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TurnsOutImAScientist t1_jc25wdb wrote

For JP my money is on 3 inches of slush. Whatever happens, the warmer weather later this week means it'll mostly be gone. Too bad the snow is coming after the rain or else maybe we'd wash some salt away too.

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josef_k___ t1_jc27gch wrote

Yeah, slush and shitty wind. Heavy, fluffy snow coming straight down with no wind for a good length of time is so rare in Boston that I vividly remember the last time it happened (though not the date...maybe 2 winters ago): I went to the arboretum and sat in the ash tree section for 2-3 hours, getting completely engulfed by the snow, then walked around for another hour or so. Nobody was there and it was stunningly gorgeous, serene, and pristine.

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TurnsOutImAScientist t1_jc28n6f wrote

I apologize, we proactively made sure our snowblower would start about a week ago, guaranteeing it wouldn't be needed lol.

But yeah in general Boston is pretty disappointing for fun weather events. Really miss the dramatic thunderstorms in more mid-Atlantic places, here they mostly seem to miss us or evaporate.

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FabulousOffer t1_jc4rdh7 wrote

Thanks for taking the blame, but it's my fault. I proactively replaced one of my snowblower's batteries under warranty last year. It would have expired in December, so I made sure to get the replacement with several months to spare. Then I stored the batteries in a cool, dry place and had them fully charged in plenty of time for winter 😞

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Maxpowr9 t1_jc2nrwm wrote

I rather pure snow than wintery mix. I can predict driving in snow. A mix could be hail, rain, and snow; often turning into ice at night.

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daddytorgo t1_jc2ag0u wrote

Yeah, I'm thinking that's what we'll get at worst. With the ground still so warm, I think a lot of stuff will be like Saturday and just melt as it hits too.

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