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Snow bound…?
Last Thursday, we were kind of doubtful about the Weather News when they announced that North Georgia was going to be hit with snow and perhaps with accumulations. This news did not sound like a threat because we had sunny and seasonal temperatures at the time. Later I found out that a large cold wave from the North West was approaching the East of USA.
Our main concern was about Tyler going to School on Friday or not. The School was also not very sure about the credibility of the Weather News. The Principal said to wait for any developments or changes and will let all parents know about closing for weather reasons. We waited for the call or any announcements but never came. Next morning we proceeded as any other School day. The School bus picked Tyler and everything was normal.
I refilled the bird feeders, cleaned the area…then I noticed it was drizzling slightly, in a short while I was going back in the house when I first saw a bit of flurries. I thought… Oh-oh!
Not very long after seeing those flurries it turned to snow. The School called and sent messages that they were going to send all children home and close early due to snow accumulating on the roads.
Eventually, Tyler got home and by 4.00 pm we had approximately 4 inches accumulation of snow. By 6:00 pm increased to 6 inches and already got dark as night. The Weather News predicted more snow in the way overnight.
On Saturday morning we woke up to a bright sunny morning, but very cold. The amount of accumulation was a total of 12”! For Georgia standards it is a big deal! Just imagine that our city doesn’t have any snow removal equipment because our Winters are usually mild and hardly get any snow, and if we do, in few hours melts away.
The result of this snowy surprise was:
- No Schools
- Store closings
- Restaurants closings
- Banks closed
- No regular mail
- Many work centers closed
- No electric power to some areas
- No TV to large areas
It amounts to great loss of Economic Revenue!.
My birds had a hard time dealing with the snow and their feeding habits!.
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These are memorable photos for you and your family, HJ. Tyler must have been thrilled with all the snow! We received only five inches, but that’s okay. Less to shovel! I know you will do what you can feeding your wonderful backyard birds. Stay warm!!
It was fun to see the snow, Tyler was very excited about the accumulation and had his time to go outside and play with so much white stuff. Thank you Donna! 🙂
You passed that snow onto us and I had a day when I didn’t go out for fear of slipping. Loved your pictures.
Well…hardly anybody went out because the reasons I listed above on my post. Later, when the snow starts melting and then freezes is extremely slippery and dangerous. Thank you and take care my dear friend. 🙂
We’re still waiting for a snow that sticks here in Denver this year. Usually, we’ve had a foot of snow by now. I guess we sent it all to you! I hope you were able to enjoy it!
Yes! I enjoyed it because Tyler was happy to be able to play with the snow, and for me to shoot some pictures. Now the temperature has dropped considerably and makes it hard to be outdoors. Thanks K. for sharing and sending us the snow! 🙂
Send it back when you’re done!
I hope that conditions improve for you soon. Icy roads and paths are very uncomfortable.
Yes, I hope that too! Thank you Tom. 🙂
So your neighborhood in the south turned into a winter wonderland! I bet Tyler was happy to play in the snow 🙂 Love your pictures. And I hope the birds realize how lucky they are to have you…and the feeders! Do you still have snow or has it melted already?
Oh yes! Tyler was exhausted that day after playing with the snow. It was only about 7pm. He took a hot shower and wore his PJs to play with his tablet. Around 7:30 pm Lucy call me to show that Tyler was sound sleep across his bed. He usually goes to bed at 9:00 pm!
Only about 75% of the snow has melted, the temperature has been very low since the snow day. Thank you Tiny. 🙂
Oh, I can “see” him all exhausted and happily sleeping early 🙂 I wish you all the best of Holidays!
Same good wishes to you too!
My goodness! What a lot of snowy pictures!
Georgia is not supposed to have that much snow! Thank you Clare. 🙂
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Great!!! We do not have snow in this part of the world! 🙂
You miss a great sight Indira. Thanks! 🙂
It is hard to imagine that so little snow could have such wide-ranging effects, but Georgia is not Colorado. I hope you still enjoyed the white beauty.
It’s very significant and problematic. On my list I didn’t mention any of the physical damages that the snow storm caused. Thank you for sharing Tanja. 🙂
The topsy-turvy weather is causing problems in many places. I find it very concerning.
Best wishes to you and yours for health, happiness, peace & prosperity in 2018 and beyond!