Okay, it's not that bad, but as you can see by the handy dandy super double viper Doppler, there's a big white cloud sitting over our area. What's amazing to me about lake effect snow (that's when the wind blows across a relatively warm Lake Michigan, picking up all that moisture and converting it to snow) is that the bands can be so narrow. I've seen it dump a foot on New Carlisle, while South Bend stays fairly dry. (We're about 15 minutes apart.) Ken took a picture this morning, and since I've been up, it's been snowing off and on. Looks like about 8 inches so far, and it's coming down again. I suspect we'll end up with about 10 inches, just like Aerosmith. (Those of you that get that reference get a gold star for the day.) When we went to bed a little after 11, there wasn't much out there, so I imagine that the morning commute was pretty awful. I'll turn on the noon news and see what they say about it.
I'm glad Ken was able to work from home today. He would have been fine in the truck, but it's always better to stay off the roads when it's like this. He's also been getting a lot of work done. He'll get out later and snowblow the driveway.
I promised Hollie a picture. Hollie, you can see Ken's picture at the link above, and here's a little video for you! I hope everyone is staying warm!
Pickles and I are dying for snow like that around here! Thanks for the video. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteWe had a little snow this morning ~ but no where near as much as you had ~ glad Ken didn't have to turn out in it ~ and could work from home ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteOh boy if my grandson woke up to that he would be in Heaven. It's very beautiful. I love to see acres of it and trees covered. People think I'm crazy but ice storms are the most beautiful everything looks like crystals. I can't wait until we get our first good snow.. me and grandbaby are ready to sled.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Sure is pretty. Looking out on the snow is much better than having to maneuver around on the roads.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe
deb
I think it is coming our way after it leaves your house - Northern Ohio. 'On Ya' - ma
ReplyDeletewow...pretty..wish we could have some here..our mountains got some. Hope you stay warm and snuggle tight tonight if it is going to be that cold! BRRRR....I LOVE SNOW, But can not take the cold.
ReplyDeleteBbrr, it looks cold and snowy. We have cold but no snow yet.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love snow, but .. as I mentioned in Ken's comments earlier.. I don't have to drive out in it. I don't think my husband is as fond. :)
ReplyDeleteI e-mailed with one of my coworkers, they got 13 inches up toward the plant, and the max speed was 35 mph. Always fun to be home with my wifey :o)
ReplyDeleteBeth,
ReplyDeleteThank you sooo much for the video...it is beautiful!!! Stay warm!!!!
HUGS:)
Hi Beth,
ReplyDeleteOh, no ... it's too early to be getting 8 inches of snow. As far as I'm concerned, it's always too early for snow. I think you should pack up Nutwood and move it all out here to Santa Monica until this whole "Lake Effect" blows over.
Best,
Marty
The snow is pretty...brings back memories of when I lived in Bloomington, IN. I always liked to see the first snowfall of the season...then no more. It got down to 53* here last nite & I was freezin my arse off!
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Char
How beautiful! I'm always amazed to see snow! We rarely get cold enough for snow, and what we get is usually really just slush anyway! Thanks for the vid!
ReplyDeletehey, I asked also for a picture! I get no mention ? :(
ReplyDeleteLOL
The video was a bonus ! Awesome. And we get to hear your voice.
Enjoy the snow, I'm so jealous.
We've got a base of 4" and added 5-8" depending on where those lake-effect bands blew through. ::shivers::
ReplyDelete:) Leigh
It's been years since I've seen anything but snow flurries. I lived in Iowa for 15 yrs, and I loved the snow. Thats the one thing I miss. I live in Alabama now, and we hardly ever get any snow to speak of.
ReplyDeleteConnie
I'm ashamed to say that I got the Arrowsmith reference... but I hate the snow! I don't miss it, I don't like it, I don't appreciate it, I don't WANT it! Tulsa just gets a little tiny bit every winter... thank goodness!
ReplyDeletepretty picture from your home. Glad that neither one of you had to drive in it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we didn't get that (although it was pretty). Loved hearing your voice!
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