Weather

ASV_Vites · February 17, 2026, 9:45pm

That’s why I am getting rid of everything I can (throwing in the street to melt in the sun) - happens fast. That, coupled with a couple warmer days this week + some rain should get rid of most of it from last month so we can start over…..

I really should change the oil in my snow blower…. It’s been a few years

Pepper_Thine_Angus · February 17, 2026, 9:52pm

Yeah I have to service mine this year. It’s not going into gear where it should, you have to kinda float the handle around and find the spot.

Speaking of that, tractor service company just called, oh goody love a bill the size of ALMOST a new tractor.

ASV_Vites · February 17, 2026, 10:36pm

What the heck is wrong with it?

selg · February 17, 2026, 10:46pm

There oughtta be a law: No more snow unless the last of the dirty snow is gone.

There is a fog warning for tonight in our area.

Pepper_Thine_Angus · February 18, 2026, 12:08am

If you excuse me, I need to go execute a rodent

selg · February 18, 2026, 12:10am

Ummm, please explain in full.

Pepper_Thine_Angus · February 18, 2026, 12:22am

Ground Hog

ASV_Vites · February 18, 2026, 4:02am

This one could be a doozy or maybe not…..

Picks_by_Nisha · February 18, 2026, 4:27am

The forecast is flip-flopping every time I check it. Still several days out, so we’ll have to wait and see (and this is flip-flopping while NWS still has a good computer!)

I have heard one weather person (not sure if he’s a certified meteorologist) state that the DelMarVa up to Long Island is the hardest area to predict what will actually happen.

Picks_by_Nisha · February 18, 2026, 4:54pm

and now it’s indicating only a trace.

Pepper_Thine_Angus · February 18, 2026, 6:33pm

The rodent in question (yes both AI generated and widely shared)

Thelunatick · February 18, 2026, 6:48pm

They haven’t gotten a single prediction correct when it comes to snow in years.

SellerFeller · February 19, 2026, 10:32am

It must be fun to be a meteorologist (hype-ologist?): “ONE TO TWO FEET OF SNOW COMING! Maybe. Though a lot of things have to happen. Like cold air. And sufficient moisture. TUNE IN FOR MORE UPDATES!”

ASV_Vites · February 20, 2026, 4:42am

These social media weather people are out of their minds. Clickbait…

They got the late Jan storm correct. First one they called early as long as I have seen these types of SM posts.

I’m not concerned… Even if it happens, it’s going to warm up anyway and it won’t be around for a month like the last one. (the snow)

Lost_My_Marbles · February 20, 2026, 4:54am

Whew!!! … for a moment we thought you were talking about robins.

ASV_Vites · February 20, 2026, 4:56am

I’ve been seeing a big red headed woodpecker at the birdfeeder the last few days. Hope he doesn’t go after our windows in the spring….

Picks_by_Nisha · February 20, 2026, 5:42am

Not sure what type is responsible, but I can tell you that my van is showing serious signs of various birds, leaving lots of **** on it.
Would be bad enough if the hose wasn’t buried by the snow and I could hose it off…

Picks_by_Nisha · February 20, 2026, 5:46am

“Correct” can be open to interpretation.

For those of us in the area, when the forecast is “you’ll get a buttload of snow” and it’s anywhere from 8-40", we consider that correct, fully knowing that you can get 10" and your friend a mile away can get 20".
People in other parts of the country hear ‘7-10"’, get 5 or 12, and think “they don’t know what they are talking about”.
For the I-95 corridor, it’s often a difference of a few miles that changes everything (as you, selg, and I can attest)

papy · February 20, 2026, 5:02pm

This is the best write up I’ve seen about what is known and unknown for this storm at this time.

What’s Still Uncertain

The main uncertainty is where this offshore low tracks. That affects who may see snow, rain, wind and coastal flooding and the magnitude of those impacts.

To keep it simple, there are two extreme ends of this forecast:

The low intensifies too late and/or is too far offshore that impacts along the coast are minimal after some light rain, snow and gusty coastal winds Sunday.

The low intensifies and tracks closer to the coast, bringing a threat of coastal flooding, along with heavier rain or snow and high winds to the coast, and to some extent inland.

The trend currently is toward option number two here.
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Wind gusts over 40 mph are also increasingly likely from coastal Virginia to eastern Massachusetts. These strong onshore winds could cause coastal flooding.

Snowfall rates could eclipse one inch per hour at times, especially closer to the coast. In some locations, combined with gusty winds, this could lead to scattered power outages. Reduced visibility will make travel in the later half of the weekend dangerous.

Sellers who are in or adjacent to any affected locations on the map below should consider emergency preparations, including possibly put their stores on vacation as soon as today.

For FBM/merchant fulfillment, consider mailing out all open orders today or tomorrow WITH SCAN AND TRACKING. At least then any delays should be clearly due to carrier difficulties, and not late ship by Seller.

Sundance · February 20, 2026, 7:35pm

I’ve had enough of winter already