Yesterday we finally received the snow and freezing rain that had been predicted for almost a week.
There was so much reporting of this storm in advance that people in our area seemed to be shopping for days to ensure they were ready for the worst.
I have to admit, we did our fair share of pre-storm shopping, and I texted a bit with my sisters about what we were buying and what meals and soups we were all going to make when we were snowed in.
I appreciate the fact that predictions of such weather events are more on target, but Mother Nature never adheres to what the weather people predict, and in a way that is a good thing.
We got a bit less then predicted snow wise, but the sleet/freezing rain part, they were pretty much right on about that.
It was wonderful to watch the snow falling. I’ve always enjoyed snow. But the freezing rain part, was not a fun thing to hear pelting our back roof and windows.
We decided to heed the advise of one of Philly’s weather people, Adam Joseph and not clear anything off our driveway, vehicles and sidewalks until after the storm was totally out of here. So this morning we got to work just as the clouds were breaking. And sure enough that layer of ice was easier to remove because of the 6 inches of snow underneath. Those two layers reminded me of eating a chocolate coated piece of candy with a soft creamy center, that is the ice being the chocolate.
Well everything is now passable and we can drive when needed. Not sure what all the local roads will be like, as some municipalities can be lax about snow removal. We will find out tomorrow.
Now for the week long freeze…..
Photos
bird tracks on back steps
song sparrow after storm
fence shadow
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