Cassi Creek: Four
days of rain gave us a total rainfall of 6.06 inches (15.3924 cm) for the first
18 days of January.
The area has
been under simultaneous flood warnings, flood watches, and winter weather
advisory. Yesterday we watched the rain
end. The transition from rain to sleet
to snow took perhaps 15 minutes with snowfall then occurring at a rate of an inch/hour.
The regional
schools are shut down for snow after being closed due to flooded roads. The university ETSU, is shut down. Civil authorities have asked people to stay
off the roads if at all possible. While
the snowfall totals were in the range of 3-5 inches of heavy, wet snow, the
sleet that fell before the snow has provided a frozen layer under the following
snow. Roads are treacherous. Our road was half-heartedly plowed. Living astride the Washington/Green county
line, at the extreme reach for both counties, we are overlooked frequently.
Today it is
cold, sunny, with a thick crust on the snow.
Last night’s footsteps are icy pockets on the deck and steps;
treacherous and slow to melt in the short sunlight period we have at this part
of the valley.
We will join
the local students and enjoy a snow day.
Shabbat Shalom
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