Snowmageddon 2024

It snowed in Colorado yesterday…a lot. Some cities reported snowfall amounts in feet, not inches. Where I live, Doppler Dave says we have 19” of snow.

As is the case with so much of life, the public response to Snowmageddon has been mixed:

Parents are scrambling to find childcare since the schools are closed. Students are elated that their Spring break has been extended by 2 extra days.

We were warned the volume of snow would make driving almost impossible and very dangerous. Yet, first responders and medical personnel were out risking life and limb to rescue the guy who decided his Honda Civic with balding tires could weather the storm. (Skiing is life!)

Highway 70 (You know, the major interstate highway that connects the United States from East to West) was closed in Colorado for 24 hours. I’m sure the inconvenience that caused skiers (aka Honda guy) attempting to get to the fresh pow was nothing compared to those folks stranded in their cars for 24 hours on the closed highway. Reminder: Don’t eat yellow snow.

Kids who want to make extra money are loving Snowmageddon. The elderly will be lucky if they get out of their homes by the 4^th of July.

Looking outside, one is reminded of a winter wonderland. Hard to believe Spring is 5 days away.

It’s all about perspective.