Snowed in

No accurate guess as to depth of snow.  3' drift across back door, which I have removed so we can escape in case of dire need.  The newspaper walk will have to wait on further relocation efforts.

Also, wind.

North Woods survival tip

When the snowdrift is deeper than the discharge chute of your snowblower, you have a problem.

North Woods survival tip

Choose your neighbors carefully.  Ones that have snowblowers more powerful than you have are a good choice.

Phase 2 complete

Cars available for service.  All doors accessible.  Front steps cleared before arrival of Postal Person.

Noon news alleges that we received 14" of snow.  Based on my limited data, this suggests that I have just removed some other people's snow from our driveway, as well as our own allotment . . .

Current temperature 18F, windchill 5F.

Unsure when Phase 3 will occur -- access to the oil filler pipe and clearance of lower-level roof surfaces.

Our cunning long-range plan to have emergency backup snow-removal teams available has all moved to California.