILITY MAY BE GREATLY REDUCED AT TIMES DUE TO PERIODS OF FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PERSONS OUTDOORS SHOULD WATCH FOR FLYING OR FALLING OBJECTS THAT MAY INJURE YOU. IF YOU ARE DRIVING, BE PREPARED FOR SUDDEN WIND GUSTS THAT CAN CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY ON OPEN STRETCHES, OR AS YOU APPROACH THE CREST OF HILLS. ALSO BE ALERT FOR DEBRIS OR DUST BLOWING ACROSS THE ROAD. &&
     
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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Sure is...
     
  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Maybe go through Kansas...........:eek:

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  6. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    The scale on 83 southbound just north of baltimore
     
  7. sealevel

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    Sounds like PA last night. Snow squall after snow squall. Look at the sky and see stars you where good. Lose the stars and it was time to death grip the wheel and get ready for 60 mph wind and white outs.
    The state is weird anyhow. Should have known better.
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    PA has two seasons, winter and construction... :biggrin_25523:
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That might be ill advised...
     
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  10. WesternPlains

    WesternPlains Road Train Member

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    Think quick, guys... We're running out of States....
     
  11. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    I will probably make it to iowa somewhere tmrw. Maybe i can avoid that sd and wyoming and get through there sunday after all that mess dies down
     
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