it was a snowstorm to end all snowstorms
it was the worst storm we ever had had
i'd seen my share of big snowstorms before
but this ol' snowstorm was badder than bad
the year it hit--nineteen seventy eight
the storm that still stands out in memory
it had been a hard winter, lots of snow
that january, we'd make history
two low pressure systems--one north, one south
decided to meet over ohio
snow in the south, rain in the north--a mess
then the barometer fell--very low
cold air came blowing on a vicious wind
precip changed to snow all over the state
it grew heavier with each passing hour
was coming down at a furious rate
i woke up to the sound of thunderclaps
wasn't rain but SNOW when i looked outside
didn't like the looks of that, i tell you...
i was looking for anywhere to hide!
power died, and it was getting colder
so we gathered around the fireplace
wrapped in sweaters, coats, anything we had
warmth of the fire felt good on my face
it snowed all that day and part of the next
before it finally came to an end
i had to shovel the stupid driveway
after the storm...that i don't recommend
i couldn't believe the height of the drifts
some of them stood over five feet in height
i'm only five three...took me forever
think i shovelled until nearly midnight!! (not really)
classes cancelled, businesses closed down
all because of that powerful big storm
my daddy said that ohio was closed
thank God, now i live someplace where it's WARM!
i live in texas, where it hardly snows
but there are times that i miss seeing it
i recall that storm of seventy eight
naaaaahhhhh...i don't think that i miss snow a bit!!
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a blizzard is defined as a prolonged event (3 or more consecutive hours) of winds reaching 35 miles an hour (with higher gusts), temperatures of 20 degrees, and snowfall reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less.
what hit ohio was a rare "severe blizzard": winds reaching 45 miles an hour (with higher gusts), temperatures 10 degrees or below, and great density of falling or blowing snow reducing visibilities to near zero. winds in that storm reached over 70 miles an hour, with gusts over 100...hurricane force!
am i glad i live in texas...where all i have to put up with is thunderstorms and an occasional tornado. :)
Never been in a blizzard and enver want to be , wonderful write Karla! In Christ's Love
Your Friend From Cali ~Michelle~
Reviewed by William M. Sowman
Reviewed on December 12, 2002
Karla ... I am from a cold climate also, Illinois. But never have I seen it as cold as you described this. Wow! I am shivering just thinking of it. I understand why you moved to Texas. (((Hugs))) Bill Murray
Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)
Reviewed on December 12, 2002
Pesky little snow storms they are
I remember a lot of really bad one too
the is a great telling of the emotional blizzards we go through when in one.
But Now snow is just a memory as i too am in the south
Chilling Write!!!!!
you might even say Frosty
but i won't because you would think me a flake.
I was living in Toronto all we got was hurricane force winds -- glass popping out of downtown office towers -- the high rise we lived in vibrating -- the glass in the windows flexing an inch in and out -- people being blown off their feet -- but, no snow...
ever lucky, us...
again good write ....
john +
Reviewed by Russ Okamura (Reader)
Reviewed on December 12, 2002
You have a magnificent way with words! I felt the chills all the way here in HAWAII!
Great descriptive write of a blizzard Karla, I lived on the Illinois Wisconsin border where we got our share right from Canada through Michegan, to our neck of the woods, and some kept us in for weeks. Love to see it, but love my California, where in an hour I can be to the snowy mountains, while it stays warm where I am.
You know I think that we actually did have a snow (not a storm though) here in 1978. It was some time around then. This poem has a good 'beat' to it. Happy Holidays my friend.
Love & Hugs, Janet xoxoxoxo
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on December 11, 2002
You have to admit there is an energy in those blizzards you can't get at any other time. I believe the one that hit Ohio affected Ontario as well. It seems to be the right time. My mother-in-law had the only home with gas heating when we all lost our heat. Big family reunion for a few days LOL. You give me a chill with this write! Great Write.
wonderful write about the blizzard that made history in ohio! i know i will NEVER, EVER forget it as long as i live! thanks for sharing! love, your twin, karen lynn. P.s.: i still would rather live in ohio..i miss the basements and the snow in wintertime! but i don't miss those DANGED BLIZZARDS!!) >:(
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Your Friend From Cali ~Michelle~
I remember a lot of really bad one too
the is a great telling of the emotional blizzards we go through when in one.
But Now snow is just a memory as i too am in the south
Chilling Write!!!!!
you might even say Frosty
but i won't because you would think me a flake.
I was living in Toronto all we got was hurricane force winds -- glass popping out of downtown office towers -- the high rise we lived in vibrating -- the glass in the windows flexing an inch in and out -- people being blown off their feet -- but, no snow...
ever lucky, us...
again good write ....
john +
Love & Hugs, Janet xoxoxoxo