Goodie, Goodie Snowdrops!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:23 am

Got our first snow flurries today. I'm curious to see how my new tires will do in the snow this winter. Has anyone else seen snow yet?

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:26 am

snow... snow? what's snow? it only snowed one time here last year... and that was just a tiny flurry we usually just get ice and slushies haha

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:27 am

I saw some white sprinkles this morning on the way to work....but by the time i got there it had ended...I think ill throw them on if it snows more this week.

millster · Post by **millster** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:54 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Has anyone else seen snow yet?Yeah, mid October... It was snowing a little bit here last night and this morning. There was JUST enough on the black part of my fiance's Saab to be visible but that's it for accumulation.

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 4:57 am

Had a good layer of snow on a nasty layer of ice when i went to work yesterday. It's gone now, but I've re-evaluated my position on buying winter tires this year.On a similar note, I get to re-install my ski racks in less than a week! Whoo! BC, what did you get for new tires?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:03 am

I ended up getting a set Bridgestone Turanza LS-V all-season on clearance for $240 mounted and balanced. Not the best tire but couldn't pass it up for the cost.

engineertwin2 · Post by **engineertwin2** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:08 am

I'll let you know when we get some here in Phoenix...

coldmm803 · Post by **coldmm803** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:09 am

NOOOOOOOOO i'm not ready for snow yet.i like it how it has been the past week, 50's in the morning and 60's in the afternoon . the trees are still full of leaves too most of them havent turned yet!!!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:17 am

Don't be too happy for the snow to come.Half way through winter everyone will complain,winter lasts too long.We haven't got snow yet,but we are in the minus in the mornings now,my battery is on it's way out so the slow cranks drive me nuts.

nygiantzz1 · Post by **nygiantzz1** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:21 am

We are supposed to get a rain/snow mix later this week. I want just one good snowfall(6"-12") to test my new Pirelli's, then it can stop for the rest of winter.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:33 am

SNOW, did someone say something about snow? PICS!

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:35 am

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»Don't be too happy for the snow to come.Half way through winter everyone will complain,winter lasts too long.We haven't got snow yet,but we are in the minus in the mornings now,my battery is on it's way out so the slow cranks drive me nuts. Not I. The only thing I don't like about winter is driver's get dumber, and scraping the windows. I park inside at home, so I usually only have to worry about one of those

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:39 am

evenings are supposed to drop down to the low 30s this week, maybe even upper 20s on wed. there's a chance of a light drizzle or flurry tonite. woohoo.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:01 am

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»Don't be too happy for the snow to come.Half way through winter everyone will complain,winter lasts too long.If it stays above -20Ã‚Â°F and lots of snow, I'm a happy camper. If it goes below that it starts getting too cold.This one time at band camp...we went skiing at Lutsen Mountain, north of Duluth, when it was -30Ã‚Â°F actual temp and windchills on the Mountain were -100Ã‚Â°F. So they closed the mountain and we drank instead. Now that's cold!! We ski'd the next day when it was only -20Ã‚Â°F and froze our eyeballs. lol.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:02 am

and i LIVE in duluth! :s

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:14 am

does window frost count??? what bout a McDonalds "mcflurry"??? closest things to ice as you can get round my area.lowest it gets here is like 42F

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:16 am

I'll trade with you Mrizzle.I hate winter.Snow and the hobo's on the road.I don't mind skiing and hockey but the rest can go far far away.

808 Vibes · Post by **808 Vibes** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:20 am

Not us-just horrid rainstorms. but the Big Island got snow.

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:34 am

we got rain here today in southern ontario, was off and on, nothing to major, and was a confortable temperature, i hate snow, only thing i hate about living here

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 7:46 am

We got dumped on 3 weeks ago. I had 2 inches stick to my lawn, which is alot for early October. It really warmed up though, and now there is none.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:48 am

Still no snow in anchorage AK so the wife and I drove up the mountain looking for some. would have gone further up but cops had the road closed due to an accident.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:51 am

Where did you go? Denali?

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:55 am

Quote, originally posted by 02csnow Â»Where did you go? Denali?No just headed up arctic valley rd outside anchorage.

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:17 am

Oh ok, so you were on Ft. Richardson.

Jadis · Post by **Jadis** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:45 am

yeah, we've seen snow. It had 6" on it by the time it stopped that morning. 26 degrees that day...coldest spot in the US, I have no idea what it was with wind chill. Definitely below zero.

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:54 am

I hate snow. It means that my ugly winter steelies have to go on soon.

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:12 pm

Steelies? With custom rims, why didn't you keep the oem's for your winter tires?

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:35 pm

I remember living right off Lake Erie in Ohio, lake effect snow would begin either mid october or now. In CT, we used to get snow right now, it is definitely getting close. Temps are now barely ablet o break 50's and at night it drops below 40. So hopefully soon I will get the white stuff, and be able to play with my AWD.

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:39 pm

Went to dinner at a restaurant down by Lake Michigan... saw a couple flakes for a minute but it stopped with that.I am not ready for snow!

Whelan · Post by **Whelan** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:18 pm

That's cause you dont have AWD In the words of Joe from Family Guy:Bring it ON!! Let's DO THIS!

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:21 pm

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â»Steelies? With custom rims, why didn't you keep the oem's for your winter tires?some vibes come with steelies.

Vibr8tr · Post by **Vibr8tr** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 4:36 am

Snow? It was 70 out today... what is snow? Sometimes I have Ice in my whiskey, does that count?

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:02 am

Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â»Steelies? With custom rims, why didn't you keep the oem's for your winter tires?I sold those to my neighbor to help pay for the new wheels. He gave me his steelies for winter use.

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 6:30 am

Quote, originally posted by ajflan Â»I sold those to my neighbor to help pay for the new wheels. He gave me his steelies for winter use.Touche' - although you could put some really cool spinner hubcaps on your steelies On a similar note, I broke down and bought some winter tires today (and rain-x wipers). So I guess I'm officially ready for snow.

rebbierae · Post by **rebbierae** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:42 am

I saw the same snow that Brian did--I was in the Twin Cities on Monday, and we saw a few very light flurries. Whee! Wait--maybe not. I have to clean my own driveway now so snow isn't as much fun as it used to be. But the first one is always awesome!

wyatt89 · Post by **wyatt89** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 1:49 am

ironicially i went down to colorado to buy a new snow jacket a few weeks ago and i was on my way back to wyoming and i hit a wall of white, i thought it was pretty funny but i need to get some new wipers so i can friggin see...

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 2:36 am

I am up in Ely, MN today working and theres snow staying on the ground!! I can post pics from the iPhone later. Duluth doesnt have snow on the ground so it was a odd surprise on the drive up. I say by next week ill have to have the snow tires on :..(

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 11:33 pm

HOLY SNOW FLAKES BATMAN! I go to leave for work at 7:30 as usual..but see 2 inches of snow! think...crap i should put my snow tires on...but thing mehhhh its suppose to melt soon ill just try it. I get maybe 1 mile sliding no grip roads arent plowed by me yet...so i turn off head home...sliding.. throw my snow tires on, head back to work at 8:30, get here at 9 but wow even when the roads were plowed when i was on my 2nd try to work were slipper as heck! both bridges from Duluth to Superior were closed or dead stop traffic because of accidents. I didnt even know snow was coming!Ill have to take pics of the snow tire rims, steelies with silver lugs...i look like a cop vibe now! :Dwinter is here people...drive carefully!

lovemyraffe · Post by **lovemyraffe** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 12:08 am

As much as I hate the Utah beer, there are other factors about this state that make it worth while. Since this is all about snow I felt this needed to be on here. This weekend, I get the privilege of going snowboarding, mountain biking and golfing. The first ski resort is opening up and I can't wait to get up there. Where else can you do those three activities with only a 1 hour drive.

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:24 am

I need some steel wheels... From the 7th...

schroeder · Post by **schroeder** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:59 am

Sounds like a pretty fast pit stop, nice.Suppose all melted by drive home.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 3:11 am

Quote, originally posted by schroeder Â»Sounds like a pretty fast pit stop, nice.Suppose all melted by drive home.yup now it looks all melted and its just wet. but i guess tomorrow we get another "dusting" and then a warm front...haha i need a pick of my vibe cop car

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:49 pm

Starting to get cool now that an Alberta Clipper (extreme cold front) came thru last night with a dusting of snow and low temps. It as 3Â°F this morning. We are suppose to have measurable snow at the end of this week.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:02 pm

it was 1 on my way to work and some snow on the ground..glad i have snow tires! AND my robot gf arrived today...i mean..roomba.

mistertwo · Post by **mistertwo** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:41 pm

30' and sunny right now in buffalo... and the ground is dry.. we have nothing.. repeat nothing. I got all new snowboard gear and we have no snow... d e p r e s s i n g...on another note, my vibe understeers super bad in snow, even if i yank the ebrake it doesnt want to let the (removed) end kick out.. is it my tires or is this something specific to the vibe? I used to drift my little mazda around all over town.((and by drift i mean pull the ebrake in the snow unless i am in the supra, then all it takes is a little more gas and the rear end kicks right out <3 ))

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:53 pm

Quote, originally posted by mistertwo Â»on another note, my vibe understeers super bad in snow, even if i yank the ebrake it doesnt want to let the (removed) end kick out.. is it my tires or is this something specific to the vibe? I used to drift my little mazda around all over town.You still on A/S tires? They totally suck in the snow for fun... get some snow tires man, you'll be safer AND have a lot more fun.... Something you CAN do right now is get 2 plastic trays from your favorite fast food joint, put them in front of the back tires, roll onto them and lock the Ebrake and LET THE FUN BEGIN...!!!!

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:02 am

we got a couple inches last night...delayed my work trip to Ely as i didnt want to drive north work, have it snow more and not be able to get home haha. drive to work was...slightly slower and slippery.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:02 am

We had some heavy frost here this morning. It took me 10 minutes to defrost the windows. Oh, the humanity!

mistertwo · Post by **mistertwo** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:11 am

Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind Â»You still on A/S tires? They totally suck in the snow for fun... get some snow tires man, you'll be safer AND have a lot more fun.... Something you CAN do right now is get 2 plastic trays from your favorite fast food joint, put them in front of the back tires, roll onto them and lock the Ebrake and LET THE FUN BEGIN...!!!!Yea for winter I am rolling around on the goodyears and for summer I have those bridgestones.. and lol at the "McDrift"... or in the buffalo area the "Mighty Slide"

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:14 am

Ohhhhh, how I miss Mighty...!!!!!Get you some skins for that man... seriously... I wouldn't leave home without'em if I still lived there... ESPICALLY if your planning on hitting KB or HV....

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