Since I've Returned....

Heavy snow loads and down burst winds have created quite a mess here in our little town.  The series of events started when the roof collapsed on the Sears building.  Sears Collapse  The really sad thing is this collapse affects a kids' gymnasium and a just-completed bowling alley (rumor is, they put $3.5 million into its build).  Such a bummer for these businesses.

Next event was a mammoth snow fall.  It snowed and snowed.  By the end of the day, there was about 16" of new snow at our Hoback place.  Mike tried to help the road plow guy get unstuck and by the end of the ordeal his old red truck blew up.  Probably blew the engine.  Now we are without a plow tuck.  That's not good.

Next was the big wind that followed the snow storm.  A downblast of wind sent about 10 metal power poles to their demise along the road to Teton Village.  Power is out for Teton Village, the airport, and several residential areas.  Lower Valley Energy says 5 to 7 days to have power back up.  This is a big, big deal for a tourist town filled with skiers!  Fortunately, no one was hurt as the lines came crashing down.

At home, snow continues to slide off the roof.  This is a good thing, but the mounds are now at window height.  I shoveled the east windows out yesterday, worried about snow pushing them in.  Hopefully, our walls are strong.  Look for pictures to come of the mess around our place.

The weather forecast predicts two days of rain and 6 degree low for Saturday night.  What a mess for all.