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Heated Driveway vs Blizzard // Buffalo, NY // December 23rd-26th, 2022 

Christopher Decker
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In this video, I demonstrate how my DIY 1,600 sq ft heated driveway could not remotely keep up with the infamous Christmas Blizzard Snow Storm in Buffalo, NY. Watch as I bring the camera along to clear drifts from the vents, clear the garage window, and assess the damage from a 60' tree blowing over.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - System Startup
05:00 - Time-lapse Begins
06:16 - Walk To Garage 1
08:30 - Time-lapse Continues
10:41 - Walk To Garage 2
11:32 - Time-lapse Continues
12:30 - 3:30 AM Vent Clearing
16:05 - Time-lapse Continues
17:50 - Neighbors Pine Tree Down
21:21 - Time-lapse Continues
21:39 - First Cleanup Time-lapse
24:11 - The Worst is Over
24:44 - Second Cleanup Time-lapse
26:37 - Let the Driveway Melt It!
27:21 - Neighbors Come Together
27:57 - Outro & Operational Costs
Original predictions stated Blizzard like conditions would begin Friday afternoon. In reality they began about 6 hours earlier at 9 AM. My original plan was to pre-heat the driveway all morning, however I never had a chance. Even if it had been pre-heated, it would not have been effective for this storm. Temperatures below 10ºF and 60+ MPH winds were way beyond its designed capabilities.
I recorded 2 livestream events during this event which you can watch here:
Buffalo Blizzard Live - December 23, 2022 - • Buffalo Blizzard Live ...
Buffalo Blizzard Christmas Eve Update - • 🔴 Live Buffalo Blizzar...
Hopefully you enjoy this video. Please leave your thoughts in the comments below, and remember to help me out by liking the video and subscribing if you’re not already by clicking here: / @deckerchristopherj
Below are links to some of the products, tools, video equipment that I used to build the system.
For a more complete list, please visit Http://www.cdecker.com
Please note that as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Products I used to build the system:
-Takagi T-H3-DV-N Tankless Water Heaters (2): amzn.to/3Fe6nbu
-3" Diversitech Concentric Vent Kits (2): amzn.to/32ja8h2
-Taco 0013-SF3 Circulator Pump Stainless Steel (3): amzn.to/3yVwtOh
-Taco 006-ST4 Recirc Pump (2): amzn.to/3eyy432
-Taco VT2218 Variable Speed ECM Pump (2): amzn.to/3sKVL0f
-100 Plate Flat Plate Heat Exchanger 400,000 BTU's: amzn.to/3pbMlsE
-Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Light Switch with SimpleWire (2): amzn.to/3sj3p1G
-1 1/2" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (10): amzn.to/3EalIZm
-1" Epoxy Coated Copper Tube Split Ring Extension Hangers (20): amzn.to/33Kkd7C
-1" Swing Check Valves (5): amzn.to/3pBg8Lo
-10"x8" ABS Plastic Dustproof Waterproof IP65 Junction Box: amzn.to/3FCfbrX
-Waterproof Dustproof IP67 Junction Box Gray 6.9 x 4.9 x 3.9 inch: amzn.to/3pynDmn
-Wayne PC4 1/2 HP Cast Iron Pump for Filling: amzn.to/32L4Xqk
-Ranco ETC-111000 Digital Temperature Controls (5): amzn.to/3HknvNj
-Rubber Washing Machine Fill Hoses, 3/4 inch FHT, 8 Ft: amzn.to/3mGUzXZ
Tools I used to build the system:
-12" Adjustable Wrenches (2): amzn.to/3HhAzTF
-Rectorseal No. 5 Pipe Thread Sealant: amzn.to/3HiR0Px
-Blue Monster 1/2" Blue Teflon Tape: amzn.to/3JnhqBF
-High Intensity Trigger Start Mapp Gas Torch Head: amzn.to/3z6l0LE
-14.1 oz Bernzomatic Pre-Filled MAP-Pro Gas Torch Style Cylinders (2): amzn.to/3EEA1FM
-Oatey 29025 Safe-Flo Wire Solder, 1 Lb Bulk, Solid, Gray, Silver: amzn.to/3z6PWLI
-9'' x 12'' Welding Pad Protector, Carbon Felt Torch Soldering Heat Shield, High Temp Flame--Resistant Fabric, Plumbers Pad: amzn.to/3Hk9y22
What I use to record my videos and time lapse videos:
-GoPro Hero 8: amzn.to/3qu6ppC
-Joby JB01507 GorillaPod 3K Kit : amzn.to/3pClzde
-SanDisk 256GB Extreme microSDXC Memory Card: amzn.to/3zdZJjd
If you’re new to my channel and want learn how I built this system, you can find my Heated Driveway / Snowmelt playlist with over 100 videos here: • Heated Driveway / Snow...
The playlist will have all of my videos in the correct order form start to present, regardless of the date I uploaded them. It starts with how I designed the PEX and Snowmelt Loop Layout, shows the process of installing the actual heated concrete slab, demonstrates how I did the math to calculate the boiler and pump sizes, installation of all of the components, and ends with lots of time-lapse of the system melting snow. It also includes snowmelt system startup and shutdown videos, as well as walkthroughs of the mechanical room, continuous circulation design and electrical system.
Music Credit:
❰Drum & Bass❱ Sappheiros - Fading (Remake)
• ❰Drum & Bass❱ Sappheir...
❰Future Garage❱ Electus - Temple of Light (Sappheiros Remix)
• ❰Future Garage❱ Electu...
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Комментарии : 1,3 тыс.   
@thestonecold9633
@thestonecold9633 Год назад
I told myself last time I'm too old to lose minutes off my life watching snow melt on a guy's driveway 2,000 miles away.................but here I am. Great stuff!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
😂😂 And I appreciate you coming back! Thanks for watching!! 😊
@themindgame14
@themindgame14 Год назад
in defense of everyone else who watched this, I think its more about experiencing the nostalgia and tranquility of the storm and the snow accumulating over time... I have to tell myself this to justify what the hell im doing
@Heeterlin
@Heeterlin Год назад
I felt this to my core 🤣🤣🤣
@semperfi1042
@semperfi1042 Год назад
Same
@SassyKYgirl51
@SassyKYgirl51 Год назад
I feel this but I’m curious!
@CosmicStargoat
@CosmicStargoat Год назад
"The stuff I do for you guys" Is greatly appreciated. You are recording history.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Haha, I was just being a smartass. Was hoping some of you would get a kick out of it 😂. I do appreciate your comment though, and you are absolutely correct. I may never experience anything like that again here in my lifetime!
@TomGodson95
@TomGodson95 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ Definitely made me laugh 😂 Really enjoyed the video!
@FurnitureFan
@FurnitureFan Год назад
Heck, that work alone deserves a follow!
@Justaskme781
@Justaskme781 Год назад
Was cheaper than paying somebody to clear it
@terryburns4957
@terryburns4957 7 месяцев назад
What state do u live in
@aileenmccarthy8660
@aileenmccarthy8660 4 месяца назад
I love the impending hours before the storm, when everyone gets prepared and excited, and hunkers down in their homes to wait out the storm knowing they are safe. 😁
@Missdf35
@Missdf35 Год назад
I could watch the snow slide down the window forever. For whatever reason, I find it completely relaxing.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I did as well Jennifer! I was going to edit all of those sections out, but after watching it a few times I thought it was pretty neat so I left it in. Obviously from all of the comments, not everyone agrees with us 😂. Thanks for watching! 😊
@Missdf35
@Missdf35 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ 🤣I was happier I was watching it on your video instead of my windows, but soothing all the same!
@MaryanneN_
@MaryanneN_ Год назад
Agreed! Very soothing
@mirandafriday4023
@mirandafriday4023 Год назад
Yes same !
@bluegrassgal
@bluegrassgal Год назад
In a hot tub right ;*)...n a glass of wine.... etc....
@King98HD
@King98HD 7 месяцев назад
Going out at 3AM and its bright bcs of the snow is one of the best feelings
@eriktred
@eriktred Год назад
As a Chicagoan, I'm always amazed by how much more snow my friends on the other side of the great lakes get. Thanks for documenting your efforts and glad you weathered that massive storm.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Erik, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
@jadedone6900
@jadedone6900 Год назад
I went to school in Beloit and though we didn't see the snow levels I see here in upstate NY, I have never felt cold like I did in southern Wisconsin. There's just nothing between you and all that cold air coming down from Canada.
@Torgo1969
@Torgo1969 Год назад
The real Windy City was Buffalo, at least for Christmas weekend!
@dennishaley2821
@dennishaley2821 7 месяцев назад
now if the winds blew out of the east instead of west there would be very little lake effect on Buffalo 🦬
@zakksrage
@zakksrage Год назад
Best videos on youtube are this guys heated driveways tbh.
@gilsterk
@gilsterk Год назад
While we were watching your 3:30 am jaunt outside, my wife was saying “Get inside Chris, your face is going to freeze!!”
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
If I had stayed out 10 minutes longer I would’ve been back there when that tree fell, and you would’ve seen me run inside faster than I’ve ever ran before! 😂😂
@thesuperbros2771
@thesuperbros2771 Год назад
it’s 3:30 for me
@Carla_Testa
@Carla_Testa Год назад
I don’t know why your video popped up on my feed but I felt the need to watch the whole thing. It was both compelling and incredulous to this native Texan who can’t imagine dealing with anything like this. I’m glad you’re ok. Many others didn’t fair as well.
@ei_maj
@ei_maj Год назад
Hello, Texas!! I'm from Buffalo. All of the snow is pretty much all gone now, if you can imagine that. A few days of 40-50° weather, flood warnings, but it's just sitting in piles in certain places throughout WNY now, and the streets are clear. Despite all of the very unfortunate circumstances - it was a crazy but fun storm, (sketchy at times). But it teaches us how to better deal with these blizzards every time we go through it.
@jnc81252
@jnc81252 Год назад
Thank you for this video. I am from Asia but lived in New England many years ago. I remember reading about that 22-year old lady who died in her car during this blizzard and her last video sent to their chat grp was at 5pm. I saw how it looked at 5pm through your video, and it is heartbreaking that that was what she was stuck in and all the others who were stranded in their cars for 48 hrs. No words. I'm glad your family is safe, and praying for those who lost loved ones.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I heard about her too. So Sad. Thank you for your warm wishes, we are safe. I also appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Thanks again!
@nunyabidness6045
@nunyabidness6045 Год назад
If she had only had one of those emergency "sleeping bags" made with "nasa technology" that "reflect 90% of your body's heat back onto you" where the guy is sitting in the tub full of ice, but his body temp under his armpit is the same in the RU-vid commercial. It's waterproof/windproof/tinfoil looking on the inside. If I lived somewhere where it snowed, I would keep like 3 in my glovebox just for situations like that. I can't even imagine. So sad. 😔 RIP
@Paiadakine
@Paiadakine Год назад
@@nunyabidness6045 when I lived in the cold my father told me to Dress like you had to hike out. Plus keep sleeping bag a small stove and soup to eat and stay warm for a couple nights. My brother and I had to walk out 3 miles for help once. Never had to camp out but it’s good to have the equipment in the car just in case. Can’t rely on the cops to rescue you.
@katiehenry7
@katiehenry7 Год назад
@@nunyabidness6045 I think she died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The snow covered up her car exhaust...the car was running... which caused it to be released inside the car. She didn't die from the cold. Please everyone remember to keep your exhausts clear in these crazy storms. It just takes a few minutes to pass out and then die from carbon monoxide.
@GeoffSweet
@GeoffSweet Год назад
I left northern Minnesota for this exact reason...and you guys get WAY more snow than we did...Arizona has been a an absolute blessing! Yet, here I am watching snow fall...I'll just live vicariously through your videos. Cheers.
@chrisfrankland411
@chrisfrankland411 Год назад
What a beautiful installation all the signs of a true professional… Wow impressive . Thanks
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Chris! I appreciate that!
@CleanWhiteEvoX
@CleanWhiteEvoX Год назад
Great time lapse. Still crazy as to how this video doesn’t even look like the storm was that bad. I was stuck in Allentown for 5 days.and it was like I was in Antarctica. This storm was absolutely insane. Thanks for the video!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
It really was! The video does not do it justice, despite my best efforts 😟. Being out there at 3:30 am clearing those vents and standing there looking at the street was the first time I’ve ever been a bit scared of the weather in the 15+ years we’ve lived here. It was surreal. Thanks for watching and supporting a fellow buffalonian, I appreciate it!
@karenmiddleton6587
@karenmiddleton6587 Год назад
Awesome video. I was stranded in Nashville during the Blizzard of 22. Your video was a way for me to experience the historical storm. So heartbreaking the loss of lives. Thank you.
@DavidKittrell-zz9vn
@DavidKittrell-zz9vn Год назад
This is remarkable. Nice work.
@Chilly383
@Chilly383 Год назад
With all the work you had to do to dig out and help neighbors dig out thank you for making sure the video turned out good. Such a powerful storm.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I was afraid I’d get a lot of complaints about the snow on the window. I wasn’t happy about it either, but I’m working on a solution. I was wearing a GoPro when I dug out a couple of my neighbors vents and doors, but the video was getting long so I didn’t include it. I love my neighbors, great people! Thanks for watching!
@Chilly383
@Chilly383 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ anyone that would complain has never had to work outside in those conditions. Thank you for the build videos they are a gold mine of information I hope to use when I build another home someday.
@stevebabiak6997
@stevebabiak6997 Год назад
If the furnace intake gets covered, the furnace might shut itself off as a safety measure due to lack of fresh air for combustion. For those who doubt this, if you have a furnace that has 90% or higher efficiency, then you will have an intake pipe; you can wait for the heat to kick in so that air is being sucked in by the intake, and then use a plastic bag to cover the intake opening outdoors (but don’t let the plastic bag get sucked into the pipe) - doing that will trigger that safety feature.
@katemayer862
@katemayer862 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ The snow on the window was fun to watch, rivaled only by your footprints disappearing time after time!
@triciac1019
@triciac1019 Год назад
What an exceptional system that confuses me to no end. I love to see these types of videos. Bet there are many thousands who wish they had a heated driveway. I am one from Utah. I love the snow. It's a beautiful contrast to your house. The stuff you do for us!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for your compliments Tricia!
@RobertMJohnson
@RobertMJohnson Год назад
damn that's impressive
@davidsiracuse6672
@davidsiracuse6672 Год назад
I moved from Western NY to Florida 25 years ago to escape these brutal winters. I am cold just watching this video.
@amyz673
@amyz673 Год назад
I was in junior high during the blizzard of 1977 and this blizzard far surpassed that one - with ferocity. Believe it or not, I remember higher drifts in 77 but the wind and the fact that it kept snowing…..and kept snowing…..and kept snowing with this storm was unreal. One of the few times I’ve ever been truly afraid of a weather event. Fortunate in that we didn’t lose power and our Christmas plans with neighbors still went on. Definitely one for the record books. My heart goes out to the families of those who perished.
@amyz673
@amyz673 Год назад
Forgot to mention….4 times on Saturday had to clear the furnace vents.
@edpowell5754
@edpowell5754 Год назад
From South Buffalo, very Good documentation.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Ed! Usually it’s you guys getting these crazy lake events, not us up in the northtowns! 😂. Hopefully you and yours are safe and ok. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos and leave a comment, I appreciate it!
@boodoglover
@boodoglover Год назад
Hello from Angola, NY! Great video! I’ve always wondered about if having a heated driveway would work! We were literally snowed in our house for 4 days. When we could finally get the back door open, and some melting started on the roof, my son came home after the driving ban was up, dug out the snowblower under one of our 3 collapsed garages! As he was talking a minute break from working he stood in the walkway my husband and I yelled out don’t stand there, if the roof snow gives you will be buried! No sooner said that and he moved and the entire snow that accumulated on the roof came down nearly burying him in 5 ft of snow! No one told us what a danger metal roofs could be yes they last forever but are quite dangerous if they slant to a sidewalk or doorway area! Scary! It was a storm to remember but not really one of the worst in my opinion! Snowvember in 2014 we got 7 ft and the Blizzard of ‘77 crippled a more vast area. I’ve experienced 4 in my lifetime! But, still not ready to move! Lol. It’s great living on the lake for the rest of the 3 seasons!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Hi from the Northtowns Rita! Wow, it sounds like you might’ve gotten it worse than we did! 3 collapsed garages? 😳. I’ve heard metal roofs will do that, but I’m glad your son is ok! I’m adding solar panels to my roof in the spring, and I’ve heard similar stories with those! Anyways I’m glad your family is safe, as the garages can be rebuilt. Thanks for your compliments and for watching my videos, I appreciate it!
@abstractmilk2
@abstractmilk2 Год назад
This was just mesmerizing to watch. I live in Texas, but when I started getting into watching NHL about 10 years ago my I started to watch Buffalo Sabres and I’m a huge Sabres fan. My heart goes out to everyone across the country affected by this deadly polar blast, but especially the people in Buffalo. Thanks again for posting this and Let’s go Sabres!!!
@brianmcdermott3938
@brianmcdermott3938 Год назад
I'm sorry you got into em at the worst time, but glad you've weathered the bad years so we can start enjoying some good ones !
@jonr3809
@jonr3809 Год назад
This video is amazing. What an epic battle of Nature vs Technology. I always wanted a heated driveway and wondered how it would work out when it really got tested. I live in eastern NY and understand the tough times that Buffalo has gone through. Now you have the tragedy with the Bills. The team means a lot to the community. It is great to see neighbors coming together to help each other out. Hope your family is well.
@jepomer
@jepomer Год назад
I'm impressed with your system and acknowledgement of its limitations. Here in southern NH we got mostly rain. Then the high wind and gusts came through and knocked out power for several days. Drove through the deep snow in VT the weekend before. At times I do miss it. I've moved as far south as I desire. I would miss the seasons.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Same here John, we would miss the seasons. We were lucky we did not loose power, especially with the tree falling behind us and pulling on the mains. Alot of our neighbors lost power. I have a generator but this storm has made me realize I need a better setup to run it (natural gas conversion, etc). Looks for videos on that in the future! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@patrickcolligan9084
@patrickcolligan9084 5 месяцев назад
Great Documentation of The Blizzard of 2022. Nice system that you have for your driveway! I was born and grew up in Buffalo. Go Bills!
@tammynicole9850
@tammynicole9850 Год назад
I love the snow and winter!!! I live in the Midwest and I wished we had snow like this!
@lh9062
@lh9062 Год назад
Looks like the heated driveway is a good supplement to ensure a ice free driveway. Thanks for shedding light on what type of results to expect.
@stephaniecarter5172
@stephaniecarter5172 Год назад
You are a brave soul to go outside and document this bizarre weather… THANK YOU! I’m watching from San Diego California so this is utterly amazing to me
@leslie3933
@leslie3933 Год назад
Me too. I’m in Mississippi. I can’t imagine living like this. Oh wait, gotta go. I’m being carried off by mosquitoes.
@jamiehawkins-hudson9098
@jamiehawkins-hudson9098 Год назад
Texas here, this definitely boggles my mind!
@zobius9191
@zobius9191 8 месяцев назад
Heh this isn't that bizarre, we usually get a pretty severe one at least once a year, only problem was this one was slightly more severe and it actually made us close the airport and roads.. That part is rare.
@WhiteTiger333
@WhiteTiger333 Год назад
Neighborhood driveway to driveway cleanouts are so much more fun than just doing my own driveway alone. Probably the same amount of time, but the time just flies. :)
@EQ_EnchantX
@EQ_EnchantX Год назад
I am from the Duluth MN area and I thought we had it bad....you guys got fricken hammered hard. Wishing you all the best!
@dethray1000
@dethray1000 Год назад
i live in Mammoth Lakes Calif--we have had at least 15 ft so far at the ski area this winter--winds were 100 mph at the ski area today so they closed the whole mountain--4 years ago we had 33 ft at the parking area--i love it..nice video
@frednorman1
@frednorman1 Год назад
Fascinating, thanks.I’m here in northern California in the middle of an “atmospheric river,” getting pounded by rain - nothing like what you got in Buffalo but I used to have a cabin up in the central Sierra about 90 miles to the east of us at 7000 feet, and our average snowfall was 360 inches a year. One winter we got over 600”, much more than you get in Buffalo. One storm dropped 6 feet of snow in 4 days. The difference is we can drive down the mountain and get out of the snow.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Wow! 600”. That’s ALOT of a snow! At least you can escape it like you mentioned! Great story, thanks for sharing it! Thanks for watching!
@jetman1035
@jetman1035 Год назад
I live in Montana and we get some pretty nasty weather but nothing like this! Thanks for all of your efforts and pain to take us on this crazy ride with you.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for watching!
@mazzy2121
@mazzy2121 Год назад
I love the sound of silence that snowfall makes.
@califdad4
@califdad4 Год назад
Watching this makes me glad I'm in California , northern California but no snow
@swingsloth
@swingsloth Год назад
Entertaining watch. I sincerely hope everyone is doing better after the event and feel great sorrow for those who lost their lives. From Australia, back to the 716, all my best wishes and Go Bills.
@heathertowne7709
@heathertowne7709 Год назад
Recover efforts will take some time. No power and freezing temps resulted in bust pipes too. The east side of the city was still being shoveled out midweek. Go Bills! 💙❤💙
@sheilaetherington1817
@sheilaetherington1817 Год назад
Gosh! We do not know how lucky we are in the UK 🇬🇧. I know Scotland and the isles can have snow storms but nothing like that. Great video, appreciate all your hard work. Have subscribed
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Hi Sheila! Thank you for your compliments! I appreciate having you as a viewer and subscriber from the UK! Thanks again!
@earthmama5659
@earthmama5659 Год назад
Thank you for keeping that window clean. Fascinating
@maureenmckenna5220
@maureenmckenna5220 Год назад
Wonderful to see your system working under such dire conditions. So glad to live in Virginia now where snowfall is very limited, and temps moderate all winter. Very hard living in Buffalo.
@ManeLove888
@ManeLove888 Год назад
Wow completely impressed.😊 I’ve gone thru my fair share of snow storms but this one is for the books. Even though you literally see you were clearing snow all thru the night-- I can only imagine a drone showing how severe Buffalo was hit to come around your house and see the drive way completely clear😂 Thanks for taking us along the ride-really impressive system you got there sir☺️
@floriotj
@floriotj Год назад
Really enjoyed watching your video from the safety and comfort of my Southern California home. People of Buffalo, NY are tough people and you guys proved by the way everyone handled this blizzard. Your heated driveway system is very impressive. Thanks for the video!!
@tjroicub6079
@tjroicub6079 Год назад
Former New Englander, watching from AZ now, having flashbacks
@judithingalls994
@judithingalls994 Год назад
No complaining allowed. You chose to live in Buffalo. But WE appreciate your sacrifice so we can enjoy the video.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for watching Judith! I appreciate it! 😊
@celestesenters1052
@celestesenters1052 Год назад
Great weather footage of a historic storm Glad you are safe
@hollymartein8546
@hollymartein8546 Год назад
Incredible snow storm. I lived in Buffalo for 3 years, and witnessed 2 feet of snow drop over night. It was a complete white out and one of the most incredible things I’ve ever seen. Up until that storm, I had never seen or heard lightning and thunder during a snowstorm.
@neenmach
@neenmach Год назад
I think thunder during a snow storm is the creepiest thing to hear. So weird.
@devcon28
@devcon28 Год назад
Geoengineering at its finest people wake the hell up
@frostythebeerman6324
@frostythebeerman6324 Год назад
Hi Chris ! Awesome video. Tons of snow ! Yeah I wasn't surprised the system could not keep up with that mega storm. Anyway, that was very cool to see ! You showed all of your setup, and said something about not going through it again, but I'm glad you did. It's amazing how the driveway dries completely after all the snow is gone. It must be so nice having a driveway like that in the winter.. and I'm sure you get plenty of stares from people walking by haha ! 😁👍
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks! It sucks the window kept getting covered but I'm working on a solution for that. I do get a lot of stares and people stopping to ask questions. Now I just send them to this channel 😉. Thanks for watching!
@frostythebeerman6324
@frostythebeerman6324 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ Good morning Chris ! hahaha, loved what you said there at the end LOL. Yes, maybe a good outdoor camera will be better, hopefully you find something you like. BTW I need to look into this time lapse thing you did on the GoPro, I've had a Gopro for a few years and have never used that feature. I shoot a bit of video here and there, but never time lapse, I'll have to look up a few tutorials on that. Anyway, thanks again for the great video !
@renaewilliams8126
@renaewilliams8126 Год назад
I'm watching from Atlanta GA, I've never seen temperatures here of 14 degrees without snow. I will not complain again. Glad all is well and thanks for allowing us the see how Buffalo faired.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for watching! 😊
@matthewjourdanais8946
@matthewjourdanais8946 Год назад
Awesome coverage of this historic storm. As far as I know, as of this comment, crews from our side of the state are still deployed in Buffalo. May those who didn't make it rest in peace.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Matthew! We appreciate all of the folks everyone sent! We get our share of snow, but this was the craziest and scariest thing I've experienced in the 15+ years I've lived here that's for sure! Thanks for watching and for your kinds wars, I appreciate having people like you as subscribers!
@mundanestuff
@mundanestuff Год назад
Hellova storm. The number of deaths is shocking, and the count is still rising. In a sense, the storm isn't over yet.
@kimdawcatgirl
@kimdawcatgirl Год назад
Great video and wonderful music to watch this by! Loved seeing the neighborhood shovel each other out! Sure makes it more doable! I'm from West Michigan and we got nailed too! It was a blessing from God we didn't lose power either, even tho I have a generator. I live out in the country on a north south road and the snowplow almost got stuck the drifts were so packed!
@amybaker5241
@amybaker5241 Год назад
🤣 all the young kids have never seen snow like this, I'm over in Massachusetts I remember the days of blizzards at least once a year, it's been 50 degrees and rain most this winter. Ok well we got down to 36 during your blizzard. This is an ingenious invention especially for the older generations.
@RatedTForTravis
@RatedTForTravis Год назад
I went to Buffalo to visit my mom for Christmas and it was insane. She lost power probably 20 minutes before we got to her house. Took us two hours to make it from Hamburg into Downtown Buffalo. You couldn’t see anything. The snow drifts almost made it impossible to make it out of her neighborhood. Finally got power back on Christmas Day at 4 P.M.
@stephaniep2706
@stephaniep2706 Год назад
Wow! What a storm! I’m astonished (and thankful) you didn’t lose power during all that! Well done on the driveway and for neighbors helping neighbors, too.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Stephanie! I was also super thankful we didn't loose power! Thanks for your compliments and for taking your time to watch! 😊
@nevoyu
@nevoyu Год назад
I live up a hill in Northern Ohio and honestly now that I discovered you channel and am planning a new driveway for 2023 you damn bet I'm gonna look into some hot lines.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
You might find this playlist helpful Joshua: ru-vid.com/group/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD It has over 100 videos of how I designed and installed it, and of it in operation. If you have any questions, just ask! Thanks for watching!
@sjlaing
@sjlaing Год назад
RU-vid algorithm you are a funny one, but that was a very fascinating watch. I’m really blown away by the operational costs. I was expecting it to cost so much more. You have clearly planned this very well.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
If you found it fascinating, maybe the algorithm isn't so funny and knows exactly what you want? 😊 😉 Either way I'm glad you're here. Yea, everyone thinks the operational costs are hundreds per hour but it just sips fuel once its up to temp. Check out this video for a really in depth look at the operational costs and how I calculate them: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VotJEQigTkw.html If you're interested in how I designed and built the whole thing, you can find that here: ru-vid.com/group/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD Thanks for watching, I'm glad the algorithm sent you here!
@theresaann7388
@theresaann7388 Год назад
Sometimes it takes moments and days like this for people to come together and help each other out. But once it's over, I'm sure everyone feels better yet they all came together. It's Is great for the heart.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I couldn’t agree more Theresa!! 😊
@amanoos
@amanoos Год назад
That's just crazy amount of snow. Hope everything works out for you and your community. Appreciate all your effort to inform your viewers on this technology
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks ariel! I’m glad you enjoy it. I do get a lot of haters too so it’s nice to hear from folks who appreciate my content. Thanks again for taking the time to watch!
@ishajac3637
@ishajac3637 Год назад
@@DeckerChristopherJ That just floors me. What In the world is there to hate. My dad used to say, "It takes all kinds" but we could really do without miserable people.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
You would be AMAZED at the amount of hate and negative comments I get. It's really all good though, it truly doesn't bother me. For every hateful or negative comment, there are at least 50 positive ones. I've dealt with haters at work for years, and the trick is realizing it's not you they hate, it's themselves 😊. Thanks for watching!
@gwaddles
@gwaddles Год назад
Beautiful home in spite of the storm
@Roadtriprjb
@Roadtriprjb Год назад
"The driveway is on" Never thought I'd hear that phrase.
@pumpupjam9648
@pumpupjam9648 Год назад
It made me glad you were out there cleaning off the vents to the house. That is so important if people who own single homes, or town homes to do this. Hope you and your family were safe and had electricity! No one is allowed on any streets till it's been cleared of abandon vehicles, and the streets and roads cleared of as much snow as possible! And then, the heat wave comes tomorrow and into the new year weekend. Flood waters, oh my, more disasters after another! France today, had a bomb cyclone hit there, not sure what region, but its pretty bad. They got winds, rain and tons of hail.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Pumpup Jam! Keeping those vents clear was my top priority behind keeping the family safe. Luckily we did not loose electricity while several of our neighbors did. The flooding this weekend is going to be significant! I hope you and yours stayed safe. Thanks for watching!
@dickdaley9059
@dickdaley9059 Год назад
Big snow accumulation is constantly desired at my last residence in Jackson, NH. Snow skiing is our winter income source and even elementary school kids learn to ski as part of their curriculum. Having this much constant snow accumulation without a way to profit from it seems senseless. Thanks for your video and Happy New Year! 🎉
@carleenturner1348
@carleenturner1348 Год назад
I grew up in North Tonawanda, and was 18 during the blizzard of 1977. Worked in a grocery store during that storm,and was stuck there overnight until my parents picked me up the next day...I could not believe they made it out to get me. We didn't go anywhere for 5 days.....but that storm doesn't seem to compare with this one.....God Bless all you Buffalonians.....
@interrupted9671
@interrupted9671 Год назад
Your system is amazing. Apparently you’re a very talented man!
@williamfenner9915
@williamfenner9915 Год назад
I am very glad to see that you have helpful niebors that are there to help out. I don't think that I would have been able to handle that. I remember when we had the groundhog day blizzard in Wisconsin. That took a lot of time to get over that. It was a good thing that you were not in Wisconsin over the weekend. The gas utility company had a issue with their supplier of Natural gas. They requested people to limit their gas usage.
@deanstackhouse8775
@deanstackhouse8775 Год назад
Hey guys, @William... I'm from Beloit, born and raised, in Idaho's Panhandle now. This is really something rather drastic all across the nation as it turns out. Everyone take good care of yourselves.
@7_of_9
@7_of_9 Год назад
Hey Chris, I hope you and your family are doing well. This type of video are priceless when researching a heating system. The system did an amazing job at controlling a frozen driveway.... Btw with that kind of weather I don't think you need a heated driveway, I think you need a new place to live
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Hi Guillermo! We are all ok and safe, thanks for asking! 😊. If you like this video with regards to researching a heating system, you might like this playlist where I designed and built it: ru-vid.com/group/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD If you have any questions, just ask! Unfortunately these storms give Buffalo a bad rap, but we really do enjoy living in this area. Fortunately the crazy ones like the are NOT the norm and happen once every 50-100 years. Anyways, thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad you enjoy the content and I'm glad you're here!
@alpinebe4ch597
@alpinebe4ch597 Год назад
When there’s too much snow, you simply leave it & drive on it. From Switzerland with love (and some laughter I admit)
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
😂😂 Unfortunately there was no driving over this. The biggest drift across the front was about 5' tall. and slowly tapered off to 3' by the road. The snowblower wouldn't even dig into it! Thanks for the laugh and comment, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching! 😊
@chuckinhouston9952
@chuckinhouston9952 Год назад
Damn son. That’s a lot of work!
@miachristine6333
@miachristine6333 Год назад
I'm so sorry you had to endure this wild storm. I can remember vividly 1978 where we had same thing but it was for two weeks straight!! Other than this, your vids are very informative. Thank you for your expertise.
@peterf4719
@peterf4719 Год назад
Interesting videos. I'm 1 hour north of Toronto and it's amazing how much snow you guys get in Buffalo.
@johngalanti1010
@johngalanti1010 Год назад
This guy has got it going on with his own power grid! He should go into business!!
@lndrvrus
@lndrvrus Год назад
thank you for sharing. pretty incredible storm
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thank you for watching and being a subscriber Brian, I appreciate it. It was definitely one for the record books!
@shannonbates714
@shannonbates714 Год назад
Born and raised in Southern California. I have no idea what this is like to experience. Wow! 😳
@dougbailey1521
@dougbailey1521 Год назад
Snow is beautiful and people become less selfish. People join together and help each other out.
@mkzenthusiasts
@mkzenthusiasts Год назад
I'd like to compliment you on your beautiful home - I love all those what 2" LED puck lights on your soffets VERY NICE I love it when people take the time to think about what the house looks like at night and you did a beautiful job designing and the execution was spot on - eat your heart out This Old House lol
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Christopher! We've been remodeling it for 15+ years, all DIY. If I had thought to record video of it all, I'd have 1,000,000 subscribers by now 😂. Thanks for watching!
@HallowTipAfool
@HallowTipAfool 6 месяцев назад
I’m high watching this video saw a photo of a heated driveway install and decided to search heated driveway and your video popped up… nice video
@c-j..
@c-j.. Год назад
Awesome video. Up next heated window lol. I liked the Van in the Driveway on the last video I watched. It gave a good perspective. on how much its snowing.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for the compliment cj! Yea I definitely need to do something about the window if I don't change cameras. I wonder if I could mount a yard stick somewhere to better show to total accumulation 🤔. Thanks for the idea!
@innergoof19
@innergoof19 Год назад
A metal roof and a snowplow contract would probably be more economical, but these videos are awesome to watch. Great daydreaming fuel too.
@TakenTook
@TakenTook Год назад
But even when you hire a service to plow your driveway, they can't get to everybody's house at once. And so you can't count on your driveway being done before you have to leave for work. The initial installation costs for this heated system obviously are significant, but running it doesn't seem that bad. And under the normal range of cold temperatures where we get a lot of snow, it would actually work just fine. It is unusual for these low single digit temperatures to also involve air masses with enough humidity for snow to form.
@pamelanovelli1239
@pamelanovelli1239 Год назад
You just made an old lady happy! I grew up in Rochester New York now living in San Diego Ca and I miss home n the storms sometimes! This was the next best thing thank u ;):):)
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I'm originally from just east of Rochester Pamela. I've been in Buffalo for 15+ years now. I'm glad my video brought you happiness. If you want to see a bunch more just like it, scroll to the bottom of this playlist: ru-vid.com/group/PLdWeMRuZcbQjekwiBk_uy39IS6JFWYORD I don't plan on stopping anytime soon, so if you're subscribed, there will be more 😊. Thanks for watching!
@NotAJosh
@NotAJosh Год назад
Glad to see you made it thru the storm too! Definitely rather rare to see a blizzard warning not alone for entire weekend. Good vid!
@sissifan5967
@sissifan5967 Год назад
Awesome video! I went to school in Syracuse but snow like this is no joke! Glad you are staying safe! ❤
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for the compliment! We are all safe and well, thanks! Thanks for watching!
@lloyd2274
@lloyd2274 Год назад
Homeowner: I’ve got the coolest heated driveway in the country. Mother Nature: Hold my ice cold beer. Seriously, though, it did an amazing job after the worst had passed!
@sozoxd3754
@sozoxd3754 Год назад
That blizzard is crazy asf.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
It was the craziest thing I've ever experienced in the 15+ years I've lived here that's for sure! Thanks for watching!
@ittotaq
@ittotaq Год назад
The only house in buffalo with a clean driveway lol. I could already sense the feeling of "so glad I got a heated driveway"
@Canuckmom128
@Canuckmom128 Год назад
We got hit pretty badly in Eastern Ontario (Canada), but Buffalo was the worst. Your time lapse filming is incredible. We have a generator, but I was extremely thankful we didn’t lose our power (unlike my sister, 30 minutes east, who was out for 8 hours). Between weather and other issues, my Christmas Day went from 16 to 4. Sheesh. Goodbye 2022. You can take this crap weather with you when you leave. Holy crap…just got to the tree part. Yikes. We were worried about that, too. We are rural, and have two pines, a little smaller than this, near our house. Well done, for clearing the vents at 03:00, Chris. People tend to forget about vents - which can be deadly.
@lorrainelamour7224
@lorrainelamour7224 Год назад
Very cool, very scientific. I grew up in Rochester and know all about snow. This was a great video idea and fascinating to watch. Happy New Year! 💥😎
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
I’m also from the Rochester area originally (Wayne Co). Thanks for your kind words and comments. I appreciate you watching! 😊
@wacsr.7990
@wacsr.7990 6 месяцев назад
Growing up in a colder climate I have found the best way to deal with such weather is to not deal with it at all we moved further south 😂..while pretty to look at that feeling doesn’t last long best of luck to you and thx for the memories!
@Torgo1969
@Torgo1969 Год назад
I grew up in Syracuse NY and there was a while when Syracuse was the snowiest city in Upstate NY, but now Buffalo has absolutely regained the title that it had in the 1970s. Here in SE Michigan we didn't get remotely as much snow on Christmas weekend, but we got our fair share of bitter cold and wind. I went to visit my Owl on 12/24 and it was all I could do to hoot at him for 90 seconds before I had to run back to the car to get warm again.
@rebeccagumm65
@rebeccagumm65 Год назад
I live about 20 miles east of Cleveland, OH in what is considered the snow belt. We did not get the snow that you did. I think it ended up being only around 6 inches, but the drifts are something I haven't seen since 1978. I had to go out the front door to dig out the back door so my two Chihuahuas could go to the bathroom. They spent much of Friday going on puppy pads after I could no longer get the door open. The drift at the back door was at least 4 feet high. And the door had frozen shut. We had 4 inches of snow between our screens and the glass in our kitchen windows. It was a crazy storm. the winds were clocked at 74 MPH not far from here.
@LaszloBagi
@LaszloBagi Год назад
Great! I was waiting for this one!
@DavidIrthum
@DavidIrthum 6 месяцев назад
Whoa, this is snow fun at all!
@JakeGuilbo
@JakeGuilbo Год назад
First thing I thought of reading all of these terrible results out of Buffalo was "I wonder how that dude with the driveway faired." Not the driveway itself, but you and your family. Thank you for telling the story of how you guys all banded together. That tree falling behind you looked so ominous - what would you guys do if you did lose power for any extended period of time? Do you have a generator?
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Jacob! I’m humbled that you thought of my family and I when you heard about this. People like yourself are ones that I’m glad to have as subscribers on this channel. I could care less if I have 1,000 or 1,000,000 as long as they are all genuinely nice people interested in helping each other like we do here in this city / neighborhood. Waking up to that tree down was both mesmerizing and heartbreaking. Our neighbors behind us are great people and luckily were all ok. It’s even crazier to think that I was standing out there 10 minutes before it fell! For the power, I do have a generator and a connection on the garage that runs back to the main panel. The main panel has an interlock kit so I can power any circuit in the house. I will be doing a video soon on the Emporia whole house energy monitoring system so maybe I’ll show all of that! Thanks again for your kind thoughts and for watching my videos, I appreciate it!
@nothslipknot
@nothslipknot Год назад
It was a bad storm. We are still active clearing roads it is slowly getting better day by day. Companies all over ny are being called to come help out.
@conrailfan6277
@conrailfan6277 Год назад
Yeah I live in Central Indiana, I'm also in the snow belt, My Wife and I are putting in a Generac backup generator on our house, we are Truckers and the last thing we want is to come home to a frozen house!!!
@danielledegeorge2129
@danielledegeorge2129 Год назад
Buffalo here... it's literally a few days later and 50° outside. My driveway is cleared without even having a heated one lol. Weird weather for Buffalo.... blizzard and 11° one day, 50° the next...
@beccagee5905
@beccagee5905 Год назад
@@danielledegeorge2129 In Alabama it was 12° one day and in four days it was 70°.
@mlazenka1
@mlazenka1 Год назад
Best video of this blizzard I've seen. Thank you!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for that compliment! I was disappointed with the amount the window was covered with snow, despite my best efforts to keep it clean. I wasn't sure if I would get alot of complaints about that. I did try to keep it clear. I appreciate you taking the time to leave positive feedback, it make me glad I kept going out to try! Thanks for watching!
@candiland33
@candiland33 Год назад
That drive way is life or death. Great job!
@HappyComfort
@HappyComfort Год назад
Cool driveway defrost system! It’s also wonderful to have caring neighbors 🥳👍😁🌷
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks, and you're absolutely right about having great neighbors! Thanks for watching!
@joelarama
@joelarama Год назад
Chris. What a fascinating video. Thank you so much for creating and posting it. This really goes to show how severe the blizzard was for you guys in the US, it’s mind blowing!! A very Happy New Year from the UK. You have a new sub!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks for your kind compliments and comment! I appreciate it! We are no stranger to snow in Buffalo but I can honestly say that this storm was the craziest (and scariest) thing I've experienced in the 15+ years I've lived here!. Thanks for the sub and for taking time out of your day to watch my videos! I really appreciate it!! 😊
@wheeljoker
@wheeljoker Год назад
It's nice to see the community come together in times like these. I don't know how you folks up in Buffalo make it through those storms you get. That's a pretty impressive driveway tho
@loopyafterdark
@loopyafterdark Год назад
lots of food, shoveling and beer.
@Justforfun-ek7et
@Justforfun-ek7et Год назад
Beautiful and well built system, does not trigger OCD when looking at it.
@BobbyGenerik
@BobbyGenerik Год назад
This vid was recommended, came on here to compliment your side door. 👍
@christianroman780
@christianroman780 Год назад
That was incredible to see in a timelapse. I was really impressed by the low operating costs.
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thanks Christian! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
@KNKLHEAD
@KNKLHEAD Год назад
Thank you very much for the video! It was very, very informative. Lots of work on your part, and it's appreciated! Go Bills!
@DeckerChristopherJ
@DeckerChristopherJ Год назад
Thank you for your compliments and for watching, I really appreciate it. Luckily we never lost power like others did, so it could've been much worse. The Bills win Saturday was a nice relief in the middle of all of it! Thanks for watching!
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