The forecast is calling for 6-8" of snow in my area. We don't have a great track record with this kind of thing, as seen in this February 2014 photo taken on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, NC. Can't wait for the 2014 redux.
@helplessduck oh, I see now. You are right on the line for extra snow. I think Richmond, Virginia gets the most? I'm concerned about the winds. This is a real cyclone, just the snow kind. I don't know how they will cope in the Outer Banks, or at the beach, or how high the winds will get further inland.
You have a plan, if the wind knocks out power? If all is well after the snow, or during, I'd love to see pictures. I guess whiteout conditions are difficult to capture on camera. I suppose you could back into it from your door, and then back inside pretty quickly. Or just your arm or hand. It's freaky to watch part of yourself disappear into a curtain of falling snow.
I'm in the sandhills but yah. I'm a little concerned about the winds as well. There's not much we can do if the power goes out; the fireplace hasn't been used in years. We'll still be able to cook and shower, though.
This little village tends to get really lucky with our electricity. Everyone around us will be without and we'll be fine. It's unclear why this is, because it makes no sense that this little bump in the road would be special like that, but I'll take it.
I've got people at the beach. I'm significantly more concerned for them because of the flooding potential.
@helplessduck I really really hope that they understand that an offshore storm always pushes water toward the low-lying areas. I worry that some of the off-season beach-facing properties cannot be ready for this. I know most are built up one storey, but these winds are going to be something else.
Yah. Whatever happens, the coast is going to feel the worst of it I think.