Fake news or will it be real?

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2018-01-08-winter-storm-hunter-snow-forecast-west-midwest-northeast

I saw two different models, one calling for a couple inches, the other calling for a couple feet. I'm betting it'll be the lower number.

If it's anything like the BOMB CYCLONE...............I wouldn't be too worried.

When did we start naming Winter storms?

And why do they have to go in alphabetical order ...........all the names beginning with R-Z never get called; discrimination. :)

I just read 5 - 8" of snow and ice Friday night.

I am calling rain right now

posted by Spock

I am calling rain right now

Going with lots of ice afternoon Friday, switching over to 3-5 inches snow later.  Commute home for most will be a doozy.

posted by gut

When did we start naming Winter storms?

When the Weather Channel needed a new gimmick for ratings.

The National Weather Service, or any not retarded meteorologist, doesn’t use the names

posted by justincredible

I saw two different models, one calling for a couple inches, the other calling for a couple feet. I'm betting it'll be the lower number.

I watched a Cincy weather lady try to explain it....it didn’t go well

posted by gut

When did we start naming Winter storms?

So they can hashtag it

posted by gut

When did we start naming Winter storms?

Thanks, Obama.

The latest I'm seeing for Cincinnati is a layer of ice forming in the late morning/early afternoon, followed by 3-6" of snow. The evening commute is probably going to be brutal, I'll be working from home.

I have no idea what to expect, but I'm going to the store for snacks tonight just in case. 

posted by Fab4Runner

I have no idea what to expect, but I'm going to the store for snacks tonight just in case. 

Prayers and best wishes.

I'm sure bread and milk will be sold out across the state.

It'll be anarchy

Looks like rain to freezing rain around 3 pm; then 6-9 inches of snow.  Should be a skating rink out there.

posted by salto

Prayers and best wishes.

Thank you. 

posted by justincredible

I'm sure bread and milk will be sold out across the state.

I've got bread, and milk can die in a fire for all I care. I do need cheese, pizza, chips, chocolate and beer. 
 

posted by Spock

I am calling rain right now

its 12:40pm and so far I called it.......nothing but rain

We had to run to Kroger last night for a few things unrelated to prepping for any sort of storm. It was as crowded as I've ever seen it.

Nothing but rain in Cincinnati so far, but the temp seems to be dropping. 

posted by salto

Going with lots of ice afternoon Friday, switching over to 3-5 inches snow later.  Commute home for most will be a doozy.

posted by justincredible

We had to run to Kroger last night for a few things unrelated to prepping for any sort of storm. It was as crowded as I've ever seen it.

Nothing but rain in Cincinnati so far, but the temp seems to be dropping. 

I've heard that areas in the NW part of the state are icy. Just rain in north central Ohio so far, but everything school-related at least has been canceled for the day. And I recently hit up our Krogers because I was thinking about frying some wings tonight and needed to buy them. That was a hilarious experience. Apparently half the county is planning to be snowed in for the next couple weeks.

My wife's school announced early dismissal (2 hours) last night. Looks like it might have been for nothing at this point.

I'm in Solon and we've been hit with the freezing rain and now a bit of snow. Not looking forward to the 50 mile commute home.

I just got an email from our risk management guy at work, they are shutting down the offices at 2pm.

I went to the store last night for my snacks. There was hardly anyone there and the shelves were well stocked. 

Cold as fuck here in Chicago.