tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post1888627964137314965..comments2024-02-25T04:57:41.588-05:00Comments on Mike Prangley's Weather Blog: Don't Write off the Storm Just Yet By Any MeansPrangleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04443928821336031253noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-10106388704206323752009-01-26T22:55:00.000-05:002009-01-26T22:55:00.000-05:00Heres a novel idea.Start telling us what we,re goi...Heres a novel idea.Start telling us what we,re going to get in the way of snow,and not what you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-41400562020834000392009-01-26T17:56:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:56:00.000-05:00Yes...Mike, please tell us what went wrong...thank...Yes...Mike, please tell us what went wrong...thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-5674881368630291072009-01-26T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:48:00.000-05:00Mike..thanks for all you do...but in your next pos...Mike..thanks for all you do...but in your next post, could you explain what has changed from what you thought would happen that has caused us to not see the storm shift as far north as you previously thought...<BR/>thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-44895381986362433852009-01-26T17:42:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:42:00.000-05:00Ok Well Winter Storm Warnings are now moving close...Ok Well Winter Storm Warnings are now moving closer to us. Way to go Mike it looks like gut instincts are they way to do it! :-)<BR/><BR/>CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-78127070534460651382009-01-26T17:38:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:38:00.000-05:00Even the South Bend stations can not agree on this...Even the South Bend stations can not agree on this one. WSBT passed off this storm, that guy is in love only with his lake-effect snow. WSBT briefly mentioned 3-4 inches for Pulaski/Fulton Counties. WNDU spent more time discussing this storm, and advised may be an inch or so for Fulton County. <BR/><BR/>As we are talking about snow, I am worried about the people who will be seeing the ice and freezing rain. Hopefully, they will all use common sense and be safe.<BR/><BR/>F/CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-45127620738924768712009-01-26T17:26:00.002-05:002009-01-26T17:26:00.002-05:00Remember they are predicting...mother nature gets ...Remember they are predicting...mother nature gets the finally say :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-76127379426716989702009-01-26T17:26:00.001-05:002009-01-26T17:26:00.001-05:00come on snow lovers, we need to band together and ...come on snow lovers, we need to band together and do whatever it takes.and i agree on the peacefull sounds of snow at night. i dont have a snowmobile but do love to take walks in it at night. Hi Rs, hows it going down there.. Becky from MonticelloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-6209714907109638412009-01-26T17:26:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:26:00.000-05:00come on snow lovers, we need to band together and ...come on snow lovers, we need to band together and do whatever it takes.and i agree on the peacefull sounds of snow at night. i dont have a snowmobile but do love to take walks in it at night. Hi Rs, hows it going down there.. Becky from MonticelloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-68700095697519017202009-01-26T17:25:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:25:00.000-05:00Seriously...the one time we NEED it to go North, i...Seriously...the one time we NEED it to go North, it won't go enough....and when we need it to stay put, it heads up to Minneapolis...Indiana weather stinksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-87161009126507967012009-01-26T17:24:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:24:00.000-05:00What do you know...another snowstorm predicted...a...What do you know...another snowstorm predicted...another one misses us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-84786318925348965062009-01-26T17:23:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:23:00.000-05:00Well said Ron. I couldn't agree more. But for once...Well said Ron. I couldn't agree more. But for once I believe Mike did do what you suggested. All models called for this system to stay South. I can't speak for Mike, but I believe he used his gut and remembered these systems have a history of going 50-150 miles further North than the models show.<BR/><BR/>I think that is why he called for more snow for our area than others. And this is from a person who does believe the weather folks rely entirely on the models.<BR/><BR/>So hats off to Mike. Right on wrong he trusted the force this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-60717262233768349262009-01-26T17:14:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:14:00.000-05:00I do hope gets a chance to enjoy their snowmobilin...I do hope gets a chance to enjoy their snowmobiling. I love to see them go past late at night, then they don't have to worry about everyone out on the roads and whoever said it was awesome to just sit with the engine off and be at peace is so right. <BR/>CarrollCoGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-8960909760689964192009-01-26T17:12:00.001-05:002009-01-26T17:12:00.001-05:00Great post Ron.Great post Ron.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-63820756188391056612009-01-26T17:12:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:12:00.000-05:00I live in the northern part, north of Delphi about...I live in the northern part, north of Delphi about 10 miles. I am not far from the White Co line, nor the Cass County Line. So, I sometimes wondered which forcast is for me, LOL How have they kept your roads since the first of the year. Prior to Jan 1st I wondered if we would ever see sand on our hills....Now since the first of the year they are sanding like it is their job<BR/>CarrollCoGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-47923069841509964782009-01-26T17:09:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:09:00.000-05:00It is so hard to know what's what. Because, all th...It is so hard to know what's what. Because, all the different stations are all calling for different amounts. <BR/><BR/>I miss the days before the computer models, the 70's, back then the weather people flew by the seat of their pants and used their talent, training, and gut feeling to call, usually, a pretty accurate forecast. <BR/><BR/>This was before cable and The Weather Channel too! So, usually the local Indy stations were unified in their predictions. There was no 10 different stations calling for 10 different outcomes!<BR/><BR/>I remember back then a ticker tape would roll across the bottom of the TV calling for 6-8 inches. And, 9 times out of 10 they were right! I know because I used to go outdoors with a yardstick and measure it during and after!<BR/><BR/>Today, weather people rely too much on these damn models. Try using your talent, training, and gut more. Trust the force Luke! <BR/><BR/>Hopefully, this will be a good sized storm. Thanks Mike for your tireless diligence and for trying your best. Try going with your natural talent more, study those maps more, remember your training, and let those computers be an aide, not an absolute!..........Ron in CrawfordsvilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-42944693925952353032009-01-26T17:06:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:06:00.000-05:00Any update hour by hour from anyone on whether the...Any update hour by hour from anyone on whether the system is holding its course or moving and in what direction is appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-64783865921014888352009-01-26T17:02:00.000-05:002009-01-26T17:02:00.000-05:00CarrollcoGirl....where are you in carroll county? ...CarrollcoGirl....where are you in carroll county? i live in burlingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-67763606540817701192009-01-26T16:56:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:56:00.000-05:00Thank you for the update Mike! I stayed with Mike'...Thank you for the update Mike!<BR/><BR/> I stayed with Mike's forcast and Justin's info!<BR/><BR/>So glad I went to the grocery store on my lunch time! I hear they are getting very busy at this time..<BR/><BR/>Teri in Laf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-59658909274756000782009-01-26T16:54:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:54:00.000-05:00Thats the best time to snowmobile, at night when i...Thats the best time to snowmobile, at night when its quiet, the snow is falling at your at peace with the world, you can stop, shut of the engine and just sit there and listen, the snow is pure and peaceful.<BR/><BR/>RickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-83086706636652685562009-01-26T16:50:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:50:00.000-05:00You too fishhawk. Please don't buzz my house at 1:...You too fishhawk. Please don't buzz my house at 1:00AM :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-63622704004108280952009-01-26T16:47:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:47:00.000-05:00Thanks Ryan. I hope you get to go out and have som...Thanks Ryan. I hope you get to go out and have some fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-85864533599839108132009-01-26T16:46:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:46:00.000-05:003 inches is the minimum for snowmobiling, anything...3 inches is the minimum for snowmobiling, anything more becomes better. 3 inches of heavy snow is better than light fluffy snow because you start tearing up grass and equipment.<BR/><BR/>fishhawkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-74987041779941172492009-01-26T16:43:00.001-05:002009-01-26T16:43:00.001-05:00Thanks for clearing things up Mike, I'm going to k...Thanks for clearing things up Mike, I'm going to keep the faith!! More would be great, but I would be satisfied with 3-4 inches out of this storm!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-43600601366472790892009-01-26T16:43:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:43:00.000-05:00Lots of factors on determining how much snow you n...Lots of factors on determining how much snow you need to fire up the sled. Clipper systems from the north tend to generate a lot of fluffy snow, which is not good for riding unless there's a base of hard packed snow beneath. With fluffy snow, the snowmobile tends to act more like a snowplow, and can tear up the skis and track in a hurry. The type of snow I look for around here is the nice wet snow that you can make a good snowball with :). A good 3 or 4 inches of that stuff and I'm ready to rock and roll!<BR/><BR/>Ryan in DelphiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997582511588511868.post-37851071435149364992009-01-26T16:36:00.002-05:002009-01-26T16:36:00.002-05:00I never counted Mikes forcast out! We just very we...I never counted Mikes forcast out! We just very well may get our 6 inchesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com