Posted on Jan 22, 2016
Blizzard 2016: Winter storm affects millions - CNN.com
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People in Washington bundled up and hunkered down Friday to endure a winter storm that has "life and death implications."
The nation's capital was the first major urban center to feel the wrath of a monster storm that lashed the South and Mid-Atlantic and then barreled north. More than 85 million people are in its path, about 30 million of whom are under blizzard warnings.
The snow arrived in Washington on Friday afternoon, with 2½ feet possible by the time the last flakes fall Saturday night, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. Many federal, state and local offices closed early in preparation for the storm.
"It has life and death implications, and (people) should treat it that way," Bowser warned Washington residents. "People should hunker down, shelter in place and stay off the roads."
Washington's 10 biggest blizzards
Baltimore may get 18-21 inches, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said, making motor travel "hazardous if not impossible."
The snow will be accompanied by sustained winds of up to 30 mph and gusts of 10 or more mph stronger. Gusts could hit 65 mph between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday in Maryland, the National Weather Service warned.
Meteorologists warned the public to take heed.
"This is not a near miss," CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said. "This is a direct hit."
Tennessee and North Carolina got hit first early Friday, with snow covering the ground in cities like Asheville, Charlotte and Greensboro. Almost 72,000 customers have lost power, mostly in the Carolinas.
Follow the storm on CNN's interactive storm tracker
The nation's capital was the first major urban center to feel the wrath of a monster storm that lashed the South and Mid-Atlantic and then barreled north. More than 85 million people are in its path, about 30 million of whom are under blizzard warnings.
The snow arrived in Washington on Friday afternoon, with 2½ feet possible by the time the last flakes fall Saturday night, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. Many federal, state and local offices closed early in preparation for the storm.
"It has life and death implications, and (people) should treat it that way," Bowser warned Washington residents. "People should hunker down, shelter in place and stay off the roads."
Washington's 10 biggest blizzards
Baltimore may get 18-21 inches, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said, making motor travel "hazardous if not impossible."
The snow will be accompanied by sustained winds of up to 30 mph and gusts of 10 or more mph stronger. Gusts could hit 65 mph between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday in Maryland, the National Weather Service warned.
Meteorologists warned the public to take heed.
"This is not a near miss," CNN meteorologist Chad Myers said. "This is a direct hit."
Tennessee and North Carolina got hit first early Friday, with snow covering the ground in cities like Asheville, Charlotte and Greensboro. Almost 72,000 customers have lost power, mostly in the Carolinas.
Follow the storm on CNN's interactive storm tracker
Blizzard 2016: Winter storm affects millions - CNN.com
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I hope everyone's ok, and got everything they need. Up here in NORVA folks can't drive to save their lives, and most have never seen snow. But I'm going to find me an empty parking lot, or some muding trails(shouldn't be hard to find), and act like a complete fool. I've been here for every other snomageddon, and I survived with SUV's with big wheels and stereos. Now I have a lifted truck.......might need a safety brief for this one!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Stephen F. I concur, with your response, especially with learning to really drive in Germany in the early 1990's.
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LTC Stephen F.
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL - driving in Germany was probably the the times when I felt most free behind the wheel, my friend.
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SSG Warren Swan Snow is a good idea. Maybe put it in trash bags to focus the distribution and placement, a no skid matt or rubber matt to keep it from skidding across the bed.
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SSG Warren Swan
LTC Stephen F. - You're being very nice in your assessment Sir, but I agree. I took my Cobra to work and left her there so she wouldn't be hurt by any of the clowns on the roads up here. Gotta love covered parking garages. I have all my other vehicles here, and if they get hit, I can live with it, although I won't like it much. But my Cobra? Heads would roll!!!
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So far all we are receiving in northern virginia is snow without heavy winds SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL. I hope that you and everyone you love is safe and warm.
Hundreds are predicted to die from this blizzard. I have been praying that all who die as a result of this blizzard have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior before they die.
Hundreds are predicted to die from this blizzard. I have been praying that all who die as a result of this blizzard have a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior before they die.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
LTC Stephen F. absolutely having a relationship with our Lord/Savior is very real and means the world to me. Thanks for your prayers and I will be praying as well. Stay warm/safe during the blizzard. I am in Newport News, Virginia.
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SSG Warren Swan
Sir I get what you mean, but I can't "like" what you said only because it mentions death and it will happen. I only hope it doesn't come to that, and I can laugh about this later. I guess that's the reality of the storm.
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LTC Stephen F.
SSG Warren Swan - I understand what you are saying. God told me about the impending death of my father-in-law in May 2014 when he told me it was "time for [him] to go home.". He told me about the deaths of a number of other specific people who I know are believers since then. Every day millions die.
For some reason God has prompted me to pray that every one of the people who dies in this storm will know Him. He has reminded me of this several times today. I have learned to do what God tells me and not flinch when he tells me. I have seen Him raise the dead in my arms without me asking, heal the sick after praying seemingly beyond hope, and restore hopelessly broken marriages.
I expect some will freeze in their homes without power, many others will die on the roads and some will die out in the elements.
LTC Stephen C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SGT Forrest Stewart SPC (Join to see)
For some reason God has prompted me to pray that every one of the people who dies in this storm will know Him. He has reminded me of this several times today. I have learned to do what God tells me and not flinch when he tells me. I have seen Him raise the dead in my arms without me asking, heal the sick after praying seemingly beyond hope, and restore hopelessly broken marriages.
I expect some will freeze in their homes without power, many others will die on the roads and some will die out in the elements.
LTC Stephen C. SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SGT Forrest Stewart SPC (Join to see)
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Sending my thoughts and my prayers to all those up North. That reminds me, I got to so call my sister and see if she is ok.
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Craig Hatch thanks for the response. Great point to keep in touch with family.
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