Take a Gamble? Warmer or cooler this winter in CT?

[Phoenix Hatchling]

Ready to buy pellets for the winter, but being new to CT last year I don't know if it was a warm or cold winter. That said, I used 3 1/2 tons last year. Do I get 3 tons and buy a few extra bags if needed, or 4 tons and store them somewhere just in case? Ay rumblings as to predictions, as all I heard was that it MAY (or may not) be an active blizzard season. No reference to temps though. What would you do?

 

[reallyte]

I'm a conservative person so I'd get 4 tons. Especially if u get bulk discounts. Worst case u use em next year!

 

[Lousyweather]

agree with real.....better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

Proper Planning Prevents P*** Poor Performance, get'em while you can, and you'll know the correct answer after the winter has come and gone.

 

[Tenn Dave]

No big deal either way...you can always use your backup system at the end of the season if you run out of pellets...

 

[smwilliamson]

No big deal either way...you can always use your backup system at the end of the season if you run out of pellets...

Not if you ripped the entire system out in a fit of rage and blew it up...just sayin'

 

[n3pro]

One guess.
http://www.liveweatherblogs.com/ind...wdiscussion&groupid=8&topicid=1122&Itemid=179

Either way I agree with others, better to over estimate then underestimate.

 

[Tenn Dave]

Not if you ripped the entire system out in a fit of rage and blew it up...just sayin'

Good point ........

 

[Aquion]

I think last winter was colder than usual for CT. I burned through 3 tons. I plan on getting 3 more tons for the coming winter. In the meantime, I'll enjoy my garden. The tomatoes are growing like crazy this year!

 

[Tenn Dave]

I think last winter was colder than usual for CT. I burned through 3 tons. I plan on getting 3 more tons for the coming winter. In the meantime, I'll enjoy my garden. The tomatoes are growing like crazy this year!

Summer will be over in a heartbeat. Enjoy it while you can.

 

[briansol]

I'm thinking cool again. I'd go for 4 if you can store it. any extras you can just burn next year.

 

[imacman]

Go with the 4 tons....better safe than sorry.

 

[jtakeman]

Just like the ATT commercials, More is better!

 

[Mike D]

4 tons - why go less than what you used last year?

 

[Lousyweather]

Just like the ATT commercials, More is better!

well, not necessarily.......more poison ivy? more mosquitos? more ticks? more taxes (well, ok, that's subjective I guess, Ash Can)....