A
huge, slow-moving coastal storm developed into a nor'easter dropping well over two
feet of snow in New England, and nearly a foot (11.4 inches to be exact) in
Central Park, New York City. When it had ended, I measured about 8 inches of
snow from the storm where I live around Sandy Hook Bay, downstream from New
York. Another historic northeast storm had clobbered much of the region.
Early
morning after Nemo and I was out clearing the snow away from my driveway. The
snow was light and manageable, but a lot to haul away. The air was chilly in
the 20s with a stiff north wind gusting up to 30 mph. Yet, the clouds were
parting and blue sky was showing.
Overhead
I heard birds calling. A small flock of
Snow Geese were flying by making their way northwest. I had no idea where they
had come from or where they were going, but I wondered if they were slowly
heading up to the Arctic tundra with minds set on breeding soon. I wondered as
moved pile after pile of white stuff around my driveway.
Given that everyone will be safe and with no major damages, the worst part of a snowstorm is how nasty the city looks afterwards. Yes, sure, the city looks pretty covered in white. Especially in postcards. However, walking around Manhattan with snow melting down is gross, really gross. It is not white and fluffy, it is grey and dirty and you might need a boat to cross the street.
ReplyDelete