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Good Morning! The plow just went by, which means I have two choices—grab the shovel or pretend I didn’t see it.
March 1st – A Lion of a Start!
Well folks, March has rolled in, and as the old-timers used to say… if it comes in like a lion, it’ll go out like a lamb. And let me tell you, this morning that lion ain’t just growling, he’s got his claws dug in deep.
As of 7:59 AM, my own weather station recorded a chilling 4.82°F (-15.1°C) with a north-northwest wind gusting up to 5 mph, some higher at times, but seems to be easing up a touch now. Still, it’s enough of a bite to make you pull that coat a little tighter.
Here’s what the weather’s looking like for Port Loring:
Today (Saturday, March 1st)
- A few flurries drifting in and out.
- Cloudy and staying downright cold.
- High: 12°F (-11°C)
- Low: -12°F (-24°C)
Tonight
- Clear and bitterly cold. A night to keep that fire stoked.
Tomorrow (Sunday, March 2nd)
- Mostly sunny, but don’t let that fool you… it’s still winter’s grip.
- High: 17°F (-8°C)
- Low: -2°F (-19°C)
So if you’re heading outside, dress warm… layers are your friend, and if you’ve got the chance, today’s a good day to hunker down with a hot coffee and wait for that lamb to show up later in the month.
Highway 522 is snow-covered this morning, which isn’t much of a surprise after the snow we got yesterday and through the night. I’d say we had close to a good foot, maybe more in the drifts. The snow itself is light, but with this much of it… well, let’s just say it’s going to take some good old-fashioned elbow grease to clear it all. If you’re planning on heading out, best give yourself some extra time and be ready to do a bit of shoveling first!
On another note, I spent the day yesterday out in the old woodworking shop, getting back into the swing of things. I managed to tune up a few of the Native Flutes I’ve been working on. So far, only one has given me trouble, not bad, considering I’m making twenty of them and haven’t made any in over five years. But that’s the way it goes with woodworking; sometimes the wood has a mind of its own. I’ll tinker with it over the next few days and see if I can bring it back to life. If not, well, every piece of wood has its purpose, some just take a different path than planned.
So, what’s on the agenda today, GW?
Well, the plan was for my wife and me to tackle some of this snow, but I think we’ll hold off until the wind settles down a bit. It’s bad enough out there without the wind whipping things around. Then again, we’ll see how much energy I can muster up after a good breakfast.
Which, by the way, is calling my name right now… my lovely wife has it all ready and waiting. One thing’s for sure, though, before we head outside, we’ll be enjoying a good cup of hot cocoa. A little warmth before the storm, you might say.
Until next time—keep your minds open and your stories alive! GW