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No-Chocolate-6828 t1_jcaqk8v wrote

Thank u for posting this! I just learned about the town of Savoy because of you.

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Rocker400k t1_jcazzao wrote

I’m out here thinking “wow I can’t believe there is a redditor in Savoy” hahaha.

I used to do water testing and there was a camp I would test near Savoy. I loved driving on Route 2 up there.

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IntergalacticPopTart t1_jcbiyp6 wrote

Lol! I used to work at the campground/state forest! Thank you for testing the water for us!

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Desperate-River-7989 t1_jcb7zpb wrote

My first thought was "hmm it looks kinda flat for the Alps, good that they're getting some snow too". Then I was confused when I saw what sub I was in

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Bananahammockbruh t1_jcb64g9 wrote

No cell signal Savoy! We got slammed out here in the Berkshires.

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wkomorow t1_jcbcmhf wrote

Lanesboro is coming in at 3 feet. My final foray into cleaning the snow yesterday was around 7 last night. I thought I would see 1-2 inches to clear this morning, boy was I wrong. I could hardy open the door. I haven't seen piles like this for years. The roads at least are pretty well cleared.

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petal14 t1_jcci4k1 wrote

same here in Williamstown - last night I thought "shouldn't be too bad in the morning". then it was like - did I even shovel yesterday!

Not sure the end total here but I don't think it was near 3' in my area of town

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BershireKayaker t1_jckum2j wrote

I came home to Williamstown yesterday from AZ! But my 24 yr old son stayed at the house & had it all shoveled😍. It’s enough of a shock returning to winter, so glad I didn’t need to shovel! But we also have some large tree limbs broken or down.

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petal14 t1_jcm7te8 wrote

Yes lots of limbs down. Green River road was closed they other day for clean up.

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maybeafarmer OP t1_jcbm1u0 wrote

I think locals call that area of Savoy "The Briars" because no signals ever escape it.

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GlowInTheDarkNinjas t1_jcc35qx wrote

Holy shit Savoy, there are doz-.... half dozens of us!

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cokane_88 t1_jcb447a wrote

Ive been venturing out that way to ice fish, some parts of the state has winter. Not any more though that Snow ruins ice.

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Mission_Albatross916 t1_jcbfc6y wrote

How does snow ruin ice? I’m fascinated by ice fishing. Sometimes I see people and vehicles on that reservoir in Cheshire on days it barely seems cold enough to wear a coat and I go home and look up “ice fishing pickup falling into ice” and, boy oh boy, there are a lot of results

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kidjupiter t1_jcc8rto wrote

I am guessing they might be referring to how deep snow “sinks” the ice because of its weight? Water seeps up through ice fishing holes, cracks, and the edges of the ice and soaks the bottom layer of the snow making a slushy mess for anyone trying to walk on it. ATVs and snowmobiles make it even worse by rutting it up, which then refreezes.

My definition of “snow ruining ice” is when I can’t ride my bike on the ice anymore because the snow is too deep.

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cokane_88 t1_jchas14 wrote

Makes walking around in slushy deep wet cold a lot more work and it's more dangerous because you can't see the quality of the ice you are walking on it hides old fishing holes.

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Mission_Albatross916 t1_jchav38 wrote

Yikes! It looks so calm, but ice fishing is full of adventure

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rizub_n_tizug t1_jchjidx wrote

It also sucks when you dig out a spot to drill a hole, then the wind fills it with snow every ten minutes lol

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Mission_Albatross916 t1_jchjn5c wrote

Is it relatively easy to catch fish? And how do people have little wood stoves on the ice

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rizub_n_tizug t1_jchufyb wrote

If conditions are right and you set up at the right depth and structure, yeah its like pitch and catch. And to keep warm! 90% of the heat goes up not down. You’ll have a small puddle around the stove but you’re not gonna melt a hole in the ice lol. 3-4” is safe for a grown man to walk on, 6-8 is safe for snowmobiles, 14+ you can drive a full size pickup on

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kidjupiter t1_jcijhuc wrote

What really sucks is shoveling off a hockey rink and then having an ice fisherman chop holes in the middle of it.

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davdev t1_jcbhxrd wrote

At least all the snow will keep the dragons in hibernation for a few more weeks.

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maybeafarmer OP t1_jcbkxmt wrote

You say that like it's a good thing, dragons at least keep the yeti's at bay and they love abominable weather like this.

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RedditSkippy t1_jcbb8lw wrote

I heard the power lines caught fire on Main Road. Hope you all at least have electricity now.

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learnandknow t1_jcb58y4 wrote

Hardware stores should start renting out Tunnel Digging machines.

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Hyperbowleeeeeeeeeee t1_jcbpe4y wrote

The ground is dry downtown. We keep getting nothing out of these storms, every time. It's so strange.

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BossCrabMeat t1_jcbtvu5 wrote

Is it too late to stock up on milk and bread now ?

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mcgrotts t1_jcc6ths wrote

We're on the Savoy Highway about-(static)-east of Voy. Someone, anyone, please, respond!

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goPACK17 t1_jcdnln2 wrote

Tf is a "Savoy"?

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Bigfootfryer94 t1_jcem2bg wrote

I grew up in savoy im trying to figure where this even is

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Balsac_is_Daddy t1_jceudtg wrote

Savoy, represent! Lol I grew up next-door, in Windsor. My dad says he got over 2 feet of snow!

For anyone wondering about Savoy, go visit the state forest. Its wonderful!! And spooooky!!!

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maybeafarmer OP t1_jci3l8d wrote

I love Windsor mostly because I get bangin' vegetarian samosas there from the Sangar General Store every chance I get.

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gwendolinablue t1_jcblnmm wrote

Oh I'm glad someone got the wicked crazy snow. In Marblehead, we only got a dusting.

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Away-Reading t1_jccm7xp wrote

I’m close to RI, and we haven’t had to shovel a single time this year. And I only had to clean my car once…

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wgc123 t1_jccqs26 wrote

Hey, I’m with you in spirit - trying to make a recipe that calls for “Savoy” Cabbage 🤪

But seriously, I’m in the camp of being fascinated learning about a town I hadn’t heard of. I may not pay much attention to what I drive past, since I’ve taken rt 2 many times and always pay attention to Florida, MA

Getting back on track : Waltham, very little. It was mostly rain so the accumulation didn’t last long, but I’m not sure I ever saw the ground entirely covered. I got a new snow blower last fall and have only been able to use itonce

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flickerdown t1_jcdmdnz wrote

How much snow did Florida get? ;)

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ipsatex t1_jce01ww wrote

Wait, what? When did Savoy get internet?

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GCinMA91 t1_jcegtay wrote

I swear, they’re inventing a new Massachusetts town every day…

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Humburgur28 t1_jcdwgsj wrote

I only got a millimeter. Lucky you

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fuertepqek t1_jcdjtx8 wrote

Absolutely beautiful, I wish Boston looked like this.

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