Could we all be riding on Thanksgiving weekend

[cmharcou]

Just saw this on our local news station.

Shoppers heading out for Black Friday may want to purchase their winter gear early.

Weather forecasters with AccuWeather think a major storm system will take shape over the Midwest during the early or middle part of next week, before heading eastward.

"While it is still too early to map out the details on this system, including track and timing," the AccuWeather report said, "we know that if it does form, it will bring rain to areas south and east of its center, while snow falls to its north and west. "

The general forecast calls for possible snow from the Great Lakes into the Northeast, and rain from the Southeast to the mid-Atlantic.

"However, the first major lake-effect snow event of the season is likely to kick in behind the storm across the Great Lakes, so people camping out in that region Thursday night may be dealing with snow no matter which scenario unfolds," the AccuWeather forecast said.

 

[thunderstruck88]

if so Id be the happiest person alive to have all the shopping centers closed I work in retail and that Black Friday day is not fun at all I'd rather go to the dentist to have a root canal..

 

[cobalt_502]

Here in the Green Bay area two stations have COMPLETELY different forecasts for that event, one saying major storm (NBC 26) and the other saying 30% chance of precipitation and not saying anything about even a chance of a storm (Fox 11)?

I'm puzzled how they can be so different...WOW!

Thank God for John, I'll watch his and stick to that forecast!

 

[mezz]

if so Id be the happiest person alive to have all the shopping centers closed I work in retail and that Black Friday day is not fun at all I'd rather go to the dentist to have a root canal..

I agree, I have a few years of retail work under my belt & I would have to say, that not only would I prefer to be in the dentist chair having a root canal, I would do so with no novocain! No, I am not laughing out loud, I'm serious, there is nothing pleasant about that day. Though I hate to even say this, it would take one **** of a Bleezard to shut down the retailers on that day. Maybe I could try some U.P. voodoo & give Meester Bleezard a shout. Oh, what the heck, "Heere Bleezard Bleezard!", and bring the rest of the family with ya, Aunt Arctic, Uncle LES & Cousin Squally, even old Uncle Heikki. Oh, BTW, I don't think it's a good idea to ride yet, might make a hunter or two angry, unless you wait till afterdark.-Mezz

 

[Pizza Man]

You cann't go riding, you only can dream about it.
The trails are still closed!!

 

[zrgrl]

I agree, I have a few years of retail work under my belt & I would have to say, that not only would I prefer to be in the dentist chair having a root canal, I would do so with no novocain! No, I am not laughing out loud, I'm serious, there is nothing pleasant about that day. Though I hate to even say this, it would take one **** of a Bleezard to shut down the retailers on that day. Maybe I could try some U.P. voodoo & give Meester Bleezard a shout. Oh, what the heck, "Heere Bleezard Bleezard!", and bring the rest of the family with ya, Aunt Arctic, Uncle LES & Cousin Squally, even old Uncle Heikki. Oh, BTW, I don't think it's a good idea to ride yet, might make a hunter or two angry, unless you wait till afterdark.-Mezz

 

[indy_500]

You cann't go riding, you only can dream about it.
The trails are still closed!!

who goes trail riding these days?

 

[pfd_crew]

Im bringing my sleds to munising, just incase cant wait to get there

 

[mrsrunningbear]

i agree, i have a few years of retail work under my belt & i would have to say, that not only would i prefer to be in the dentist chair having a root canal, i would do so with no novocain! No, i am not laughing out loud, i'm serious, there is nothing pleasant about that day. Though i hate to even say this, it would take one **** of a bleezard to shut down the retailers on that day. Maybe i could try some u.p. Voodoo & give meester bleezard a shout. Oh, what the heck, "heere bleezard bleezard!", and bring the rest of the family with ya, aunt arctic, uncle les & cousin squally, even old uncle heikki. Oh, btw, i don't think it's a good idea to ride yet, might make a hunter or two angry, unless you wait till afterdark.-mezz

x2

 

[zrgrl]

who goes trail riding these days?

I do! BUT ONLY STAND UP RIDING! LOL

 

[chadlyt]

still a long ways out. 7 days, anything can change. although it is more likely someone will get some kind of storm, where it will be wont be nailed down for a while.

 

[trailshredder]

You cann't go riding, you only can dream about it.
The trails are still closed!!

Wanna bet???

 

[hoffmansledder]

I think John was talking about this storm about a week ago or so. I'm my mind what John says is gospel in the weather world. I always say our local weather people are idiots and John does a better job predicting our weather from 425 miles away than they do here. I'm up for a hot lap or 2 around the yard!!! Show me the snow!!

 

[G]

Got our first sticking snow last night. More predicted for Sat night followed by -10 lows for Mon and Tues nights. Winter appears to be here. The only question is if the swamps get frozen up good before we get too much snow cover. If they don't we will have stuck groomers. Going home right now to do a little last minute stuff to the Apex. We might have a long season here for a change!

 

[Stack]

Next weekend is a long ways away, I know it is supposed to be in the 60's around here in Chicago Sunday and Monday before cooling off to the 30's by Thanksgiving. The ground still needs to freeze up in the Keweenaw...... I have been tempted a couple times in the past to ride over thanksgiving weekend but there is this wise weather guy up there that always convinces me to wait Smart choice!

If we have enough snow to put around the yard that is fine, otherwise I need next weekend to finish my mods and other sled work before the season starts!

Stack

 

[cmharcou]

Historic Thanksgiving Storms

by Farmers' Almanac Staff | Monday, November 23rd, 2009 | From: Weather
Historic Thanksgiving Storms

Several years ago, the Farmers’ Almanac suggested that we move Thanksgiving up a month and celebrate it in October. The suggestion was based on a few compelling reasons one of which was the weather. Late November weather, in many of areas of the country, often means cold, stormy, snowy conditions.

Here’s a look at a few memorable and historical storms that wreaked havoc on Thanksgiving events and travel:

The Great Appalachian Storm of 1950
November 24 – 30, 1950

This autumn storm started out just before Thanksgiving in 1950 as a seemingly “normal” weather event and turned deadly. The storm brought significant winds and heavy rains east of the Appalachian Mountains and blizzard conditions to the western slopes of the mountain chain. Cleveland, Ohio, and areas of West Virginia received more than 2 feet of snow in three days. The storm also set record cold temperatures in Florida, (24 degrees), Georgia (3 degrees) and other areas.

Chicago’s White Thanksgiving in 1975
November 26-27

Chicago is known for its extreme weather especially cold, wintry conditions, but the Thanksgiving storm of 1975 was one for the record books. The snow started to fall the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and when it ended Thursday morning there was more than 8 inches at Midway Airport. The storm severely impacted holiday travel. In 2004, Chicago also got snow in time for Thanksgiving but this time received about 4.3 inches, which was enough to cause some travel nightmares. According to records, the “Windy City” has only seen 11 white Thanksgivings since 1884.

Denver’s Tukey Day Blizzard 1983
This holiday storm was one of the biggest Thanksgiving storms to ever hit a major city. 20 inches of snow fell that Thanksgiving holiday which, even though Denver is no stranger to winter weather, caught many people off guard.

New York City’s White Thanksgiving 1989
The parade marched on but a few floats couldn’t withstand the almost four inches of snow that fell on New York City on Thanksgiving Thursday, 1989 (11/23/89). This storm broke records, as it was the first Thanksgiving Day snowstorm since 1938. Snow also fell from Virginia up into New England
that Thanksgiving holiday causing some football games to be cancelled and tough holiday travel.

What about this year? Find out here

Photo courtesy of the Massillon Museum (Mary Myers, donor)

 

[cmharcou]

Monday, November 15th, 2010

If you’re headed over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house this Thanksgiving, you may want to make sure you have a good set of snow tires.

The Farmers’ Almanac long-range weather forecast for Thanksgiving weekend is calling for light snow over much of the continental United States, including the New England and Mid-Atlantic, across the Great Lakes and plains states all the way into the Southwest. Only the Southeastern states and the Pacific Northwest are expected to escape this early start to winter. There, look for rainy, unsettled conditions.

Regardless of where you’ll be, this Thanksgiving looks like a good time to find your warmest sweater, start a fire or turn up the thermostat, and snuggle down under layers of blankets for a cozy weekend in.

Here’s a more detailed look at what we’ve forecast for Thanksgiving weekend in your neck of the woods:

Northeast
Unsettled for Thanksgiving, with light snow, then clearing.

Great Lakes
Thanksgiving sees light snow through Michigan, Ohio, then fair.

Southeast
Quick changes during Thanksgiving holiday: fair, then rain, quickly followed by clearing.

Rockies and Plains
Light snow Rockies, Plains east for Thanksgiving holiday.

South Central
Generally unsettled Thanksgiving holiday, with light snow Southern Rockies, Southern Plains. Fair, but rain Texas. Light snows New Mexico.

Northwest
Unsettled, showery Thanksgiving.

Southwest
Light snows for Nevada, Utah, parts of Arizona, then fair, cold.

 

[Pizza Man]

ndy 500 said- who goes trail riding these days?

Me, I'm getting to old to pull my sled out of the boonies !!


Trailshredder said- Wanna bet???

Go ahead, spoil it for the rest of us!!

 

[trailshredder]

ndy 500 said- who goes trail riding these days?

Me, I'm getting to old to pull my sled out of the boonies !!


Trailshredder said- Wanna bet???

Go ahead, spoil it for the rest of us!!

Spoil what??????

 

[whitedust]

Hey I assembled a new snow rake today so won't snow for a least a month.lol