You just knew it would have to happen before we leave, a major snow storm. As of this writing this storm has dropped over 15 inches of snow and is rated as the fifth biggest storm to hit the Chicago area and is predicted to move up to fourth, because it is still SNOWING! Since moving here in 1993 we have been through one other top 5 storm, 1999, when over 21 inches fell. The difference this time is the high winds that came with this current storm. As you can see from this picture the winds have caused the snow to form a huge pile outside our front door near the truck. I would guess this drift is close to 3 feet.
The picture was taken from our front door which is about 18 inches above the sidewalk and driveway and the snow is at the bottom of the door on the porch. This is going to make for some heavy duty shoveling. I already parted with our snow blower but it was lighter duty model and would not have been able to handle this much snow.
The big question now is will this affect our departure. Obviously the roads will be cleared so I can get to the storage lot, but will I, or them, be able to get to the trailer and get it out of the lot. We shall see.
Hope you bought chains for the new trailer.
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