The National Weather Service Has Just Issued A

[Gadgetmonster]

The National Weather Service Has Just issued a Brass Monkey Warning for all of Indiana.

 

[cobber]

And it will make the national news as soon as the storm enters Pennsylvania.

 

[DRob]

Weather Guessers! Lou Holtz said the last time a weather forecast was accurate was when God told Noah it was going to rain!

 

[Cpl. Klinger]

And it will make the national news as soon as the storm enters Pennsylvania.

PA? Try Eastern PA at the least. Flyover country starts just west of Philly.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I don't the reference, but it is going to get seriously nasty. 6+" of snow then -17F temps and -35F wind chills are the recipe for people dying in their cars in ditches. Pack blankets, cellphones, and other important things when traveling early next week. I work 7pm-3am Sunday night into Monday. Not looking forward to the drive home.

my wife is supposed to drive 45 mins (normal time) at 7am Monday through corn fields to work. I'm alreDy telling her to inform them she likely won't be there if lots of snow and -10F.

 

[Scutter01]

I don't the reference,

Purportedly, a "brass monkey" was a rack for cannon balls on a ship. When it got too cold, the iron cannon balls would contract and they'd drop off the rack. I think you can figure out the rest.

 

[Cpl. Klinger]

My wife is on call this weekend at the old folks home, and is already planning on living there pretty much from Sunday afternoon onwards. She's one of the closest people to the place, and some live as far south as Brown County. While it'l make for a nice check, she'll be burnt out after that.

 

[Birds Away]

Purportedly, a "brass monkey" was a rack for cannon balls on a ship. When it got too cold, the iron cannon balls would contract and they'd drop off the rack. I think you can figure out the rest.

I really hate it when the balls get that cold.

 

[churchmouse]

I really hate it when the balls get that cold.

Me too.....truly sucks......and hurts. Oh, wait, are we on the same page??

 

[the1kidd03]

I don't the reference, but it is going to get seriously nasty. 6+" of snow then -17F temps and -35F wind chills are the recipe for people dying in their cars in ditches. Pack blankets, cellphones, and other important things when traveling early next week. I work 7pm-3am Sunday night into Monday. Not looking forward to the drive home.

my wife is supposed to drive 45 mins (normal time) at 7am Monday through corn fields to work. I'm alreDy telling her to inform them she likely won't be there if lots of snow and -10F.

You mean ANOTHER 6" of snow coming? I haven't watched the news recently...

 

[Mad Macs]

You mean ANOTHER 6" of snow coming? I haven't watched the news recently...

Yes, then temps plummeting even farther. A buddy of mine from Fargo sent a pic of his iphone temp saying -24. UGH.

 

[Cpl. Klinger]

You mean ANOTHER 6" of snow coming? I haven't watched the news recently...

Weather folks at the NWS office are saying 6-10" in the forecast discussion. Depends upon the track of the system. Gonna hit the store today for provisions and hopefully not have to venture out for the rest of the weekend.

 

[churchmouse]

Weather folks at the NWS office are saying 6-10" in the forecast discussion. Depends upon the track of the system. Gonna hit the store today for provisions and hopefully not have to venture out for the rest of the weekend.

Did the store yesterday. Ready and waiting.

 

[chezuki]

I don't the reference

Brass monkey (colloquialism) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[eldirector]

Man, have *I* been out of the loop. Didn't even know this was coming until I hit INGO. Glad I can work from my home office. Doesn't look like we are going anywhere for a few days.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I thought it was a beastie boys reference that we need to drink to stay warm. Thanks for the history lesson!

I will keep a close eye on all the racks in my house.

 

[the1kidd03]

Man, have *I* been out of the loop. Didn't even know this was coming until I hit INGO. Glad I can work from my home office. Doesn't look like we are going anywhere for a few days.

Ditto. I'll be working from home if I can avoid the drive it sounds like.

 

[the1kidd03]

I knew I should have chopped some more wood yesterday when I had the time. Guess I know what I'll be doing when I get home today. Dogs will love it though.

WHen is it supposed to start? My phone showed snow on Monday, but is that Monday morning, Sunday night, or Monday afternoon?

 

[the1kidd03]

Weather folks at the NWS office are saying 6-10" in the forecast discussion. Depends upon the track of the system. Gonna hit the store today for provisions and hopefully not have to venture out for the rest of the weekend.

Did the store yesterday. Ready and waiting.

Curious as to what you guys needed to get which you didn't already have on hand for winter? Might jog my memory of something I (or others) have forgotten...

 

[hoosierdoc]

Starting Saturday now, looks like they moved it up.