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| Presque Isle, Lake Erie, PA |
Living on the shores of Lake Erie is always an adventure in the winter. You never know what the weather is going to do. Last year, we got 25" of snow all year. This year, we doubled that in 3 days. Yes, there are parts of the county that got 50" or more of snow this last week.
But we live in Erie County so we take it all in stride right? Well you would think, but when your authorities declare a state of emergency and have all non essential workers to shelter in place.well let's just say...it takes it to new levels.
I myself got stuck in the beginning of it at noon on Black Friday coming home from Thanksgiving. I90 got so bad we got off to "wait it out" at my inlaws. We were there for three days. YES THREE DAYS. Finally, we made a break for it to finish the 30 min ride to my house.
Just as the county was starting to dig out (and I use that term very loosey), we get hit with two days of blizzards warnings and 60 mph winds.
It's all a bit much. Thank God, my employer is kind enough to let me work from home for a few days (although I'm one of the ones that much prefers to work at the office). White knuckle death rides are truly not my thing.
So if you start dreaming of a White Christmas, please come visit. We have enough snow for everyone.
(I'm sorry between the long dark nights and the cold blowing feet of snow I wasn't feeling creative. I thought I would give you a sampling of some of the best pictures from this week, taken around the county.)
I mean this picture gave me a bit of hope that someday we might dig out....
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5 comments:
I grew up in western NY in a lake effect snow region. I remember a few of those storms that left us shut in at home. Fun as a kid. I'm glad I didn't deal with it as an adult! 🙂 Hope your weather improves soon!
Wow! Glad you're safe !
Looks like quite a spectacular start to the snow season. Good thing you had your in-laws to respite in.
This is how I like my snow... Thanks for sharing the images. So grateful to be past the white knuckle drives to work.
Wow! I grew up in southwestern Quebec, 16 miles north of the NY State border, and about the same distance from the mighty St. Lawrence River, so...yeah. I remember winters like that! Glad you're home safe and able to work in place as needed!
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