Let It Snow!!!!!

[Mr. Griswold]

Well I am taking an egg nog break from stringing lights outside and the snow is coming down!!! This is what Christmas is about for me. I love the chilled flakes as they hit my face and melt.

Anyone else already playing in snow?

[putrid]

Totally cool Mr. Griswold. No snow yet here. But I did get snowed on wile putting up part of the yard display last year. Great experience! Got to get some of that egg nog myself!

[Craig]

Hey Gris and Putrid!:)

Yup! We got some of the white stuff last night! (YIPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEE!)

I LOVE the Christmas season!:):):):):)

[Giles]

Nope...no snow in SC. It was cold enough the other night when it got down below freezing, but yesterday and today it has been in the mid 70s. A bit warm for snow I think.

[Perpetual_Christmas]

If anyone besides me lives in the Northwest, a meteorologist friend of mine told me today that weather models are starting to show a good possibility of a MAJOR cold wave WITH SNOW in the Northwest starting late next week!

Snow that early here around Seattle is practically unheard of. I hope he's right, I'd LOVE to get some early snow!

[Mr. Griswold]

If anyone besides me lives in the Northwest, a meteorologist friend of mine told me today that weather models are starting to show a good possibility of a MAJOR cold wave WITH SNOW in the Northwest starting late next week!

Snow that early here around Seattle is practically unheard of. I hope he's right, I'd LOVE to get some early snow!

Hey I lived in Mukilteo years back and had a snow there so you never know you just might :) I moved back to Eastern WA so I am sitting in an icebox as I type.

[theedwin]

I am angry that it is getting cold here, until I remind myself that it is November! So, I guess cold should be the norm.

No snow here, but it IS Vegas... I am just itching to put up my lights!

Great thread Gris!

[chris]

No snow here it tried yesterday and just turned into rain. I really
want to get my props in the ground before the snow falls.

[merryblackfog]

I can't wait for it to snow :snowflake: Hope we have another winter like last year....

[EnlightenedGrinch]

We don't get snow until January or February (normally).

[Craig]

Hey Merry!:)

Last year's snow was a bit much for us. I opened one door at work and was staring into a 6 foot PLUS snow drift! (guess who got to shovel THAT?):)

[SPX]

We got some very minor flurries here in Salt Lake a couple of days ago, but other than that, it's been dry since I posted that pic a few weeks ago. Actually, that's not completely true . . . it RAINED hard here the other day and I HATE rain. I guess it just wasn't QUITE cold enough for snow, which was disappointing.

I agree though, snow is a huge part of the Christmas experience. Growing up way down South, I didn't see much of it growing up, so I'm soaking it all up now (sometimes literally).

[Mr. Griswold]

We got some very minor flurries here in Salt Lake a couple of days ago, but other than that, it's been dry since I posted that pic a few weeks ago. Actually, that's not completely true . . . it RAINED hard here the other day and I HATE rain. I guess it just wasn't QUITE cold enough for snow, which was disappointing.

I agree though, snow is a huge part of the Christmas experience. Growing up way down South, I didn't see much of it growing up, so I'm soaking it all up now (sometimes literally).

I saw the pics you took that was a good haul of snow...sad it already melted but more to come I am sure :)

[Nevergoback]

Sigh....it is 84 degrees today and 82 for tomorrow.

[Buckeyelights]

No sight of snow here. I took the day off work to work on our display, 60 degrees and sun = nice for now, but I'm looking forward to some snow.

[chris]

No sight of snow here. I took the day off work to work on our display, 60 degrees and sun = nice for now, but I'm looking forward to some snow.

Sounds like you got some nice weather Its cold here lol:)

[LaBruja]

merryblackfrog you bite your tongue..2 storms less than a week apart with 2ft plus of snow??? You obviously do not have the joy of having to remove all that white stuff..my job includes plowing snow...on a very long nasty driveway..and getting caretakers/nurses in and out of here ..I used to like snow ..now I stress about it a LOT

[SPX]

merryblackfrog you bite your tongue..2 storms less than a week apart with 2ft plus of snow??? You obviously do not have the joy of having to remove all that white stuff..my job includes plowing snow...on a very long nasty driveway..and getting caretakers/nurses in and out of here ..I used to like snow ..now I stress about it a LOT

You should get another job!

No job is worth contaminating your feelings about snow, ha ha!

[Nevergoback]

Snow is just plain fun in the South....
The first time I drove 'in snow" was that wonderful heavy flurry we had in Houston last year. I think I drove wth my head stuck out of the window yelping "Yee Haw" all the way down the highway, and I know I had my roof rack Christmas Lights switched ON.

[msmello]

Can someone send some snow my way? Snow at Christmas would just be the bestest ever !!! Though I've heard that it's like owning a swimming pool - you wish you had it, get it, and end up never using it. I guess I'll just have to live vicariously through you all.

[theedwin]

Oh I LOVE my swimming pool! I use it all the time in the summer!

Now snow on the other hand, I could use once or twice in the winter..... every few years that is... LOL

[Mr. Griswold]

The snow is coming in tonight! I am glad I finished the roof lights :)

[Craig]

Hey Edwin!:)

We would like to have a pool here too, BUT, the ground is so rocky in this area, very few people have one. They have to be blasted out ouf the ground!:(

Hey Gris!:)

Congrats on getting the roof lights up (wish mine were):)

[bethene]

well so far only flurries, last week, this week has been 60's, today put up the lights, which I want to do in warmer, old bones and all ya know, then what happens happens, bring it on!!

[SPX]

Snow is just plain fun in the South....
The first time I drove 'in snow" was that wonderful heavy flurry we had in Houston last year. I think I drove wth my head stuck out of the window yelping "Yee Haw" all the way down the highway, and I know I had my roof rack Christmas Lights switched ON.

Having grown up in Memphis, I know the feeling. When we would get snow it was just THE best experience. It positively lit up my life because it was so rare and truly seemed like magic. All the sudden my normally hot and humid home had been transformed into a winter wonderland that I usually only saw in the movies.

I remember being a kid and just standing outside as it started to snow and looking around smiling. Just feeling the cold and seeing this white, powdery stuff fall from the sky was like a spiritual experience.

[Sarah Wilmer]

I don't really like the winter but I love the snow. I know it is weird but I just love snow.

[Just Whisper]

It is really coming down hard tonight, snow piled up all over the place, can't even see out the windows.

Yeah, you know I'm lying. It will never snow here. But I DO use my pool all summer. Enjoy those beautiful white nights for me. I miss them sometimes. LOL NOT!!!

[Craig]

I am hoping that the snow holds off until I get everything up and running here. The bloody WIND is enough to freeze you in place a lot of times:) It doesn't have to be very cold for the wind to just go right through you.

Supposedly, our weather will be half way decent today, and if that holds true, I can (I HOPE) get the roof done!:)

[putrid]

Still no snow in mid MO. But the weather has turned cool and cloudy. Will most of the leaves gone it's beginning to look and feel allot more like Christmas!

[estertota]

Still no snow in Poland... hope that it will be snowy on Christmas.
In previous year was very cold and snowy winter but there weren't snow on Christmas Day...
Only on the other days... so it wasn't much comfortable, icy sidewalks, nobody didn't want to leave their houses..

[Craig]

Hey Anna!:)

Last year, there was LOTS of snow here in Arizona. In fact, I remember shoveling the driveway (during a snowstorm) as I finished, I turned around, and there was already 1 inch (or better) where I had just finished!:)

[SPX]

Still no snow in Poland... hope that it will be snowy on Christmas.
In previous year was very cold and snowy winter but there weren't snow on Christmas Day...
Only on the other days... so it wasn't much comfortable, icy sidewalks, nobody didn't want to leave their houses..

Thanks for the update from the other side of the world. Hopefully you guys will get some good (and comfortable) snow on Christmas Day this time around.

[Just Whisper]

I guess I could throw our pretty pure white sand all over our yard and try to make it look like snow. I remember when I first moved here...the kids and I were driving on to the base along the coast. It was our fist glimpse of the beach and we all had to look 3 or 4 times. We could not figure out why there was snow on the beaches and dunes. It was SO white and sparkled in the sun so much that at first we really thought it was snow.

[theedwin]

JW, Thankfully it is not all black and OILY! (the sand that is).

I am still toying with the idea of putting all of the Buffalo Snow that I bought the last few years on my lawn... but I am sure it would get all dingy and icky by Christmas...

[Nephew Fred]

I am angry that it is getting cold here, until I remind myself that it is November! So, I guess cold should be the norm.

No snow here, but it IS Vegas... I am just itching to put up my lights!

Great thread Gris!

You were not here a few years ago Edwin, when I had 8 to 10 inches of snow at my house one day.....Ok, for you snowland folks that may seem like nothing, but remember, we have NEVER had that much in the valley in years. The weight of the snow, took out half of my Palo Verde tree and froze plants all over the yards. It looked great, but was a mess to clean up. Driving in it was another whole story..........:deer:

[Craig]

It looked great, but was a mess to clean up. Driving in it was another whole story..........:deer:

I can believe it, Fred!

A winter storm in an area that normally does not have them and is ill-equiped for them (with good reason, obviously) IS a mess to deal with. Heck, it can be a mess in areas that ARE equiped for them (I remember ice storms in Seattle.....NOT nice!)

[Jeremy]

A little snow. We had a small storm, and most of it is melted now. :(

[Just Whisper]

A little snow. We had a small storm, and most of it is melted now. :(

Hey Jeremy, where have you been? Nice to see you back around.

[katshead42]

One of things I miss most about living back home is the snow. Austin gets snow sometimes near Valentines day but none on or near Christmas :(

[Perpetual_Christmas]

We got snow today! I took this video.

YouTube - First Snow 2010.MOV

[bluexmas]

no snow around here yet.... Not now!!! I am sorry but I live in WV and it seems that we freak out when it starts snowing. I guess most of us cant drive in the snow or something..... Although I do have to admit when it does snow really bad, that is when you will find everyone at Walmart...........

[Carol]

It snowed again today. A mix between rain and snow. More snow than rain. But it did not stay. We will get more snow this week and maybe it will stay.

[Mr. Griswold]

Snowing right now and I got a couple inches of snowfall on the ground through the night. I am so glad the display is wired because it just looks really cold now out there :) The temps are to drop into single digits today.

[SPX]

We got dumped on night before last and the temps took a nosedive. According to the forecast we're supposed to get snow today, tomorrow, and Wednesday (with a high on Wednesday of 17).

It's about time the holiday weather got here. It's almost December!

[Mr. Griswold]

Okay those without snow or their lights up can enjoy these shots I took tonight :)

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[Carol]

Oh woooooooooow. That is just so beautiful. We also got snow last night. But only a little bit. Almost nothing : ) But it is still on the grass and on the roof. Like pixie dust ; ). Love your pics.

[DaveBrewer]

We have onlyh gotten a dusting once, but it looks like we could get a little this weekend. The pictures are too cool with the blow molds glowing under the snow.

[chris]

Gris love the pics, yes I still have a lot of wiring to do lol!
Looks like you did get a lot of snow glad its all wired up. I really
like the Santa and reindeer hanging up looks awesome!

[Nevergoback]

Mr. Griswold you are the Bomb! Thank you for the pictures-- nothing better to get in the mood than to see beautiful snowflakes on a lovely Christmas display.


from those of us suffering 80 degree heat and high humidity today.. Although by Saturday morning we may get freezing temperatures.

Ps I ordered that Santa in sleigh and one Reindeer from Home Depot....Can't wait. Err, is your Santa landing on your car?

[Mr. Griswold]

Mr. Griswold you are the Bomb! Thank you for the pictures-- nothing better to get in the mood than to see beautiful snowflakes on a lovely Christmas display.


from those of us suffering 80 degree heat and high humidity today.. Although by Saturday morning we may get freezing temperatures.

Ps I ordered that Santa in sleigh and one Reindeer from Home Depot....Can't wait. Err, is your Santa landing on your car?

HAHAHA yes he got snow in his eyes and he thinks its my roof :)

I am glad you all enjoyed some pics. The snow continued through the night and is deep now all around my house.

[CATZILLA]

Thanks for the pics ! :)

[bluexmas]

the snow with the blowmolds are really wonderful pictures. Just that "Tis the Seasons" kind of thing.

[Mr. Griswold]

the snow with the blowmolds are really wonderful pictures. Just that "Tis the Seasons" kind of thing.

Thanks! I love the way they look in the snow. I have 82 blow molds in the display this year and they all look so good in the white powder (In my opinion)

[SPX]

Salt Lake has been getting dumped on pretty good for past several hours.

Everything's white white white.

[Mr. Griswold]

Salt Lake has been getting dumped on pretty good for past several hours.

Everything's white white white.

If you get a chance for some good snow pics I would love to see them. It stopped snowing here and now we are experiencing -8 degrees BBRRRRRRR!!!!

[SPX]

If you get a chance for some good snow pics I would love to see them. It stopped snowing here and now we are experiencing -8 degrees BBRRRRRRR!!!!

Here's one I snapped this morning walking down the street on my way to work:


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[Mr. Griswold]

Looks like Christmas!!

[SPX]

Looks like Christmas!!

There are plenty of things I've seen over the past couple of days that would've made GREAT pictures, but my phone's camera isn't very good and the zoom is almost useless.

Wish I had better camera!

[bluexmas]

OMG! Did it just snowed here? It better NOT!!! hahhahaha. Deff know Christmas is coming in these part of WV.

[buddytheelf]

Snow is my enemy. Make it go away pleeeeeeeeeeease.

[Carol]

Everything is white.

[SPX]

Salt Lake's undergoing a snow assault RIGHT NOW!

Just walked outside and snapped these:



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[chris]

Looks like a lot of snow SPX nice!

[Sickie Ickie]

I like how new fallen snow sparkles, but hate how it turns dirty and slushy in so little time in the city.

[SPX]

Looks like a lot of snow SPX nice!

Yeah, I had no idea it was even supposed to snow today. I woke up and opened the door and, well . . . there it was.

Apparently it's been coming down for about 5 hours now and it's still going strong.

[SPX]

I like how new fallen snow sparkles, but hate how it turns dirty and slushy in so little time in the city.

That's true, at least around the streets. Guess you gotta enjoy it while it lasts.

It actually brings to mind a memory. I went to a movie last year--a later show--and I was by myself. When I walked out there was snow everywhere. Apparently it had started snowing when I was in there and I had no idea. So I'm walking home around midnight through the streets of downtown, and the snow in the street was literally untouched. Apparently not a single car had driven through there. (Downtown Salt Lake is pretty quiet at night.)

So there I was in the middle of the city, with the snow illuminated by the street lamps, and I was all by myself in this untouched snow world. It looked like some alien landscape and I felt like I was in some fantasy world straight out of a children's book. I was so overtaken with the experience and felt like I really was so isolated that I just started walking down the middle of the street, not feeling like the rules of society pertained to me anymore because I wasn't in the regular world . . . I was off, somewhere else, in a city that had been abandoned by people and now sat alone in pristine condition.

I'll never forget it. It was magic.

[Sickie Ickie]

If you are as good a film maker as you are a writer SPX, I'd be very interested in watching some of your films.

[SPX]

If you are as good a film maker as you are a writer SPX, I'd be very interested in watching some of your films.

You just paid me a big compliment!

I know I've mentioned my interest in filmmaking before, but it's something that I'm not actively involved in (yet). I've made a few attempts but they were . . . not that good. When I finally transfer to the University of Utah I intend to really focus on film production classes.

For now, I'm actually studying for a communications degree at Salt Lake Community College, with an emphasis on journalism. I actively freelance on the side and have been published in a couple of different national magazines (one of which I write for regularly).

So a big focus of my life right now is writing. In fact, I'm trying to figure out how to transition completely away from my part-time day job as a computer tech and make my living exclusively by freelancing. That's proving easier said than done, though.

But yes, I suppose the writer in me sometimes takes over, even when I'm making informal posts on a message board.

Soon though, filmmaking should also be a reality for me. I actually have some ideas for some Christmas-related stories that I'd like to do. Hopefully that's something that I can make happen somewhere down the road.

[Carol]

We got snow masses over night. Pics later : )

[Carol]

It's snowing and snowing and snowing :deer:



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[SPX]

Nice pics, Carol. Lots of snow there for you!

You should go outside and make a snow angel!