15 December 2013

Snowy Weekend, Part 3

We got about 16" of snow over the last 40 hours, although it's already compacted down to only a foot or so. Our circle drive and the adjoining streets haven't yet been plowed, so only the 4x4 vehicles are moving right now. We're going to clean off both our sedans and run the snowblower through the parking spots again this morning. 

That should be it for this particular storm, give or take a flurry or two. AccuHunch is calling for clearing skies - and the accompanying falling temps - later today. It's 17 now but should be in single digits, so they insist, by early afternoon.  Meh, whatever.

We have a bit more shopping for groceries and supplies, today, but should then be done with that for awhile.

I've driving Younger Daughter back to her job this a.m., and my bride is preparing to serve breakfast.
Coffee's on, so stop on by, hear?

8 comments:

PioneerPreppy said...

WOW. It must be a dry snow I guess because 16 inches here and few 4x4's would be moving very far once the snow pushed up under their bumpers.

That's a lot of snow.

Rev. Paul said...

Preppy, it's fairly dry. Not quite fluff, because it was in the upper 20s when it began.

16" is a moderate snowfall for us. Amounts over 2' deep aren't uncommon, although we don't get that much at once every year.

Teresa said...

We got about 6 inches of snow last night. It was a bit more dense than we expected but not bad. At least my husband could rake the roof and get it off that's a good thing. :D Have a lovely day and enjoy the beautiful white stuff from a nice snug place.

Rev. Paul said...

Six inches is a dusting, here. :)

Glad you got your roof cleared - you have a great day, too!

Old NFO said...

I'll wait until it's warmer... Just sayin...

Rev. Paul said...

Just say it, NFO: you're a non-hacker. Heh.

joated said...

Do they bother to name the storms that hit Alaska? I know the Weather Channel doesn't bother to even report on the weather up that way.

BTW We got 8" here Saturday. Cleared the drive today using the tractor. As for clearing the roof...unless it were 18-24 inches with rain making it ice and the slope is very shallow so it doesn't remove itself (usually on a metal roof)...Why bother? THe snow acts as insolation to keep the heat in the house.

Rev. Paul said...

No, joated; I don't recall any named storms since we've been here.