A Change in Weather

So, this morning, the sun rose and there were scattered clouds in the sky, and it was a beautiful morning. But the forecast was for a cold front to move in, and by mid-morning, the gray cloud cover moved in, and there was some drizzle.  I put the Styrofoam covers on the outside hose bibs, since there is a prediction of freezing weather tonight.  I have the heater on in the house, and we are snug and warm, and I am supplementing my comfort with a space heater. 

I checked  just recently, and the outside temperature was 38°.  It will be interesting to know if we have an overnight freeze. 

The Winter Storm

The winter storm is long gone, but the snow remains.  Although Monday and Tuesday were beautifully sunny, little melting occurred, and the residential streets are still a mess, even today, but now passable. 

Today, it was above freezing, but grey, overcast. That is probably good.  If it were warm and sunny, the snow would melt so fast there would be some flooding.  A slower melt is actually better.  We have had some light dusting of snow, but no accumulations and the wind has not been so bad.

The big problem is that it freezes overnight, so what melted during the day freezes at night creating large patches of frozen slush and black ice.  This is dangerous.  And, it takes until mid or late morning until the melting occurs again.  Fortunately, I do not have to get out tomorrow.  

We may get some freezing drizzle over night, but it  should be sunny tomorrow,

I will plan to go to the Texas Tech men's basketball game (complementary tickets from work) Saturday afternoon, and add a trip to the library before that. I did my weekly shopping today, though in anticipation that if there is another storm, I am not unprepared.