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Do You Believe in Unlikelihoods?

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

Cotton McKnight: “I can’t believe it.” Pepper Brooks: “It’s just not believable, Cotton.” Truer words have never been spoken, Pepper.  One big winter storm is memorable.  A second in the same season starts to set records and creates the memories … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let the Sunshine Fool You

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

(Yes, there is a car completely buried in the foreground.) It is bright (very bright) and sunny here this morning.  At the time of this picture, temperatures were still in the upper teens with wind chill values in the single … Continue reading →

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In the End…

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

So, yeah, there was a lot of snow.  Let’s put this in some perspective… keep in mind I am six feet tall. Now that you’ve lost your last meal by having to look at me, allow me to explain some … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning…

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

… there was some snow In the end, there will probably be a s***load of snow.  Consider these the “before” pictures.  We’ll have the “after” picture tomorrow afternoon. Latest forecasts call for 20-30 inches across the warned area from DC/Baltimore … Continue reading →

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The Latest on snOMGasm!

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

Quick tidbits regarding the major winter storm: ~ The latest forecast for the DC/Baltimore metro area calls for 20-28 inches of snow.  At this point, I’ve seen 16-24, 18-24, 20-28, and 20-32 inch forecasts.  There’s going to be a lot … Continue reading →

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Scenes from a Crowded/Panicked Wholesale Store

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

This is also a fun time to identify certain items and laugh.  Note the case of Marlboro Lights in his cart and the pallet of pasteurized milk up at the check out counter.  Those can save you in a winter … Continue reading →

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snOMGasm 2010!

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Greg Marvelous

When we last left you, it appeared a potential major snowstorm was bearing down on the mid-Atlantic.  That storm ended up sliding a bit south of the original forecast, bringing the heaviest snow to southern VA and much of NC.  … Continue reading →

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Record Breaking Snowfall Underway for DC/Baltimore

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

From the National Weather Service: …RECORD BREAKING DECEMBER SNOWFALL FOR BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREAS BRINGING HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER TO THE REGION OVERNIGHT AND SATURDAY… TOTAL STORM SNOWFALL TOTALS OF 1 TO 2 FEET ARE FORECAST TO OCCUR IN THE BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN … Continue reading →

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Major East Coast Snowstorm this Weekend

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

Sorry for the small hiatus.  This time of year can get busy. Two weeks ago, some moderate snow fell in the mid-Atlantic regions, but it fell mostly west of the major metropolitan areas.  They won’t be so lucky this time. … Continue reading →

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Snow Continues from DC to NY

Posted on December 5, 2009 by Greg Marvelous

Snow continues in the DC Metro area and further north, just inland from the coast.  It is snowing in NJ at the West Virginia/Rutgers game.  Here at my abode in Northern VA near Dulles International Airport, it appears we’ve received … Continue reading →

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