Big winter storm on the way!

[mirth]

Of course it is Double A.

[bayonetbrant]

FWIW, our high on THU is going to be in the low 20s here

[LongBlade]

Now, because of the new snow fall, they're thinking of dumping it into the ocean.  Why isn't this being done already.  Why do they need snow melting machines.  Is the snow being melted in the machines coming out cleaner than when it went in as snow.  If the snow naturally melts, will it go into the oceans cleaner than if they dumped it straight in.

Not sure where you are but once upon a time I lived in Boston. Prior to our moving there the Boston Harbor had been a great, polluted cesspool. (Our moving there did not change that - it changed before we arrived.) Once the Harbor was clean they decided to try and keep it that way. Laws were passed against dumping trash and even snow in the Harbor.

Plowed snow is rarely just snow. Typically it has been heavily treated with chemicals and/or salts to make it melt at a lower temperature. It usually also tends to pick up whatever road dirt there is, too (rubber from cars slowly wears off on pavement, oil, exhaust, et al).

So there is good reason for not wanting to dump snow in the Boston Harbor. Clearly, however, these are not normal times. I have no idea what kind of impact doing this will have on the Harbor, but I doubt it will be good for the critters that live there. The only question is, how bad will it be? It might be worth the risk.

[Gusington]

It was roughly -10 F when I went outside this morning at 8am. That was the highlight.

Today my older daughter is having a delayed Valentine's party so I am sequestered in my study right now with my in-laws dog, venturing out only to go get pizzas and direct traffic.

Looking forward to 3pm when everyone gets the hell out of my house and then more snow later. If anyone has been deployed for a rescue mission please stop by my house. You know, the one with the snow on the roof, next to the tree.

Why can't Attila: TW be released today instead of tomorrow??

[OJsDad]

Not sure where you are but once upon a time I lived in Boston. Prior to our moving there the Boston Harbor had bePlowed snow is rarely just snow. Typically it has been heavily treated with chemicals and/or salts to make it melt at a lower temperature. It usually also tends to pick up whatever road dirt there is, too (rubber from cars slowly wears off on pavement, oil, exhaust, et al).

LB, I live in NW Ohio.  When our snow melts it hits the storm drains, then the creeks, rivers and finally Lake Erie.  The same things are in our melted snow as there is in Boston.  So, under normal snowfalls, all of that stuff is in the melted snow in Boston also and getting in the harbor.  Or are they treating all of their storm water also. 

[LongBlade]

Not sure where you are but once upon a time I lived in Boston. Prior to our moving there the Boston Harbor had bePlowed snow is rarely just snow. Typically it has been heavily treated with chemicals and/or salts to make it melt at a lower temperature. It usually also tends to pick up whatever road dirt there is, too (rubber from cars slowly wears off on pavement, oil, exhaust, et al).

LB, I live in NW Ohio.  When our snow melts it hits the storm drains, then the creeks, rivers and finally Lake Erie.  The same things are in our melted snow as there is in Boston.  So, under normal snowfalls, all of that stuff is in the melted snow in Boston also and getting in the harbor.  Or are they treating all of their storm water also.

I think they don't want any more than already goes in. I know there used to be big penalties for dumping snow there.

[endfire79]

Its below 60 degrees out!  Please send a rescue team equipped with Baileys and hot chocolate!

I heard they were sending Windy down there to help out   :)

[GDS_Starfury]

because we need another bright pink Canadistanian in a Borat thong.  ::)

[Gusington]

Sexytime.

[MetalDog]

DUDE!  Next time WARN a fella!  I can't unSEE that!!!!!

[Gusington]

How long have you been hanging amongst us? You should know better.

[Con]

This is worse

[GDS_Starfury]

damn Mirth......

[Gusington]

Good God

[GDS_Starfury]

if the snow gets any worse hes going to have to cut her open and sleep inside.