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  • December 27, 2010 | 8:38 AM ET

    Stranded on Long Island because of the "Snow-mess Express!"

    Hi everyone! 

    Well, I knew it was bad…but not this bad!  I am supposed to work today, but unless I start walking, I’m stuck in Long Island.  No mass transit – no cars/taxis on the roads.  My family from Canada were supposed to leave today, but all of the airports are shut down.   This blizzard goes down as one of the top 5 worst in NYC in terms of snow totals.  Parts of New Jersey measured close to 30 inches!  Central Park saw 13 inches.  When my husband went to clear the driveway last night, he said it was one of the worst storms he’s ever been through.  Hurricane force winds have knocked power out to thousands in the area as well.  The pressure of this storm at its peak was similar to what you would see in a Cat 2 Hurricane!

    Our Meteorologist Maria Molina has been working almost non-stop this weekend,  so send her some love and positive energy when you see her on-air.  I’m gong to try and get in there as soon as I can so she can get home and sleep!  She has done a great job covering this storm.

    And I see they’re already trying to “name” this blizzard.  We’ve had “snowmageddon”, “snowpocalypse”…someone mentioned “Brrrcast”  but I like the “Snow-mess Express!”  What do you think?  I came up with it last night when I was listening to the 60 mph hour winds blow through my neighborhood.   The storm started in California (bringing extreme rain, snow last week) then travelled across the country messing up the south with Christmas Day snow (some areas hadn’t seen snow on Christmas Day since the 1800s!) and now it’s messing us all up in the Northeast!

    Let me know how all of you are doing.  If I wasn’t 8 months pregnant, I probably would’ve started walking into work already!

    JD

    Janice Dean
    Meteorologist

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Margie Gacki

Hey folks, it's a cold, windy morning here in Cumberland. I hope the winds stops soon! It's 29 with a wind chill around 15--brrr! Hey PJ, your 44 degrees sounds nice. We haven't seen a 40 degree temperature since Dec. 11. Hey Janice, I hope Maria will be able to get some rest now that things are settling down after the storm. I saw her on late last evening so I can imagine she must be tired. She did a great job! I hope everyone has a great day! Margie

December 28, 2010 at 10:15 am
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Cheryl G

Janice, just had to write to let you know for years I have enjoyed watching you give the weather on Fox. You are always so upbeat and bubbly & it always puts a smile on my face. I hope you had a blessed Christmas & I can't wait for baby #2! Wishing you and your family all the best in 2011. God bless you. Stay Warm!! LOL

December 28, 2010 at 9:46 am
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pjman

Good morning all. Just saw JD on F&F glad you made it in safe and sound. 44 right now going up to 48 in Dallas. After seeing all the snow videos I am so glad we moved from NJ when we did. JD how did the snow angel go? How is Matthew with all the snow that is taller then him ? Hope all are safe and warm. Will check in later. PJ

December 28, 2010 at 9:16 am
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Chris,Fl

Thank you foe being one of the few who realizes you may live in a country,state,county etc.but you live ON an island. Now maybe we can proceed on to all those who use AN before initials as in "an LIRR spokesmans"- written as "an LIRR" but reads as " a Long Island Railroad"

December 28, 2010 at 12:39 am
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valery cullen

hi, I am in Cork Ireland, we have just had the first major snow fall in decades here, it was barely over 4/5 inches, however the country came to a standstill. I cannot imagine how you are coping.

December 27, 2010 at 7:56 pm

HappyLady

According to our weather people this is worst storm in 2 decades. I'm looking at about 13" in my yard in Portsmouth, VA. We are at a standstill here today in Hampton Roads or Tidewater as some of uslonger residents call this area, not used to this kind of snow in this area. Made snow cream for the first time in many years last night. May be a couple days before some people can safely leave their neighborhoods.

December 27, 2010 at 1:58 pm

Gwen in Mississippi

Mornin' guys! Weather looks bad in the NE. We've got cold here (17 at my house this morning; 34 degrees now), but lovely blue, clear skies. Also no wind today after a couple of really gray, windy days. I tuned in to live stream from Fox 5-NY this morning and have been listening/watching the blizzard coverage. It really looks like a mess! I must say that while I do love a good snow every once in awhile, I don't envy you this blizzard. Well..back to work. Catch y'all later! Gwen :)

December 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm

wenchie

It was wild all night. Been a long time since I have heard a snowstorm's wind really "howl" all night long.

December 27, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Steve

WE are driving in from Pittsburgh, and plan to arrive in the city about 7:00 pm and then out to Long Island using the Southern State. What's the odds we make it?

December 27, 2010 at 11:26 am
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Tom H

I used to live ON Long Island and also saw some pretty bad storms, Now i'm in Phoenix Arizona and it has been chilly here, but still sunny.

December 27, 2010 at 11:20 am
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Tn~Deb

JD, I have been watching the coverage of the Blizzard. What a mess! Be careful and stay safe. We ended up with 3-4 inches. It's in the low 20's right now, but supposed to be 60 by weeks end. Take care. Deb

December 27, 2010 at 11:12 am
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Margie Gacki

Hey Janice, please be careful in all that snow! You certainly don't want to hurt yourself or that precious little baby you're carrying. We didn't get much of anything yesterday; it just missed us to the east. It is certainly windy, however. The high wind gust is 33 mph so far. I have to drive back to Cumberland & I have a feeling I'll have a nasty head wind. Hey to everyone else out there! Stay warm & safe wherever you are. Margie

December 27, 2010 at 11:01 am
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CEG

Janice..I live in the Denver area...have not had my heat on in days its so warm!! What gives?? My mom lives near Clemson SC and had a white Christmas! Son in Fayetteville NC...8+inches..go figure!! :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!

December 27, 2010 at 10:47 am
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Jerry

JD, As a born and bred Long Lslander of some 56 years, I need to correct you. You are stranded ON Long Island, not IN Long Island! You can be IN Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau or Suffolk but not LI. Just a friendly poke from one JD to another. Stay safe and warm.

December 27, 2010 at 10:34 am
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pjman

Stay safe and warm JD. Maria is doing good and looks wonderful just like here teacher. No snow in TX just 27 and cold. Hope all had a great weekend and are safe and warm. If you don't have to go out please don't there are crazy's on the road. PJ

December 27, 2010 at 9:26 am
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