Winter in NC - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

sokoloff · #1 02-12-2014, 02:51 PM

Taken this morning - supposedly more to come.

vstech · #2 02-12-2014, 02:56 PM

here in charlotte, my car is not visible buried under the snow... and it's a 3/4 ton pickup with ladder rack on it... just a few minutes ago, the snow changed to freezing rain... fun...

pawoSD · #3 02-12-2014, 02:56 PM

Sounds rough, I have snow banks along my driveway that are almost 6 feet high.

I have carved out a "slot" in a snow bank for my W201 to park in...the snow around it is almost the height of the car.

In untouched areas of my yard there's about 20-22" or so...and it has compressed into a VERY dense snowpack from the weight of each snowfall.

vstech · #4 02-12-2014, 02:58 PM

oh, it's nothing like THAT!!!
just about 6 inches or so... but it's a thick blanket that's covering the vehicle, blending it into the surroundings...

Dan Stokes · #5 02-12-2014, 03:53 PM

We've been in NC for going on 11 years and this is the WORST we've had in that time. We didn't move here for this crap!! I'm going to call the Chamber of Commerce and demand a refund.

Here on the coast we've had about 3/4" of ice which has mostly melted this afternoon but it's still raining and is generally yucky (that's a technical term). By Friday we should be back in the mid to upper 50s - I can't wait.

At least the bugs should be somewhat mitigated next Spring.

Dan

300dOwner · #6 02-12-2014, 03:56 PM

Here in the snow belt we're on track to get 120" this year but my wife and I are heading to Asheville NC next week sooooo GET RID OF THAT SNOW AND ICE! plese

winmutt · #7 02-12-2014, 04:44 PM

Today sleet snow and Ice.
Sunday 60
Thursday 65

There is 1" solid ice on the road infront of my house

vstech · #8 02-12-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Stokes

We've been in NC for going on 11 years and this is the WORST we've had in that time. We didn't more here for this crap!! I'm going to call the Chamber of Commerce and demand a refund.

Here on the coast we've had about 3/4" of ice which has mostly melted this afternoon but it's still raining and is generally yucky (that's a technical term). By Friday we should be back in the mid to upper 50s - I can't wait.

At least the bugs should be somewhat mitigated next Spring.

Dan

near the coast, I'm sure this is the worst you've seen, but I've been in Charlotte area for 30 years, and I've seen WAAAAAY worse than this.

about 8 years ago, nc got about 30" snow in one day... 18 year ago, there were 4 days of solid 10F days, with continuous snow, charlotte was shut down for about 2 weeks... packed snow on all the roads, miserable city handling of the issue... about 14 years ago, we got an ice storm that shut down the entire county for weeks with no power... plenty of nasty winter storms have hit us... all the mosquito's the last few years with the extremely mild winters this summer will be a blessing!

Dan Stokes · #9 02-12-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 300dOwner

Here in the snow belt we're on track to get 120" this year but my wife and I are heading to Asheville NC next week sooooo GET RID OF THAT SNOW AND ICE! plese

You don't go to Asheville for warm winter weather! That's in the mountains and is subject to WINTER! Most years you can come to Wilmington starting in March and get some sweet weather! We're about 65 miles north of Myrtle Beach and have the same wonderful weather, lovely beaches, etc, w/o all the miniature golf courses and beach junk stores. My little slice of Paradise! Usually........

Dan

dave_gt · #10 02-12-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

Today sleet snow and Ice.
Sunday 60
Thursday 65

There is 1" solid ice on the road infront of my house

Same here 40 miles south of ATL...

KarTek · #11 02-12-2014, 08:51 PM

People here took 8 hours to get home after leaving around 1PM. I just said "screw it" and I'm still at work, warm and dry!

I drove through Wilmington on Monday, stopped and snapped a picture of the Battleship. Weather was great!

vstech · #12 02-12-2014, 08:53 PM

I never went to work today... never even went outside... barely made it out of bed even... never put on my socks... pants, I did answer two phone calls... nobody has heat out it seems... mmm the joys of being your own boss...

engatwork · #13 02-12-2014, 09:44 PM

Been raining here all day. Temps are not supposed to get below freezing until around 3 am. Things are probably going to go downhill pretty fast when we get there. Shouldn't last long though

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lovinthedeez · #14 02-12-2014, 10:56 PM

i love this pic going around right now....it's madness

it's been 50 and raining all day.....

Dan Stokes · #15 02-12-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KarTek

People here took 8 hours to get home after leaving around 1PM. I just said "screw it" and I'm still at work, warm and dry!

I drove through Wilmington on Monday, stopped and snapped a picture of the Battleship. Weather was great!

And why didn't you give me a call? I'd pop for burgers at PT's. Next time.....

Dan