Part of my job as a relocation specialist to the Denver Metro area is to dispel myths. The biggest myth I deal with is the one that Denver is "hip-deep" in snow all winter long. Out-of-staters are generally very skeptical of my words when I tell them Denver enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Why that's more than San Diego and Honolulu areas, that are known for the outstanding weather.
My clients either believe me or not. Once they take the plunge and move here, they are convinced. I love the telephone calls I get from these skeptics telling me how I was SO RIGHT and thanking me for Colorado's wonderful weather. (Like I have anything to do with it!)
The Sun is NOT Shining Today...
Then of course there are days like today. The snow has arrived, it's coming up from the Gulf, that means it's wet and heavy. Whenever we get hit with a gulf storm, we know it!
The storm hit this morning, today at noon there was a foot of snow on the ground in my neighborhood. The 
snow keeps on falling, predictions are 24 inches by tomorrow! Oh my!
Weather like this is the exception to the norm...honest! Most folks around here find it is a wonderful time to stay home, grab a book and relax. Nesting at home is something we don't do enough anymore. Enjoy!
For those of you in the bright, warm sunny climates, it's your time to Gloat! I know many of you left the four seasons to enjoy one long season of perfection. Awesome weather all the time has its attraction, but doesn't it get boring?
I love my four seasons, I love the color of fall, the crisp cold air of winter, even the occasional blizzard or two. Spring brings on a rebirth of life and we start all over again. Life without the seasons would be confusing and dull.
Of course that's my story, yours may differ! So gloat on...I'm at home today with no place to go. I'm stranded! Yippee!
Excuse me, gotta go the cookies are ready. ;)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Updated Weather Report
It's 6:00 P.M and the snow is still blowing strong. The Governor has declared a state of emergency for Colorado. He has activated the National Guard who are patrolling the Interstate helping those that are stranded. DIA and all roads all the way to the Colorado Boarders are closed.
Some poor folks at DIA boarded a plane thinking they were leaving town this morning. Instead they had the pleasure of sitting on the tarmac for 8 HOURS!
I am so sad for the people who are stranded. I wish I could reach out an help them...somehow.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Night Report
They say "timing is everything."
The fate of holiday travelers today will agree with that. Some made it out of the state, but 3000 others are stuck at DIA until who knows. The news reports many travelers at the airport right now will not get to their destination until Sunday. Ouch!
The Boulder Turnpike is bumper to bumper. Several motorists have reported leaving Boulder at 1:00 this afternoon, 7 hours later they are still on the Turnpike. 7 hours to go 20 miles? (I can be patient, but what about my bladder?)
Heros of the night...
The guys who work the snowplows deserve medals. They are currently working 12 hours shifts. Private contractors are out plowing the roads alongside the paid guys from city and state. They have been at it all day. With the strong wind it's hard to see evidence of their work, but they keep at it, all day and all night. Three cheers for them!
Governor Bill has called out the National Guard. These guys also deserve a lot of credit. Currently they drive around in their Hummers, pulling people from immobilized cars and taking them to safety. They are also working the edge of the city, turning back people who are trying to go home to the plains. It would seem most folks would "get it by now" and go find a warm place to hang out. But so many guys who work in the city have livestock at home...wonder why they didn't go home sooner.
The Roads Are Closed...
In every direction with the exception of the Metro Denver area the interstates and state roads are closed. Turn around go back. If you get stuck don't leave your car. Visibility is ZERO. Keep your tailpipe clear. Drink water and stay put.
The Stores are Closed
It's 5 days until Christmas and the Malls are closed. In fact they closed at 3 p.m. Flat Irons Mall near Boulder is being used as a Shelter. So are multiple hotels along the highway. IN fact the Marriot here in Lone Tree is welcoming travelers to stay in the lobby. There are no rooms, but anyone can pull up the floor on the lobby and make themselves at home.
When will the snow stop
Of course nobody knows for sure, but the storm has moved the wind is coming from the NE. The weather guys say the snow will start to let up by late morning. Supposedly the good folks in Kansas will be having a White Christmas just like us!
I forgot to mention, Sunday the sun will come out. The temperature will be in the 40's ... The Big Meltdown will begin.
Good People
During time like these when everywher you look, it's so nice to see neighbors helping neighbors. We won't wait for the snowplow to visit our street. As soon as the snow stops we will be out there, shoveling our drives. When we finish shoveling ours, we'll go on to the next one and the next one, until they are all done. We will get to meet neighbors we only see once or twice a year. Greeting each other and lending a helping hand is great therapy for cabin fever and the human spirit.
The blizzard may deliver cold white snow, but it warms our hearts.
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Heard about the Denver airport closing, even here in Florida. Here's hoping the folks stranded due to the storm make it home for the holidays safely.
I love the four seasons but hate dealing with the snow. Atlanta is the perfect place for me. A little taste of snow every year but nice weather is never far away. But the 2 feet of snow we got in 1994 was actually a lot of fun.