To all the snow I missed before. To all the snow that came in and out my door....Here's a big fluffy hello to my friends and family who are enjoying their latest snow storm.
This is from Steve Breslin, posted on The Weather Channel website today: A powerful Winter Storm Selene hammered the Rockies, Plains and Midwest Wednesday and Thursday, bringing an entire region to a halt, both on the ground and in the air.
In Colorado, the state's National Guard resources were deployed to assist with rescue missions as every major highway leading out of Denver was closed, making travel nearly impossible Wednesday afternoon. More than 1,300 flights were canceled Wednesday at Denver International Airport, and officials were forced to halt all operations for several hours due to the severe wintry conditions. Once the roadway leading to the airport was cleared, the airport reopened at 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
More than 30 inches of snow fell from this storm alone in parts of Colorado; when the snow stopped, DIA officially reported 13.1 inches. Further east, the snow continued to fall Thursday on the Upper Midwest.
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Here’s the latest from this winter storm.
Wisconsin
Top snowfall total: 13 inches, multiple locations
Most major roadways across central Wisconsin were either snow- or ice-covered Thursday morning, complicating travel. A few incidents were reported, but all major roadways were open Thursday morning. Gov. Scott Walker declared a state of emergency in a statement as Winter Storm Selene moved into the Badger State. This storm "may cause dangerous drifting and blowing snow as well as limited visibility on roads and highways, causing treacherous driving conditions," Walker announced. "As a precautionary measure, we want to ensure all state resources are available and ready, if needed. We urge all Wisconsinites to be cautious of the weather conditions and remain safe while outside or driving.” Walker called upon members of the Wisconsin National Guard to active duty to help authorities as needed, according to the Associated Press. Many schools will be closed Thursday as the state deals with this winter storm.
Minnesota
Top snowfall total: 12 inches, multiple locations
In south-central Minnesota, authorities advised residents to stay off roads unless travel was necessary Wednesday night into Thursday, the AP reported. Over 100 flights both departing and arriving into Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport were canceled Wednesday, according to FlightAware. On Thursday morning, cancellations were minimal. Many Minnesota school districts are closed Thursday.
South Dakota
Top snowfall total: 14.3 inches, near North Sioux City
Southeastern South Dakota was hit hardest by Selene, and the effects of the storm were still being felt Thursday morning. A portion of Interstate 29 was closed Thursday from Sioux City, Iowa, to Highway 50. Wednesday afternoon and evening, thundersnow was reported in this part of the Mount Rushmore State as the storm moved through. In Rapid City, additional snow-removal crews were brought in overnight Wednesday to battle the storm, and Ellsworth Air Force Base permitted non-essential personnel to report late, the AP also said. Some school districts will remain closed.
Iowa
Top snowfall total: 17 inches, near Sioux City (social media report)
More than a foot of snow fell in parts of northern Iowa from Selene, and officials warned motorists to be careful on roadways if they needed to travel at all. Areas north and east of I-29 were especially hazardous. Schools have been closed in parts of the state due to the weather.
Nebraska
Top snowfall total: 15 inches, near Wakefield
Several highways in Nebraska were closed by Selene, including a stretch of more than 100 miles of I-80 from Brule to the Wyoming state line. Many trucks opted to stop traveling through the state and wait out the winter storm, Becky Buda, a clerk at the Sapp Bros. Travel Center off I-80 in Sidney, told the AP. On Thursday morning, I-80 reopened across the entire state. A snow alert was declared for the city.
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Colorado
Top snowfall total: Up to 31.6 inches, near Pinecliffe
A very dangerous situation unfolded Wednesday when relentless snowfall covered roadways and gusty winds brought visibilities down to unsafe levels for travel. Officials were forced to close Interstates 25, 70 and 76 in all directions out of Denver when the snow became too heavy for the nearly 500 plows to keep up. "There are many accidents," Colorado State Police Trooper Nate Reid told the Denver Post. "I would never be able to give you a number." Thursday morning, all interstates reopened except I-70, which remained closed from east of Denver all the way to the Kansas state line. A "very large number of patients" have been admitted into the University of Colorado Hospital's emergency department as a result of snow-related car accidents, said hospital spokesperson Dan Weaver. "That's been the main cause of patient transports to the hospital (Wednesday)."
We're taking Steve's truck out to Colorado. That should give us better traction and ability to get through the snow. I was just driving through Colorado and western Kansas a few days ago!
It's hard to imagine all that snow and bad weather when you're sitting in glorious sunshine, warm temperatures, and seeing green everywhere.
You will need 1 cup of boiling water and 1 tablespoon of vinegar for EACH final color. For example, for deep purple you will need 1 cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 7 drops of blue food coloring and 3 drops of pink food coloring in your egg dying container. Place hard boiled egg in colored water and leave until desired color appears.
You can use a white or yellow crayon to write names or messages or draw pictures on hard boiled eggs BEFORE coloring them, also.
NOTE: In checking over the color chart, (at left) I'm not sure that mixing green and pink will get you apricot; especially since the caps of the dye bottles are red and yellow. Let me know if it works for you.
For more egg coloring ideas, check out these links: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/more-holidays/dye-easter-eggs OR http://www.marthastewart.com/275626/egg-dyeing-101
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