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25 cm in 24 hr

We were warned. It's something that I'll dub Stormwatch 2007. Yesterday we had snow on and off in mad waves. Last night, the wind blew through at over 80km/hr, howling and swirling the freshly powdered snow around. It was freeze-my-ass off cold even as I went to yoga and tried to "stock up" as the news told people to do. Make sure you have battery operated radios and candles the news warns. Met a friend close by for dinner and nearly wiped out going out my apt. building, and then again in front of the restaurant steps. Not cool.

Last night I could barely sleep. Somewhat feeling like a child on Christmas day, in eager anticipation, but also due to the wind that rattled my windows and the thunder claps. I woke up to snow swirling, coming down as ice pellets against the windows at time. Today is going to be a sweet day staying indoors. It would have been sweeter if this happened on a weekday and work got cancelled. When it's all said and done, it could be the worst storm in 60 years.

News stories: http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_17707.aspx

posted by toronto girl @ 10:21 PM