This morning I looked out the windows, saw the telltale gleaming shine on the driveway and road, and felt my heart sink. Of all of the crappy meteorological phenomena we encounter during a typical Midwestern winter, freezing rain is — by far — the worst. Snowstorms are inconvenient, but you quickly adapt to driving through [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Winter’
Freezing Rain Is The Worst
Posted in Columbus, Penny, weather, tagged Columbus, Freezing Rain, Penny, Sleet, Snow, weather, Winter, Winter Driving on February 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Definitive Winter Comfort Food Meal
Posted in Family, Food, Growing Up, weather, tagged Campbell's Tomato Soup, Cold weather, Comfort Food, Family, Food, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Growing Up, Kraft American Cheese, weather, Winter, Wonder Bread on January 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Let’s say you are 10 years old on a cold winter’s day. For hours, you’ve been sledding with your brother and your friends in the neighborhood. Your stocking cap is soaked with sweat and a while ago one of your friends put snow down your back that has long since turned to an ever-present, icy [...]
A Frozen End To The “Lake Effect”
Posted in Ohio, weather, tagged Chardon, Cleveland, Humor, Lake Effect, Lake Erie, Ohio, Shoveling Snow, Snow, weather, Winter on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Anyone who has ever lived in northeast Ohio has heard of the “lake effect.” It happens during early winter, before Lake Erie freezes over. Storms pass over the open, shallow waters of the lake, pick up warmth and moisture, and then dump greater amounts of snow on Cleveland and points east. Every year northern Ohioans [...]
Ode To A Fur Hat
Posted in Humor, weather, tagged Cold, Cold weather, Doggerel, Fur Hats, Hats, Humor, Poems, Poetry, weather, Winter, Winter Hats on January 24, 2011 | 3 Comments »
When the temperature gets down to the single digits or below, the Mad Bomber fur hat is taken from the closet and worn with grateful appreciation. On even the iciest days it keeps my head warm on our morning walks. As Penny and I were strolling during this past weekend’s cold snap, I was moved [...]
Sledding New Albany, 2011
Posted in Columbus, sports, weather, tagged Columbus, New Albany, Sledding, sports, weather, Winter, winter sports on January 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The conditions were perfect for sledding in New Albany today. It was cold enough to keep the snow from melting, but sunny enough to keep the temperature at a reasonable level. By the time I got to the sledding hill behind the tee on number one North, only a few intrepid sledders remained. Even though [...]
First Winter Storm Of The Year
Posted in Columbus, weather, tagged Columbus, weather, Winter on December 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Midwest has been getting pounded by a winter storm that is rolling through. Today, it is our turn here in Columbus. It rained all day yesterday and into this morning, but by mid-morning the rain turned to snow. It has continued to snow since then, and the accumulation has been rapid, quickly covering the [...]
Ice On The Pathway
Posted in Columbus, Humor, Penny, weather, tagged Columbus, Humor, Ice, Morning Walks, Walking, weather, Winter on November 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It rained all day on Thanksgiving — putting in a serious crimp in traditional backyard football games throughout the Columbus area — and then about midnight a cold strong front moved in. When Penny and I took our walk this morning, we encountered falling temperatures and a frigid west wind. We also made our first [...]
First Buds On The Trees
Posted in Columbus, weather, tagged Columbus, spring, weather, Winter on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday the temperature got up into the 50s, and it was a brilliantly sunny, blue-sky day — the kind of day that sets you to dreaming of spring. There is still a lot of snow cover on the ground, of course, but the peek at grass and the first warm weather in months was much [...]
Snow, Snow, Everywhere I Go
Posted in weather, tagged Philadelphia, Poughkeepsie, Snow, weather, Winter, Winter Driving on February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Kish and I traveled to Poughkeepsie today for Russell’s art show — more about that in a minute — but of course the weather interfered with our plans. We were to fly to Philadelphia, and then to Newburgh, New York. Our flight to Philadelphia went off as planned, but when we landed in the City [...]
The Dreaded Slush Ball
Posted in Growing Up, Humor, weather, tagged Akron, Bath, Growing Up, Humor, Slush Balls, Snow, Snowballs, weather, Winter on February 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When I was a kid, this was an exceptionally dangerous time of year. The warmer temperatures would lead to melting snow, and the melting snow would lead to slush, and the slush would lead to the risk of the dreaded slush ball. The slush ball, of course, was like a snowball, except a thousand times [...]
Snow To The Windowsill, And The Great Wall Of Webner
Posted in Columbus, weather, tagged Columbus, house and grounds, New Albany, Shoveling Snow, Snow, Snowstorms, weather, Winter on February 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Columbus was hit with another blizzard today. As of 6 p.m., I’d say another six inches had fallen on New Albany, and more is supposed to be on the way. The firm closed early due to horrible road conditions, and traffic moved at a crawl on the drive home as snow continued to fall at [...]
Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow!
Posted in Columbus, weather, tagged Columbus, Snow, weather, White Christmas, Winter on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It snowed again today, and frankly people in Columbus are starting to get sick of it. They’re grumbling about constantly having to shovel their driveways, about slipping and sliding on ineptly cleared sidewalks, and cars disgustingly coated with slush and salt. So, as a public service, Webner House offers a little clip of people who [...]
A White-Knuckle Drive
Posted in Ohio, weather, tagged Ohio, Snow, Snowstorms, weather, Winter, Winter Driving on February 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This morning I drove from Columbus to Cincinnati during a raging snowstorm only to learn, a few miles from the Cincinnati outskirts, that the hearing would be rescheduled for a later day. So, I promptly turned around and drove back to Columbus. It was a white-knuckle drive both ways. The roads were snow-covered, large snowflakes [...]
Another Day, Another Winter Storm
Posted in Columbus, weather, tagged Columbus, Snow, Snowstorms, Washington D.C., weather, Winter on February 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Forecasters are calling for yet another winter storm to hit Columbus today, with total expected accumulation of another 8 inches of snow. From this morning’s stroll it appears that the leading edge of the storm is already here, with a brisk wind flinging little icy bullets against the intrepid walker. So, we will batten down [...]
New Albany, Under Snow
Posted in weather, tagged New Albany, Snow, weather, Winter on February 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today is another bright, sunny day. After I finished shoveling a path to our front door, Kish and I took Penny for a walk. We struck out for the Yantis Loop. We found that the leisure path is completely snow covered, and the top of the snow has hardened to a crunchy shell. Penny enjoys [...]
