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Archive for November 4, 2010

WAIT…IT’S STILL AUTUMN!

The following items just arrived in my inbox. We are not amused!

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SNOW ALERT

Forecast for Friday November 05, 2010
Wytheville, VA

condition

Snow Shower

High: 39°F
Low: 29°F

Chance of Precipitation 50%
No significant accumulation (My emphasis)
Wind NW 11 mph
Humidity 76%

More Weather Details

Snow can create dangerous driving conditions. Check weather.com’s Driving in Snow and Ice before venturing out in your car.

Be sure you’re safe when shoveling and removing snow. Weather.com offers Tips for Snow and Ice Removal.


ICY PRECIPITATION ALERT

Forecast for Friday November 05, 2010
Wytheville, VA

condition

Rain / Snow Showers

High: 39°F
Low: 29°F

Chance of Precipitation 50%
Wind W 13 mph
Humidity 76%

More Weather Details

Ice can create dangerous driving conditions. Check weather.com’s Driving in Snow and Ice before venturing out in your car.

Be sure you’re safe when shoveling and removing ice. Weather.com offers Tips for Snow and Ice Removal.


EXTREME COLD ALERT

Forecast for Friday November 05, 2010
Wytheville, VA

extreme cold

Wind Chill
Near 29°F (Not really all that cold for these parts)

High: 39°F
Low: 29°F

Feels like 29°F
Chance of Precipitation 50%
Wind WNW 13 mph
Humidity 76%

More Weather Details

Make sure your home is protected and prevent freezing pipes during this period of extreme cold.


Right; time to plug in the heat tapes to keep the pipes from freezing, get out the coats, gloves and boots, just in case, and settle in until the sun comes back Saturday.

Man,am I ever glad that I’m retired and don’t have to go outside and dodge idiots sliding around on the slick roads!


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