I saw The Day After Tomorrow and it showed vehicle's heating system breaking down because the weather was getting too cold and later one the entire automobile not working as the temperature went lower and lower into the negative F temperatures. The temperature kept dropping down so much that even the heaters of well developed public buildings like the New York Public Library broke down because it was too cold for the technology to cope.

I'm wondering is this possible irl? Like can a truck driver risk hypothermia because his truck's heating couldn't cope with the cold and stops sending warm air despite the rest of the truck still working? Or a hotel's entire heater system breaking down when it reaches below -40 F and everyone will heave to be in full inter gear inside the building to survive?

Despite it being fall season now, I got pretty cocky. A few times I went out without gloves to do some field work and within minutes my hands ended up getting cracks and very rough skin that hurt so much. Until I was told by a nurse to put liquids like lotions, moisturizers, hand creams or some other stuff on it, it was hell. I learned the hard way and now wear gloves when I go out for any amount of time more than 3 minutes. That said I'm curious why does this happened in cold weather esp if you're not wearing some winter gloves and how does lotions and other similar liquids quickly relieve it?

As colder seasons starts to kick in, I notice me and my friends use the bathroom far more especially if we spend a lot of time outside a heated building like say walking on the sidewalk across a row of stores and service venues at the center of town. I remember it being so bad last winter that we frequently had to make stops ever 10 minutes or so at the nearest store or restaurant a few times we went out for a short distant walk to the nearest arcade. I'm wondering whats the reason for this?

While I live in a state that snows,winters are generally mild so much you can go through an entire year without any snow in some parts of the state. I visited Texas before during September years ago so I experienced temperature over 104 degrees hot and been to the desert so I know how extreme heat is like. But I never expereinced temperature below 0 fahrenheit. The coldest it ever got in the place I live in is 15 degrees from my recent memory. So I'm curiious how is temperature -1 fahrenheit and below like? I really wonder since this year has been pretty hot around the desert states and there are already forecasts predicting a colder winter in the East coast than usual (luckily I don't live there!). How different is it from the fahrenheit 10s and the general mild 30-40 F winters of the location I live in?

I don't know what this feeling is, but I always get a deep sense of impending danger during the winter months. I don't know why, like somethign bad will happen to me the next second.

Does anyone else get this as well? Should I go out in the sun more to get Vitamin D?

can i start this thread? i'm scrolling thru CNN's live feed of weather updates but would rather hear personal accounts of what it's like where you're at. i'm in anchorage, AK which is getting a good windstorm this morning but i'm on the part of town where it is clear and still.

i hope everyone is safe and warm and under a blanket.

Looks like a fairly significant and widespread winter storm is underway!

12/11/22 - 12/22/22 West Coast Impacts The storm is beginning to hit the West Coast. The Sierra Nevada is expected to get 2 ft+ of snow. Generally a good spread of 10 or less inches from Eastern Oregon to most of Nevada.

12/12/22 - 12/15/22 Northern Plains & Southeast Impacts

The low is expected to intensify and drop double digit snowfall totals from North Dakota to Nebraska (also Northeast Wisconsin). Meanwhile thunderstorms could roll through Eastern Texas to the Carolinas, possibly dropping several inches of rain.

12/15/22 - 12/18/22 Mid Atlantic and Northeast Impacts

Sleet and freezing rain could move into Northern Maryland, Northern Virginia, Eastern WV, and Central PA Thursday evening/night. I've been watching this storm closely for the past couple of days. Expect the rain/snow line to shift a bit. As of 12/11, it's predicted that Central PA will receive anywhere from 6-12 inches of snow before trainsitioning into rain. From 12/16 -12/18, the interior Northeast could see snow totals from 6-20 inches. With the heaviest in Eastern Upstate NY (correct me if that's the wrong term).

I wrote this write up at 2 AM so please excuse any mistakes and sorry for the lack of detail! Also, partly because I wrote this so late and IANAM, I focused more on the possible impacts less so on the meteorological side. Feel free to discuss that below! Hopefully this is sufficient!

The National Weather Service is reporting that a “significant and impactful” winter storm will hit the interior Eastern US on Saturday, 3/12.

Some areas will see snow rates in excess of 1 inch per hour starting tonight, creating “difficult to hazardous” travel conditions.

Feel free to use this thread to report the conditions at your location, any preparations you are making, or your thoughts of whether this is the last hurrah for Winter 21-22.

As always, heed the advice of local, state, and national officials regarding this storm.

The National Weather Service is reporting that:

A winter storm will bring multiple hazards to the central and eastern U.S. Wednesday into Friday. Significant snowfall impacts appear probable on the north side of the system, although uncertainty remains in the axis of heaviest totals. In the warm sector of the storm, heavy rainfall and severe weather are both possible.

What are you doing to prep? Once the storm starts, share your storm reports so we all know what’s going on at your location.

Be sure to follow any recommendations of local, state, and national officials as you navigate the storm.

I'm surprised there hasn't been a thread created yet! This storm is shaping up to be a big snow maker in the Ohio Valley and the ice chances seem to be really high! And it's a slower and elongated system so the impacts look like they could stem from Texas up the Ohio Valley to Newfoundland. And some models are hinting at a possible coastal low developing immediately after the storm departs!

Looks like an interesting storm is shaping up, in particular for coastal New England. Those of us in interior New England look to be disappointed again.

Let us know what the forecast is looking like for you, and what the conditions are as the storm gets going.

As always, be safe and heed the guidance of local, state, and national officials.

EDIT: Thanks for the award, kind stranger!

I’m not in the area but this storm is being called a once in a decade thing. What are the conditions like where you are?

As always, be safe and heed the warnings of your state and local officials!

What are the conditions like at your location? Any major impacts?

Be safe, all!

So every winter I find my self asking what's the difference? Which one is more accurate?

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Vancouver has snow, sometimes, and is a host of people from all over the world that choose here as home. Either you have dealt with snow your whole life as a Canadian or have never seen snow such as you being from Brazil, I will go over what you need to know in order to experience snow in Vancouver when it finally does decide to snow. That means what to wear, how to deal with the outside temperatures, snow activities, and more. See what it is like when it snows one of the 3 times it decides to do so in the city of Vancouver and how to survive.

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(12/16 Update) For 12/16, The storm continues moving towards the region with high confidence. The NWS New York updated their snow totals based off of recent models. Although there is still some variation, areas North and West of NYC are still expected to get the largest amounts of snow. Additionally, the wind factor could bring blizzard-like conditions to coastal areas, where wind gusts may exceed 40 MPH.

Several models wavered a bit towards the NW, however there is again some settling back towards the SE. The snow totals in Long Island and NYC will depend on the final placement (how South and close to the coast the storm actually is). Northern NJ, parts of Southeast NY and eastern PA remain consistently in the 12 - 18 or even more range.

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12/15 Update (Outdated)

Parts of the Mid-Atlantic & New England regions are bracing for a potentially major storm. NWS New York has issued this forecast map as of this morning (12:15): https://twitter.com/NWSNewYorkNY/status/1338807216153903106

Uncertainty is still there, particularly for the lower parts of the region. Confidence remains moderate and this has implications on snow totals. On local channels, you will see anything from the 4" - 8" range to upwards of 12+ for New York City. More snow is expected more N & W of NYC.

Today (12/15) is the calm before the storm and the best day to prepare for the potential impacts. The more inland you are, the more likely to see higher snow totals (ranging up to 18" and locally higher in some regions).

Stay safe & stay smart.

Looks like the low off the carolinas will pass south of us, but will create the potential for up to an inch of Ocean Effect Snow. I'll venture to say the Outer Cape will jackpot.

I know that this sub is mostly dead but models have been hinting at a possibly significant storm for the Great Lakes region and the interior Northeast. Looks like where I am on Long Island it'll be limited to 1-3" of rain and a possible svr wind event, but other people might get a good snowstorm