Winter Wonderland 2025 (Be Safe)

[JMV JustMyView]

How is it riding a bicycle in snow?

Asking for a friend that might want to ride to Moncus park to slide down the giant hill lol

Ask Esqueleto.

[facelessjonmoon]

Gave up biking 40 years ago....It will be a trudge if we get what the weather guys are saying....6+ inches ain't no joke....I know, that's what she said....

The more I think about this and talk to people from northern states …. Yeah It’s probably not a good idea

I legit busted my ass in fresh snow in Michigan about a year ago just walking and not seeing a curb ��

[facelessjonmoon]

Ask Esqueleto.

I’ll stand by lol

[Cajun90]

Couple of other things to keep in mind. There isn't a single structure in south louisiana that had snow loads accounted for in their design. Flat and low slope roofs will be particularly vulnerable. The other issue for all roofs will be snow dams. As the weather warms the snow on the eves of homes will remain while the snow higher up will melt. This can and will result in water backing up and roof leaks. Especially on older structures. Good luck to all. Glad I'm not a plumber....

[Swamp]

Willing to bet the vehicle with most claims after this will be the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger population. Most of these fools can barely keep them on dry pavement. There should be an age limit to drive these rides.

[Louisiana84]

Willing to bet the vehicle with most claims after this will be the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger population. Most of these fools can barely keep them on dry pavement. There should be an age limit to drive these rides.

lol, no doubt, A close second will be the guys with the Carolina-squatted Yukons and pickups. Of course, once it gets above freezing for a few hours, there will be melted snow/ice which will quickly refreeze, and then the real fun will begin... it'll be like trying to drive on a skating rink.

[HelmutVII]

Couple of other things to keep in mind. There isn't a single structure in south louisiana that had snow loads accounted for in their design. Flat and low slope roofs will be particularly vulnerable. The other issue for all roofs will be snow dams. As the weather warms the snow on the eves of homes will remain while the snow higher up will melt. This can and will result in water backing up and roof leaks. Especially on older structures. Good luck to all. Glad I'm not a plumber....

True but load combinations always take in to consideration live loads dead loads and wind loads down here. Typically live loads and snow loads are not considered as a simultaneous load or a reduced load in combination. What could be problem is sun hitting one side of roof and not the other causing an unbalanced load.

Go here for the ASCE 7 online hazard tool

https://ascehazardtool.org/

Go here for an explaination of load combinations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URoJRvIsSuo

[nathancpike]

As someone who got used to driving in that kind of weather the last eight years, just stay home. The real fun will be Wednesday and possibly Thursday morning when the snow melts a little bit but refreezes overnight.

[HelmutVII]

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BNLNpZ5z9/

[60swerethebest]

Not many on TV are talking about minor drifting. My northeast facing garage door might have a bit of a buildup. I’m ready. Have my Cajun snow shovel.

[HelmutVII]

We are getting a pretty good accumulation of snow here in Lafayette at 4:30 am Jan 21.. I 10 is closed from Lafayette to baton rouge. All but FEDEX and UPS incoming flights to KLFT are cancelled until late this afternoon. Same for departing.

[Turbine]

Garage doors will freeze shut