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Headline in today’s paper, Forecasters warn of storm bearing serious snow, frigid air.
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“A winter storm watch was issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service for snow, wind, and arctic cold in the inland Northwest over three days starting Friday.”
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“As the storm subsides and cold takes over, low temperatures could fall to minus 17 degrees by dawn Wednesday in Spokane and elsewhere in the region.”
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Um, BELOW zero? What's that in Celsius?
“Wintry conditions are expected to persist through Dec 20.”
“Forecasters said Spokane will likely see 8 inches of snow . . . southwest wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph.”
Imagine the wind chill!
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“A second snowy low-pressure system Sunday should be joined by a blast of arctic air that was pooled up in northwestern Canada on Wednesday.”
I knew it was a mistake ordering winter weather from the Yukon.
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“We could see teens to 20-below . . .” It goes on to predict another foot of snow in lower elevations (that’s us, 2400 ft), snowfall rates of 2 inches an hour, blowing and drifting snow, a worst-case scenario, blocked roads, high on Monday of 11 (above, thank goodness.)
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Then they warn us to bring pets inside. Duh.
“Residents should know where their main shut-off is in case pipes burst . . . Motorists were advised to carry winter supplies such as emergency food, extra clothing, water, traction sand, a shovel and flares. Homes should be prepared with emergency supplies, flashlight, radio and batteries.”
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“Citizens are encouraged to seriously evaluate travel plans prior to going to the woods this weekend . . .”
It’s hunting season.
