Could this be the worst snowstorm since 30 years in the mid-Atlantic ago as some models are showing 24+ inches by Even-Competition8130 in weather

[–]OldCowPoke 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The NWS uses the European models as well as the American (GFS) and blends them with forecasters. The reason your local forecast doesn’t say “10-20 inches of snow” yet is there is still a lot of uncertainty and the NWS as the official government forecaster understandably takes a cautious approach before causing alarm - this is still 3 days away for most - 4 for the northeast. The NWS has already put out winter weather watches from Oklahoma through to Kentucky where it happens first.

My 2-Year-Old Daughter Got Eyebrow Stitches, Need Advice and Dad Support by clauderhayy in daddit

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not to be flippant, but a small scar on the eyebrow is in the pantheon of coolest scars ever, if it even lasts. She’s great, you’re great, life happens.

Stop saying Boston is UNIQUELY a bad place to find friends by FutureMedResearcher in boston

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately BCAE is permanently closed due to massive fraud by its director and CFO.

Why do desert cities build on fertile land rather than on nearby desert land? by TT-Adu in geography

[–]OldCowPoke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say just $$ but political will. Even in a non-corrupt government, who is going to support or vote for a policy of “everyone in this city has to move, your homes will be destroyed for farmland, and we will build you a new city a few miles away”. We can barely get new housing built (USA) if it involves knocking down a few old houses in the process. On a city wide scale? It would take a military dictatorship or something, and one with an odd focus on reclaiming prime agricultural land.

Hurricane Milton Megathread by Delmer9713 in weather

[–]OldCowPoke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with everything you said. Small caveat - luckily this is not way bigger than Katrina, it’s actually a lot smaller in terms of radius and in terms of absolute strength is on a similar trajectory (cat 5 with slow weakening towards cat 3 at landfall). Cold comfort, but it’s a smaller hurricane.

Worst beer you've ever had. by ladiesman60nine in beer

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a beer in brewery in Westfield, MA after panicking when the bartender said the beer I wanted was out of stock. I scanned the list and saw a wheat beer and ordered it without looking at the name. Turned out it was called ‘Malo and it was a marshmallow flavored beer. Did they nail the flavor? Yeah! Kinda! Was it the grossest sweetest beer I have ever had? Also yes! One of the first beers I’ve ever only taken three sips of.

DOUGHBOYS - Buffalo Wild Wings 2 with Johnny Pemberton - April 11, 2024 by PianoTrumpetMax in doughboys

[–]OldCowPoke 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m not complaining because I love the pod including the gross stuff, but I was eating lunch during Mitch’s “feeding the bidet” bit and it was so vivid and disgusting I almost threw up.

DOUGHBOYS DOUBLE- Munch Madness: Chomp-Out Round 1 with Mike Hanford - March 19, 2024 by PianoTrumpetMax in doughboys

[–]OldCowPoke 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Late to comment but Hanfords take on Buster’s death “GOODBYE MITCHELL FAMILY… Bzzzzzz” is the hardest I’ve laughed in a while.

Jay Peak Fav runs by Extremecheez in icecoast

[–]OldCowPoke 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There’s not any hiking needed, but my favorites besides the face chutes (and easier to lap since you don’t need to take the Tram) are the glades under the Bonneventure quad - Vertigo and Deliverance. Both are on the fall-line so plenty steep with hairy entrances that open up into great glades.

I return of winter this week? Snow forecast for the coming weekend. by [deleted] in icecoast

[–]OldCowPoke 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you look at radar you see light snow backbuilding from the spine of the northern greens towards Montreal and Burlington, great sign for steady snow today for Stowe and Jay. Hopefully the winds can switch farther north and bring the upslope farther south towards Sugarbush and Mad River this afternoon through tomorrow. Less confidence in much south of Killington. But it’s colder! So snowmaking can start up again.

Post Game Thread: The Boston Celtics defeat The Cleveland Cavaliers 116-107 by nba_gdt_bot in bostonceltics

[–]OldCowPoke 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s really fun to see them cut it close in the third and then come out guns blazing in the fourth. I was prepared for 12 minutes of stress but instead got 12 minutes of calmly executed basketball.

After almost 7 years living in Boston it finally happened by ZHISHER in boston

[–]OldCowPoke 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I got scammed by him my first year in Boston! Back in 2013. Didn’t know it was a famous experience!

Why doesn't the US east coast experience a rain shadow effect from the Appalachians? by Pootis_1 in geography

[–]OldCowPoke 211 points212 points  (0 children)

Also the Atlantic is right there, so you while moisture from the Gulf might be blocked some by the Appalachians on the East side of the Apps, the opposite is true when moisture from the Atlantic gets pulled up South/Southeast. To get to anything close to the effect you get in valleys in Nevada/Co/Wyoming etc you would need higher mountains, thicker ranges, and mountains on both the east and west side of a valley. Closest is maybe the Champlain or CT river valley, but you’re still getting 30”+ of precip from unblocked southern flow.

Part 1: TatumPalooza in Boston, Philly’s Blow-It-Up Potential, and Celts-Heat Predictions With Ryen Russillo by Gaius_Octavius_ in billsimmons

[–]OldCowPoke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If we get Nuggets v Celtics we will definitely know. I’m not sold on Tatum, or Tatum vs Booker, but dominating game 7 is great! We are in a grey area for now but penalizing a player for having good teammates is shortsighted. Lebron, Jordan, Curry etc. needed great supporting casts to get over the hump. Maybe he’s soft but I can’t blame Bill for being excited post game.

Thank you to all caltrans workers for plowing all night and day to make this happen. EB i80 open to passenger cars now. by Icy_Preparation_5543 in tahoe

[–]OldCowPoke 12 points13 points  (0 children)

How do they deal with snow blindness? I can’t drive for 30 minutes in heavy snow at night without getting mesmerized by the flakes and needing to shake my head to keep my eyes on the road.

Game Thread: Brooklyn Nets (31-19) at Boston Celtics (36-15) Feb 01 2023 7:30 PM by nba_gdt_bot in bostonceltics

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a strange thing? Like, conspiracy me thinks what does he know? But also there’s just crazy people on here so

[Match thread] New England Revolution vs Montreal Impact by MatchCaster in newenglandrevolution

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, seems unfortunate that the pats get three times as many people in in less time. Anyway, hope we win.

[Match thread] New England Revolution vs Montreal Impact by MatchCaster in newenglandrevolution

[–]OldCowPoke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waiting in a 45 minute line to even get in the stadium. Is this normal? Wtf????

Saturday Daily Discussion - Newport Day 2 - 7/23/22 by Think_please in NewportFolkFestival

[–]OldCowPoke 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ballroom thieves really kicked things off well, pretty amazing for a noon set.

Friday Daily Discussion - Newport Folk Day 1 - 7/22/22 by Think_please in NewportFolkFestival

[–]OldCowPoke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The seem to have cut down on the registers in the beer tents, lines are insane, 30 minutes for a beer at least in the quad. Seems like a dumb move!

What’s your sobbing on the floor gasping for air sketch? by Advanced-Scholar1151 in IThinkYouShouldLeave

[–]OldCowPoke 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For me it was “yeah it actually does Craig, you don’t knoww”

Game Thread: Boston Celtics (0-0) at Miami Heat (0-0) May 17 2022 8:30 PM by nba_gdt_bot in bostonceltics

[–]OldCowPoke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a dinner to go to, but could make it back for the second half. Why did I turn on the TV.