Getting back to the bigger topic of dog s*** on sidewalks. After any snowfall of greater than 3 inches when it melts, the streets of Lincoln Park are a downright disaster area of this stuff.

 

There is a buzz in the air about our impending doom.

im on military leave supposed to be back in Virginia in the office on Friday but it doesnt look like that is going to happen. oh well another day here wont hurt anything

 

The Snowpocalypse Tsunami? Blizzard Could Send 18-Foot Waves Into Downtown Chicago Tonight

By: Nick Carbone (41 mins ago)

Topics: blizzard, Chicago, Epic, lake shore drive, life threatening, nation, Snow, tsunami, us, waves

Meteorologists fear a blizzard will send 18-foot waves over the shores of Lake Michigan.

 

 

Tonight's massive impending snowfall is no surprise - it's been forecast for the past week. But as the storm swirls closer to Chicago, the headlines just keep getting worse.

The crushing clipper is expected to sweep through the Chicago area beginning 3 p.m. Tuesday and will linger until Wednesday afternoon. It's been called a blizzard of “epic” proportions, a “potentially life-threatening” system featuring thundersnow, multiple feet of accumulation, and gale-force winds. And now, tack on the potential for waves cresting over the shores of Lake Michigan, threatening homes and roads.

 

(More on TIME.com: See photos of snowstorms hitting the east coast – again.)

 

The National Weather Service has issued a “Lakeshore Flood Warning”, stating that “strong winds will likely result in waves building to 14 to 18 feet,” which could cause flooding on Chicago's streets. One of the city's main downtown arteries, Lake Shore Drive, runs – you guessed it – right along the lakeshore and could face a washout of water and ice.

 

Add that to 60 mph winds, lightning, and a predicted accumulation of 2 to 3 inches per hour, according to meteorologist Richard Castro, and it's no surprise, then, that the NWS is deeming the storm “dangerous, multifaceted and life-threatening.” Illinois Governor Pat Quinn issued a statewide disaster declaration Monday so cities and towns could prepare for the impending mess of at least a foot of snow across the Chicagoland area, with as much as 18 inches expected along the lakefront.

 

(More on TIME.com: See video of Obama's Chicago roots.)

 

Chicagoans are accustomed to disappointment in the weather department, with panic over dangerous storms often giving way to tame systems. It could be that fabled lake effect or just overhype – but the Chicago Tribune casts off the naysayers this time, saying the impending blizzard (yes, it's already being called a blizzard) “appears anything but gentle.”

 

And New Yorkers, who've faced nearly 5 feet of snow this winter, can commiserate – until the same system rolls eastward for a messy Wednesday morning in the Big Apple. (via Chicago Sun-Times)

 

 

Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/01/the-sn.../#ixzz1CjcbSFlt

The Snowpocalypse Tsunami? Blizzard Could Send 18-Foot Waves Into Downtown Chicago Tonight

By: Nick Carbone (41 mins ago)

Topics: blizzard, Chicago, Epic, lake shore drive, life threatening, nation, Snow, tsunami, us, waves

Meteorologists fear a blizzard will send 18-foot waves over the shores of Lake Michigan.

 

 

Tonight's massive impending snowfall is no surprise - it's been forecast for the past week. But as the storm swirls closer to Chicago, the headlines just keep getting worse.

The crushing clipper is expected to sweep through the Chicago area beginning 3 p.m. Tuesday and will linger until Wednesday afternoon. It's been called a blizzard of “epic” proportions, a “potentially life-threatening” system featuring thundersnow, multiple feet of accumulation, and gale-force winds. And now, tack on the potential for waves cresting over the shores of Lake Michigan, threatening homes and roads.

 

(More on TIME.com: See photos of snowstorms hitting the east coast – again.)

 

The National Weather Service has issued a “Lakeshore Flood Warning”, stating that “strong winds will likely result in waves building to 14 to 18 feet,” which could cause flooding on Chicago's streets. One of the city's main downtown arteries, Lake Shore Drive, runs – you guessed it – right along the lakeshore and could face a washout of water and ice.

 

Add that to 60 mph winds, lightning, and a predicted accumulation of 2 to 3 inches per hour, according to meteorologist Richard Castro, and it's no surprise, then, that the NWS is deeming the storm “dangerous, multifaceted and life-threatening.” Illinois Governor Pat Quinn issued a statewide disaster declaration Monday so cities and towns could prepare for the impending mess of at least a foot of snow across the Chicagoland area, with as much as 18 inches expected along the lakefront.

 

(More on TIME.com: See video of Obama's Chicago roots.)

 

Chicagoans are accustomed to disappointment in the weather department, with panic over dangerous storms often giving way to tame systems. It could be that fabled lake effect or just overhype – but the Chicago Tribune casts off the naysayers this time, saying the impending blizzard (yes, it's already being called a blizzard) “appears anything but gentle.”

 

And New Yorkers, who've faced nearly 5 feet of snow this winter, can commiserate – until the same system rolls eastward for a messy Wednesday morning in the Big Apple. (via Chicago Sun-Times)

 

 

Read more: http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/02/01/the-sn.../#ixzz1CjcbSFlt

 

What the f***?

I came in here thinking this thread was about Charlie Sheen's last house party.

Already looks pretty brutal looking out my office window. Wind is really kicking.

Yep looks like this is for real.

 

My office is refusing to close early and wont give any comment on tomorrow.

 

Conversely the Chipotle that I frequent closed today at 2pm and wont open until tomorrow.

 

Should be a fun night!

My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_>

My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_>

Lame

Work closedearly but my wife has my car. So I'm drinking alone at the bar across the street. I could have gone to Starbucks, but I wanted beer.

I came in here thinking this thread was about Charlie Sheen's last house party.

 

John Landeckers line this morning was something about hearing how much snow was supposed to be here that Charlie Sheen asked to move his rehab here...

Just got the notice from work that we can leave right now.

Looks like it has just arrived here in Gurnee

My office sent out a nice message saying that if we don't feel we can safely drive into work tomorrow, we can use paid time off. <_>

We have the "work from home" declaration for tomorrow, but the office hasn't closed yet today.

 

I live 5 minutes away though so it doesn't really matter.

We have the "work from home" declaration for tomorrow, but the office hasn't closed yet today.

 

I live 5 minutes away though so it doesn't really matter.

 

Yeah, I've only got a 5 mile drive. Lots of people heading out early now, probably "working from home" tomorrow.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#...105925099485778

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#...105925099485778

 

I was in that group when it was like 200 people, since it started here at Ball State, and now it's over 76K. lol, wow. Check out some of the pictures of the art that has been done here at BSU w/ the snow. It's phenomenal stuff.

The commute time from O'hare to downtown was 18 mins when I headed home at 2......it's 101 minutes now.

 

bad

Just got home to no power. Tethering the EVO 4G to get on the Internet.

 

It's getting cold in here. :/

Just got home to no power. Tethering the EVO 4G to get on the Internet.

 

It's getting cold in here. :/

I won't mind being snowed in as long as I have access to all of my goodies.

I won't mind being snowed in as long as I have access to all of my goodies.

I do sort of like heat in the house though.

I do sort of like heat in the house though.

Yes, I was kinda saying that your situation will suck.

I do sort of like heat in the house though.

Just start a cozy fire, Sqwert!

Power back on. Woohoo!

ISU just canceled class for tomorrow. Thank you storm, you can now stop.