February Snow Day

After January's snow storm, I thought we were finished with the snow for 2014's winter season.  Most years, I would have been right.  This year I was wrong.  After two inches of snow crippled Atlanta in January, snow struck again two weeks later.  This time, Atlanta was prepared.

When the forecasts first mentioned snow in February, everyone went into preparation mode.  Of course, the grocery store shelves were raided for all perishable items.  There was no milk, bread, or eggs to be found.  Luckily, we were prepared and didn't have to raid the grocery store with the rest of Atlanta.

We headed home on February 11 knowing we would likely be home for two to three days.  Justin and I were prepared to work from home during this time.

The storm started with frozen rain and ice falling for most of February 12.  When I walked outside with the dogs, I heard what sounded like something sizzling.  It was itty bitty pieces of ice hitting trees, bushes, and houses.  We stayed inside except to run outside with the dogs so they could potty.

Cabin fever didn't kick in until the second day.

We woke up to a one to two inch coating of snow on most everything.

Oddly enough, the snow didn't last too long.  By midday, the snow was really melting.

The roads were mostly wet, but there were still some icy patches in areas.  By late afternoon, most of the snow was gone.

 Justin and I spent both days working from home, but by the end of the second day, we were beginning to annoy each other.  I was grouchy and Justin was chasing the dogs and me around the house with his remote control helicopter.

We managed to be cordial to each other through Thursday night and I went to the office on Friday (Valentine's Day!).  Justin chose to work from home again, which is where he is most productive.  It was very nice being out of the house.  I wish I could have done something other than go to work, but work was fine, as long as I was out of the house!  Those nine hours away from the house worked wonders for me.  I was so happy to see my hubby when I got home that afternoon.

Atlanta recovered much more quickly after February's snow storm than it did after January's storm.  Things were back to normal by Saturday.  Since then, we've managed to avoid any other winter weather problems.  Now that we're in mid-March, I imagine we're probably finished with the threats of winter weather.