Day 2188 Blizzard of 2026
The Blizzard of 2026 dumped 37.9 inches of snow, setting a new record and surpassing the historic Blizzard of 1978 . I believe what made the '78 storm worse was the timing, it began around 10 a.m., when everyone was already at work. People struggled to get home, many were stranded on the highway, and plows had trouble navigating roads clogged with abandoned vehicles. I was living out in the woods at the time and remember losing power for two weeks, ugh. We had well water, so without electricity, we were also without water. That experience might be why I’m such a stickler for being storm-ready at all times! This storm, thankfully, came with plenty of notice. Snowfall began at night while everyone was safely home, and a quick state of emergency was declared along with a driving ban, so the plows could do their work. More than 41,000 people have been without power during this storm, but here Tim and I sit in the lap of luxury, with the lights still on, enough storm snacks to feast ...
