It is very weird being in SC, while a blizzard rages in MA. Nor'easter. Bomb Cyclone. Snowmageddon. Call it what you want, it is a full on winter storm. The snow totals are ridiculous. It is always the timing and the winds that play the major factor. Sure, the tides wreak havoc with flooding. But when the storm hits and how strong & sustained the winds are, determine the severity.
The timing for this storm is perfect. The snow started falling at midnight last night. Most folks woke up to whiteout conditions. It is a Saturday, so there are not the school and work commutes to clog the roads. Folks seem to be behaving and staying home. I think all the limb and tree maintenance over the summer is paying off. The power outages seem to be small compared to other storms. I am sure it does not seem small to those without power.
We even had snow flakes fall here in SC. The winds were very strong and gusty. Watching snow fall here is a rarity. Still pales on comparison to watching it fall in MA from a far.
I am glad our friend and family are making out well during this. I almost feel guilty for being so far out of the path of the storm. Almost. :)
