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Sp8ctre said:
My HEAVY winter coat back in Ohio was a grey zip up hoodie with a Levi jacket over it. I wore this in the worst of the winter. Even during the Blizzard of 1978 when temps were below zero...

Now I have to wear thermal underwear if it's below 45...:pound-hand::pound-hand:
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Our Blizzard happened in '79 Chris. Was yours a different one? I will have to check historical weather stuff.


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SP8, I'm pretty sure Ohio got a different one in '78 that hit up there it seems. Then in Md we got it in '79. I still remember being out of milk, trudging about 3 miles round trip to buy and carry milk home. The roads had 7-8 foot drifts in some spots because of all the fierce winds.
 
Sp8ctre said:
My HEAVY winter coat back in Ohio was a grey zip up hoodie with a Levi jacket over it. I wore this in the worst of the winter. Even during the Blizzard of 1978 when temps were below zero...

Now I have to wear thermal underwear if it's below 45...:pound-hand::pound-hand:
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Sounds like me. Hoody and leather jacket. Now. Go use the snow blower. I do put on some non insulated coveralls with the hoody and winter coat. But more to keep snow off my jeans so I don’t have to change clothes when I’m done. Single digits and wind blowing. I’ll still work up a sweat clearing the drive.
 
Sp8ctre said:
Definitely 1978. Follow the link for details. We were out of school for at least 3 weeks. They say it was the worst storm to ever occur in Ohio.

ohiohistorycentral.org

Research - Ohio History Connection

Dig into Ohio's past with hands on experiences and resources.
ohiohistorycentral.org ohiohistorycentral.org
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This photo taken in Western Illinois. Winter of 78/79. At the time, I was the truck driver for the CaseIH tractor dealership. I drove country roads that looked like this. Snow drifts as deep/tall as the truck I drove. We live in NE Illinois now and the locals here still comment on that blizzard.
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290 Kelvin here, in this retched coastal community.
Even the fruit bats are hiding during these most recent torturous climatic conditions...
There is no escape, from what I have gathered.
 
Sp8ctre said:
Definitely 1978. Follow the link for details. We were out of school for at least 3 weeks. They say it was the worst storm to ever occur in Ohio.

ohiohistorycentral.org

Research - Ohio History Connection

Dig into Ohio's past with hands on experiences and resources.
ohiohistorycentral.org ohiohistorycentral.org
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yep I remember that one --- had to get up on the garage roof every few hours to shovel snow OFF the roof so it wouldnt collapse (was a flat roofed garage) -- -good times ---

Nope couldnt pay me to go back ........

However if I do I will go back in true REDNECK STYLE
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Well rain is to start here tonight , then wednesday thursday snow , not going to be good with that rain when it freezes a base, then the snow on top.



Winter Storm Warning​

Issued at 15:58 Tuesday 01 February 2022

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Winter Storm Warning Wednesday through Thursday night.

Hazards:
Snow, heavy at times.
Total snowfall accumulations of 20 to 30 cm expected by Thursday night.
Winds gusting 50 to 60 km/h.
Reduced visibilities due to heavy snow and local blowing snow.

Timing:
Wednesday morning through Thursday night.

Discussion:
Rain showers tonight will transition to snow by Wednesday morning. Snow at times heavy is expected Wednesday and Thursday before easing Thursday night. Snowfall rates may reach up to 2 cm per hour at times.

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Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONSt
 
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