Samhain Waning Wolf Moon
The snow began around 10:30 a.m., an hour and a half earlier than predicted. Though the snow is light right now, the wind has stayed pretty steady around 9 mph, driving the snow at a 60 degree angle to the ground. The wind has increased the windchill factor to 9 degrees, compared to a 17 degree air temperature.
We have gas, groceries and chew toys for the puppies. We should be set for a while. I have my annual physical on December 10th, but the roads should be cleared by then. If they’re not, I may take the Northstar, but that would leave me stranded in the city until 3 p.m., the first train north.
When a large snow storm approaches, there is a mild hoarding frenzy that occurs. Cars line up at gas stations, groceries line extend past their usual points. People do last minute shopping so they can be done before the roads become difficult. I did see a guy with two snowmobiles on a trailer hopefully gassing up his truck.
Once finished with whatever errands and shopping are necessary, if we can, we hunker down and watch it snow. Later, some of us will strap on snowshoes or cross-country skis and get out to enjoy the changed countryside.
Right now, Kate and I will take our nap and see what the yard looks like after an hour or so of sleep.
