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Originally Posted by Skybird
Random find.
I know I know that Americans will not be overly impressed, with their Blizzards at the East coast being much worse and a frequent event in the winter season, but this is Germany, the middle of it, and for the regional standards this snow event is absolutley exceptionell. I am not certain when was the last time i saw snow living for longer than just 3 or 4 hours, but its been many years. We had a huge snow desaster over here in the region, with some districts north of my hometown having no electricity for days - but that is 15 years ago.
Currently, all truck traffic in the area of my hometown has been prohibited by police, and I heard three driving cars over the day. No busses drive currently either, also no trains. Its wonderfully calm and peaceful. I love it. I am no city boy.
For the centre of the messy zone they project temperatures this night of -21°C. |
Snow isn't an issue because it can be shoveled and plowed. The real danger is when it warms up during the day and all that snow turns into water that then freezes into ice at night.
Lots of cityfolk with expensive luxury 4WD type vehicles get overly confident driving - sure a 4WD vehicle will help you *start* moving but does nothing when trying to stop.