Weather Related

Well, the ice storm I talked about in the last post did not affect our immediate area too badly. We just had a little accumulation on the trees and none on the roads. To our west and throughout much of Oklahoma it was a lot worse. Hundreds of thousands lost power and some are still without power.

Last weekend, we were ready for a major snowstorm that meteorologists were predicting could dump up to 10 inches of snow. Temperatures remained higher than expected and we mostly got rain. We did get a couple of inches of snow Saturday night, but it was gone by Sunday afternoon.

Another Ice Storm

We are bracing for another ice storm today and tomorrow. So far, it's only been rain here, but not too many miles to our north and to our west, ice has already fallen and caused power outages, heavy tree limbs and icy patches on roads. The news reported that the entire town of Lamar, Missouri is dark, without power.

We are all hoping this storm won't be of the same magnitude as the January ice storms that broke so many power lines and utility poles causing widespread outages for weeks at a time. Still, the memory is fresh enough that precaution prevails. Grocery stores have been packed with people stocking up several days' supply of food, generators are flying of the shelves, as are batteries, water, flashlights and propane heaters. For many in the area, it was difficult enough last time. Can't blame them for wanting to be prepared this time around.

As I write this, it's 27 degrees. Certainly if precipitation does fall tonight, ice or snow would be the result. Radar shows a band of showers extending all the way back to Texas and growing. Could be a long night.