Solstice, with added Snowpocalypse*

[jhetley]

Happy turning point, to those who believe in such things. (Solstices don't happen everywhere, you know . . .)

We have been prophesied 10" to 16" of snow, with amounts increasing between prophecies. Also winds gusting over 50 mph. Starting this afternoon, into tomorrow.

Temperature -6 F, -18 C.

I think maybe I fire up the parlor stove this afternoon.

*Credit EBear for the term

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Funny, but every time I hear something, we're getting less by an inch. I dunno what it'll end up being, but it's already flurrying here.

Kristen

[jhetley.livejournal.com]

I think the weather PTBs are throwing a changeover factor into the immediate Downeast coast. Which probably thrills you no end . . .

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, yeah, "wintry mix" stuff drives me crazy. Yes, it's milder on the coast, which is positive on some counts, but during winter? Not usually.

K

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Solstices don't happen everywhere, you know . . .

There's an SF story in that line. I immediately started thinking of places where there's not a (noticeable) solstice, and within the solar system it's a pretty short list.

Now, for extra fun, imagine what the analemma as seen from Io looks like. Or from Miranda, as it orbits Uranus...