February 1, 20232 yr Made it to my office at First and Congress just taking Lamar from Brentwood. The drive was a breeze; roads were just wet with no ice. Driving down Lamar it looked like power was out around the Central Market area and didn't see much on until I got south of MLK. For now, I'm just enjoying a heated office and coffee. Edited February 1, 20232 yr by South Austin
February 1, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, phdhorn said: Update: We have one more batch of precip entering the ATX area now. This is going to last to around after lunch, then I think we'll be dry for another stretch. A bigger round of rain is coming in tonight but temps will rise. It's going to be a race <sigh>.Edit: Trying to provide some hope: This is the phd we know and love.
February 1, 20232 yr Just now, South Austin said: Ha! That's not far from my fiance's house. The owners lost a finger or more in the Feb. 2021 ice storm. Yeah I think it's completely cut down now, sadly.
February 1, 20232 yr 8 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said: Same, but 10 years. The summer sun is going to be brutal on the grass. First world problems and all that Yeah it could be worse for sure, like our neighbors across the street who just got a leak in their roof from a falling limb.
February 1, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, wood said: Done ... Nice. I hope someone also reminds him that he was bitching about this being a nothingberder a day ago.
February 1, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, hookemATL said: giant wooden dildo with some delicate chainsaw work.
February 1, 20232 yr If you do end up heading out today @woohorn, wouldn't hurt to add a bag of kitty litter and small dig out shovel to the trunk as a just in case. We went off road traveling through Kansas in an ice storm once and those two items got us back on the road in a jiffy. With all the precipitation, the ground can put your tires in a rut pretty fast and like Mona Lisa Vito said, " The ’64 Skylark had a regular differential, which, anyone who’s been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows, you step on the gas, one tire spins, the other tire does nothing."
February 1, 20232 yr That's just not the face of someone whose underwear should have any trade value.
February 1, 20232 yr Quick question (I know, no math/physics here).. If we get the rain while temps are above freezing, does that help the trees relieve some of the ice weight? Or does this add more weight to those trees as the rain "sticks" on the ice?
February 1, 20232 yr Voluntarily driving or walking outside in Austin right now is stupid. It’s practically raining tree limbs. Stay off the roads.
February 1, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, dittohead said: Quick question (I know, no math/physics here).. If we get the rain while temps are above freezing, does that help the trees relieve some of the ice weight? Or does this add more weight to those trees as the rain "sticks" on the ice? I was wondering that too, if it gets above freezing going out and spraying the shit out of them with warm water from the hose to get some of the weight off...
February 1, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, dittohead said: Quick question (I know, no math/physics here).. If we get the rain while temps are above freezing, does that help the trees relieve some of the ice weight? Or does this add more weight to those trees as the rain "sticks" on the ice? Not an easy answer, and temps are part of it, so the answer is... If the temps are at or near freezing, and the rain is heavy, and the air aloft is warm (like our situation today), it can actually bring warm air down with it and melt the ice, because both the air and rain > 32°. If you've ever poured faucet water into a cup of ice and it melts, you get the idea. However, if temps are lower and/or rain is not as heavy, it can be worse and add. If it's pouring out, it doesn't necessarily mean more ice accumulation... only so much water can layer up in a given instant, the rest will run off to the ground. But I don't think heavy rain is a good thing right now. And it won't be - until in many areas tomorrow morning, when it's been above freezing for several hours. In that case, it'll help scrub the trees. Seems like an eternity to get to about 12 hours from now, though...
February 1, 20232 yr Popular Post 23 minutes ago, Deej said: The neighbor's shitty tree just fell on my deck.
February 1, 20232 yr 17 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said: If you do end up heading out today @woohorn, wouldn't hurt to add a bag of kitty litter and small dig out shovel to the trunk as a just in case. We went off road traveling through Kansas in an ice storm once and those two items got us back on the road in a jiffy. With all the precipitation, the ground can put your tires in a rut pretty fast and like Mona Lisa Vito said, " The ’64 Skylark had a regular differential, which, anyone who’s been stuck in the mud in Alabama knows, you step on the gas, one tire spins, the other tire does nothing." Yep, also some blankets, gloves and other things to keep warm if shit really goes sideways and you're stuck on the side of the road waiting
February 1, 20232 yr 9 minutes ago, phdhorn said: Not an easy answer, and temps are part of it, so the answer is... If the temps are at or near freezing, and the rain is heavy, and the air aloft is warm (like our situation today), it can actually bring warm air down with it and melt the ice, because both the air and rain > 32°. If you've ever poured faucet water into a cup of ice and it melts, you get the idea. However, if temps are lower and/or rain is not as heavy, it can be worse and add. If it's pouring out, it doesn't necessarily mean more ice accumulation... only so much water can layer up in a given instant, the rest will run off to the ground. But I don't think heavy rain is a good thing right now. And it won't be - until in many areas tomorrow morning, when it's been above freezing for several hours. In that case, it'll help scrub the trees. Seems like an eternity to get to about 12 hours from now, though... It will be a dynamic situation even with warmer air / water. When it first begins raining, the initial rain will add force to the tree limbs before the warmer water has had time to melt any of the accumulated ice. That will make matters worse until enough of the ice melts that the remaining ice + rain is less heavy than the initial ice accumulation. How long that takes depends on the amount of rain and the temperature. Edited February 1, 20232 yr by BrickHorn
February 1, 20232 yr 33 minutes ago, Deej said: The neighbor's shitty tree just fell on my deck. Bradford Pear? Those are trash trees
February 1, 20232 yr 18 minutes ago, dittohead said: Quick question (I know, no math/physics here).. If we get the rain while temps are above freezing, does that help the trees relieve some of the ice weight? Or does this add more weight to those trees as the rain "sticks" on the ice? Depends on what temp the ice and rain are. Does the ice freeze the rain that lands on it, or does the rain thaw the ice it lands on? Need more data. Localized temps will equilibrate, will that equilibrium temp be above or below freezing? Or if 32, could be either. But ice at 32 with an air temp above freezing should thaw quickly. Edited February 1, 20232 yr by Pato del Muerto
February 1, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, BrickHorn said: It will be a dynamic situation even with warmer air / water. When it first begins raining, the initial rain will add force to the tree limbs before the warmer water has had time to melt any of the accumulated ice. That will make matters worse until enough of the ice melts that the remaining ice + rain is less heavy than the initial ice accumulation. How long that takes depends on the amount of rain and temperature. Pretty good explanation here. It could vary almost house to house, too. Not an easy call. I prefer no more rain period, or at least temps get warm enough to start melting the ice and making it soft. Then the rain could wash it right off.
February 1, 20232 yr I have three large oaks in my yard in 78731. I’ve lost a few branches but nothing major. There are a bunch that are sagging like a mother fucker though. We made it through 2021 without losing anything, so not sure why this one already seems worse. I can definitely hear the melting ice coming down when I go out but not enough yet. Need a few more degrees.
February 1, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said: Bradford Pear? Those are trash trees i've never hated anything in my entire life as much as tree people in Texas hate Bradford Pear trees. they are trash trees btw Edited February 1, 20232 yr by NoName
February 1, 20232 yr 3 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said: Bradford Pear? Those are trash trees I love their leaves in fall and the flowers in spring. However they are weak and fall down all the fucking time. Removed one in the backyard after half of it calved off for no reason.
February 1, 20232 yr Thanks everyone. Super large 0ak tree in Bee Cave (Falconhead) that survived 2021 and everything else before that. It is sagging to say the least.. The golf course looks like a war zone out there with the trees snapping.
February 1, 20232 yr 4 minutes ago, hookemATL said: I love their leaves in fall and the flowers in spring. However they are weak and fall down all the fucking time. Removed one in the backyard after half of it calved off for no reason. Was it calving season?
February 1, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, crash_davis said: we already have one futureman, don't need another. yeah, but we don't know "twitter storm chaser's" hot take on Dak yet.
February 1, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, crash_davis said: best cup of coffee you'll ever have. we have one of those. first time I tried it I made a mess.
February 1, 20232 yr 14 minutes ago, hookemATL said: I love their leaves in fall and the flowers in spring. However they are weak and fall down all the fucking time. Removed one in the backyard after half of it calved off for no reason. That's how all Bradfords die. Usually about 15 - 20 yrs after being planted they will split in half. People love them because they grow quickly and give good shade, but they don't last 11 minutes ago, DaysOff said: It's getting better. Maybe Abbott should go for a jog.
February 1, 20232 yr Still steady rain in 78751. The only sound I hear with no power is the rain hitting the roof. Kinda nice. Kinda annoying. Cmon power!
February 1, 20232 yr 13 minutes ago, DaysOff said: It's getting better. Maybe Abbott should go for a jog. They'll just piece him together and bring him back, like Darth Vader.
February 1, 20232 yr So it’s misting/sleeting in our neighborhood. Not sure if this is good or not, as the temp is around 30, but whatever is falling is light enough, it feels like it could cling to icy branches and lines. Outage listings have dropped off a bit - some Are still being added, but not as fast as before. Edited February 1, 20232 yr by atomheartbevo
February 1, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, NoName said: i've never hated anything in my entire life as much as tree people in Texas hate Bradford Pear trees. they are trash trees btw
February 1, 20232 yr I live near the state health services department (whatever it's called) off North Loop, and never was a part of the rolling outages in Feb. 2021, so I'm hoping I'm in one of the grids that gets some priority in restoring power. I don't even have gas for cooking or showering.
February 1, 20232 yr 57 minutes ago, Deej said: The neighbor's shitty tree just fell on my deck. This (hackberry) is my concern, dude…
February 1, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, South Austin said: I don't even have gas for cooking or showering.
February 1, 20232 yr 34 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said: Yep, also some blankets, gloves and other things to keep warm if shit really goes sideways and you're stuck on the side of the road waiting Also something to read, perhaps a few of the old school classics (hustler, swank, black tail). And maybe an extra sock or two.
February 1, 20232 yr 29 minutes ago, dittohead said: Thanks everyone. Super large 0ak tree in Bee Cave (Falconhead) that survived 2021 and everything else before that. It is sagging to say the least.. The golf course looks like a war zone out there with the trees snapping. I shot an 84 there on Sunday so this hits close to home.
February 1, 20232 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said: Someone with a Twitter acct should call that douchebag out and ask him to stfu.
February 1, 20232 yr 1 minute ago, South Austin said: Can't they just pour warm water on that? Pee on it.
February 1, 20232 yr Holy fucking shit, tell me that you have not lived very long in Austin and/or have never dug in your yard without telling me you have not lived very long in Austin and/or have never dug in your yard. Do people really believe we could just bury all of our power lines?
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