Brrrrrrrrrr!
Well after having a warmer than usual November and December, January really takes the grand prize for the coldest so far this winter! Much of the country is cold right now too, even folks in Florida are having low temps. So much for "global warming" eh? As I write this the local Atlanta area weather says 12 degrees, feels like -6 right now! Crazy!...as the photo shows above, the forecast is a record low of 7, and we will be back at mid 60's this weekend!
Family and friends up north in Indy have several inches of snow and a temperature of -14 degrees, with a -49 wind chill at the moment! That is extremely cold! This reminds me of the Blizzard of 1978. Those of us who survived that blizzard still remember it well today! Until this current storm I don't think there has been anything quite as bad as that one since!
Here's a link with photos and info on the Blizzard of '78.
"Lafayette Journal and Courier File Photo: A person with two dogs walk up to the roof of a garage during the blizzard of 1978"
I remember this storm and being snowed-in for days. We had to literally dig our way out the door of our house because we had huge snow drifts similar to the one above. It was like nothing I had ever seen before!
I spent some time earlier this evening being cozy by the fire enjoying hot cocoa and fresh baked chocolate-chip cookies! Saying all the while, "I shall laugh at the weather ...for now!"
I do hope friends and family up north and all others elsewhere are staying safe and warm through this extreme and dangerous winter weather!
Thinking of everyone and I hope you're well!
Warm Hugs!...
~ Tammy ~
