Snowing Sideways
Posted By Kathleen David on January 23, 2016
Looking out the window in our front room, I can see the snow falling or rather blowing across our lawn. It is snowing sideways. To top that off, there is a lot of coast flooding due to the wind and the full moon. There have been times this morning that I haven’t been able to see the houses across the street. We are in the middle of a blizzard. The rate of snow is from 1 to 4 inches an hour depending on the band that is overhead at the time.
Due to the storm moving slightly north, we are getting it in the teeth. They are saying that 24-30 is not out of the realm of possibility and they are giving us 20 as the low end of the accumulation for the day.
This is supposes to go on until 4 AM tomorrow. Then we have a sunny day to dig out before Caroline has school on Monday.
At the beginning of the week the forecast was saying 5-8 but probably less. Then the numbers started creeping up as the week went on. Yesterday the warning came that this was going to probably be a bad one. Woke up this morning to the news that where we live is probably going to get it the worst.
There is nothing we can do but ride the storm out and dig out once it has all stopped.
We have food for if the electricity stays on and food if it goes out. The heat will be fine since it is oil heat and it is possible to just turn it on if the power goes out. All the electronics are being charged so they can last us a bit if the power goes out and we do have a generator that will give us an outlet or so if needed.
Caroline and I are going to work on her sew machine abilities and make some doll clothes today. I’ll get some work done on some puppets and the laundry finished. And tonight for dinner, I am making chili.
The thing that amazes me the most, looking out from our second-floor flat, is how the wind and gusts are affecting the birds, who keep flitting from tree to tree desperately trying to find shelter. I also feel ad for akeith, Wrenn and Dale as today is their annual “Twelfth Night” bash and the authorities have just closed down roadways, mass transit, etc. Glad we got all our errands done yesterday!
Kath, I have been lurking around for about 4 years but never commented on your blog. Found you through the link from the old Farpoint website that linked to many of the regular authors/artists who attended. Really enjoy checking in from time to time to hear what is happening with you, David and Caroline.
I have been attending Farpoint and Shore Leave for almost 20 years…remember when you brought Caroline to her first one.
Just wanted to commend you on following through on your daily entries…you have been faithful in putting something up every day.
Here in Richmond, VA we have about 12-13 inches at our home; friends who live four miles away have 18 inches. City center has a bit less, I believe. We were prepared as we had been told days ago this was coming and it would be, for us, a huge amount of snow. Most offices/businesses and all schools closed yesterday so we are in day two of hibernation.
Stay warm and dry. Look forward to seeing you at Farpoint.,