In the summer smoke from forest fires
After a couple days of below zero
Friday, February 8, 2019
Winter, during my absence, has settled upon Butte, as it should well have. My neighbor reports I have around 3' of snow in the yard, up to the top of the fence, as it should be. Night before last the low was -27, That's without wind chill. Chicago mad the national news with -20, in Butte it just make the weather page. However....The Berkeley Pit froze over, good for the errant bird that want's to land on the water. It has a Ph of 1.8, so kind of acidic. Nonetheless, it froze over.
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It does look somewhat dangerous and desolate out there. You all take care, you here?
ReplyDeleteSeattle is not desolate in any sense of the word. Dangerous? Only because of amateur hour on the snow covered roads.
DeleteWinter abides for a while longer. Off to the arena for JJ's hockey tournament today.
ReplyDeleteYep. It's just winter, as I remind people here.
DeleteAnything will freeze if it gets cold enough.
ReplyDeleteAll the snow here is on lawns and roofs, the streets mostly clear, sidewalks icy in front of those who don't shovel, street gutters full of mucky plowed mess. Warming up well above freezing, so much will melt.
I'll be interested to see how much is in Butte when I get back. I've heard there is 3' in my yard.
DeleteAnd Seattle had a winter's worth in a day. Are you like Joe Btfsplk, travelling from time zone to time zone? Although decent luck for the water fowl.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good metaphor for me, Joanne.
DeleteGot a kick out of the comparison to Chicago! Yea, Butte knows cold.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Butte does know cold. It's entertaining to watch Seattle and environs deal with snow on the roads
DeleteI understand the state is working to build a treatment plant for the water. Meanwhile, the birds get a bit of respite.
ReplyDeletesort of, the water will be treated after drained, which will go on forever. If they don't start draining it, it will seep into the ground water.
DeleteAre you enjoying yourself, Mike, laughing at all those snow-panicked Seattleans?
ReplyDeleteMostly dodging them on the streets as they slide by, Bruce. It's amateur hour.
DeleteIt looks almost lunar.
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