Blowing & Drifting

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

Oh, Snow!

Minnesota is atwitter with the Giant Huge Massive Unbelievable Storm that's due to start on Friday night. From the Strib on Thursday night:

Winter Storm Watch posted from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon for most of Minnesota. This could be the Big One, the first 12"+ snowfall since March 8-9, 1999, when 16" fell on the metro. Snow arrives after rush hour Friday evening, heaviest snows Friday night and Saturday, 10-12" possible by Sunday evening, potential for 15-18" in a few areas close to home

I'd love to get a good blizzard, but I doubt it'll live up to the hype. In fact, internet, I'll wager that this Big One won't be. If Northfield gets six or more inches of snow between noon Friday and noon Monday, I will cavort in my shorts (and shoes!) in whatever snow is piled up in our backyard. If I don't subsequently die of exposure (to the weather or to YouTube), I shall go skiing. Come on, Ukko - show me what you got!