Community Run Forums for Starship SF - WEATHER warnings: T, roads, Parking Festival dates

Reply #15 - Feb 12^th, 2015 at 10:07pm

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If there is anything more than a dusting I can pretty much predict emergency parking rules will be in place. I know a lot of people had a backup plan to park at Alewife. If the T isn't running, well...that won't work.

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Reply #16 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:31am

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We're flying in from Kansas City in a couple of hours. The hub in Chicago looks good but once we land at Logan things could go terribly wrong! So much for flying on Friday the 13th.

Obviously, a rescheduled event would be just as bad as a cancellation for us. We're staying within walking distance...long cold...but walking distance. I wonder if there isn't a member of the Marathon community who could shuttle attendees from Alewife should the worst happen.

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Reply #17 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 11:01am

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According to some Facebook posts the word is the Marathon is still a go.

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Reply #18 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 12:44pm

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MBTA Plans to Run Saturday; No Decision Yet on Sunday Service

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With a blizzard threatening to bring around a foot of snow and high winds this weekend, the MBTA plans to operate on Saturday but officials have not yet said if the public transportation system will be open Sunday and beyond.

“With the storm track uncertain, it is premature to make a decision [on Friday],” MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo said in an email. “We plan to keep the system open on Saturday and will coordinate closely with Mayor Walsh on ensuring that the City can conduct all necessary snow removal operations. Decisions about service on Sunday and beyond will be made [Saturday].”

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This weekend’s storm is expected to begin Saturday afternoon, with the strongest part hitting Sunday morning. The bigger issue will be the whipping winds, which are expected to severely limit visibility Boston.com’s David Epstein writes.

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Reply #19 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 4:08pm

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It's looking like it might be a last minute decision so we won't know anything about the T for certain till Saturday.
Checked some hotels near Alewife and they're full.
I'm pretty much resolved to just getting there ASAP on Sunday (if it does go on.)
I'm not giving up after 40 years, just don't know how I'd get there very early.
Can someone post about parking when they do get there?

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Reply #20 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 6:04pm

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The upcoming Boston blizzard may be equivalent to Category 2 hurricane

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The NWS is forecasting between 10 to 14 inches of snow in Boston on top of the three to four feet already on the ground, and is also warning of a life-threatening combination of powerful winds and cold temperatures during and in the wake of the storm through Sunday.

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Reply #21 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 7:51pm

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Blizzard warning issued as Mass. braces for more snow

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The forecasters warned that travel could become nearly impossible and potentially threatening because of whiteout conditions and could remain dangerous well into Sunday. Wind chills will be bitterly cold. Some areas could see electrical outages due to the powerful winds bringing down trees and power wires, the forecasters said.

“Travel must be completed by late Saturday afternoon,” the forecasters advised.

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Reply #22 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 7:56pm

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Its official, the MBTA will be shut down all day Sunday.
They warn of extremely hazardous travel conditions.
We may see a driving ban and of course after a storm a parking ban.

Its over.

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Reply #23 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:01pm

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Facebook page mentioned the possibility of a delayed start. Might help a few people...

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Reply #24 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:20pm

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I'm considering just doing the festival again tomorrow and skipping the 'thon completely - I'm local, but not local enough that I can wade through the snow to get there and back without busses.

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Reply #25 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:45pm

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A short delay only helps if you are local. A push back to 6pm as Ian stated might e more helpful.

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Reply #26 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 10:54pm

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Frank wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:45pm:

A short delay only helps if you are local. A push back to 6pm as Ian stated might e more helpful.

A pushback to 6 PM would make the most sense. The storm should hopefully peter out by Sunday afternoon. If people try to drive in while the visibility is zero, people are going to get hurt...or worse.

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Reply #27 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 11:13pm

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Neil_N wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 10:54pm:

Frank wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:45pm:

A short delay only helps if you are local. A push back to 6pm as Ian stated might e more helpful.

A pushback to 6 PM would make the most sense. The storm should hopefully peter out by Sunday afternoon. If people try to drive in while the visibility is zero, people are going to get hurt...or worse.

Not bad but it would still exclude a lot of people who were planning to take the train or subway in since those will be out of commission all day Sunday, leaving them stuck.

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Reply #28 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 11:22pm

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UncleTim wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 11:13pm:

Neil_N wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 10:54pm:

Frank wrote on Feb 13^th, 2015 at 8:45pm:

A short delay only helps if you are local. A push back to 6pm as Ian stated might e more helpful.

A pushback to 6 PM would make the most sense. The storm should hopefully peter out by Sunday afternoon. If people try to drive in while the visibility is zero, people are going to get hurt...or worse.

Not bad but it would still exclude a lot of people who were planning to take the train or subway in since those will be out of commission all day Sunday, leaving them stuck.

We're facing a pretty dire situation here. I don't think postponing the event to another weekend is really feasible.

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Reply #29 - Feb 13^th, 2015 at 11:29pm

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PANCAKE CARS! Get started now everyone! We'll ride the syrup-laden roads to glory!

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