Wyoming Breezes

Snowman in Depot Park Laramie, WY  March 2021 It took several days for Laramie to dig out from the blizzard (winter storm Xylia ) that hit last weekend. Snowblowers and heavy equipment were the workhorses after the storm. Some people moved snow with shovels, but it was hard work lifting the heavy, wind-packed snow.  Grand Villa walks cleared with snowblowers March 2021 The grounds crew at Grand Villa typically clear the sidewalks and driveways with a small John Deere and blade, but the aftermath of Xylia was too much for the little tractor. Heavy duty snowblowers were brought in to cut through the drifts, and heavy equipment cleared and piled the parking lot snow.  I was relieved that I didn't have to deal with the removal of the snow. 

preparing for a power outage March 2021 Early last week, meteorologists predicted a massive snowstorm would hit the area over the weekend. They warned it would be slow moving and would have the potential to become a historic storm with accumulations measured in feet, not inches.  Blizzard warnings were issued in conjunction with this storm, so I began to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.  I have a stocked pantry, so I did not need to shop for provisions. I got the oil lanterns out of storage, found candles and flashlights and batteries in the closet, and retrieved a portable propane heater from the garage. Snow began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday. The wind howled all night, and all day on Sunday. It's impossible to determine how much snow fell because of drifting, but unofficial reports on Sunday afternoon, stated Laramie had received 18-20", and it is still snowing as I write this. Thankfully, the electricity stayed on and I didn’t need to use th...