Weather forecast: DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
IT WILL BE DRY AND WARM TODAY WITH TEMPERATURES CLIMBING TO AROUND
60 THIS AFTERNOON. VERY STRONG WINDS WILL DEVELOP IN AND NEAR THE
FOOTHILLS LATE TONIGHT AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING STORM SYSTEM. STRONG
WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 75 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED AFTER MIDNIGHT OVER
THE MOUNTAINS
IN THE MOUNTAINS...SNOW WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD AND HEAVIER
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. NEAR
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE AS A PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOWFALL
LATE IN THE DAY COMBINES WITH VERY STRONG WINDS. WHILE A BRIEF LULL
IN THE STORM IS EXPECTED LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...ANOTHER ROUND OF
HEAVIER SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP SUNDAY.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING. NEAR
BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE AS A PERIOD OF HEAVY SNOWFALL
LATE IN THE DAY COMBINES WITH VERY STRONG WINDS. WHILE A BRIEF LULL
IN THE STORM IS EXPECTED LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...ANOTHER ROUND OF
HEAVIER SNOWFALL IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP SUNDAY.
We have to go to town to pick up some inventory and today is the last day we can get it done. While we are out we will haul water back to the ranch and we will make whatever stops needed to keep from making unnecessary trips to town to save money. We do not have a well yet, so we keep our cistern as full as possible. We believe it holds about 1800 gallons. We use a little more than 350 gallons a week. Our water transfer tank fits in the back of the truck and holds about 350 gallons.
Ridge cap prepping |
Almost done |
Hot lunch for a job well done |
Filling transfer tank |
Good work! It always pays to be alert and prepared over the state of your house. Doing all the preparations necessary can be tiring, but it's worth it. Not only for the peace of mind but also for the guarantee that your roof won't get damaged during the heavy snow.
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