Looks like we're fucked on the eclipse. Forecast, all along the eclipse path - rain, clouds or partly cloudy.

[3Hotdogs]

I drove from N.J. to Wyoming for the last one.

I was looking to drive as far as San Antonio for this one. It looks like that would be a waste of time, energy and $700. or so.

[claudette]

1. It will

still get dark for total eclipse in upstate NY

[3Hotdogs]

4. Yes, it will get darker for a short while. But the difference between that and a view of a total E under a clear sky ---

I've never been able to post pictures on D.U. but I wish I could show you the ring, "diamond" and so forth.

[woodsprite]

2. I was wondering how many magats would

Experience corneal burns from the April one. Some factions were saying the reason they were being cautioned not to watch was because it was really Jesus’s return. My SIL is one of those whackos.

[ITAL]

3. Partly cloudy might still mean you get to see it

My extended family is in Texas, so the eclipse is giving us a good reason to go back to see people. Partly cloudy is called for on the 8th, but I still have hope!

[MurrayDelph]

5. I start driving to Montreal tonight, leaving from the Oregon Coast

I could have gone anywhere in the States, but always wanted to see Montreal. I'm aware that it may get rained out, but I figure I'd it does, I'll still be in Montreal, getting Smoked Meat for my birthday.

Besides, weather forecasts two weeks out are guesswork

[electric_blue68]

9. Have a safe trip!...

Love your... "I'll be in Montreal" POV should the eclipse be hidden by clouds.
Hopefully not, though! 👍

[marble falls]

6. I've been praying for that. I live in an almost 100% area. I hope it stays cloudy the whole week.

[herding cats]

16. I doubt it'll stop the influx.

They've already paid exorbitant amounts for their lodgings here. I know a gentleman who told me he had all of his rental homes on LBJ rented out for $5k a night with a 5 night minimum. I realize they sleep multiple people, but still... that's just nuts.

They'll be coming be it hell, high water or the predicted partly cloudy day.

If nothing else, it's going to be interesting being in the path of totality for an eclipse.

I hope you're doing well!

[marble falls]

18. It seems my cancer has remitted. Can't seem to find a any cancer cells. My colony is doing well. All females ...

... are fixed but one and she will not allow herself to be caught. The males are too healthy to be caught. After the mess in Granite Shoals is under control, I'm going to pay one of the groups to catch, spay and release back in my yard. After three bites with trying to catch them, my wife says, "no more."

We are sheltering in place. I don't even know if I am going out on the back deck to see it or not. I ignored the last one.

[Liberal In Texas]

7. It's a little early to make that forecast.

We're right in the middle of it. My kids and families are coming from the west coast.

We're worried about the number of people who will be showing up around the eclipse path. If you haven't booked a hotel you won't be able to. If you can find a rental car they're saying the ones that are left are going for $500/day. And the roads and freeways will be packed.

We normally go and eat in restaurants when my kids are here, but this time we're planning on getting enough food in to feed 4 more hungry mouths and since my other son is coming with his wife's parents as well we may have to have enough to feed an army. LOL

[3Hotdogs]

8. Remember, it's scheduled for the afternoon. Last time, I was aiming for Laramie, Wyoming. I stayed overnight at

Rapid City, S.D. and planned to drive to Laramie. Along the way, there were hundreds of cars and campers parked along a highway, outside of Laramie. I pulled over and joined them -- had a great time.

Good thing, too. Reports were that it took two hours to get out of Laramie, after the eclipse.

The point is, you don't have to be in a major city to see the event. You can stay outside of the path, get up and drive to it.

[Liberal In Texas]

15. Totality will be around 1:40ish p.m. around here. Anybody driving like you would do better to go to rural Oklahoma,

Arkansas or Missouri. Even so, the highways leading to path totality are likely to be very busy. In Texas along the path it's very populated, a lot of urban sprawl with very large suburbs. It's likely to be packed even if you're 50 miles from a big city. Many people are flying in and renting cars they reserved when they were available and since airports are in the populated areas anymore, they'll be contributing to the craziness.

It will indeed be a once in a lifetime experience.

[LeftInTX]

19. Eagle Pass to Del Rio are the driest parts of Texas in the totality path.

Del Rio is the driest. However, April in Texas is unpredictable.
Mexico is a much better bet. All the scientists are going to Durango, Mexico. The mountains and very dry air will make optimal viewing conditions.

I'm in San Antonio. I should have 2 minutes at my house, but I'm heading to Boerne about 35 miles up the road. (I have family there)

I heard everything is booked here.

[getagrip_already]

10. We are talking april 8th, correct?

And a profession that is rarely correct a day in advance, let alone 2 weeks in advance, especially in the spring.

Sheesh. Have a bowl of corn flakes. Sit by the fire. Read a book.

The forecast will change 5 times before you are bored.

[EYESORE 9001]

11. I'd go farther than Cleveland

where the weather people give it a 20-25% chance of a sunny day 😖

[elocs]

12. That's what happens where I live for nearly all meteor showers or eclipses.

Cloudy, overcast. So I just don't bother with them anymore. They will occur whether I watch or not.

[Kid Berwyn]

13. We're still two weeks out.

Things happen. Forecasts change. Butterflies effect.

[we can do it]

14. It's 2 weeks away. They can't get next day forecasts right most of the time.

[Marthe48]

17. My kids are meeting in Cleveland

I live in s.e. Ohio, and read we'd get 95% effect. I was invited to go, but I'd rather stay here. We saw the one in the 1990s. If it wasn't 100% effect here, it was close. I got home from work in time to see the shadow on a plate my husband attached to his telescope he set up in our yard.