It has been snowing and sleeting on and off for a week. This kind of weather pretty much paralyzes PDX. There just isn't the equipment or manpower to manage the snow and ice.
They closed work at 1pm on Wednesday because the weather was ramping up. By Friday I didn't even attempt to go into the office and worked from home. It snowed straight through Saturday evening.
I had a hair appointment on Saturday that I was going to make no matter what the weather. It took 3 hours to get home and I didn't even have to cross the river! I still had a walk a couple of miles in howling wind and face-stinging ice. At least I was properly attired. I saw so many people yesterday without hats, gloves or appropriate footwear. I documented my winter wanderings with photos and videos.
When I finally made it home, I made myself a cup of tea and watched the storm outside through my living room window. With the outdoors illuminated by the streetlights, it was just like watching a movie.
Now, on Sunday afternoon, I can hear the brittle, tinkling sound of frozen rain against the windows over the Christmas music on 'American Routes' on NPR. I'm in for the night and plan to make latkes for dinner.
I have a feeling I won't be going into work tomorrow.
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