DOING BATTLE WITH A BLIZZARD

Some think modern life isolates us from bad weather, with the exception of major events like hurricanes and tornadoes. However, much of rural America, especially in the west, faces weather issues fairly often. Part of that has to do with the fact that there are often great distances between towns and cities.

Winters where we live, at an elevation of over 5,000 feet on the edge of the Sawtooth National Forest in southern Idaho, are usually major events. The ground is generally covered by at least 3 feet of snow for about four months every year. Extreme cold with sub-zero temperatures around the clock are common. Some winters are more severe than others. The winter of 1993-’94 was slightly worse than usual but certainly not a record breaker. In such conditions, it is common sense to stay home when it is not absolutely necessary to be out and about.

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