Meteorologist Troy Kimmel keeps showing up in my email in-box with less than heartening news. The ice storm is expected to begin today and Troy thinks an accumulation of up to an inch could cover pretty much everything and stick around for three days because…
"Temperatures will fall below freezing by [this] afternoon with surface temperatures likely remaining at or below freezing through Tuesday."
He reminds me that it’s not only iced-up power lines to worry about but tree limbs near power lines, of which we have several at the rancho. When the limbs load up with ice, they will fall and sometimes take the power lines down with them. Repair crews will be hindered by ice on the roads and bridges. Mr. Boy and Mom and I are already planning to get out the air matresses–if necessary–and sleep in front of the fireplace in the family room. At least we won’t freeze. And the stove is gas, so we can cook. We’ll plan to toast marshmellows and play charades.
UPDATE In a morning email, Troy said weather conditions have mercifully scaled back the disaster to less ice, not beginning until about 6 p.m. tonight and lasting "at least" through Monday evening. So there’s hope in River City.
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