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1st Blizzard Of Our Winter, Minot ND

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They are talking about 18" to 24" before it's over!

 

We are in the middle of a winter storm here in Minot ND, the 1st of this season. Technically it's not a "winter" storm as winter does not officially start until December 21st and this is also not a blizzard because the temperature is to high to qualify. In one major way it's worse than a blizzard, that being with the temp being near 30 degrees this snow has a very high moisture content making it extremely heavy to shovel and it's also a crushing weight to sit on any roof. This is a 3 day storm and we are in day 2 at this time. Amazingly enough they have not called school off. I think they are endangering our children by not doing so but what do I know?

Bob Timm, Realtor/Broker/Owner National Marketing Realtors, Minot ND

 

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Fulton Gaylord
Keller Williams Realty - Charlottesville, VA
1st-Time Home Buyer Realtor - Charlottesville, VA

I do not envy you!

Being raised in New Hampshire, I had enough experience with the "beauty" of snow, and now I'm slowly moving south--Florida here I come!

Nov 29, 2016 08:03 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Moving South has always been one of my dreams Fulton Gaylord but with my kids in High School I won't be moving until they do.

Nov 29, 2016 08:28 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Oh wow, Bob... better you than me is what I'm thinking! I hate snow and cold. But I agree with you that maybe school should have been cancelled. Stay safe.

Nov 29, 2016 08:09 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Nina Hollander this is a real "back breaker" snow. I'm so glad I have a big 15 year old son to help me out (and a snowthrower).

Nov 29, 2016 08:29 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bob

Sorry to hear but I suppose in your area it's inevitable. Glad I don't have to worry about snow any more - had my fill in New England for 21 years! Be safe!

Jeff

Nov 29, 2016 08:14 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Jeff Dowler , yes snow is inevitable here but it's been many years since I've had to deal with snow that has as high a moisture content as this. My electric snow-thrower can not handle it and my gas powered one only throws it about 8'.

Nov 29, 2016 08:32 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, They did not call off school.  Wow, is that normal up there in a Blizzard?

 

Nov 29, 2016 08:23 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I think it's very reckless of them Will Hamm as only the main streets have been plowed and cars are stuck everywhere. Minot does not have a school bus system either which has always baffled me. I think they are endangering kids and parents.

Nov 29, 2016 08:34 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

I agree Bob "RealMan" Timm  school should be closed it is not safe for young children to travel the roads ...Stay safe

Nov 29, 2016 09:28 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

My Bride works in an elementary school and I know some not so wise (or maybe even caring) parents will send these little ones off in the bad weather to find their way to school Hannah Williams 

Nov 29, 2016 11:28 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Bob "RealMan" Timm - when I lived in CA - I had no clue about snow.  We just had our first snow only it was one tenth of an inch....just snow flurries.  Our mountains did get covered though.  Red rocks and snow are a beautiful combination. I can now tell the difference between a snow cloud and a rain cloud!

Nov 29, 2016 10:38 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Cool!  I hope you share a picture Sheri Sperry - MCNE® 

Nov 29, 2016 11:29 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Wow you got hammered with the white stuff.  Our mountains got lots of snow Sunday night which might be where this storm came from....

Nov 29, 2016 11:39 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Could be Belinda Spillman . Unfortunately for us once it got here it decided to "park" for 3 days. My back is starting to kill me.

Nov 29, 2016 11:48 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

We are waiting for what is left of what you get...but awful warm.  The ground is warm and soft...not good for plowing snow.

Nov 29, 2016 02:42 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I am very lucky to have a big strong 15 year old son at home to help me out William Feela . I have a very long history of back trouble but I always ignore it and suffer greatly because I do.

Nov 30, 2016 07:30 AM
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