Post by Admin on Dec 15, 2016 19:10:47 GMT -7
Glastonbury Snow Report December 15th, 2016 7 PM
Several landowners have reported snow and road conditions from all parts of Glastonbury this afternoon.
The GLA snow plow driver, Fred Counts, was spotted driving his new truck and plow. Fred just purchased a 1989 professional snow plow, truck and sander. It is bright orange and has an 11 foot wide plow up front. Behind is a sander that is county quality. We spotted Fred and his brother in-law in High South where they were doing an excellent job. He was also seen in Low South and North Glastonbury earlier in the day.
The GLA snow plow driver, Fred Counts, was spotted driving his new truck and plow. Fred just purchased a 1989 professional snow plow, truck and sander. It is bright orange and has an 11 foot wide plow up front. Behind is a sander that is county quality. We spotted Fred and his brother in-law in High South where they were doing an excellent job. He was also seen in Low South and North Glastonbury earlier in the day.
High South Conditions:
Currently it is 12 degrees and a brisk snow is falling. Six inches has fallen since last night. The roads were plowed around 3:30 PM and are in good shape. They are slippery but passable. That will change overnight if the snow continues to fall.
Low South Conditions:
As of 4 PM four inches of snow has accumulated in Low South. The roads were passable but slippery. The paved portion of Dry Creek is snow packed and it is easy to slide on the corners. Slow down and drive carefully.
North Glastonbury Conditions:
A Forum contributor reports:
Three to five inches of snow is what I just measured at 2:30 pm and it is 19 degrees Fahrenheit, on this day of Thursday, December 15th. The snowfall has gone from fine, granular powder to larger, raisin-sized flakes falling at a fairly rapid pace, and now back to granular during this writing. No current winds to speak of. There is a pervasive, thick gray cloud which is reducing visibility down to 1-1 ½ miles, but it appears to be lifting. Generally, the snow is light and fluffy at the moment, so it can be easily shoveled.
Fred Counts has been plowing the paved road here in NG. I actually drove behind him on my way down to the Post Office, as the truck was depositing sand in strategic places seconds after being plowed. I noted that he had to make two passes in order to clear the paved roads. I suspect the same will hold true for most of the gravel roads, despite claims to the contrary. Nonetheless, it is comforting to see a professional rig on the Glastonbury roads with the flashing yellow orange lights atop the cab, signaling approaching drivers as to its being ahead.
On the unplowed gravel roads, ruts have developed and are freezing, making driving unstable and unsafe. So keep your awareness up and wear those sunglasses to shield your eyes form the bright, semi-blinding effect of all the whiteness blanketing the area and to better see the road. Drive slowly and cautiously.
Three to five inches of snow is what I just measured at 2:30 pm and it is 19 degrees Fahrenheit, on this day of Thursday, December 15th. The snowfall has gone from fine, granular powder to larger, raisin-sized flakes falling at a fairly rapid pace, and now back to granular during this writing. No current winds to speak of. There is a pervasive, thick gray cloud which is reducing visibility down to 1-1 ½ miles, but it appears to be lifting. Generally, the snow is light and fluffy at the moment, so it can be easily shoveled.
Fred Counts has been plowing the paved road here in NG. I actually drove behind him on my way down to the Post Office, as the truck was depositing sand in strategic places seconds after being plowed. I noted that he had to make two passes in order to clear the paved roads. I suspect the same will hold true for most of the gravel roads, despite claims to the contrary. Nonetheless, it is comforting to see a professional rig on the Glastonbury roads with the flashing yellow orange lights atop the cab, signaling approaching drivers as to its being ahead.
On the unplowed gravel roads, ruts have developed and are freezing, making driving unstable and unsafe. So keep your awareness up and wear those sunglasses to shield your eyes form the bright, semi-blinding effect of all the whiteness blanketing the area and to better see the road. Drive slowly and cautiously.
Forecast Conditions from the National Weather Service:
...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 PM MST Friday...
* impacts...hazardous travel conditions due to heavy accumulating
snowfall and reduced visibility. Expect localized blowing snow
and bitter wind chills on Friday.
* Timing...periods of snow will continue through Friday afternoon.
Heaviest snowfall is expected late tonight through Friday.
* Total snow accumulation...8 to 14 inches.
* Weekend concerns...west winds will increase late Saturday and
Sunday...potentially causing substantial blowing and drifting
snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means a significant amount of snow is
expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
make travel very hazardous or impossible.
* impacts...hazardous travel conditions due to heavy accumulating
snowfall and reduced visibility. Expect localized blowing snow
and bitter wind chills on Friday.
* Timing...periods of snow will continue through Friday afternoon.
Heaviest snowfall is expected late tonight through Friday.
* Total snow accumulation...8 to 14 inches.
* Weekend concerns...west winds will increase late Saturday and
Sunday...potentially causing substantial blowing and drifting
snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means a significant amount of snow is
expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
make travel very hazardous or impossible.
