Snow!

We have had a great deal of snow this week, so far.  We had 10 inches yesterday which pushed our snow amount for this season to a hefty 73 inches!  This is the heaviest year for us so far and the heaviest in the last 5 yrs. for the area.  In Rathdrum, we get a little more snow than Coeur d' Alene as we sit at 2200 ft. above sea level.  Anyone above 3000 ft has triple the amount of snow currently.  

Our ski resorts have over 100 inch base at the summits.  Our resorts will be open well into April with good to fair conditions!  We are in for a long winter. 

All of the local schools were closed yesterday which is actually quite rare.  The schools are prepared for snow so when they close. the roads must really be bad.  I ventured out to go to the post office about 3:30 pm yesterday and, although it was slick, the main roads were clear.  It is the side streets that are treacherous!  You learn quickly to drive slow, leave plenty of room for slowing and stopping and make no sudden moves.

Phil turns the big 6-0 today!!!  He wants no cake, no party but did get 2 new Limbaugh ties bringing his tie collection to, in my opinion, 23 really ugly ties!  Currently, Phil is outside clearing snow with the ATV.  He says it's just another day.  I still reminded the kids to call him and wish him Happy Birthday.  Let's see who does......