Winter Storm Nemo

[SteveGPage]

In 2010, when “Snowmeggedon” struck, FIRST did not make any changes to the deadlines. The DC area had two major storms back-to-back. Our team lost 19 build days due to the schools being closed. They did extend the withholding allowances, but no extensions on dates. Every year, due to winter weather, we know that teams will be impacted. Teams who have a risk of being impacted by winter weather, should develop risk mitigation plans to handle that risk, and not plan on any changes to the rules or deadlines.

The key to remember, stay safe - first and foremost! This is just a game, no one should put themselves at risk!

[sabruce01]

Living in Oklahoma, it’s obvious we don’t receive the amount of snow the northern states do. You must realize though that we as a state do not have the equipment to clear roads. We do struggle with small snow amounts, but it is usually gone within a few days. We have our turn laughing at you when you complain that it’s too hot when you reach 95 degrees when it is 120 in the shade here! LOL

[BrendanB]

Our team split up some projects among a few houses. I have one drivebase and my little brother will work on some modifications to it while I finish some other stuff. One block from me our climber and disk manipulation system are being assembled.

The programmers took the practice chassis home. I better see working vision tracking after this long weekend! :rolleyes:

[Racer26]

For the record, I understand why it happens, I just think its funny that such trivial amounts of snow can bring a whole state to a grinding halt.

Certainly, safety is important.

[Nuttyman54]

For the record, I understand why it happens, I just think its funny that such trivial amounts of snow can bring a whole state to a grinding halt.

Certainly, safety is important.

You do realize Connecticut, Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire are expecting 2-3ft of snow overnight? That’s not exactly what I would call “trivial”.

[pfreivald]

They canceled after-school activities, so I came home and did the following:

Mixed a quarter cup of honey with a quarter cup of maple syrup, microwaved it for thirty seconds, until just warm. Then I added a huge handful of brown sugar and a quarter cup of spicy brown mustard. I smeared this gooey mess over a ham, patted on crumbled Ginger Snap cookies, then put it in the oven. It’ll be done in thirty minutes or so.

I intend to let it rest, slice it, and eat it along with a spinach salad with blue cheese dressing, accompanied by conversation with The Redhead™, of whom I see too little during the build season.

[Larry_Lewis]

Fun Fact - A ban on vehicle traffic has been issued for the STATE of Mass starting at 4pm.

So…better hope that robot, kids, and mentors are already at your planned work location for the night. It’s like a lock-in provided free of charge by Mother Nature

Back in Syracuse, NY we just called this kind of weather “Winter”.

Sounds like NY is catching up to MA and is going to issue a state of emergency. But I don’t think there will be a travel ban.

[system]

1/2 hour ago I was just tired, Now I’m hungry too.

[cgmv123]

FRC Blog - Two Feet of Snow

http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/frc/blog-two-feet-of-snow

No extension to build time.

[DonRotolo]

I intend to let it rest, slice it, and eat it along with a spinach salad with blue cheese dressing, accompanied by conversation with The Redhead™, of whom I see too little during the build season.

Good plan, can I use that?

I was planning on filling a bowl with snow, and drizzling maple syrup (the real stuff, not Aunt Jemima) over it, and eating it with a spoon.

I think the ham idea is better. I just need a ham*.

*Wait! I AM a Ham…

[Tem1514_Mentor]

You do realize Connecticut, Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire are expecting 2-3ft of snow overnight? That’s not exactly what I would call “trivial”.

Ah, but when you live in the “Great White North” like the Sinclair Sprockets do. Just go ask Bob and Doug Mckenzie.