And Now, folks, Another Snowstorm

When I was interviewing in this area before we relocated, and even later when we were planning the relocation, we heard such stories about the mild winters of the Seattle area. They all seem like one big conspiracy now. First, the snowstorm after Thanksgiving, then the disastrous windstorm, and another snostrom today. Some mild winter.

Heard people around me at work talk about snow storm advisory. I went to a street side window around 3pm. It was overcast. The streets were still clear and dry. The next time I looked, around 4:30-5:00pm, I think. It was coming down heavily. I grabbed my stuff, and headed out to catch the bus home. The snow looked like tiny styrofoam packing material. The bus was about 10 minutes late. I was getting worried. But it did arrive. I was to soon find out that 10-minutes delay was hardly any delay that evening. I was to sit in the bus for next three hours.

We have kept the flashlight, candles and the firewood ready. Another power outage? Pray not.