More on snow

I wish that the weather forecasters would consistently report on the snow density for storms. The density is a more accurate measure of how much precipitation will fall or has fallen. It's a better way to determine the equivalent impact of a snow storm. A foot of heavy wet snow is going to disrupt our lives more than a foot of dry, fluffy snow.
For example, early in the cleanup of last week's storm, heavy and cement-like, as you may recall, our snowblower stopped. We learned that it has a cracked gearbox. We cleared the rest by shovel.
This week, because a replacement part hasn't been available, we'll clear this snow by shovel as well. If we knew the snow density, we could better estimate how much ibuprofen we'll need to have a side dish for this evening's dinner.
Also, with a snow density forecast, we would know if it's going to be good snow for forts, snow people, and the like. Last week's was great for that; this week, around here, not so much.
Meanwhile, even though we can't be doing much with the snow except to move it, we can admire the some of the classic works of one young Calvin.

via AmyOops: Calvin and Hobbes Snow Art