Yes, the snow was as bad as expected. When I woke up at 4 AM, I looked outside and thought we were in the clear because there was no new snow on the back porch. I know because I could still see the yellow spots where the stupid dog has started peeing on the snow-filled deck instead of in the yard.
Stupid, gross dog.
By 6 AM it was snowing hard. Heavy snow. The kind that gets in your eyes and chips at your face when you stand outside. The kind that covers your boots and the bottoms of your pants on sidewalks that were clear yesterday. The kind of snow that piles up on the streets and causes your car to make terrible wrenching sounds every time you turn. The kind that makes you wonder if each time you stop you will be able to get moving again.
This is what the Anchorage Daily News said about the snowfall:
According to the National Weather Service we have had 81.3 inches of snow. That is a record for any season measuring it from the first snowfall through January 9. The previous record was 77 inches in 1995. The average snowfall by January 9 is 41.6 inches.
The record for total snowfall from the first flakes through spring was recorded in 1954-55 with 132.8 inches.
The local TV station (KTUU) reported tonight that after the snow today we are at between 90-95 inches.
We are on pace for a total snowfall of 180 inches.
I’m not great at math, but my friend Amy said that is 15 feet of snow.
15 FEET! Frick on a stick.
I’m thinking of adding a ‘Donate Here’ button to this page. I can’t afford all the wine it is going to take to get me through this winter.
Suck It, Snow!
Oh, my word. Yes, wine will very much be in order. I’ll see what I can do about having a plane make a drop.
Suck it, snow!!!
And by drop, I mean the plane will drop cases of wine.
If you could arrange that, you’d be my best friend. You can be my best friend even if you don’t arrange it.
15 FEET!! Are classes suspended? I’m worried about you driving.
Not so far. If we don’t get some melt between now and the end of winter it could be an issue!
On the bright side, you still have your Christmas lights to keep you cheerful.
That’s my friend Brooke’s house. I never even put them up this year!
Where the heck is global warming when you need it, eh?
Dang. How long does it take 15′ to melt?
Too freaking long.
Just like Thomas Edison never thought his invention would be used for porno movies, I’m sure snow never thought it would serve as snow-curses. That’s art, right there.
We are really into art. Obviously.
15 feet is a ridiculous amount of snow! Yes, keep the wine flowing. Just think how wonderful spring will be!
I’m holding out for it…but it’s a long way away!
I love when you’re immature in the snow.
I’m immature all the time.
Golly! I’m complaining about 34 degrees here in DFW! Hang in there, Bridget!
Thanks, Ruby! Can I come visit your 34 sometime soon?
I can actually handle snow more than ice. The ice is a beyotch. I spent 15min shaving it off my car this morning and even that, I still only managed to get (probably an illegal amount) minimal vision to drive. Ugh!
True. Ice does suck balls. But I’d prefer neither.
Oh my God! (pause)
I like those pictures of you in the snow!
Will you hate me when I say the snow does look pretty..
Ah, ya can’t touch me anyway..you have to get through all of that snow first
I will. But only for a minute.
Who cares about the snow your new tiny square pic is HOT!
Ha! Thanks:)
Bridget- I hesitate to say that this is funny.
You know what you need? Some pink flamingos to post in front of your house. That does sound like painful- I went to college in Vermont and I thought they got a lot of snow. Good luck! Stock up on that wine!
OMG, you are so right! I need some pink flamingos!! I wonder if I can find them up here!!
Bridget- seriously- email me your address. I’m sending you a package. It will help you get through the winter.
hahahaha! Seriously- Send me your email address. NOW.
Also- your new blog pic is gorgeous!!
Thanks:)
I cannot even imagine. We are doing rain dances here in Los Angeles. We can’t get anything wet to fall from the sky. How long have you been in Alaska? Are you originally from a sunny place? You might need some of the hard stuff, and not wine, to make it through the winter. It will warm you up. Good luck and don’t take it out on the dog. He has to pee and can’t help that it is yellow.
2 years. I grew up in Florida! I might have to switch to tequila.
Holy Hell.
I’m sending wine. And valium. That’s legal through the USPS, I’m sure.
But can you even get mail delivered in that?
Hang in, baby.
Help is on the way.
Or at least my good thoughts.
I know. Hardly a relief, right?
Guess we’re back to holy hell.
XO
Holy hell. I might survive, I’ve stocked up on boxed wine and cheetos.
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Suck it snow is right! My husband won’t give up his beloved 2 seater sports car for something more snow friendly so he’s had to take my SUV to work a lot lately. I’d take my kids outside but I’m pretty sure the snow is deeper than either of them are tall and well, it’s negative disgusting out. No thanks. Dreaming of a record breaking summer, if we’re getting a record breaking winter that’s the least they can do for us right?!
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