snow 2 9 13 from ws lirakis on Vimeo.
This is two hours of video the following morning of the big storm compressed. 18 inches of snow and forty knots of wind. Where to put the snow was the big question.
snow 2 9 13 from ws lirakis on Vimeo.
This is two hours of video the following morning of the big storm compressed. 18 inches of snow and forty knots of wind. Where to put the snow was the big question.
A wonderous video brought to my attention by eric camiel.
Like most of us in the northeast, we to lost power, which meant no internet, and curiously our cell phones stopped working as well. Shoveling snow became a pastime, while wondering when the electricity would be restored. Without electricity naturally no light, but no heat soon becomes the biggest concern. Would I have to drain the water pipes? The power was restored just in time.
Shoveling is an ongoing task, but the sun has made it so much easier and gave time for a tour of Newport. Now we are expecting rain. The water has no place to go, so it will be interesting. Snow scheduled again later in the week.
clouds 1 31 13 from ws lirakis on Vimeo.
I simply turned the camera on and left it for a while. It was a windy day and the sun was setting. The Music is from “The Band”; giving credit where credit is due.
Anyone who has watched the news must know we are waiting for a major snowstorm. We will not see the sky or a sunset for a few days.
… Winter Storm Watch now in effect from Friday morning through
Saturday afternoon…
* locations… Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.
* Hazard types… heavy snow.
* Accumulations… snow accumulation of 8 to 15 inches.
* Timing… light snow develops by Friday morning. Snow will
increase intensity during Friday afternoon. There may be a brief
change over to rain especially near the South Coast during the
afternoon. The rain should Switch Back to heavy snow by Friday
night and Saturday morning… when the bulk of the storm is
expected.
* Impacts… heavy snow and very strong winds will bring the
potential for near blizzard conditions. The worst of the storm
will be Friday night into Saturday morning. Snowfall rates of 2
to 3 inches per hour possible. Travel may become nearly
impossible with blowing and drifting snow.
* Winds… northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* Visibilities… one quarter mile or less at times.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Storm Watch is issued for the potential of accumulating
snow of 6 or more inches in a 12 hour period… or 8 or more
inches in a 24 hour period. Anyone traveling in the next 24 to
36 hours should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to modify
travel plans should winter weather develop.
It seems the weather forecasting has been exceedingly accurate recently; snow was predicted for 7 am this morning and on cue it began; lightly, but has continued all day. Sugar coating everything in the calm.
The cold is persisting, even shallow salt water is freezing. Shallow ponds are already in use for skating. If there is a compensation for the cold it would be the simple joy of skating on a pond. I cannot think of another at the moment.
The sun is shining and the weather is relatively mild; and it’s blowing a gale out of the southwest. On the cool side but otherwise what a day for sailing.
The individual elements of weather are simple, as they interact it begins to become more complex. That said, when you look at the ocean racing, or day racing for that matter, the understanding has become very complete. In 2005 we had a French weather router who was nothing short of brilliant.
Nature’s power ever ceases to amaze and awe. Still, do does not diminish the sadness for those who lost everything, including all their memories.