Rush hour in Atlanta has now entered the 18th hour....

jsxtreme said:
Hard to feel sorry for them since there was so much warning, but it was about 10* there last night.
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stalked_R/T said:
It was 10 degrees this morning when I walked outside of my office. wind chill is at 0. I bet you will feel sorry for the people when they are frozen to death right?
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Hell, it hasn't been above 10* here in what seems like forever.....Sack up and enjoy what we get to for 2-3~ months a year....;)
 
stalked_R/T said:
I got real cranky when Steph and Jayden were in the weather for several hours trying to get home. People mocking this as stupid are just uninformed. While there is plenty of blame to go around for the way this has been handled throughout by the local government, the one thing that isn't to blame/ridicule are the people who are affected by it. We had very little warning that this would hit when it did or how it did.
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THat's understandable. This is the first time a bad storm has ever hit anywhere so I get it.. Meanwhile, my cousin is doing snow angels on his deck in Dacula.
 
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jsxtreme said:
Here's the NBC nightly news from Monday night. Atlanta included. How did all of America but not Atlanta know this was coming?


http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/54196258
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We were forecasted for 3 to 5 inches beginning with flurries at about 5 pm on Tuesday. Schools cancelled all of their after school activities to prepare. Snow was supposed to accumulate beginning at 2 Am. Most companies had already notified their employees that Wed was more than likely going to be a work from home day. We weren't supposed to get any ice. That's what the national weather service released to us. Nothing at all about Ice. The snow in inches would have caused some problems. An 1/8 in of ice in an hour was not forecasted and it definitely wasn't forecasted 15 hours early and it definitely wasn't prepared for. How many different colors of crayon can I write this in?
 
stalked_R/T said:
We were forecasted for 3 to 5 inches beginning with flurries at about 5 pm on Tuesday. Schools cancelled all of their after school activities to prepare. Snow was supposed to accumulate beginning at 2 Am. Most companies had already notified their employees that Wed was more than likely going to be a work from home day. We weren't supposed to get any ice. That's what the national weather service released to us. Nothing at all about Ice. The snow in inches would have caused some problems. An 1/8 in of ice in an hour was not forecasted and it definitely wasn't forecasted 15 hours early and it definitely wasn't prepared for. How many different colors of crayon can I write this in?
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So it's going to be 0* and snowing.. Of course there won't be ice. What don't you guys get?!?!! (Duhrrr Atlanta peeps) LOL
 
No, they knew it was coming and specifically prepared for it. At least according to Atlanta local news.

CBS Atlanta said:
Atlanta prepared for ice, snow after learning from past

Posted: Jan 27, 2014 10:25 PM EST
Updated: Jan 27, 2014 10:54 PM EST
By Donna Rapado - email

This week's extreme weather brings ice, sleet and snow that affects more areas than the other recent cold blasts. That includes in the city of Atlanta, where crews and plenty of equipment are ready to go starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday.

Crews from the city's Department of Public Works will monitor and pretreat several bridges and roadways considered "priority" routes within city limits, about 200 miles total.

A severe winter storm caught the city off-guard and unprepared three years ago. Officials expected that storm to last two days. But it locked the city down for five days.

Richard Mendoza at Public Works says officials have since learned their lesson.

During that massive storm in 2011 Atlanta had only eight snow plows and four sand trucks to handle the entire city. Now, the city has 40 snow plows and 30 sand trucks.

"So we're much better prepared," says Mendoza. "We've actually gone through some dry-run exercises. Our crews are already assigned their equipment, they're assigned their routes and when we mobilize our response plan, we'll have everything in place so that we'll be able to go out and effectively treat our roads."

City officials remind residents to be prepared now, too. They point out this winter mix means you should plan ahead and give yourself extra time to arrive. Make sure to have the proper equipment at home and in your car, like extra cell phone batteries and tire chains. And slow down when driving. The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop on icy roads.
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Seems like they could have done a little better with 70 trucks at their disposal. 70 trucks could knock out some pretty big sections of interstate fairly quick.
 
Tin said:
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A coworker and I are rolling at that one. :lol:

stalked_R/T said:
We were forecasted for 3 to 5 inches beginning with flurries at about 5 pm on Tuesday. Schools cancelled all of their after school activities to prepare. Snow was supposed to accumulate beginning at 2 Am. Most companies had already notified their employees that Wed was more than likely going to be a work from home day. We weren't supposed to get any ice. That's what the national weather service released to us. Nothing at all about Ice. The snow in inches would have caused some problems. An 1/8 in of ice in an hour was not forecasted and it definitely wasn't forecasted 15 hours early and it definitely wasn't prepared for. How many different colors of crayon can I write this in?
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Alright, I get it pumpkin. Sorry for piling on, you know how us Michigandars are. Seriously I hope you get out of the office soon. Tell Steph I'm on my way!
 
So we can't make fun of you when it snows down there, but you can say how great the weather is down there when it's cold here? GFY! :thefinger :pow:
 
91trunk said:
So we can't make fun of you when it snows down there, but you can say how great the weather is down there when it's cold here? GFY! :thefinger :pow:
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Matt, they didn't know ice was coming.. Didn't you read!! They said snow and 10 to zero degrees.. Ice only forms below 32! Oh wait.. I"m confused
 
Right from their website.. http://www.atlantaga.gov/index.aspx?page=890

When the City of Atlanta is significantly impacted by weather conditions, the Department of Public Works operations will work continuously to ensure roadways are clear and passable.
We are well prepared to treat roads as needed and respond to emergency road conditions. In accordance with our Winter Weather Plan, we will monitor weather conditions. If necessary, we will pre-treat Priority 1 bridges and overpasses first as they have a tendency to ice over early in winter storm events. Other priority routes are treated as needed.

The City has a total of 30 spreaders and 40 snow plows ready for mobilization based on weather conditions. Spreaders are used to treat priority bridges and address any emergencies that may arise such as water main breaks. We employ 12 hour shifts and have access to emergency on call contractors for major response as needed.

In conjunction with completing priority routes, our crews canvass designated areas and respond to dispatched calls received from Police and other emergency personnel as well as reports from citizens.

Tips for Residents & Motorists:
Weather conditions during thunderstorms may caused downed trees, limbs and/or debris. The City of Atlanta removes downed trees and large branches that have fallen to the ground in front of houses, in parks and in other public spaces. Residents are asked to report any downed trees or limbs to the Department of Parks at 404-546-6813 between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. After hours emergencies should be reported to 911.

Residents and motorists should prepare for winter weather conditions.

• Plan ahead and allow extra time to reach destinations.
• Make sure you have the proper emergency equipment in your car and home such as extra batteries for cell phones and chains for vehicle tires.
• When driving in icy road conditions, the shortest route is not always the safest. Consider less hilly routes in route planning.
• Slow down! Remember the faster you are going the longer it takes to stop.

For reporting of ice or hazardous roadway conditions inside the City of Atlanta, please call 404-853.3200. For areas outside the City of Atlanta, please contact the local jurisdiction responsible for emergency operations for that area.

• Cobb County – 770.528.2600
• Cherokee County – 770.345.5842
• Dekalb County – 404.294.2900
• Douglas County – 770.949.2000
• Gwinnett County – 770.822.7400
• Clayton County – 770.477.3674
• Fulton County – 404.612.7400
• City of Riverdale – Refer to Clayton County
• City of Roswell – 770.641.3715
• City of Douglasville – Refer to Clayton County
• City of Sandy Springs – 770.730.5600
 
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