Snowy Christmas Eve Morning

Icicle lights - Glowing orange in the snowstorm.
@webeishere (36313)
United States
December 24, 2009 1:11am CST
Yes, here in Minnesota at 1 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning it is snowing like crazy. I have cleared about 4 inches already and we are expecting 72 hours of snow falling. Supposed to get upwards of 18 inches total is all. It's so pretty especially in time for the Holiday. This photo is odd as my white icile lights on my roof are glowing orange for some reason. Do you like a white Christmas? HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~
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@Debs_place (10520)
• United States
24 Dec 09
You guys are getting slammed. I am so sorry but have a Merry Christmas anyhow and sing... The weather outside is frightful......
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Nahhhh not really. Halloweeen day 1991 we got 49 inches in a 24 hour period. That's being slammed. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
• United States
25 Dec 09
49 inches!!! Whoa.
@venshida (4836)
• United States
24 Dec 09
I saw the forecast on the news before I went to bed last night. I am from a warm climate, and when I lived in the Northeast I could not stand snow that's the main reason why I live in the South. In answer to your question, I rather have a Christmas without snow. Happy Holidays to you.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
25 Dec 09
how are you doing hon, did you have a lot of snow to clear.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
25 Dec 09
It's now a little after midnight on Christmas day morning and so far I've had about 10 inches. Now we have the third wave of snow hitting right now. I love it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
24 Dec 09
I do like a white christmas.....this morning and all day we have had drizzle instead of all the snow they predicted...so it snow last night about four inces and it's all mush now! Merry Christmas!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
I am hoping the sleet etc stays South of me. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@gemini_rose (16264)
24 Dec 09
I think its lovely to have a white xmas, and it will be white ish here where I live too which is quite nice. I dont like snow though really, especially not if i have to walk up and down to school in it, but I do not mind it when I can stay at home. I cannot believe how much snow you are going to get though, brrr!
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
That's what boots are for, walking in snow. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@adamc151 (476)
24 Dec 09
woo thats cool. We woke up to snow on christmas eve too :) looked out the window to find half the street clearing the roads together because we live on a hill and it can be quite dangerous if cars try going up or down. Its starting to melt away now though and i don't think the weatherman said there will be any snow on christmas day :( hopefully there will though :)
@AmbiePam (85287)
• United States
24 Dec 09
We got our first winter storm last night, and it is still going strong this morning. The wind is about 50 mph and we're getting a nice mix of snow and sleet. We definitely won't be getting the amount of snow you're going to get. But it makes for a difficult time getting down the flight of stairs in my apartment. The wind was whipping poor little Sherlock so hard he was shaking even in his cute little sweater. Oh yes, and my heat went out last night.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Yikes! How cold is it there? HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
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@AmbiePam (85287)
• United States
24 Dec 09
It's 25 degrees currently, and they say we have a foot of snow right now. They're calling it a blizzard, and I think it is because the wind is driving the snow so hard it's like getting slammed in the head. But I know Minnesota gets a lot more snow than that.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
24 Dec 09
it seems that you folks have gotten more than your fair share of snow this season. we here in southern ontario will be having a white Christmas (with a mix of ice rain and rain coming on Christmas day).
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Yeah especially now with the storm. As far as storms go, this will more than likely be the 5th biggest snowfall on record for us. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@ElicBxn (63233)
• United States
24 Dec 09
the closest I've ever come was snow on New Years Day...
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
25 Dec 09
Hey Grandpa Bob! Merry Christmas! It still isn't anywhere near Christmas Eve here (10:30pm) and we aren't going to have a white Christmas! We still have snow on the ground, but no new snow in sight for Christmas! Ah well! I finally got a digital camera! It's a Sony Cybershot 8.1 Pixels! It's a used camera, but not too used from a good friend of mine, but he forgot to give me the adapter thiny that goes into the computer! He is a Manager at Staples so he will get me one soon! But, he doesn't know if he can fine the directions so I have no idea WTF I'm doing except snaping pics! I don't have any idea how they will come out since I don't know how to focus or use the menu! I am still going to take Christmas pics anyway and hope that the come out ok so I can finally post some pics for everyone to see! Wish me luck! Have a wonderful Christmas! I have quite a few more hours to go to wait for Santa! Hugs, Leslie
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
25 Dec 09
As I type this respo0nse it is 12:15 a.m. Christmas morning. Those cables cost like $5 most places so easy to replace. It's called a USB cable. Hee hee. Check the companies web site. You can download and or look at a manual most times for them. Good luck and have fun with the camera as well. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
24 Dec 09
What a terrific picture! It looks like a volcano has erupted in the middle of a snowstorm. The orange glow on the icicles looks like lava. I love a white Christmas, but since moving to Oklahoma I haven't seen one. We usually don't get much, at least in the metro area where I live. This is all changing this year. It's sleeting out now, but is supposed to be changing over shortly. I believe that we're supposed to get about 6", which is a dusting by your standards. But here it's a big deal as there isn't much for snowplows here, or ice melter to treat the roads. Usually only the main roads are done, and of course the highways. Everyone else is on their own. I'm happy though, we don't have to go anywhere. I'm just watching out the window and enjoying it. Merry Christmas! Hey...where's the elf?
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Great description. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB THE ELF!!~
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Sorry. Been busy clearing a path in the snow for my boss, Mr. Claus. HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB THE ELF!!~
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@catdla1 (6005)
• United States
24 Dec 09
That's much better! Thought you were off making toys...or in your case Wii games...lol. You can be the communication elf, ok?
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
24 Dec 09
We are expecting here in MI what the meteorologists are calling a mixed bag...related to the same storm you're having now. Freezing rain later today, turning to all rain by morning, and then turning to all snow. Whew! I have no idea what the end results will be as an inch of rain can add up to a whole lot more snow than that lol. Karen
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
24 Dec 09
Yeah that big area of rain/snow mix is missing me. It's west and south of me. But later today (4p.m.) we are expecting 3 to 5 more inches and sleet as well. 4 waves of snow to hit us by Saturday morning. I love it. (to a point) HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!~
@Jakywoo (102)
• China
25 Dec 09
Interesting!I like snow though it's so cold but give a feeling of pure.Merry Christmas!
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• United States
25 Dec 09
That's sounds beautiful. And, to answer your question, yes, I think it's beautiful when it snows on Christmas. In general, I love the snow. Staring at it, playing in it...
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@BarBaraPrz (45437)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
24 Dec 09
Not particularly. Don't like a wet Christmas, either, and that's what's forecast here....
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Dec 09
hi its 6 in the evening here in Garden Grove Ca and its right chilly out doors, going down to nearly freezing which does not too much good for the broccoli crops and other veggies on the Irvine ranch near Tustin Ca. We are on pacific time here of course on the West coast. I love snowy christmases but want it warm too, cannot have both of course. Also hope God or Santa brings my son a really good job. so Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas Grandpa Bob.
@walijo2008 (4644)
• United States
26 Dec 09
Well Hello Grandpa Bob, its good to see you again, haven't heard from you in a long time. Well we woke up to snow this morning too, I think we got about 8 or 9 inches and that's alot for us. We had a White Christmas this year, I think its been about 10 yrs or so since we've had one, it was so beautiful, makes it hard to get around tho, especially when there's ice underneath it, you just have to drive slow and be careful. Merry Christmas....
24 Dec 09
Hi GRANDPA BOB, We had a lot snow last week but since it has been raining for a few days, all our snow has gone, so no White Christmas for us, but in some part of the UK the had 16 inches of snow, tha is in up north but we are in the south of England so we hardly gat much snow, sad. Have a love Christmas and Happy New Year. Tamara
@hotsummer (13835)
• Philippines
24 Dec 09
i wish there is snow here in the philippines. being a tropical country, sometimes i wish i could see snow falling from the sky and me in my boots walking on the soft fluffy snow and i would it in my hands and be amazed by its beauty and its cold and soft feeling. and maybe have a taste of it. i think that it is really awesome to see snow and have your place surrounded by those sea of snow. though the extreme coldness will be something i have to learned to live with but at least i would have fun having snow around. but i don't know actually if people in your country love snow or hate and wish that there won't be snow. but for me i think that having snow is really great but i wish the weather or coldness will be more bearable.
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@ck3259 (248)
• Malaysia
25 Dec 09
I hope for a white Christmas. My country never have white Christmas since here don't have four season. Although it was cold, I love the snowy day. It is very wonderful when seeing white snow falling from the sky. I love white Christmas.