What’s Up? – Wacky Weather Week
Wacky Weather Week
Most likely that you already, the East Coast has been under another “cold wave”…Again!
This its how it went: We were having very low temperatures for a few days and then when it warmed just a bit, it snowed, not much, just about 2 – 3 inches and immediately after the temperature plunged back down making things going from bad to worse. The snow froze and it was only ice everywhere. Our Schools have been closed ALL WEEK! Then from that point, things got more complicated for everyone. Many stores closed because their parking lots were like ice skating rinks!
Many roads were closed because the icy conditions. In other cases, people that went on the road despite the warnings suffered the consequences by getting into costly accidents, the amount of accidents was tremendous.
Seems like it’s going to warm up lightly today, it’s sunny but still frigid. My birds are still there and eating a bit more. I can’t wait for Spring!
I got some pictures for you from before and after the snow.
Photo Gallery
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
That ice sounds frightening, I hope you took extra care or stayed at home. Glad the birds still come though.
We avoid in the possible going out under those conditions. We believe in buying provisions in large quantities, we store enough for at least two weeks or perhaps longer. Including birds and cats of course! 🙂
It’s hard to believe we were in the same situation last week, with schools — and everything else, nearly — shut down because of ice and temperatures in the 20s. It happens here on the Gulf coast, but it hadn’t happened for a while, and it was something. We’ve warmed now to more seasonal temperatures, and I even found a few wildflowers blooming yesterday. I’ve never seen the species before, so it’s time for solving another mystery.
I think we’ll all be ready for spring this year: including the birds.
I’m glad that we aren’t the only people facing those problems Linda, I’m ready for spring now! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Wonderful shots, HJ! The NMockingbird, he looks like he’s thinking, “where’s the water?”
That’s exactly right Donna! He drinks water there. Thanks my friend. 🙂
Stay safe. The bird in the birdbath looks like it needs ice skates!
In fact, he was annoyed because usually drinks water there! Thanks! 🙂
Amazing weather HJ, we are expecting the exact reverse here down under, though it’s not impacting us as much as you guys, our birds are suffering also.
It’s impacting more because our State (Georgia) has always had a mild winter. I hope the heat will not be so extreme where you are. Thanks Ashley. 🙂
Love your Pine Warbler, H.J.! And the Song Sparrow, and the Chipping Sparrow and your marvelous Mocker. So sorry about the ice – your weather is worse than ours, and that’s saying a lot.
I miss the Spring because this harsh winter is not gentle to the birds that decided to stay local. Thank you Lisa. 🙂
Thank you for relieving their stress with good food… 🙂
My like is for the pictures, not for the horrible weather conditions you have been having. I hope you have warmed up now and the ice is gone!
Yes of course! The weather is improving, we reached 60º F this afternoon. It’s not icy and I saw a bit more birds activity. Thank you Tiny. 🙂
I am glad to read your weather is warming up a little! What strange weather you’ve had, HJ!
That;s why I call it “Wacky”. Yes, it has warmed up a bit in the afternoons. Thank you Clare. 🙂
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