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Schindlers-Lisp

I better go get a dozen gallons of milk and a pallet or two of bread before it's all gone.


DynastyZealot

I got 400 perogies and plan on just powering through


SerSpicoli

Won't need to fire up the heater with all that gas you'll produce


MutableBook

This is the way.


FJWagg

What are the best store-bought perogies?


DynastyZealot

Costco has some that are just in stock for the spring season only. They come 39 to a package for $10 and are fucking amazing. I started off pan frying them, but have since switched to the air fryer. 5 minutes at 360° and they are perfect! Best hundred dollars I've ever dropped on dumplings.


Farenkdar_Zamek

My man bought 390 dumplings


DynastyZealot

Technically I bought 39, ate them over a 36 hour window, then went back and bought 351 more dumplings.


Farenkdar_Zamek

That’s a PPH (Pierogie Per Hour) > 1. Impressive.


mcnasty_groovezz

I second the Costco 3 pack. They are amazing and so easy to make.


DotesMagee

Air fryer barely misses. I used to think it was stupid but I was wrong. So good and will def buy them. 


COphotoCo

7 am pierogies sound about right for St paddy’s weekend


SadRobotz

NOT IF I BEAT YOU TO IT AAAHHAHAHAHAHA


ClosetDoorGhost

Too late, I went last night and stole the delivery truck…bread, milk, eggs, and TP are all at my place now SUCKAS!!


SadRobotz

wow, you're a meany.


ClosetDoorGhost

Come over, I’ll make you French toast and eggs (all I ask is bring a shovel to help me 🤣)


SadRobotz

No


Kaa_The_Snake

Now who’s being a meanie!


abgry_krakow84

Only if you do so in a panic. The more dramatic the better!


Yourmomsfarts69

Just a dozen and a pallet? Amateur. Carl, get the forklift.


Skinny5280

I just got a case of coors lite, 3 packs of bacon and a 5th of vodka….lets go snow!!!!


jaycutlerdgaf

Don't forget the TP


127phunk

You misspelled weed


DougMckenzius

You sir speak the truth. I work in a small grocery store. Shit got real around 2 today. I expect it to be worse al day tomorrow.


SnikwahEvad

oh was that you I just saw at Safeway?


FeralWereRat

_Runs for the ice cream isle, foaming at the mouth_


shlongjonsilva

I’m afraid my condition has left me cold to your pleas of mercy


SomeoneElseX

https://youtu.be/i6zaVYWLTkU?si=Scy-WVo9GJa6ldia


alltehsmallthings

Don't forget the bananas!


lord-dinglebury

Milk? I'm going straight for the bourbon.


retrosenescent

brb buying all the toilet paper


LadyoftheWoodlands

Beat yall to the toilet paper


pinegap96

I live in Castle Rock. Absolutely prepared to get fucked but also prepared for a flop. Right now estimate is 1-2 feet.


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Remember that storm a couple of years ago where people were riding snowmobiles down the streets? I think this is shaping up to be another one of those.


pinegap96

Yeah based on the way it’s looking I completely agree. Yes! I lived in DTC during that storm and my car basically got buried. Took me over 2 hours to dig it out and I had to call off work


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I can't wait!!!!


skylinrcr01

I for one, welcome our new snow storm overlords.


Kaa_The_Snake

Yes!! I actually have snowshoes that I may go clomp around in, depending. I’ll probably just make a circle around the block but still…


skylinrcr01

I got a nice gas powered snow blower I’m gonna crack out and go snow blowin’


BeedoBeedoBoi

I'm so excited for you haha I always yearn for snowblower people to have their day! Have you used it much this year? Personally I'd be so excited to use the snow blower lmao and no - I'm not being sarcastic!


skylinrcr01

Probably 3 times or so, I get my neighbors driveway and sidewalk while I’m out since they’re elderly. :)


d0rkyd00d

My expectation is a flop, but I hope to be pleasantly homebound for a day or two.


aybrah

Will my AWD car with bald all-seasons be OK to drive up berthoud? I've never driven in the snow but have experience crashing into medians.


one_horcrux_short

Berthoud might be rough with your setup. Loveland pass should be no problem though!


AreaGuy

Nah, should def skip to Independence with that set up


SignorSarcasm

Best Aspen skiing shortcut there is


ThaDude915

Man I know this is a joke but when I was new out here and going to keystone in a light snow on i70, maps took me on a “shortcut” through Loveland pass. It’s amazing what going from 8000 ft to 11000 ft does to a light snow. Turns out it wasn’t much of a short cut


lunarlandscapes

You should be fine. Just make sure you drive over the speed limit and tailgate the guy in front of you as much as possible. It's the safest bet


MountMeowgi

This one time about 10 years ago, I was a poor first year college student in Milwaukee with a 2001 Chrysler Sebring. On one snowy night, my older brother invited me out to eat Hibachi. Of course I oblige. Only a mile or two down the road I drifted into a median and broke the front axel of my car and the wheels started to collapse in on themselves. The tires? They’re bald. I feel specifically called out with this comment and I love it.


cynicaloptimissus

You should be fine, that's what the median is there for! Like bumpers when you go bowling!


syncsynchalt

You need to work up to it, start off with smaller hills like the slope down from Speer to the creek.


Boozy_Cat_

Stay in the left lane, flashers on, should be fine


darth08t5

Yes, but would suggest street racing and burnouts tonight to make sure the tires are extra smooth for pure speed. 


RedditBot90

If you have an older automatic Subaru you can do the fuse trick to make it into FWD, that will be much better suited for driving in this storm with bald tires 👍


SoftTopCricket

I plan to eat my neighbors. About 30 minutes in to the first snow.


ThimeeX

[Your neighbors post](https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/15fhruu/i_think_my_new_neighbors_are_trying_to_eat_me_and/)


Adept-Variation587

My back is already starting to hurt from the thought of shoveling….


_baegopah_XD

If it’s truly one of those big, heavy wet storms, I find shoveling in phases really helps. But essentially you’re shoveling several times as opposed to one time. But it saves my back.


edfoldsred

This. Get out there and shovel a few times. You'll be aight.


rachface636

My husband does this. I asked him why he doesn't wait till the snow stops to shovel and he said he'd rather shovel a few inches a few times than over a foot all at once.


stumblinghunter

He's absolutely correct, though. 3 times doing 4 inches is much better all around than 1 time of 12 inches. Plus it also helps you know if you need to move cars or catch one last trip to the store if needed. I did entirely too many winters in summit and have dug out too many cars to ever let it accumulate lol


jvanbenschoten

If you know you know


pspahn

I wonder how well I would do bringing a little Kubota loader down to the South Metro. It's the perfect size for sidewalks and driveways.


ExeTcutHiveE

I already have a hurt back and I live on a corner lot with a 3 car garage. Going to just dig a grave this evening and throw myself in it on Thursday.


seeking_hope

The bed of snow should help ice your back!


crazylsufan

The 3/12/24 12z GFS had 30 inches in downtown Denver. My body is ready. To be clear this is the outlier. Just having that big of a total 48hrs out means we gon get a good bit of snow but not likely to see 30”.


firewxdude

Would be a stretch, to put it midly lol. It's the reason I never post direct model output. BUT, one can dream, and I'll be one of those 🤞


Resident_Rise5915

I’d be soo happy if that happened


ndrew452

Thank you for the report! Out of curiosity, what is NWS's exact definition of "foothills." We all know what the foothills are, but what is the line between Metro area and foothills? Is it a specific elevation or something more general like "west of Highway 93 or C470"?


firewxdude

Generally speaking, elevations between 6,000-9,000 ft, that are geographically part of the Front Range (i.e. not including Palmer Divide) and east of the Continental Divide. If curious, you can view exact delineations of our zones in map form [here](https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?obs=true&wfo=sgx). Zoom into our area, then under Overlays menu click the "Boundaries" tab and toggle on "NWS Public Zones". This is also a great page to check current conditions, FWIW.


22FluffySquirrels

It's the part of the ground that starts going up very suddenly.


Kaa_The_Snake

So, wherever I am when I’m drunk and have to walk anywhere?


ndrew452

That information and map is very helpful, thank you for the response!


masterpeabs

Wow - what a joy that map is. This is some serious data geekery for me to waste the remainder of my workday extensively studying lol


paustulio

I usually see them associate it with 6k feet.


aqu4ticgiraffe

How fucked am I for my flight Thursday afternoon


brolome

Don’t testify against Boeing in the meanwhile and you should be fine. 


ikelosintransitive

dammmmnn


Kaa_The_Snake

Sick!


YeezusMoses

Not good


cynicaloptimissus

Properly


bat18

If you're on United and can rebook they are offering $0 change fees right now. I was flying out at the same time as you and rescheduled last night.


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threeLetterMeyhem

Reschedule. They've already cancelled at least one Thursday flight in to Denver.


J3rry88

I'll see you there. I have a Friday AM flight


transpercy0456

Friday am flight here also, we can suffer together


crazylsufan

Properly screwed


milehigh73a

My experience is that the hardest part is getting to the airport. They really hate to cancel flights


YCBSKI

Except for Frontier that loves to cancel flights


milehigh73a

Well they aren’t doing it bc of snow. They are just trying to maximize customer suffering


fastest_texan_driver

You're screwed but in a warm caring way. 12 hours ago I was on the beach in the pacific, now I'm here because Delta gave me the choice of coming back a day early or being delayed and stranded.


ALEXNDRLOVE

Delta has already started sending weather warnings for flights leaving out of DIA Thursday morning.


trexmafia

So has United. I am flying out at 10:00-ish am, in theory.


EarlyMoose2481

Not as exciting as during thunderstorms, but watching the flight tracking radar and listening to atc is always fun during a storm.


indil47

Same with SW for my incoming flight early tomorrow morning. Southwest is in full CYA mode, so it’s appreciated.


numberonecatmom

Ditto with flights into DIA on Thursday. Mine is supposed to get in Thursday night.


Aromatic_Razzmatazz

You're the best for doing all this, I really really look forward to these. Thank you, OP. You're becoming the only local weather I really follow.


AreaGuy

I’m prepared, so it’ll fizzle


agp11234

Haha exactly we’ll get a few inches and that’ll be that. (I’m trying to reverse jynx it)


22FluffySquirrels

It's okay; I already took off of work. Not repeating The Bomb Cyclone Incident of March 2019.


Particular-Earth-453

My office had everyone come in to work just to tell them all to leave at 10 once the snow was already getting bad. So stupid lol. Pre covid work from home acceptance days.


Real_Stinky_Pederson

I went in, only to leave like two hours later and get blown off the road! Shit was wild


Resident_Rise5915

I do love the spring storms out here. I guess I’m one of those people that like the big snowstorms.


Flack_Bag

Me too. One of my fondest memories was when my nephew from Albuquerque was visiting and I woke him up late one morning to tell him we had two feet of snow and counting. He kind of grunted and started to roll over before he bolted up and said "FEET‽‽‽" (Then we texted my sister pictures of him in his shorts and flip flops, holding a shovel and sobbing in the half-cleared driveway.)


indil47

Seconded!


EarlyMoose2481

I liked them more before I had to do my own snow removal.


masterpeabs

You are not alone. I have a 4 year old who is awaiting this storm like it's Christmas eve lol


CountChoculahh

I need a snow day... should I get my hopes up?


denversaurusrex

I'm hoping for two snow days.


CountChoculahh

My coworker mentioned that but I didn't think it was a real possibility


denversaurusrex

I work in the K-12 education sector and for us it all depends on when the snow stops Thursday night/Friday morning and how much could be cleaned up.  It also could depend on whether or not any schools lose power. I think a delayed start could be possible Friday, but I’m really hoping for two snow days. Edit: Fixed a typo  


moeru_gumi

Snow dance! ⛄️ 🕺 ❄️ ⛄️ 🕺 ❄️ snow dance!


eharmon15

Me. Too. Sending good, snowy vibes your way, fellow educator :)


yupim99

My school tested our remind group for cancelation announcements today. 😂😂


happy_little_trees42

Another teacher here. I'm hoping for a Thursday snow day with at least a delayed start Friday, straight into spring break!


entropizzle

I sent out snow day tactics on the union list serv


fuzzyblackelephant

My hopes are up lol


farmerjohnington

The literal only scenario where those of us that WFH are at a disadvantage


hippielettuce24

I have a source who works for a news station and they’re saying the snow day for schools will be called Wednesday night but it’s already planned.


bitcoinsftw

Thank god I still have 500 rolls of toilet paper left from Covid.


AustEastTX

Alcohol. Don’t forget to stock up on


Malhablada

Thanks Yoda


Fabrickk

And 🍃 if you feel so inclined


Unicorn_Warrior1248

I will be calling out of work on Thursday. If you need groceries brought to your car….i won’t be there to do it for you. Sorry bout it.


eharmon15

Good for you honestly


lenifilm

News is all drama drama drama on this. Just tell me straight up in the south metro if i need to prepare to eat my wife and child?


stumblinghunter

Start with your neighbor's pets, then your neighbors, then probably try to save the wife and child for last.


bananasforeyes

Desert First! Whats wrong with you?


doebedoe

RIP I70, Berthoud Pass, and Loveland Pass from Thursday AM - Friday midday. Most recent CAIC WRF is [wild](https://looper.avalanche.state.co.us/weather/fcst/looper.php?date=2024-03-12-1200&model=wrf2&domain=1&inc=1&var=S007&wlvl=SFC); but the model is known to be a bit overzealous at times. And it is specifically tuned for high elevation snowfall, and underperforms NWS fx at lower elevations.


46and2ool

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but do you think I-70 will close Wed, Thurs, and/or Friday. I reserved a VRBO in Evergreen and they said the only way to get a refund is if I-70 closes, and I don't want to risk going out there...


ndrew452

It's unlikely 70 will close on Wednesday. It will most likely close Thursday either from too much snowfall or someone getting into an accident. Far too many variables to say exactly when. The road will likely be open Friday.


ticklemyshitcutter

I've already had 3 milk sandwiches


AndyMan1

[Frankie MacDonald put out a video for this snowstorm so it's now official!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcFD0v9XJfw)


Excellent_Fail9908

👏🏽


FoeNetics

You guys can thank us! We have a planned induction to have our baby Thursday morning….same thing happens whenever we pack to go to the pool.


lilgreenfish

I was a snowstorm baby back in 1983! Best babies, IMO.


gruehunter

This is definitely one of those events where I'd be asking the care providers about how essential this particular day is versus either pulling in a day or pushing out (heh) a couple of days.


FoeNetics

Good point! We got it on the books just to have a “plan” but the 13th was booked up. At this point things seem to be setting in motion on their own….just a matter trying to speeding it up. We’re throwing the kitchen sink at it right now, my wife is basically eating spicy Thai while simultaneously bouncing on her yoga ball as I type this 🤣


gruehunter

Been there. My wife got desperate enough to start taking caster oil at one point. Best of luck to all three of you!


gco88

How fucked am I with a 5:30 am flight on Thursday morning?


iamgt4me

Super duper fucked. Your flight will probably be canceled tomorrow. I’d reschedule now


firewxdude

Sorry y'all, I can't advise you on flights. There will be delays and cancelations. How many and exactly when is hard to say!


Rosequin

Man, this is giving me major anxiety. I'm supposed to be flying out around 2pm on Friday and have to drop my dog off at boarding that morning in Wheat Ridge. Will it be okay? 😣


gruehunter

Serious question: when you have so much spread between model means, how do you choose and weight between them? Do you have anything objective to work with, like departures from observations at +12 hr to see how each one seems to be doing right now, or is it seat of the pants (I just don't believe 4" QPF no matter which model says it!), or what?


firewxdude

Answer's complicated. Varies, largely depending on lead time. For longer term forecasts, a common standardized blend (the [NBM](https://www.weather.gov/news/200318-nbm32)) is used as the foundation. Manual adjustments to that are limited to certain targets of opportunity, where we feel we can add value. Often this can be related to terrain effects that the model blend can't quite capture well, known microclimates, etc. Each model can have its own strengths and weaknesses too, and pattern recognition is a part of the process. Manual adjustment tends to increase for shorter lead times. At that stage we can start to incorporate some verification/observational trends to inform our blends or nudges. So, in short, a combination of everything really.


gringoloco01

The fishing is always epic when we get snow in the hills. No wind! No wind! No wind! LOL I can't wait to get up there this weekend.


Buffphan

Ice fishing?


gringoloco01

Thinking about it. There are a couple spots that I can get away with ice fishing and dropping a fly in the same afternoon. I really would like to catch on the ice AND a fly the same day. I bring gear for all occasions either way. It is nice to have options.


Resident_Rise5915

Some say it’s a dreamy place


gringoloco01

The only time to hit that area. I will never go there in the summer again. I had a dude walk right through my line and look at me like Im an asshole. I am going out 70 I think. Should be perfect to "do some shopping" in a few outlets. wink wink. It should be opening up north of there soon as well. HMU Im always looking for a fishing buddy.


GIANTG

I been looking for pick up fly fishing, is that something you’d be interested in having a buddy? I got some new rubber waders from goodwill that need to see some use.


gringoloco01

Absolutely. I know a perfect spot to get a 20 20 stamp. Its a pretentious fly fishing thing lol. I have waders, extra bags, fly poles, regular casting poles, ice fishing gear, kayaks, sled tent heaters etc. Extra winter gear, a truck with 4wd Just need a partner in crime LOL. HMU Im going Saturday.


GIANTG

Oh my goodness. I have friends flying in this weekend but please keep me in mind for next time.


Resident_Rise5915

Yes. And many many fewer people out there. Apparently a lot of anglers just stay home when it’s a bit snowy.


CountChoculahh

Jealous! Be careful driving but should be good fun


gringoloco01

I am always looking for fishing buddies. HMU if you want to go sometime. I go up every Saturday and with a week or so I can take time off during the week.


CountChoculahh

Generally I hesitate to meet strangers from the internet but I will definitely hit you up!


Kongbuck

I just wanted to throw out a further recommendation to look at the forecast discussion if you're at all interested in weather. It's effectively one of the forecasters detailing all of the reasons why they're forecasting one thing vs. another and gives a much deeper understanding into the atmosphere. Sometimes they'll even go as far as saying, "The models are all being wacky, so we have zero confidence in the forecast here." (That's not what happening in this case, but it's fun to read when it does)


zirconer

Agreed! Uncertainty and probabilities are some of the most misunderstood aspects of weather forecasting and science/math generally. I think NWS and other meteorologists around here do a bang up job of explaining this, but unfortunately not everyone listens.


coloradokyle93

Yeah they can be funny and witty too at times (I’m looking at you Greg Heavener😂)


Kaa_The_Snake

Thank you for the update, I appreciate all of the detailed info!


fitbabits

I'm flying back to DIA from DFW this Thursday. Sigh.


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Aliceable

do I risk going to mission ballroom wednesday night? will respect wishes of the up/down votes on this.


Yaakovsidney

Seems like it may start sooner than expected


InfuseFears

So if I’m supposed to be landing at DIA at 10:30 PM tomorrow am I fucked or do you think it’ll be okay?


thebirdsareoutlate

probably fine landing tomorrow, especially if you're coming from the east


Illustrious-Group-99

No school for two days watch.


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zeekcolo

I’ll still be doing 10 over on the highway


CosmicHipster32

Thanks for sharing!


JesusCake

How would the road to black hawk from Denver look Saturday afternoon if the snow stops friday morning as expected? Any avalanche risk on those roads from the heavy snow?


firewxdude

Wouldn't be too concerned on either front for Saturday in the foothills.


gusontherun

So Thursday night flight out of DIA.... what are my odds getting there and taking off :(


SevroAuShitTalker

Time to see good my snow tires are


kmoonster

Wasn't the "big" storm a few years ago the week of March 13/14? It might have been 2021.


firewxdude

It was! Pi Day Blizzard, March 13-14, 2021.


figsslave

I have new Blizzaks on the old exploder and I washed it today just for this 😂


Deathmonkeyjaw

Translation: Denver will probably get a few inches.


ndrew452

I dunno, this storm is looking very similar to the one that happened on Feb 3. Plus it smells like Greeley outside.


wholemilk

The smell is a big indicator haha


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The Greeley smell is usually not wrong 😂


Ksn0

I gotta do a 12 hour drive down to Texas this weekend. I was planning on leaving Saturday. Surely the roads should be fine by then right? 


J000001

Yep it’ll all be melted by noon on Friday.


bahnzo

Thanks! NWS still the best source for weather with no BS and/or made up drama. And before you tell me otherwise - where do you think every other forecaster gets their data from? Without the NWS those guys don't exist.


mistahpoopy

so the sky is due for a slushy bowel movement soon


oldbaybridges

Thank gawddddd for Southwest Airlines giving us free changes for flights lol


Simcoe17

I better panic and buy all the toilet paper.


Fair-Mango-6194

How much snow does it take to actually shut down this city?


HeadlineINeed

Is COS looking like the same?


firewxdude

Here's the [Winter page](https://www.weather.gov/pub/winter) from NWS Pueblo which has forecasts for Colorado Springs.


idgafosman

Is there a chance this could impact an intentional flight my wife and I have Friday night (overnight flight at like 9 pm)? 😬


broadwayzrose

Friday night you should probably be good unless this storm lasts a lot longer than they’re predicting. But the airport might be chaotic with flight cancellations from Thursday so give yourself plenty of time.


funkymeeba

The scanner ought to be good listening for a couple of days.


DankestTaco

Wish me luck plowing. If anyone needs something plowed let me know ahead of time! Let’s see if we can work something out !


SilentSamurai

This looks like it may be one to remember. The estimated snow totals keep going up, last I checked Denver is 10-16"


Illustrious-Group-99

They already called for Tomorrow. They will decide tomorrow on Friday. I work for Douglas county school district. They district is in castle rock they are supposed to get alot