Blizzard in General
- Jan. 28, 2022, 10:29 p.m.
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Anyone who has lived anywhere in the north knows what a Blizzard is – and no it doesn’t come from Dairy Queen.
Starting tomorrow at 4am the snow will start, then the wind will start. By Noon the snow will be falling at 2” an hour and the wind will be hanging at 30 mph and reliably gusting to 50 mph or higher.
I went into google images and searched for “Blizzard.”
It was comical. Not one image did the word justice. Mountains of drifting snow, occasionally not being able to see your hand in front of your face. Bone chilling temperatures and a wind that would love to snatch your life right out of you.
That is a blizzard.
I’m all prepped. Flashlights that needed them have new batteries. The water containers are all full. I laid down calcium chloride on the driveway. Knuckleheads who live here should at least know the basics of storm prep. Most don’t. Too many transplants.
First thing tomorrow is make chili. Get it going good and toasty on the slow cooker. Put hot cocoa (reinforced with espresso powder) in the thermos.
As with most storms, the meteorology-guessers have probably overplayed this situation.
Either way I am a ready.
My only real tasks remain some basic housework, choosing the right time to clear the driveway (becoming an art), and deciding on the proper series of movies to watch while the power holds and the wind howls.
Deleted user ⋅ January 28, 2022
So often the weather people make more something than will actually happen. You are smart to have done what you did better to be prepared than not. Snow ain’t shit to me. Highwinds another matter. I hope your power stays on and you and your family are safe. I envy you. It’s been too dry here. I miss a good snowstorm 😄
Jinn ⋅ January 28, 2022
Stay warm and safe !
VioletJoker ⋅ January 29, 2022
All sounds wonderful to me lol
gattaca ⋅ January 29, 2022
We had actual blizzards when I was growing up in Massachusetts. ('78 comes to mind).
On the rare occasion when Tucson gets snow (like 1/2") the entire city shuts down and everyone stares at the sky as though it's an alien invasion.
It's quite funny!
Duke gattaca ⋅ February 08, 2022
I was a Junior at Limestone, Maine (dad being stationed at Loring AFB) when the '78 Blizzard rolled through. We yawned and took a nap.
Telstar ⋅ January 30, 2022
Don't need a blizzard..........
But I'd really like some snow.
Duke Telstar ⋅ February 08, 2022 (edited February 08, 2022)
Edited
Be careful for what you wish! (9-1-1 Lonestar)
Telstar Duke ⋅ February 08, 2022
Actually Austin, Texas, did have inclement weather.
But, outside of a few recognizable outside scenes, that show is shot in Los Angeles!