Boston has escaped huge snow storms for quite a few years now. Last winter we got little or nothing; perhaps a total of three inches. So far into this winter season we have had about four snow 'events' but I don't think it has added up to a half inch. Well that's all about to change today. We are facing a storm of epic proportions.
Hold on to your Hat! We can get anywhere from 18 to 36 inches of snow. The winds are howling outside with gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Everything, and I mean everything has been shut down by the City and State. Here is an idea:
The State of Massachusetts has been declared in a 'state of emergency'
No vehicles are allowed on Massachusetts roads until the storm is over. You will be fined $100 or given one year's jail time if caught.
All public transportation was shut down at 4 pm this afternoon.
5000 National Guard troops are ready to assist.
Amtrak train service to New York has been suspended.
Logan International Airport is closed to air traffic and will remain closed until Sunday..
Utility crews from other states are ready and waiting to assist with downed power lines.
Coastal flooding warnings are in effect and volunteer evacuation has been asked.
The entire New England area is under the gun with this storm, but the Boston and Cape Cod areas will get the worst snow-wise because the storm is stalling over the ocean for a day. That means more snow and lots of wind for anyone in the radius.
I am not going outside walking around trying to take pictures in this mess, but I will open the front and back doors and take pictures of whatever I can to let you see what is going on in this neck of the woods.
The local news interviewed a young man who traveled from Philadelphia to make money shoveling snow. He says he can't make money where he lives. Now that's an enterprising young man!!
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Don't forget your long underwear!
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