Friday, March 02, 2007

Winter Storm 2007
Well, we've lived in Iowa almost 5 years and this is the worst storm we've seen. Needless to say, we are not going to Orlando tomorrow.
This is from last week's ice storm. This picture helps you judge how deep the snow drifts are.


Major drifts! Although the forecasters are calling for about 2 inches of additional accumulation today, the real problem is the wind is blowing about 40 miles per hour and is supposed to continue through tomorrow.
Scott managed to dig a path from the door, but didn't even try to get the old tractor out of the shed. Yesterday afternoon, his truck was stuck at the end of our long driveway and our "machine" couldn't even get to it due to all of the ice under the snow. One of his partners had to come from about 3 miles away with his big, newer tractor and snow blower to get him out and to the garage. Today, you can't even tell it was ever plowed.

Scott standing on the sidewalk after running the snow blower.

Scott standing in a drift in the yard. This drift completely covered the dog house. Good thing we don't have a dog!!

The Mother of all Drifts!!
This is on the west side of the Morton Building. We estimate it is at least 8 foot tall and growing. Do you like my socks??


3 comments:

lauren said...

I am not jealous one bit. That is a whole lot of snow!

Anonymous said...

So-o-o-o gald it is you guys. Got the ole generator ready?? I have had enough snow this year, although it is pretty! Can see the ground here...finally!! I'm ready to plant flowers now!

Jenna said...

Wow..I haven't seen real snow since I left GC. If it even flurries down here the whole town shuts down. These jokers don't know how to drive in anything but perfect conditions. :)