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Prepper Alert: Ice Storm of the Century heading for the South
January 22, 2026, 06:11 PM
sourdough44Prepper Alert: Ice Storm of the Century heading for the South
An actual 1” of ice would be devastating, trees, branches, & power lines down. An honest 1” of ice is also on the top end of accumulation with an ice storm.
I thought the main storm wasn’t going to ramp up until Friday night or Saturday morning. That’s time for some shifting & forecast adjustments.
Not much up here besides cold. We did get 5” of snow yesterday, not uncommon.
January 22, 2026, 06:52 PM
pace40quote:
Originally posted by PASig:
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Originally posted by pace40:
Uh-oh...Thursday morning forecast bumped snow totals to 14"-22". Better go get more crackers.
Where are you seeing that? I'm in Berks County and keep seeing 6-10 inches.
WGAL weather website...back down to 12"-20" now.
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Pace
January 22, 2026, 07:52 PM
sgalczynquote:
Originally posted by PASig:
quote:
Originally posted by pace40:
Uh-oh...Thursday morning forecast bumped snow totals to 14"-22". Better go get more crackers.
Where are you seeing that? I'm in Berks County and keep seeing 6-10 inches.
Sig:
You want these guys - started as a bunch of hobbyists and give the best dead-nuts forecast there is - no hype---no funny names:
https://epawaweather.com/east-central-pa-forecast/EPAWA has us at >12"
"No matter where you go - there you are"
January 22, 2026, 08:31 PM
WaterburyBobBeing just northeast of the upper right of that map, it predicts greater than 16" for me.
That's a good amount of snow. Nothing I can't handle with my snowblower, but it will take some work.
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January 22, 2026, 09:03 PM
P250UA5
Low of 18 forecast for Sunday night.
The Enemy's gate is down. January 22, 2026, 09:09 PM
RogueJSKSnowfall totals for us have trended higher for the past couple days.
Now sitting at 9-12 inches, with a decent possibility of overperforming that.
But they're calling for
1-2 inches of ice in the southern half of Arkansas. 12+ inches of snow is annoying and will shut things down up here for a few days, but 1-2 inches of ice is catastrophic, with downed power lines and collapsed buildings, and areas without power for weeks. I hope it isn't as bad for them as it's looking.
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Originally posted by P250UA5:
Low of 18 forecast for Sunday night.
At least it's still above zero...
Ours is -17.
January 22, 2026, 09:18 PM
oddballquote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
Low of 18 forecast for Sunday night.
Warmer in south Texas
. In my neck of the woods in North Texas, 8 degrees is the forecast for Sunday night.
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January 23, 2026, 06:30 AM
PASig
January 23, 2026, 06:49 AM
sourdough44Kinda something for those not in hurricane areas to prep for. My son was in FL 8+ years ago as a hurricane threatened. He said it was more interesting watching the craziness at the stores, almost fighting over a sheet of plywood.
This particular storm took a turn, away from the ‘treasure coast’, the name was Dorian.
Even without going to the store, I could be fine for a month or more with what I already have, food & water.
January 23, 2026, 08:26 AM
P250UA5I stopped into the grocery store last night for a couple things.
Ground meat, bread and milk were in very short supply.
We're good for a couple weeks in a pinch. As long as we don't lose power, I'm not too worried.
The Enemy's gate is down. January 23, 2026, 08:29 AM
sourdough44Those of you in the bullseye, take a few screenshots of the forecast 24 hours prior. During & after the event, compare those predictions to reality.
Not saying they will, but often reality is markedly different.
January 23, 2026, 08:45 AM
chellim1The Next 10 Days Of Winter: The Worst In 40 Years Across The US
Total Snowfall Amounts (NOAA Blend of Models -- trust this b/c it includes the ECMWF or Euro flagship model) may be an underestimate (!)
https://www.zerohedge.com/weat...t-40-years-across-us
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-rduckwor January 23, 2026, 08:48 AM
BigSwedeThe assholes from the county were out brining the roads on my way into work. Derrrrrrrrrrr
January 23, 2026, 09:07 AM
John SteedIn a few days, those of us in the lower-lower will finally be able to go ice fishing!
... stirred anti-clockwise. January 23, 2026, 09:12 AM
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January 23, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expert308Meteorology: One of the few jobs where you can be wrong 80% of the time and not get fired.
January 23, 2026, 10:41 AM
tatortoddquote:
Originally posted by Expert308:
Meteorology: One of the few jobs where you can be wrong 80% of the time and not get fired.
I recently started dating a meteorologist. It's refreshing to date a woman who is wrong most of the time.
Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity
DISCLAIMER: These are the author's own personal views and do not represent the views of the author's employer. January 23, 2026, 10:42 AM
P250UA5quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd:
quote:
Originally posted by Expert308:
Meteorology: One of the few jobs where you can be wrong 80% of the time and not get fired.
I recently started dating a meteorologist. It's refreshing to date a woman who is wrong most of the time.
The Enemy's gate is down. January 23, 2026, 10:57 AM
YooperSigsWent the Yooper Grocery this morning. -13. But sunny!
End of Earth: 2 Miles
Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
January 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
trapper189quote:
Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Went the Yooper Grocery this morning. -13. But sunny!
Sunny? For what, the next two hours?