Snow at IAH
Dec 2, 2009 | 3:11 pm
#46
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I booked a flight to DFW for Friday night to visit a friend; if it snows hopefully I won't run into any problems...I can only see her Friday evening and Saturday. I guess if it gets bad I can apply the $$ to another flight, cancel my rental car, and get her to check into my room so I can at least get the points, unless Hilton allows me to cancel w/in 24 hours.
Dec 2, 2009 | 3:34 pm
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Dec 2, 2009 | 4:48 pm
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Here's a link to a GFS/NAM model run showing the snow being pulled in by the low, tracking from Midland/Odessa, through the Hill Country, and then along the North side of Houston.
I was stuck at IAH for last year's snowstorm and am glad I'll be flying through IAH on Saturday after whatever fun unfolds on Friday.
When a 1 in 30 year storm hits in two consecutive years, I suppose it's time to change the "30 year storm" mantra and/or play the lottery.
Dec 2, 2009 | 5:06 pm
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www.weatheronline.com has measurable snow in the forecast for IAH.
I was stuck at IAH for last year's snowstorm and am glad I'll be flying through IAH on Saturday after whatever fun unfolds on Friday.
When a 1 in 30 year storm hits in two consecutive years, I suppose it's time to change the "30 year storm" mantra and/or play the lottery.
I was stuck at IAH for last year's snowstorm and am glad I'll be flying through IAH on Saturday after whatever fun unfolds on Friday.
When a 1 in 30 year storm hits in two consecutive years, I suppose it's time to change the "30 year storm" mantra and/or play the lottery.
ETA - We also got walloped by an ice storm at some point in the 90s. I don't recall exactly when, but do recall pine tree branches turning into missiles.
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Dec 2, 2009 | 5:24 pm
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Can't wait! I am staying far away from the airport on and after the snow day. And if we get any ice, this time I'm not going out for a drive 'just to check it out'. Almost crashed my friggin car.
Dec 2, 2009 | 5:28 pm
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I just hope it stays away or hits later in the evening.. I was thinking about heading to the airport Friday.. 
Dec 2, 2009 | 5:29 pm
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Dec 2, 2009 | 7:45 pm
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Yep. I was at my parents' house, Dad was out of town, and Mom and I had to do with no power for a few days and use the fireplace for heat and to cook.
Another period of colder than normal winters happened around 1982-1984. One of those winters it was cold enough around Christmas that the lake in our neighborhood in the area northeast of Houston froze completely over. That's the only time in my life that has happened.
Another period of colder than normal winters happened around 1982-1984. One of those winters it was cold enough around Christmas that the lake in our neighborhood in the area northeast of Houston froze completely over. That's the only time in my life that has happened.
Dec 2, 2009 | 8:33 pm
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Yep. I was at my parents' house, Dad was out of town, and Mom and I had to do with no power for a few days and use the fireplace for heat and to cook.
Another period of colder than normal winters happened around 1982-1984. One of those winters it was cold enough around Christmas that the lake in our neighborhood in the area northeast of Houston froze completely over. That's the only time in my life that has happened.
Another period of colder than normal winters happened around 1982-1984. One of those winters it was cold enough around Christmas that the lake in our neighborhood in the area northeast of Houston froze completely over. That's the only time in my life that has happened.
Dec 2, 2009 | 8:43 pm
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I fly out first thing Sat morning 6:30am. I am more concerned about the drive to the airport Sat morning (I'm way in the south end--50 mins on a good day.). I might go out Friday night...but have a work dinner to go to that should tie my until 8-9pm...so not sure it'll be worth it by that late. 
I guess I'll deal with it when and if I have to....I'm still not convinced it'll snow.
I guess I'll deal with it when and if I have to....I'm still not convinced it'll snow.
Dec 2, 2009 | 9:28 pm
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Darned inconvenient as I booked a trip MAF-IAH-LAS on Friday returning Monday which would bump me to Gold for next year if I can make the trip. I booked some refundable tickets on Southwest as a backup, and that flight has the pleasure of being direct and thus avoiding most of the weather. I just hope that if there are weather problems CO is kind about letting us refund tickets.
Either way I will be in Vegas though, so like is good.
Either way I will be in Vegas though, so like is good.
Dec 3, 2009 | 3:49 am
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Operations Update
CO posted this update on their website about the winter storm:
As of 3:39 a.m. Central, Thu., Dec. 3, 2009
DUE TO AN EXPECTED WINTER EVENT ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, IN THE HOUSTON AREA THERE MAY BE DELAYS ALONG WITH FLIGHT CANCELATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WWW.CONTINENTAL.COM FOR FLIGHT STATUS.
Let the fun begin! DUE TO AN EXPECTED WINTER EVENT ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, IN THE HOUSTON AREA THERE MAY BE DELAYS ALONG WITH FLIGHT CANCELATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WWW.CONTINENTAL.COM FOR FLIGHT STATUS.
Dec 3, 2009 | 4:11 am
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CO posted this update on their website about the winter storm:
As of 3:39 a.m. Central, Thu., Dec. 3, 2009
DUE TO AN EXPECTED WINTER EVENT ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, IN THE HOUSTON AREA THERE MAY BE DELAYS ALONG WITH FLIGHT CANCELATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WWW.CONTINENTAL.COM FOR FLIGHT STATUS.
Let the fun begin! DUE TO AN EXPECTED WINTER EVENT ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH, IN THE HOUSTON AREA THERE MAY BE DELAYS ALONG WITH FLIGHT CANCELATIONS. PLEASE CHECK WWW.CONTINENTAL.COM FOR FLIGHT STATUS.