Enough Merrymaking, Back To The Weather

Seems like we can't get a minute to enjoy the holidays before the weather channels start putting the alert out again. The forecasters are calling for 9-16 inches here in the Catskills over the next few days.

But before we go into that, let me start by saying that the inch or two of mushy snow we got from the last storm did indeed freeze solid into a icy, slippery, potential dangerous layer. The icy layer doesn't seem to be too deep as you get near town but here in the top of the valley conditions are treacherous. Just going to my car requires ice cleats. So BE CAREFUL if you haven't been to the valley in a while and you are planning a trip this weekend. The additional snow may hide the really slippery under layer and make things even more hazardous.

This next storm is forecasted to start tonight, continue throughout tomorrow and finish on Friday in the wee hours. After the storm finishes the temperatures are supposedly going to plunge into the subzero range. So it is going to be super cold. Plan on getting all your supplies from town early, bringing in the wood, and tucking in to keep warm and ride the weather out.

I will try and keep you posted as long as we don't lose power. And once again, Happy New Year!!