I recently read where there was no snow predicted in Vancouver, site of the Winter Olympics, between now and February 12th, and that they have to truck in snow from other locales.
HELLO, VANCOUVER! YOU CAN HAVE MY SNOW!
Of course that's not feasible, as I'm in Northern Virginia. But as of 11:00am today, we've already had 27 inchesout here in the suburbs of Washington DC, with at least 6 more inches to fall before it's all over.
As I'm sure you're well aware, the Washington DC metro area is in the midst of a massive snowstorm - perhaps the worst in recorded history for this area. The most to have fallen was 28 inches in January of 1922 in Washington DC. We will definitely surpass that - at least here west of the city!
Its also believe that the biggest snowfall for this area was way back in 1772, when both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson wrote in their diaries about a 3 foot snowfall. Of course, this was before records were kept, but I tend to trust our Founding Fathers. Hey, wasn't young George supposed to have said, "I cannot tell a lie"??
Here are some other photos for those of you who are snow starved.
This is what greeted me when I opened my garage door. I backed my van into the driveway to make it easier to get out (when and if I ever get out):
No mail for us for the next few days... and snow and ice on the lamp post:
But you've got to admit, it is pretty...
Staying warm and cozy in Northern Virginia!
All the best,
Monica
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