jhoward

Last year it snowed in MN until mid May....now we have cold....It was up to -1 today...tomorrow it will (or predicted) to be in the 20's...we are getting tired of cold. Those of you in the south experiencing MN weather...stay inside, off the roads......it can be dangerous for those not accustomed to it......Be safe....enjoy your time inside...

twinkie

I live in N. Alabama between Huntsville and Birmingham. I started out yesterday morning to go pick up granddaughter and take her to the bus in a town about 45 minutes away. It had just started with a light snow flurry. Weather said light dusting with most accumulation of 1/2". As I went down the highway, the snow started coming heavier. I was about 7 miles from my home when I called my dh. I had taken the side road cut off we always took and going slowly, I lightly tested my brakes. I slid a little and then realized I could not do this. When I called, I realized I had forgotten to charge my phone and it was beeping. I turned around and slowly travelled back to my home. We ended up with 1" of snow and ice and I prayed all the way home. 3 years ago next month I hit a small patch of black ice and went off the road and turned the car over and slid about 150 ft into the woods. Don't ever want to experience that again especially in a Geo Metro. I'm staying home.

misspriss

Mark todays date on corresponding August date and remember you wished for this warm weather!
I talked to a friend in North Dakota and it was -20 last evening. It is 17 here in Oak Point TX, but it will warm up a bit. At least the wind is not blowing hard.

ptquilts

woke up to snow on the ground in Alabama Gulf Coast. Ice all over the palm trees, pretty!

Rntraveler

I live in Huntsville, Al and we have had as much as 10" of snow... this was back in the 80's.This am it was 9 out there and it was a frozen tundra but thanks all we got is a dusting....

MaryKatherine

Even in Canada we can and do appreciate the absolute beauty in a fresh snow fall. I'm fortunate to be retired and have a snug house, so we don't go out if we don't want to. Winter forces more use of the gym to stay walking fit, and we make much less use of the car and become more efficient in our grocery shopping.
I definitely feel for those in the south with inadequate insulation. We may be used to this weather up here, but the loss of sunlight is the hardest thing. And I AM getting a touch of cabin fever.
MaryKatherine

jeanredner

I am from Decatur Alabama but I now live in Fort Lauderdale fl. I love Alabama but I sure don't miss it now.My Aunt said all of her water pipes broke and her garage door froze and she couldn't get her car out.She said there is a lot of ice on the bridges.I hope you enjoy your time staying home and staying safe and warm.

Abby'smom

me too -- I have enjoyed staying in and working on my embroidery/applique projects (each of our bee members is making blocks for signature quilts for us) since we have power and no reason to get out -- around the Houston area a lot of folks can't even drive safely when it rains, so when the temps drop below freezing and ice forms, schools are closed and and people are asked to stay home -- it's above freezing but there is snowy-looking ice here and there -- this weekend we are supposed to have high temps in the low 70s -- crazy weather!!

Bamagal

I'm in Birmingham! Was looking forward to a day or two when I could stay in and sew. However, I'm in, but feel to bad to sew so I'm just trying to stay warm and keeping up on the news!! Glad I'm home! My son was stranded for a while yesterday but got safely home after walking 4 1/2 miles. His car is still stranded but he's safe! Still way to many stranded by the snowy streets!

mjhaess

Cold and icy and snowy here in Charleston SC also...