NH Snow Photos 2015 and Cincinnati Too
I took the following photos on February 21, 2015, at the top of my drive. I live in Meredith, NH which is in the geographic center of the state. Before we go any further, realize I was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH living there for 55 years.
The snow is deeper south of me as you head towards Boston and the border between New Hampshire and Massachusetts. But look how deep it is here! Another 5 inches fell last night after I took the photos and 6 more inches is forecast in two days.
It's gorgeous up here and the snow stays white because we have virtually no pollution. We're starting to approach how much snow we had last year. The issue is there's been no melting at all. It's magical to look at, that's for sure. READ the captions below the photos.
This is snow piled up to make room for MORE as the cul-de-sac was shrinking in size by the day. The top of the granite ledge is about 18 feet off the pavement. Photo credit: Tim Carter
I rotated 90 degrees to the right to take this photo. You're looking north up my street. The snow on the left side of the road is about 6 feet deep as there's a swale along side the roadway. Photo credit: Tim Carter
This is looking north northeast. That snow is piled up about 8 feet. The average depth on open ground right now is about 30 - 36 inches.
Okay, the following photos are sad. The following photos were taken by my sister on the same day, February 21, 2015. She lives in Cincinnati. Earlier in the week, they had some snow. All schools were closed ALL WEEK. How bad could it be?
Yes, Cincinnati has hills. But guess what? Years ago we had snowy winters and it was cold. I never ever remember my grade school being called off for days at a time.
There were virtually no 4-wheel drive cars back then. There were hardly any front-wheel drive cars. There were no all-wheel drive cars. I'd venture to say a majority of cars now in Cincinnati easily navigate through the snow because they are equipped with one of these drive trains.
You can speculate all you want about why the schools are being closed, but I feel I know why.
Take a look. Bwhahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahaha
OMG! Is that 8 inches of snow? ACCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK! A pop can measures about 6 inches tall! This photo was taken showing DEEP snow on top of her retaining wall.
You can see how bad it is in Cincinnati. How will they EVER SURVIVE?
HELP! A pile of snow 3 feet tall! Call in the OH National Guard! BWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAHAAHA
I like your pictures very much! Holy Cow - we have more snow here on the ground than your sis and the schools closed for 1 day during the big snowfall. Right now I have leftover 3+ feet piles of snow all over my home - frankly no big deal, as long as my driveway, walks, and the streets are clear! This is in a northwest Chicago suburb.
In defense of your sister, you have equipment and personnel trained in snow removal. Economics preclude that equipment and training for the rare requirement in Ohio or Texas. I suspect that your vehicles are currently equipped with snow tires, probably studded as I used when stationed in Bismarck, ND. I am fairly certain that the drivers in Ohio do not have snow tires. So, prior to be disparaging, walk a mile in their shoes.
And yes I still have about 1/2 of the 50 lbs. of Stain Solver that I purchased a few years ago.
Robert, I lived in Cincinnati for 55 years. 🙂 I was a Councilman in my village and head of the Roads committee so I'm very aware of lane miles of roadway and what kind of resources it takes to remove snow. You're right, most towns and cities can't even begin to cope with snow removal.
How could you have that much Stain Solver left? Start giving it away to friends and neighbors to share the GOODNESS!!! Thanks!
Great pictures and comments but I've got you all beat... I live in Canada and not happily in the winter 🙂
The snow piles here are about a foot away from the bottom of the stop signs in some areas Niagara Falls. And I'm not sure if anyone's seen the pictures on the web of the actual waterfalls being frozen over in some areas but they're quite beautiful.
Luckily we're well rehearsed in snow removal and the streets are pretty good until it snows again.
C'mon Tim - you lived in Cincinnati for many years and you know how hilly it is there with many narrow streets. I live up the road in Dayton and our schools were closed most of last week as well. Not because of snow but because of the subzero temperatures and wind chills. I suspect Cincy was in the same position. We may not get as much snow as you do in NH but we certainly get our fair share.
Denise,
You bring up a good point! Because of it, I REVISED and added some text above that I should have had in the beginning. Go read what I have just above my sister's photos.
With respect to wind chill and cold, we now have superior clothing that was not available years ago. What's more, even with old technology clothing, I'm wondering if people are forgetting just how to dress in layers with wool and such to stay warm.
I used to work out in it ALL DAY long when I was a builder. We worked in single digit temperatures all the time and never got frostbite. I'm worried that people are becoming too soft.
Hello from Sunny N. CA., the San Francisco Bay Area,
While you are below freezing, we are experiencing a Winter filled with sunny days averaging in the high 70's, no rain in sight and our snow pack is way below normal. We wish we could take some of your snow because we are rationing our water here.
It's a perfect time for you all to visit us! We hope and pray you don't experience flooding when Spring comes. We feel very bad for all of you and hope you get some warm weather there very soon.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures-Brrr!