Recent comments in /f/boston
DrKedorkian t1_jc2qilw wrote
Reply to comment by RogueInteger in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Sounds kinda fun?
Lurchie_ OP t1_jc2q8rm wrote
Reply to comment by Electrical_Bed_ in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
I also like how he explains a lot more about the uncertainties.
i_willregretthis t1_jc2pwcd wrote
Reply to comment by tacknosaddle in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Right? I broke down and bought an Ariens a couple years back and I am starting to think that perhaps it was a tad impulsive.
2nd-Hand-Butt-Plug t1_jc2pvy9 wrote
Reply to comment by PersisPlain in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
What's disappointing about the winter weather here so far? As of today, I'd have to give it an 8.5/10. I would have given it a 9 if it wasn't for those two sub-zero days. A 10 if it wasn't for a few shovelable snow falls.
Let western MA or up north have it if they want it. Around here its just a PITA and makes things miserable.
Electrical_Bed_ t1_jc2prvh wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Dave Epstein is great — his forecasts are always realistic, on the the conservative side. He’s not one of those overly dramatic “WOW SNOW IN NEW ENGLAND” types.
i_willregretthis t1_jc2pll5 wrote
Reply to comment by _peteyfourfingers_ in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Right in the mid-section there too.
Maxpowr9 t1_jc2nrwm wrote
Reply to comment by TurnsOutImAScientist in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
I rather pure snow than wintery mix. I can predict driving in snow. A mix could be hail, rain, and snow; often turning into ice at night.
Lurchie_ OP t1_jc2m2px wrote
Reply to comment by AboyNamedBort in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
And what's with that coating? You might want to have that looked at.
PersisPlain t1_jc2kgey wrote
Reply to comment by RogueInteger in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Leave the snowblower alone. We need to make up for this disappointing winter somehow.
hour_of_the_rat t1_jc2jz5b wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Interesting how with the advancing technology in weather prediction, tracking the weather has become a hobby. It's no longer a four line snippet in the paper, it's Alerts, Status Updates, Weather Reports You Can Count On, and so forth.
Also, people are much more concerned about "how much snow will we get".
Basically, all this extra knowledge has just made us worry more.
AboyNamedBort t1_jc2jias wrote
Reply to comment by Lurchie_ in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
How does he know I'm 2 inches at the most?
Victor_Korchnoi t1_jc2gnni wrote
Yes. Having buses sit in traffic is a policy failure.
Victor_Korchnoi t1_jc2ggb3 wrote
Reply to comment by UpInTheCut in Should they dedicate a lane in the Ted Williams to public transit? by djohnstonb
This is the most uninformed take I’ve ever seen.
If we want a cleaner/greener city, we should be incentivizing taking transit, not taking personal cars for every journey. Dallas is pretty good at keeping cars moving. If that’s your idea of a cleaner/greener city, I want no part of it.
onehundredpetunias t1_jc2g7of wrote
Reply to comment by RogueInteger in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Tune-up please. For more reasons than you'd want me to list here, I need the snow to be minimal.
Shemsuni t1_jc2ef1s wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Lots of hype again. It’s too warm. This will be another bust.
_peteyfourfingers_ t1_jc2dpqi wrote
Reply to comment by Lurchie_ in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
He’s just that good.
RogueInteger t1_jc2d0v2 wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
I am seriously debating tuning up my snowblower. If I do, I think it'll be slush. If I don't, 8 inches.
Anyone have a preference?
A butterfly will flap its wings.
EDIT: enjoy the slush and get your duck boots on
Ordie100 t1_jc2cs4h wrote
Reply to comment by inseminator9001 in Should they dedicate a lane in the Ted Williams to public transit? by djohnstonb
I really don't think there's as much of a correlation there as you think.
squarerootofapplepie t1_jc2bwoo wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Honestly doesn’t seem much different than what the networks are predicting.
tacknosaddle t1_jc2buhv wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Highs pretty well in the 40s in the days that follow. Looks like I'll be adding this to the list of 2023 "snowstorms" where I'm just going to shovel the sidewalk & front entrance but otherwise let nature do the work.
Lurchie_ OP t1_jc2blyk wrote
Reply to comment by _peteyfourfingers_ in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
I can so relate.
"How does Dave KNOW I have confidence issues?!"
RedRose_Belmont t1_jc2ax9m wrote
Reply to comment by TurnsOutImAScientist in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Thanks for jinxing it , lol
Wilforks t1_jc2akt0 wrote
Reply to Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
By the coast, 3-5 inches mixed with rain over the course of 30 hours means it could look like anything from a significant snow storm to nothing at all when it’s over. Makes sense for there to be a wide range of forecasted snow totals, even if they get it right, it might not look right to the people commuting the next few days.
johnny_cash_money t1_jc2s37d wrote
Reply to comment by AboyNamedBort in Dave Epstein's (@growingwisdom) Snow Forecast - he tends to be one of the more realistic forecasters. He's less about the drama and more about the science. by Lurchie_
Sounds like nobody's plowing this week.