View Full Version : Yesterday's Storm
Speedbird1
2008-12-20, 01:17 PM
I came to LGA to see my friend off at UAL yesterday. Unfortunately, after a several hour wait, his flight was finally cancelled; although the aircraft was de-iced. I had an enjoyable time watching the snow clearing operations. At one point, the visibility seemed to be zero with a less than 1000' ceiling. There were numerous plows and other equipment in use. The de-icing operation, using what ressembles a cherry picker, was also very interesting. As the snow accumulated, I noticed that Rwy 4/22 was closed as all arrivals came in on Rwy 13 instead. Is it normal for LGA to go to a 1-Runway Operation during snow?
cancidas
2008-12-20, 03:14 PM
it's normal to close a runway that is too contaminated to recover airplanes on. the port had thier hands full trying to keep up with runway cleaning. 4/22 was closed while the port was working to clean it and all traffic was landing and departing 13.
moose135
2008-12-20, 08:32 PM
Since no one else started a storm thread, let me post a couple of shots here.
Friday, around Noon, in Oyster Bay:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/439513832_y4Vve-L-1.jpg
Like Fred, I like to take shots of my car:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/440091881_dHzpe-L-1.jpg
And to keep this aviation related, I stopped by to see an old friend this afternoon:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/440091264_6nCNa-L-3.jpg
JetBlueAirwaysFan
2008-12-20, 10:45 PM
Most of the snow here has iced over. I actually didn't know that they were down to using 13 at LGA yesterday. I saw a lot of arrivals and departures on 4 yesterday. In fact, I also saw a Delta 757 on approach to runway 4 and then all of a sudden execute a go around. Pretty neat thing to watch when a 757 all of a sudden powers up on approach and pulls up.
Gerard
2008-12-21, 02:46 PM
[quote="moose135"]Since no one else started a storm thread, let me post a couple of shots here.
Friday, around Noon, in Oyster Bay:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/439513832_y4Vve-L-1.jpg
Thats a great shot. What a lousy weekend. Snow/sleet Friday, flurries/cold/clouds Saturday,then this morning
woke up to heavy rain. Had to drive up to Old Brookville to pick up my daughter and while the LIE/Rt 107 wasnt bad,
the residential streets in Old Brookville were a mess from the rain and melting snow. Now tonite dropping temps and
winds up to 40MPH. And its only Dec.
USAF Pilot 07
2008-12-21, 05:02 PM
Like Fred, I like to take shots of my car:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/photos/440091881_dHzpe-L-1.jpg
Almost time for the car's yearly ripoff... ugh i mean inspection I see!
Delta777LR
2008-12-21, 08:10 PM
The Bronx was pretty bad. Here are some pics from my friend's house
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o37/sergair/IMG_5470.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o37/sergair/IMG_5469.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o37/sergair/IMG_5468.jpg
GrummanFan
2008-12-21, 11:37 PM
I was going to start a new thread in Photography, but figured I would continue here...
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/440757793_BxQhQ-L.jpg
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/440758253_zWDxm-L.jpg
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/440757031_R87iU-L.jpg
http://dfalk.smugmug.com/photos/440757513_vhgMX-L.jpg
Here are some of mine
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440849469_3sUmz-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440862672_sAVDS-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440865024_S7Kn7-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440844366_DLUcR-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440863113_hcKaH-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440859625_mLfyY-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440850597_6ZuXb-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440846359_iWfpW-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440840047_GQCgG-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440822296_nRGtF-L-1.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440813860_Z7hvc-L-1.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/440864398_kjiSo-L-1.jpg
Speedbird1
2008-12-22, 01:05 PM
Great shots all. Too bad we must endure the icy, slippery roads to get to these places shown. Winter storms look beautiful but are also treacherous! Take care.
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