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usonian

(16,478 posts)
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 09:52 PM Wednesday

Powerhouse storm moves into US, prompting evacuations in California ahead of its trek east

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/weather/california-mudslides-fire-tornado-snow-climate/index.html

Details at the link.

Winds seem to be peaking in the Sierra Foothills just now. I secured everything I could ahead of it. The last storm loosened the (amazing) gutter braces I had conjured up from StrongTie L-brackets. I did more this time.


Rain now, and snow tomorrow.
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Powerhouse storm moves into US, prompting evacuations in California ahead of its trek east (Original Post) usonian Wednesday OP
Bless You and Yours My Friend BOSSHOG Wednesday #1
Thanks! usonian Wednesday #3
just watched the so cal storm video from NOAA - big snow maker, moderate rain maker. msongs Wednesday #2

usonian

(16,478 posts)
3. Thanks!
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 10:08 PM
Wednesday

I put my carpentry skills to the test. A very unusual layout here, with gutters ending at both sides of the main window, and exposed to the wind somewhat from below, since I am on a ridge.

I capped the ends with 12 inch boards and secured everything the best I could.

Weather humbles us all. And others have it worse. I'm thankful I can do all this and for a sturdy ladder with arms to hold it very securely.

Everyone be safe and secure.

msongs

(70,823 posts)
2. just watched the so cal storm video from NOAA - big snow maker, moderate rain maker.
Wed Mar 12, 2025, 10:00 PM
Wednesday

not one of the strongest ever but plenty wet. might be the last big one of the season tho

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