Blizzard 06- Pics and Vids from Denver

[ericn1300]

so, i guess your golf season is over?

[KustmAce]

Originally Posted by stieh2000

I'm a little confused over the big fuss for this storm. Isn't 20" not that big of a deal for Colorado? I know in here NJ the state would be all but shutdown, but aren't you guys used to that kind of snow?

The state was all but shutdown. We get a ton of snow, but its just not usually this much at once.

[ec437]

So how'd the snowman go?

[KustmAce]

It didnt. We ended up getting faded and going sledding.

[ec437]

That's unfortunate.

[00accord44]

Sounds like a helluva time to me! And I know you guys have some nice ass hills to sled down too... only sleddable hill in my area is a giant trash mound covered in dirt/grass. We call it Mt. Trashmore

[ec437]

Make sure you make a GIANT pile of snow on someone's car so it doesn't melt for like 3 weeks.

[speediva]

I wish I had snow right now. I had planned to get away from home for a little bit over the holiday week to hit some slopes, but it's nearly 100miles to the nearest resort with any kind of real snow. Considering I used to drive 3 hours to and from work for the last 4 months, I am not looking to make that kind of drive again any time soon.... not even for snow.

I remember Blizzards from my childhood. Every year I hope for a huge snow, but my guess is that I'll never see that kind of storm again for the rest of my life. Anyhoo, good luck with the digging out... I vaguely remember the experience, so have fun with all that!

[Oz]

Originally Posted by beef_bourito

WTF!!! I WANT SNOW. i've got horrible weather now, i'm probably the only place in canada without snow (except for BC but they don't count) this is f*cking retarded.

There's heaps of snow in BC at the moment.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow,

[beef_bourito]

yeah, in BC of all places. what's wrong with the world today.

[ThatRoundHeadedKid]

Yea. I just left Breckenridge this past saturday, after DIA was closed for what, 2 and a half days? Security lines were about an hour long, looped several times around the main terminal. Then Frontier Airlines Check-in was at least 2 and a half hours. It looped at least 3 times around the terminal (hooray for Continental First-Class EliteAccess woooo! lol)

Had the storm come earlier, I would have spent my whole Christmas with my best friend and his family who lives there.

Damnit...there wasn't as much snow in terms of skiing there at Breck, A-Basin, Keystone, and Beaver Creek. Hell...it figures it snows a shit load right when I leave.

[mike1224]

Part Deux of this storm is on its way.
from channel 7's weather site:

Central And East Adams And Arapahoe Counties
Winter Storm Watch:
Issued at: 4:37 AM MST 12/27/06, expires at: 12:45 PM MST 12/27/06Winter storm watch remains in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, A winter storm watch remains in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. Heavy snowfall is possible across all of northeast colorado thursday afternoon through Friday. This includes the denver metro area and all the urban corridor. Accumulations, in excess of 12 inches may occur, with the heaviest amounts near the foothills and palmer divide. North to northeast winds may increase to speeds of 15 to 30 mph. Gusts as high as 45 mph are possible which could cause blizzard conditions, especially on the plains. Remember, a winter storm watch means there is a potential for a hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area. Significant snow accumulations may occur that could impact travel. Stay tuned to the national weather service or your local news media for the latest updates and possible warning concerning this potential winter storm.

[Steel]

haha, sweet. Maybe all the Massachusetts snow decided to relocate to Colorado! Good riddance!

[KustmAce]

Gas stations are running out of gas, big box stores are being cleared out.

Fuckin madness around here.

[KustmAce]

Second wave hit this morning. Still going strong. Im not going anywhere