It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Two months too late. The birds are chirping a melancholy tone and the kids are home prepping snowballs. Last night there was mass hysteria at the local grocery stores as customers rushed to stock up on home supplies. College students are either home hitting the books or taking advantage of leisure time made available by school closings.
Earlier this morning, my seven year old niece Kenzie said, “We are off school today for President’s Day but even if it wasn’t President’s Day, we would be off school. At least we have the UofL game recorded.” Kenzie and many other children are reaping the benefits of this snow storm.
While kids may be enjoying the weather, many adults are not amused by the hazards it is causing. Gina Stevenson, Nurse Educator at the University of Louisville Hospital, said, “The roads were terrible but people were driving half way intelligently. I didn’t see any accidents on my way home.” Mrs. Stevenson had some car trouble due to the weather but was able to get to and from work safely.
Local weather stations are predicting that there will be snow flurries throughout the day and into the night. There is a chance of snow throughout the rest of the week. Authorities are advising people to stay home if possible and to avoid the main roads. The snow storm provides ample opportunity to mark tasks off your to-do list, catch up on rest, spend time with loved ones, or just enjoy the weather.
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