January 4, 2009 

lizzard warning for my area today, so along with putting out my last newspaper (I think), we will be battening down the hatches around here and getting the kerosene lamps out.

The forecast:
Strong southerly winds will develop near noon and combine with heavy snow to produce localized blizzard conditions over the region. This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions. Listen for updated statements.

A strong moisture laden pacific frontal system will spread heavy snow into the British Columbia interior today. Snow will develop in the central and northern interior this morning. Snow amounts of 10 to 20 cm are forecast by Monday morning. Along with the snow, strong southerly winds gusting to 90 kmh/55mph will develop through many central interior regions near noon producing localized blizzard conditions. The blizzard conditions are expected to persist into this evening.

I don't know about you, but I am thinking that a blizzard ought to be dropping more than 4 inches of snow.. the upper range of 20cm/8" is the minimum I think a blizzard should drop. 

The definition of a blizzard is... "A blizzard is a severe winter storm condition characterized by low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy blowing snow. Blizzards are formed when a high pressure system, also known as a ridge, interacts with a low pressure system; this results in the advection of air from the high pressure zone into the low pressure area.

Yesterday they made me go out and get some fresh air, so when I was checking on the farm, I met my friends and they introduced me to Cross Country skiing. I had no clue as to what I was doing, but I only fell twice in an hour and a half. There were a few very wobbly moments however. For someone who comes from a family who does not ski, I think I rather like it. It will be a mode of winter travel I think I will keep.

Ok.. off to do the newspaper and hopefully the power will not go out. After that back to projects for the magazines. I can't wait for you guys to see them.