Storms on the western track

Our biggest snowstorms typically take a route right over the Cape Cod Canal, keeping us on the cold side of the vortex. Today's storm ran to the west of us. We started as snow, as much as a half a foot, before the warm air came in from the southeast, changing the precipitation to freezing rain and sleet, and, finally, to heavy rain. The temperature crawled slowly upward from 20 to about 34-35, giving us a cold, dense rain.

The wet snow is tough to move whether by shovel or snow-blower. The machine packs the heavy slush into the chute, often blocking the output. (As a side note, we spent several hundred dollars getting the snow blower repaired after a storm in December. Within 10 minutes, the machine was tilting to the side because of a flat tire. We'll see about getting solid rubber tires.)

So, after an hour of shoveling, it was wonderful to get back inside and into dry clothes. Once again, I'm deeply grateful that I don't have to work outside.

On this day in 1990, we had a mild day:























Happy 18th Birthday, Michael Francis.