Marylyn's Favorite Things: First Snow/Ice/Wind/Cold of the Season for 2010-2011

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

First Snow/Ice/Wind/Cold of the Season for 2010-2011

A big storm rolled through the Seattle area Sunday into Monday. 2"-6" of snow, depending on where you were at. By Monday afternoon, blizzard conditions, very gusty wind, icy cold temps. ugh... Seattle, once again, was not prepared w/ enough snow plows, de-icers, etc... I-5 north and southbound was a parking lot even at 1am. Many people who had to get home to West Seattle abandoned the bus or their cars and walked home from various areas of the city. Many reported leaving their jobs downtown at 2pm, 3pm, and not getting home until 8pm, 9pm or later. Keep in mind, downtown is only like 3 miles away from WS. INSANE!!

Now, Tuesday, the sun is out, but it is BITTER cold. Thank god the wind has died down a bit. Rob ventured out in the 4Runner to a Chiropractor appointment - he is reporting "carnage" all over. Abandoned cars all over the city, cars finally being towed off of I-5, buses, etc.. Sounds like the salt machines are doing the best they can all day today. Just in time for reports of more snow to come on Wednesday. Old Man Winter is here!!