In Ankeny, the snow is over my chain link fence now in drifts. We can't see spots of it.
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In Ankeny, the snow is over my chain link fence now in drifts. We can't see spots of it.
Update…snapped the winch link during my dig out attempt. Looks like I’ll need to walk over (about half a mile…up hill in 3 foot drifts, of course) and borrow my parent’s skid loader tomorrow
The same charter service and type of plane OSU is supposed to arrive on just landed in DSM... https://flightaware.com/live/flight/id/HWA3012-1705088459-sw-786p
When's the last time they closed for cold? I walked in some cold ass temps Freddy to Design one time back early 2009 maybe? Probably a lot easier to flip virtual in the post covid world.
The snow here is pretty wet. Iowa getting the same wet, heavy stuff?
Spent an hour on the business end of a shovel today before a neighbor came over and finished it off. Saved me about another 1/2 I'm guessing
Good question. I have strong memories of pulling kids stuck in snow banks back in 03/04, and still having class/lab.
2021 i think.
Iowa State announces second straight day of class cancellations due to extreme cold
Iowa State canceled in-person classes Monday and Tuesday morning on account of the extreme cold weather gripping much of the U.S. this week.
www.amestrib.com
Its definitely seemed like they've been more likely to close down for poor weather the last decade vs back in the 00s. There were several days I can remember they probably should have closed.
Think the time I'm thinking was this one. Strikingly similar pattern with 1 and 2 to now
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2021 i think.
Iowa State announces second straight day of class cancellations due to extreme cold
Iowa State canceled in-person classes Monday and Tuesday morning on account of the extreme cold weather gripping much of the U.S. this week.www.amestrib.com
Its definitely seemed like they've been more likely to close down for poor weather the last decade vs back in the 00s. There were several days I can remember they probably should have closed.
I distinctly remember the weather person saying it was dangerous for exposed skin over 15 minutes, roommate and I joked the walk to Design may be the end. Eyelashes froze together.
With the wind blowing like it is, it would basically be just wasting gas.
Ask how my mom burnt down the garage at our Chicago suburban house back in the fall of '79? Burn barrel.
I regret not taking a few swipes throughout the day. I may have avoided a broken implement if I had.
Maybe? I mean, the longer it goes without plowing, the more snow gets added to the amount that's being packed down onto the road as there will still be some driving.
Which will be a real mess when the temps drop sub-zero and icemelt won't work.
Is the skid loader a nice one with heated cab, door, and windshield wiper? Ours is open station not much enjoyment in that.
I'm a little worried about this. Worked from home, but stayed busy, so didn't go over the driveway. Didn't feel like it after dark. Hoping our residential side street doesn't get plowed until I can get out there in the morning. That end of driveway will be hard as a rock!