Snowpocalypse 2024 - Round 2

Just thought I would post a couple more photos, with a probable update later today.  Took these photos yesterday (Friday, January 12) at about noon when I ventured outside to clear the driveway.  Didn’t quite get it all done because it was just too cold and windy, and the snow was still falling.  I didn’t even attempt to clear the front porch… ain’t nobody coming to visit today anyway.  8^)

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Snowpocalypse 2024?

Maybe not as bad as predicted (at least per some predictions) but it was enough wet snow for me.  Took almost an hour to clear using my EGO cordless snow-thrower (love it) and there’s more to be done before Mackenzie and I can leave for work in the morning.  

Fortunately both Grinnell College and South Tama County schools were closed today.  GC re-opens at noon tomorrow and STC just announced that they will be closed on Wednesday too.  

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Tornado Warning

Just came up from the basement after a Tama Co. tornado warning, and the wind is picking up again. 🌪  No visible damage outside, but I did find a puddle of pea size hail about 10 minutes after the storm.