Blowing & Drifting

Forecast: Significant blowing and drifting, with the possibility of heavy accumulation in rural areas.

TremendouStormTM Update 1

I'm quaking in my longjohns and extra-thick socks! So far, we have received two ten-second lashes of ice pellets. Ski Man is not pleased.

Ski Man - 5

Oh, wait - a few hours ago we had a huge blast of lightning, of all things, and then a couple peals of thunder. I'm sorry, Ukko!

The National Weather Service report - why all caps, guys? - does frequently mention the alpha and omega of winter weather: blowing and drifting. I rest my blog. I'm going to use the internet to follow the live action in the cross-county world championships race being held in Sapporo in four minutes.