All was quiet and beautiful after a slight snowfall, but the “Blizzard for the Ages” was predicted. Everyone prepared to hunker down. Supermarkets and libraries were unusually busy as hunkering has many aspects. Pots of water set aside along with firewood and flashlight batteries. A state of emergency was declared for Massachusetts and all non-emergency workers told to stay home.
The snow, a fine dry snow, did not begin in Heath until 10 pm on Monday, January 26.
This morning I woke to 12 degree temperatures and stiff breezes blowing the fine dry snow off the roof, and across the fields. The “Blizzard for the Ages” seems to be a bust in Heath – for which we are very grateful. The town plow arrived, and we could leave our hill and explore, but I think we will just stay by the fireside.
Yes, this looks much like your typical heavy snow. Lucky for you. I hope all is well.
Glad it worked out for you Pat. We have over two feet here in Salem. I’ll post some pics tomorrow.
It looks lovely, Pat, but the best part is knowing you are safe and able to get out and about. When I was still teaching full-time, I remember there were many disappointed kids when a predicted blizzard fizzled out instead:)
Lisa – Not heavy snow at all. Very cold and dry. Lots of drifting.
Michelle – My daughters and son in the east may never get dug out.
Rose. – No kids were disappointed this time. School was pre-emptively closed.