Blizzard of 2006

Last Sunday, the New York City area got its heaviest one-day snowfall ever--26"+. We stayed inside--fortunately none of us had to work that day; mostly we paid other people to shovel, though I did get out and shovel some myself, but only long enough to attract the attention of a passing band of professional shovelers who finished the job for me.

Navigating was a little tricky the next couple of days. It's worth noting that although this was the heaviest single snowfall on record, a few years back we received something like 36" in a short period with no melting in between. This was a light, powdery snow which was easy to shovel and which melted quickly: the freakishly warm weather returned by mid-week to remove most of what remains of the snow. Still, quite a sight while it lasted.

( Photographic evidence )