October 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

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Re: October 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

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Typeing3 wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:32 pm The second picture in that tweet suggests we are well overdue for well above average snowfall this winter.
I like how it misses th Island, completely :think:
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Michael1 wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 3:11 pm I like how it misses th Island, completely :think:
No, it also shows you guys are well below average for snowfall over the last five years.
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Well, this is cold on the whisker scale (the big long lines below the boxes).
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Something like this is on the present wish list for Santa this year:
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Typeing3 wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:32 pm The second picture in that tweet suggests we are well overdue for well above average snowfall this winter.
2008/09 redux! :D :clap: :snowman:
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Typeing3 wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:33 pm No kidding...I don't really see the point of already making snow this early. Snowpack doesn't usually set up until late November but maybe they know something we don't? :think:
I think they are hoping for a early start like in 2017 when it paid off for them to start the snow guns early.
Why not try cycling to work, grocery store, anywhere!
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Can we talk about the temps being in the upper teens with sunshine by next Monday? That's super exciting.
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stuffradio wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 4:03 pm Something like this is on the present wish list for Santa this year:
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What!!!! your having twins this year? right after a baby last winter! holy moly..... way to keep yourselves occupied during covid! :cheerlead: :bravo:
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SnowGranny wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:28 pm What!!!! your having twins this year? right after a baby last winter! holy moly..... way to keep yourselves occupied during covid! :cheerlead: :bravo:
Haha almost! Just one baby.
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stuffradio wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:05 pm Haha almost! Just one baby.
Having one is great. Having 2 feels like having 7. Enjoy!
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Monty wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:05 pm Having one is great. Having 2 feels like having 7. Enjoy!
Resisting the calls for a 2nd one.

Number 1 was a hell raiser.

Wish Mr Stuffradio the best. That brave bastard...
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stuffradio wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 6:05 pm Haha almost! Just one baby.
Congratulations Stuff!
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Monty wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 7:05 pm Having one is great. Having 2 feels like having 7. Enjoy!
I agree it is an exponential curve.
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tyweather wrote: Tue Oct 27, 2020 5:10 pm I think they are hoping for a early start like in 2017 when it paid off for them to start the snow guns early.
Man made snow is much denser and lasts a lot longer before melting... Thus I believe the decision to make snow
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