Winter Weather Alerts 2008-09 (Sheridan, Big Horn: renting, cost, storage)

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

On the interstate, when you pass over Piney, it seems to have an atmosphere of it's own. He should have taken the old road, wouldn't have been a problem. And I know he just desperately wanted to go to Gillette.

Well it was bad too I guess lol
Right after he turned around and went home, they ended up shutting down all the roads to Buffalo and Gillette and the interstate. A couple guys that toughed it out and drove through the white out at 3-5 mph literally got trapped over in Gillette for the 2 days the roads were shut down lol...

He was happy for a little break of the driving that far though haha

He is back and at it today though cause a lot melted. Hopefully for only another week though I am crossing my fingers

He was telling me as soon as he got outside of Sheridan it got really bad...

[Kristynwy]

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY
UNTIL 4:00AM MDT
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Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Billings MT 329 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2009

.An Arctic Cold Front Will Plunge South Through The Area This Evening Ushering Accumulating Snow And Colder Conditions Into The Area.



Northern Stillwater-Yellowstone-Southern Big Horn-Eastern Carbon- Northern Park-Northern Sweet Grass-Northern Big Horn- Paradise Valley-Livingston Area-Sheridan Foothills- Including The Cities Of, Columbus, Absarokee, Billings, Pryor, Lodge Grass, Bridger, Joliet, Clyde Park, Wilsall, Big Timber, Hardin, Crow Agency, Emigrant, Livingston, Sheridan 329 PM MDT Wed Mar 25 2009

, Winter Weather Advisory In Effect From 6 PM This Evening To 9 AM MDT Thursday,

The National Weather Service In Billings Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For Snow, Which Is In Effect From 6 PM This Evening To 9 AM MDT Thursday.

Snow Will Melt And Then Freeze On Area Roads This Evening, Creating Hazardous Driving Conditions. In Addition, The Snow Will Come Down Hard At Times This Evening Creating Poor Visibilities. Snow Will Continue Through The Night And Taper Off By Mid Morning On Thursday. Between 1 And 3 Inches Of Snow Will Occur Tonight Into Thursday Morning.


A Winter Weather Advisory Means That Periods Of Snow Will Cause Travel Difficulties. Be Prepared For Slippery Roads And Limited Visibilities, And Use Caution While Driving.

[septocaine_queen]

Originally Posted by septocaine_queen

When I woke up this morning, I couldn't see out the window because the snow was plastered on them. We listened to the radio and they said no unnecessary travel and that all the schools were closed and that some mines were sending people home and unless you were a emergency personnel to stay home. The wind is gusting over 50 mph. Even if we wanted to leave, it would take us a while to dig out since there is more than a foot in front of garage.

Ok. I was crazy to think 1 ft in front of the garage was a lot. we ended up with a 5 ft snow drift in front of the garage. My arms are sore today from digging us, 2 neighbors, and the office walkway out even with a snowblower.

[ElkHunter]

Originally Posted by septocaine_queen

Ok. I was crazy to think 1 ft in front of the garage was a lot. we ended up with a 5 ft snow drift in front of the garage. My arms are sore today from digging us, 2 neighbors, and the office walkway out even with a snowblower.

Welcome to Wyoming.

[Kristynwy]

Another Storm is brewing lol...

Winter Storm Watch
Sheridan Foothills (Wyoming)

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BILLINGS MT
311 PM MDT FRI MAR 27 2009
.ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER THE
WEEKEND BRINGING A CHANCE FOR HEAVY SNOW AND STRONG WINDS TO
PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN MONTANA AND NORTH CENTRAL WYOMING. THIS STORM
WILL IMPACT AREAS THAT WERE HIT HARD BY THE MARCH 23-24 STORM.
UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
SATURDAY NIGHT AND MOVE ACROSS IDAHO SUNDAY AND WYOMING SUNDAY
NIGHT. THE TRACK OF THIS STORM IS FAVORABLE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A STRONG SURFACE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM DEVELOPING OVER SOUTHERN
MONTANA AND NORTHERN WYOMING. THE COMBINATION OF THE UPPER LEVEL
SYSTEM AND STRONG SURFACE LOW PRESSURE WILL GENERATE ANOTHER ROUND
OF WINTER WEATHER IMPACTS ACROSS THE REGION.
MTZ030>033-036>038-057-058-WYZ098-099-280915-
/O.NEW.KBYZ.WS.A.0005.090330T0000Z-090331T0000Z/
TREASURE-NORTHERN ROSEBUD-CUSTER-FALLON-POWDER RIVER-CARTER-
SOUTHERN BIG HORN-NORTHERN BIG HORN-SOUTHERN ROSEBUD-
NORTHEAST BIG HORN MOUNTAINS-SHERIDAN FOOTHILLS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HYSHAM...COLSTRIP...FORSYTH...
MILES CITY...BAKER...BROADUS...EKALAKA...PRYOR...LODGE GRASS...
HARDIN...CROW AGENCY...LAME DEER...BURGESS JCT...SHERIDAN
311 PM MDT FRI MAR 27 2009
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BILLINGS HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 8 TO 12 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS WITH
NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS OF 25 TO 35 MPH WILL COMBINE TO CREATE
DANGEROUS WINTER TRAVEL CONDITIONS. SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP
LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND BECOME HEAVY SUNDAY EVENING INTO MONDAY.
WINDS WILL BE INCREASING SUNDAY NIGHT AND BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING
VERY POOR VISIBILITY WITH RAPIDLY ACCUMULATING SNOW AND DRIFTING
SNOW IS EXPECTED.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WATCH IS ISSUED WHEN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER IS
POSSIBLE BUT NOT IMMINENT. AT THIS TIME THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR
SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS. FUTURE DRIVING AND
WALKING CONDITIONS MAY BECOME HAZARDOUS SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO
MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS.

[wyoquilter]

Well did everyone that was caught up in this latest storm get dug out yet? It was the first time in quite awhile that schools and businesses were closed here in Sheridan. Boy that snow sure was wet and heavy, my back is killing me. Nice that it melted off where it had been plowed or shovled though. Makes it nicer to drive on roads not covered in packed down snow and ice or worse slush.

I haven't ventured out yet to see how well the snow plows have been doing on the roads. I can only see a few side roads from my house and they don't look to bad. I will be going out today to get stocked up on some more goods before the next storms hit. I just hope everyone was okay and can also get out to get stocked up if need be.

I just hope we don't see another April of 82 or 83, can't remember exactly, I think it was 82 though. For those of you who were not here in Sheridan at that time we got around 4' of wet heavy snow with drifts as high as rooftops. Then we got some freezing temps afterwards which froze the snow pretty hard making it more difficult to plow and shovel. We had a couple of buildings whose roofs collapsed. There were downed trees and big old branches all over the place. Some people were litterally housebound because they couldn't get out of their houses because of the snow in front of doors and windows. It was a mess that took quite awhile to clean up.

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by wyoquilter

Well did everyone that was caught up in this latest storm get dug out yet? It was the first time in quite awhile that schools and businesses were closed here in Sheridan. Boy that snow sure was wet and heavy, my back is killing me. Nice that it melted off where it had been plowed or shovled though. Makes it nicer to drive on roads not covered in packed down snow and ice or worse slush.

I haven't ventured out yet to see how well the snow plows have been doing on the roads. I can only see a few side roads from my house and they don't look to bad. I will be going out today to get stocked up on some more goods before the next storms hit. I just hope everyone was okay and can also get out to get stocked up if need be.

I just hope we don't see another April of 82 or 83, can't remember exactly, I think it was 82 though. For those of you who were not here in Sheridan at that time we got around 4' of wet heavy snow with drifts as high as rooftops. Then we got some freezing temps afterwards which froze the snow pretty hard making it more difficult to plow and shovel. We had a couple of buildings whose roofs collapsed. There were downed trees and big old branches all over the place. Some people were litterally housebound because they couldn't get out of their houses because of the snow in front of doors and windows. It was a mess that took quite awhile to clean up.

I have had a few locals tell me stories of the storms in the 80's... I hope this year is not like that... yikes... I can't imagine..

We did pretty good with this latest storm, had our cable for our internet and phone get ripped down by the weight of the wet snow... so they put up a new line and made sure it was tighter too, it was running so low the branches of a lilac bush that was weighted down by snow helped the line rip in half also...

I got the house stocked up and ready to go with food too

Stay safe and warm...

[wyoquilter]

Originally Posted by Kristynwy

I have had a few locals tell me stories of the storms in the 80's... I hope this year is not like that... yikes... I can't imagine..

We did pretty good with this latest storm, had our cable for our internet and phone get ripped down by the weight of the wet snow... so they put up a new line and made sure it was tighter too, it was running so low the branches of a lilac bush that was weighted down by snow helped the line rip in half also...

I got the house stocked up and ready to go with food too

Stay safe and warm...

At least you weren't without power like some folks were. I wish the utility companies would just burry their dang lines. They are a nuisense and and eyesore at times. I have had the pleasure of seeing some beautiful sunsets, sunrises and other glorious views and have tried taking pictures of them, only to have the views obscured with lines.

Glad that all was well for you overall. I don't know if we will have the same storms as we had in the 80' but I think we will be seeing some cooler weather this year or at least cooler weather a little longer than we have had in the last few years. There is several large volcanos going off around the world and often times they can affect the weather for a year or two afterwards.

[Kristynwy]

Originally Posted by wyoquilter

At least you weren't without power like some folks were. I wish the utility companies would just burry their dang lines. They are a nuisense and and eyesore at times. I have had the pleasure of seeing some beautiful sunsets, sunrises and other glorious views and have tried taking pictures of them, only to have the views obscured with lines.

Glad that all was well for you overall. I don't know if we will have the same storms as we had in the 80' but I think we will be seeing some cooler weather this year or at least cooler weather a little longer than we have had in the last few years. There is several large volcanos going off around the world and often times they can affect the weather for a year or two afterwards.

Wow very interesting about the weather.
Yes I totally I agree I am very glad we didn't lose power. We have no back up heat.

When I lived in Oregon, we always had either a wood stove, or a pellet stove hooked up to a generator for heat. In Oregon I have been with out power for weeks in snow and it is no fun. If a wind storm came blowing through, huge trees would get knocked down all over the place causing the power to go out. We'd get at least one a year.

I agree about burrying the lines. Makes things a lot easier.

Ya want to know something funny, when we first moved here we rented a trailer on a ranch. The lady said in her farm house, when we asked her what her back up heat was. She said nothing. All they had is propane furnace.
I thought hmm interesting... She said I've lived here 8 years and never lost power. That first year we lived there we lost power! lol...
What is going to happen I am afraid though one day, is she will get snowed in and lose power and have no back up. She doesn't even have a generator.

That is the drawback to renting our house right now, it is nice and keeps us warm, but I sure wish we had a coal/wood stove or a fireplace... If we own a home one day, we have a brand new wood cook stove in our storage that will be the first thing we install. But for now still renting... while the ecnonomy is the way it is..

[Kristynwy]

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
Issue Time: 10:47AM MDT, Friday Apr 3, 2009
Valid Until: 11:00PM MDT, Friday Apr 3, 2009

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
Urgent - Winter Weather Message National Weather Service Billings MT 1047 AM MDT Fri Apr 3 2009

Sheridan Foothills- Including The City Of... Sheridan

... Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect Until 6 PM MDT Saturday...

A Winter Storm Warning For Heavy Snow Remains In Effect Until 6 PM MDT Saturday.

Snow Accumulations Of 8 To 10 Inches Are Possible By Saturday Afternoon In Sheridan And The Foothills Of The Bighorns. A Rain Snow Mix During The Day Today Will Change To Persistent Snow Tonight. Accumulations By This Evening Will Mainly Be On Grassy Surfaces Of 2 To 3 Inches With Lesser Amounts Are Expected On Roadways. The Snow Will Continue Tonight And Into Saturday With An Additional 4 To 6 Inches Possible. Colder Temperatures Tonight And Saturday Morning May Allow Accumulation Of Snow On Roads And Walkways Which Could Lead To Hazardous Travel Conditions.



A Winter Storm Warning Means Significant Amounts Of Snow... Sleet... And Ice Are Expected Or Occurring. Strong Winds Are Also Possible. This Will Make Travel Very Hazardous Or Impossible.