and lo, my wish for a blizzard is granted...

[lagilman]

OEtA3: In the interests of accurate reporting, I just(at 8:30pm) went outside w/ a tape measure. Average depth of snow:13" Visibility: 3 feet, max.


r so they're promising us.

While I'm annoyed that my sister's family visit is cut short (they're heading back to Boston today, half a step ahead of the storm) and that my plan to go see the new Narnia movie has been postponed, I have to admit that I'm looking forward to this storm which, we are told, will dump somewhere between 11"-16" on us before leaving Monday afternoon.

EtA: Most recent forecast for today says: Snow with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening...then snow after midnight. Blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the evening with visibility one quarter mile or less at times. Total snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches. Windy with lows in the lower 20s. North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

I have a pile of books to read, music to listen to, a kitchen stocked with things to nom (and the ingredients for ginger-pistachio scones), purring cats (and enough cat food to last us several days) and thick socks and warm blankets.

Now all we need is the snow.

*looks out window, waits*

EtA2: The snow has begun, a steady, serious-looking curtain of flakes. I have a book to read, and oven-warm pistachio-ginger scones with my sister's Meyer lemon marmalade to eat, and a mug of Earl Grey tea at my elbow. All's well with the world, in this tiny corner.



[yes, I know many peoples' travel plans are FUBAR'd. But as this is the fate of we who travel in winter, and it's -after- Christmas and -before- New Year's, I can't help but think the timing's as good as it's going to get...]

Comments

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

Must be the same storm I'm waiting for. Nary a flake thus far.

so desu. I am off work @ the day job most of the week and can work @ home on Monday if need be.

[lagilman]

I assume you've been hit by now?

[chickwriter.livejournal.com]

It's more meh than anything else. We got the massive winds, but only a light dusting of snow. I think the storm slid more eastwardly.

Ah well. Still, windy and cold enough to enjoy being at home for the staycation from the regular job!

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

All we got on Saturday was a dusting; all the good snow went south of us. I hope you enjoy your blizzard!!

Snow with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening

Ooo.... I love it when snow and thunderstorms mix; especially when it's snowing hard enough that you can't see the sky well and you start hearing thunder.

[lagilman]

Thundersnow has been known to freak the fkcu out of visiting Southerners and Antipodeans. I am cruel; I laughed.

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Thundersnow is just total awesomeness. It has that otherworldly feel to it that you can't beat.

[sinboy.livejournal.com]

I was promised a blizzard! Where is my blizzard?

[lagilman]

first flurries reported on the UES....

[martianmooncrab.livejournal.com]

a book? please, more than one book for survival..

[lagilman]

pffft. It's a snowstorm, not the Donner Family Reunion.

[martianmooncrab.livejournal.com]

Now I have a bookworm going, soooo what Books Would the Donners be a'readin?

Two, you need at least two books...

[mtlawson.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but just how many Donners would show up at the reunion, and what food dish would they bring?

[lagilman]

Not what - who.

[desperance.livejournal.com]

(and enough cat food to last us several days)

Need more cat fudz, oh noes!

[lagilman]

If all else fails, I have smoked whitefish.