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The COLD Weather Is Here!
Looks Like The S-N-O-W is Back! Time to make sure we start to Dress the right way.Long sleeves,Sweat shirts,Long Underwear,& Thermal Socks.Also To WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT,an give yourself some extra time getting to wear you got to go & extra time to stop.WALK,DONT RUN FROM YOUR CAR INTO THE STATION.Oh,and don't forget to put a bag of Extra Winter Supplies(Blankets,etc.) in your Personal Vehicle.And STAY SAFE!
THIS LATEST STORM GOES FROM MAINE TO TEXAS,& CANADA CHECK WWW.WEATHER.COM FOR MORE INFO.12-25 INCHES HERE IN BUFFALO ALONE.
THIS LATEST STORM GOES FROM MAINE TO TEXAS,& CANADA CHECK WWW.WEATHER.COM FOR MORE INFO.12-25 INCHES HERE IN BUFFALO ALONE.
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Permalink Reply by Joe Stoltz on
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Yes indeed... the past few nights I have been bringing my turnout pants into the house at night. Don't forget the snow shovel, either.
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Permalink Reply by Art "ChiefReason" Goodrich on
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Here in Central Illinois today, they are predicting an ICE storm that is set to begin around 9:00 am this morning.
Normally, I wouldn't be too concerned, because I would make like a hermit and stay in.
But, today is my wife's annual bus trip to Chicago to shop the Magnificent Mile and Fox Valley and I have concerns about the conditions on their return trip.
Over the years, we responded to a couple of tour bus accidents and they aren't pretty.
I hope that the man/woman behind the wheel leaves their lead foot home today.
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Permalink Reply by Terry Lambert on
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Also, let's not to forget that if you are driving an emergancy vehicale, take a little more time in responding. Be alert for what the road conditions are in your area. Does no one any good if you get into an accident on your way to a call. Be safe out there everyone.
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Very good point, Terry.
We just had a fire truck near us, that was responding to an MVA on I-474, hit frost on the bridge-the same frost that caused the MVA-slid off of the roadway and tipped over onto its side.
Could someone explain the phenomenon that causes the frost to form on over-passes? It has something to do with the air that moves under the over-pass, ambient temperature, type of road surface, but I think I am missing something.
Any highway engineers out there?
Art
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Permalink Reply by Tony Leonard,Jr. on
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We BUFFALO(N.Y.) People know it's a term called BLACK ICE.it's called that since it's clear and on the pavement.It goes for cement too.It freezes because of the conditions here in the lower atmosphere.Like Wind,temp.,and type of surface and elevation.Bridges freeze first since they are the first to get,rain and snow,an being up in the air.You only need a micro-thin layer of moisture to freeze and everything can become a skating rink.Remember All Water based Liquids Freeze @ 32 degrees f.Think of having Ice on your helmet then driving on it. I'm sure Tiger Schmittindorff has a better definition on the subject.
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Permalink Reply by Brad Carlson on
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You nailed that right on the head Tony.Warm clothes is a plus.Extra time is a plus,the blankets,flash lights.Every one stay safe out there.Now is the time for alot of calls such as fires,trees-lines down and ems calls. like Tony said take youre time.The call isnt going anywhere.
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Permalink Reply by Mick Mayers on
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You guys are right, it was much colder this morning when I left shift. I had to go back in and put on a jobshirt ;) Brrrr (now I remember why I moved away from the frozen tundra).
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I remember carrying my gear when I took FF2000(ff1),& It Snowed 8ft.in one night.well suffice to say it sucks wearing ice cold gear on a cold day.Plus TURN OUT GEAR IS GREAT TO SHOVEL SNOW IN!NICE & TOASTY,if your shoveling for awhile.
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Permalink Reply by Allen Wahlstrom on
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Not to put a damper on your weekend, but it's going to be 86 here today. We are expecting a cold front, so our high will be a chilly 71 on Monday.
Just sayin...
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as we say in texas...
love ya...mean it! LMFAO!
ahh t shirt and shorts weather. Got the flops goin on today.
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Permalink Reply by 27-9-17 on
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yea i know that is wut my fire company tells the juniors but they dont listen and when we get a call they are bitchin that there cold but us senoir members arent
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hey it was cold here for thanksgiving...really. Drizzle and 50 for a high. Should have seen all the brothers in their parkas and job shirts..hell that was in the station!
Stay warm up there...
Oh and on a side note. Anyone wanting a warm place to come hang during the winter months, I always have a spare room.
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