22 inches of snow have fallen...
...and in places it is two feet deep or more.
Snow is heavy on the tree branches.
Deep snow...
...and more deep snow when you open the gate.
Mount Windstar. That's a Ford van under there.
The morning of December 19th dawned to a record snowfall. Officially it was around 22 inches but it was blowing around and two foot drifts were not uncommon. Cars were covered. Driveways were lost under the blowing percipitation. For many Valley residents it was a time of isolation that took us back to a simpler time.
Wood was stacked on porches. Emergency supplies were handy. Stories were told of 'snows of yesteryear.' Winter held the countryside firmly in her grip.
Tragically the isolation would cause a house in Greenville to burn to the ground as firefighters would not be able to push through the driveway to reach it. Plow operators worked record hours to open snow covered roads and driveways. Emergency responders rose to the challenge and met it as best as they could. Good neighbors were a Godsend!
Snowy bushes.
Snowy bushes.
Snowy oaks.
Snowy oaks.
Catalpa.
Catalpas.
Christmas lights in the snow.
Slow going on route 11.
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