Want a Taxi? In December 2006, that wish would have been quite difficult to fulfill in New York City as 26.9 inches of snow descended upon the Big Apple..
The blizzard had a paralyzing effect on 14 Eastern states that year. Airports were shut down, flights were canceled and thousands of people were stranded near Christmastime.
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On a Thursday in January 1967, white crystalline flakes began to fall in Chicago before 6:00am. Snow had been predicted in the forecast, but no one foresaw a snowstorm that would last from early morning Thursday until after 10:00am on Friday - a 28-hour non-stop blizzard. By the time the snow stopped falling, 10 foot snowdrifts were commonplace, more than 50,000 cars had been abandoned and approximately two dozen people had been killed. Those old enough to remember the storm have indelible memories of the event.
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Last week, Washington, DC broke a one-day snowfall record with 16.4 inches. Although the blizzard took place on Friday and Saturday, most federal employees were given a 'snow day' on Monday due to the paralysis of the city's metro transit system.
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Of course, no city total can compare with the 1,140 inches recorded at Mount Baker, Washington in the winter of 1998-99. If you are planning to purchase a ski cabin in the Mountain West, Mount Baker may - or may not - be your best choice.
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Snowfall is a time of beauty, peace and reflection. It is an opportunity to pause and connect with our natural world. A little advice: leave your electronic communication device and enjoy the serenity of the moment. Let It Snow!
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(Picture - A NYC taxi cab in the blizzard of 2006)
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J Roquen