Passing on a note from president Keith Patton that Apple Creek Road was cleared better than expected, in that the crusted snow pack came right up and left the road wet. After the plowing it was salted. Do use caution for any black ice in spots, of course, and on the untreated side roads where it is dangerously slick.
The NWS has pulled back from the 2-4" tomorrow to just 1-2", which is plausible. While snow flurries and showers are possible anytime, looks like the best chances come in Wednesday afternoon. And the biggest concern is the potentially record-setting cold blowing in behind the front. Highs Thursday will most likely not reach 10 degrees, and lows Thursday and Friday will be below zero, possibly significantly depending on wind speeds at those times.
There is another front and precipitation event slated to move in Friday for the weekend. It will start as snow, possibly heavy by daybreak Saturday. However, it is supposed to warm above freezing and switch over to a wintry mix and then go to all rain. We can only hope. More on that bugger another day.
I spent most of the day clearing two simple tire tracks in my driveway. It was one of the hardest jobs I've had here in 6 years with what was roughly 3" of snow with 1/2" of sleet and freezing rain on top of that. My regular snow clearing tools were of no use. Crossing my fingers our snow Wednesday is minimal!
Bob
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