Winter Weather

Is winter weather about as close to armageddon as we get? I wouldn't think so, but the weather people on the news seem to think that way. They are going to stay up all night; they'll update us every 5 seconds; they are keeping a close eye on the doppler radar; they're watching the future caster thingy for potential changes, etc...

People, it is one, two, maybe even four inches of snow, perhaps even a touch of ice. That means it will be white outside; everyone should drive slower, and brake sooner; schools could be canceled - check in the morning; it will be cold; it may take a little longer to get to work, etc... That really isn't all that bad, but everyone seems to act more concerned about it than if we had tornados rolling in like they did in the South last night.

They talked about this end of the world winter weather for the last few days, but because it rained until sometime really early this morning before changing over to snow, the road crews in town were still "caught off-guard." As much as this was talked up, I would figure they would have all stayed home yesterday to get in extra sleep and had the snowplows warming up at 2:00 this morning ready to clear the roads as accumulation started. Instead, I drive to work through four inches of snow (with little, if any, difficulty). On top of that (literally) was a dusting of cinder, or whatever they were putting down...why they don't clear the snow, then put down the traction materials rather than putting down the traction, then clearing it off with most of the snow, I will never know.

Enjoy the last of winter; spring is almost here, and though I enjoy a good winter (and this one has been), I can't wait to get out an play some frisbee.

Peace,

Alphadork