Ice Storm locks down N.E. Ohio!

[pgvoutdoors]

We were hit with a really bad ice storm two days ago. I just got my power restored today. The weather forecasters didn't give us any heads up, the weather went to H*** quickly. Now were expecting possibly heavy snow over the next two days. In this part of Ohio we get very strange weather patterns partly do to the Great Lakes. Just a few days ago it was sixty degrees and looked like Spring was on it's way.

Have any of you been hit with this weather front?

[crashdive123]

Getting it right now! No snow, but last hour had 697 lightning strikes, several tornados have touched down. We've gotten about 4 inches of rain so far and looks like we've got another 12-18 hours left.

On a side note pgv.....on our Friday night forum we had some quarters and pennies on hand. Uses? (weights for fishing, lures, small reflectors, making a phone call, noise maker in the glass bottle)????? just wondering.

[pgvoutdoors]

I added the change because it would be a common item a person may have on them at any time. I've made fish lures and worked the edges down to make a small cutting device.

[dilligaf2u2]

Lake front snow is the pits! That is why I moved out of Waukegan Ill.

Glad you are OK.

Don

[Rick]

pgv - the lures probably caused the weather......I think you posted that one in the wrong thread.

The front came through Indiana a couple of days ago and dropped about 1/4 inch or so of ice in the middle of the state. No biggy. Snow is going through today. Central and northern shouldn't get much but the southeastern part (look out Nell then Beo!) is supposed to get 9-11 inches. After Nell and Beo have their fun then it should shoot up to you for some snow man building. Good luck!

[nell67]

Yup Rick,we are getting it right now,started about 5:30 this morning,and it is UGLY out there,supposed to get up to a foot of the icky white stuff by tomorrow.Supposed to take my oldest son to Camp Atterbury on Sunday morning,eh,maybe not,LOL!

[Sourdough]

Yup Rick,we are getting it right now,started about 5:30 this morning,and it is UGLY out there,supposed to get up to a foot of the icky white stuff by tomorrow.Supposed to take my oldest son to Camp Atterbury on Sunday morning,eh,maybe not,LOL!

Nell, Sounds like good deer hunting weather. Do you have good sights on your truck....?

[nell67]

Nell, Sounds like good deer hunting weather. Do you have good sights on your truck....?

Nope,LOl the truck is in the shop,remember I already went hunting with it yesterday

[Sourdough]

Are you only allowed one per truck, or one per season....?

[nell67]

Well,I guess I could get as many as I want,as long as the truck holds up,insurance sure wouldn't like me none!I see on average 12-15 of them every morning on my way to work,I really do try to avoid them though,this is the second one I have hit,and neither of them died on impact,which meant they had to suffer until they were put down,yesterday,it was well over half an hour before a deputy showed up and dispatched the poor thing.

[beerrunner13]

It hit here a few hours ago heavy rain, thunder and lightning with a tornado watch till late tonight.
Me and the dogs are OK but my wife haas to drive home in it, and not to many people in this state can drive even when the weather is nice.

[pgvoutdoors]

During the ice storm the whole northeast corner of Ohio was shut down. A state of emergency was issued. Where I live, and two towns east and west of me that line Lake Erie, a 100% of the power was out by Tuesday evening at 9:00pm. This effect about 125,000 residents.
Some took it well and some lost their minds. The local government went into action pretty quick once the meteorologists confirmed that the weather was going to get worse. We are small towns more or less, many people helped where they could. Actions were taken for the elderly and young children first.

Now were at about 80% of the power restored and the ice has let go of everything. A lot of damage has been done. Were now waiting out this snow storm that started a few hours ago. Not too bad yet but cold and windy. Were looking at a foot of snow or more. With the power on we should be fine.

[nell67]

Pvg,bbbrrrrrrrrr,not had to deal with the power outage,and the ice skipped us,this time.Take care and stay warm.

[Sourdough]

Sure glad I don't live in such a harsh climate. 44*F here scattered light showers.......

[nell67]

At a foot of snow right now,and expecting around 4 more inches before it ends this afternoon,drifts big enough for me to hide in. Pvg,and Beo,hows it going where you are,from the news,it's supposed to be worse where you are.
We are under a state of emergnecy here and can be ticketed for being out on the roads,not that I am going anywhere LOL.

[Riverrat]

It is just starting here now, we are in for a real mix, starting rain, then around 10 -15 cm of ice pellets, then 10 - 15 cm of snow. Could end up with around 10" of "stuff". Is there anybody on here from Maine? What they get will be what we get.

[Rick]

Not so good here, either. We had a dusting of snow and the temperature dropped. I had to put on a sweatshirt this morning!

[nell67]

Awww,now thats roughin' it,eh Rick???

[crashdive123]

Weather has cleared here today. Just windy (30-40 mph). Yesterday was a bit rough. We had about 8 tornadoes come through the area (closest to me was about 30 miles) and some pretty impressive thunderstorms.

[palerider]

from what i have read so far mr outdoors you are a guide used to being ready for the elements. what if/or anything did you learn or reenforce during this poweroutage.