Winter Storm of Feb 1-3

[Dozernut]

We didn't get over an inch of snow total after the freezing rain, but the ice built up on the trees and power lines. Then we got 50mph wind gusts that toppled the ice laden trees onto power lines causing massive outages. In the four county area we have thousands without power and heat. Local governments and churches have set up shelters that people can go to to get warm. My home was lucky and we didn't lose power for any length of time, but just 1/2 mile to the west they are without electricity. It is going to be several days before power is restored and they say we have more snow on the way. The heavy snow would have been better than this ice. Had to put ice cleats on my boots so I could cut up the Maple that fell blocking the tractors and hit the RTV. I guess one positive of this is I got some nice hard Maple to carve and turn bowls out of.

 

[dodge man]

I did not fix my big old junk Plow truck last year. I have to use my L39 with 6' Bucket.

Slow and cold.

I have been beating the poor tractor up for hours on end. Really scary hitting a frozen boulder, etc.

I figured I have piled the equivalent of a 8' high x 25' wide x 350-400' long pile clearing out the farm and drive. That is 1500 -1800 Cubic yards of snow. Clearing a paddock or parking area is not so bad, but clearing 1400 Road with a tractor is slow going, an angle blade works much better.

I thought I was rough on the tractor moving 1200 yards of dirt I dug from my two small ponds with my excavator, but at least with the ponds I have something to show for the wear and tear.

I'd rather be skiing.

I figured I did about 800-1000 cubic yards, with my BX. Thats with a bucket thats about 1/5 of a cubic yard. One thing good about the BX is its quick and turns sharp and I didn't have far to dump, just a few feet every time.

 

[Lloyd_E]

Lots of seat time after this last storm Eh! I managed to get off the shoulder of the road today. The more I tried to get out, the further she went towards the woods. Had to get a Payloader to pull me out. Here are some pics of the fun I had today. Beauty Eh? [/ATTACH][/ATTACH]

Nice machine! Been stuck once in the snow and needed another tractor to pull me out. Tires were stuck in a drainage ditch along side of lane. So, was the "payloader" yellow or is that your nickname for the little gray 2 door machine you have there!

Great set up....

Lloyd

 

[Bigturk]

Hi Lloyd E,

The Payloader was in fact a Cat powered loader that I hired to pull me out. I haven't got the bill yet. The grey 2 door in the other pic is a 1984 Suzuki powered by a 1L engine. He wanted to try and pull me out but a full size Chev had failed already. Once I had lifted my blower up high the Cat had no trouble pulling me out. Nothing damaged but maybe a little ego. Whatching the weather channel for the next one.

Take care.:thumbsup:

 

[Jaylegger]

This is the only photo I took of the storm, it's of a neighbors drive I just finished clearing 12-14 inches of snow.

 

[Johno Geo]

We had about 24" in the Chicago area.
Snow is always a problem in the City.
Rural property is not a big deal to clear, if you have the equipment.
Good luck guys..

 

[Johno Geo]

Acouple of more pics

 

[bpsooner]

14 inches of snow, on top of an inch of sleet from this storm. Received 3 more inches today. Too much for South Central Oklahoma. My wife is going stir crazy....

 

[k0ua]

We have got about 4 more inches today, and it is still snowing. I had the driveway, cleaned and dry, or nearly so, just some ice patches I could not get pried up. Now will have to go again.. the road was still ice covered, and now will be snow and ice covered. I am getting tired of it already, and we have more on the way for the middle of the week. Havent been out since monday, I have worked from home, We have a pretty fast internet connection. But starting to run out of some things. The winters seem to be getting worse the last 2 or 3 years, I remember a few years ago, not having to mess with the snow here at all. Just a few little 2 inchers or so, But I have to do something to get out and up the hills to get into town. and boy is it cold.


James K0UA

 

[MMG]

We have got about 4 more inches today, and it is still snowing. I had the driveway, cleaned and dry, or nearly so, just some ice patches I could not get pried up. Now will have to go again.. the road was still ice covered, and now will be snow and ice covered. I am getting tired of it already, and we have more on the way for the middle of the week. Havent been out since monday, I have worked from home, We have a pretty fast internet connection. But starting to run out of some things. The winters seem to be getting worse the last 2 or 3 years, I remember a few years ago, not having to mess with the snow here at all. Just a few little 2 inchers or so, But I have to do something to get out and up the hills to get into town. and boy is it cold.


James K0UA

Call Al Gore, mabey he can help.

:laughing: