Day 2-71 -- Unexpected Snow

As the end of the work day, as several of us were heading out to the parking lot, the wind shifted direction. They tell us that this was the cause of the meteorological assault that we encountered.  The sea-effect snow squall was so thick. Visibility was limited. Brushing the snow from the car seemed endless -- as the last of the windows was cleared, the first one was completely covered again.  I drove a block and stopped at the next parking lot to scrape the frozen smear left behind from the wiper blades. By then the interior was warm enough to keep all snow in a melted format, so I pressed on, avoiding the steeper inclines and the inclined bridge, all in an attempt to avoid colliding with anything else. I arrived home unscathed and moved about 2 inches of snow from the walk way and stairs. I just looked out a few minutes ago and it seemed to have started up again and has left another 3-4 inches -- none of which was forecast.

The snow is a soft looking snow that coated tree branches and made the world look fresh and white. Sadly, it sits atop 6-7 inches of solid ice and makes walking even more frightening. Depth perception can be difficult when looking at white on white so the unevenness left by the ice isn't easily discerned leaving one with rather unsteady footing. This wasn't a wind-filled storm, but a quieter snow fall. Sound can be attenuated during such an event, leaving the feeling of isolation. From the warmth of indoors, watching the snow can be beautiful and even calming.. That will leave when the shovel is brought out in the morning <smile>.

The selection for today reminds me of the unexpected snow today. The music is quiet and soft. The singer manages to retain that tone -- unlike some of her other recordings. Enjoy!

Listen, The Snow is Falling -- Yoko Ono & John Lennon