Bombogenesis, Bomb Cyclone, Big Big Trouble!!!

Our new word for the day brought to us courtesy of Mother Nature is "bombogenesis." Those of us in the northeast are in the midst of one now. What is it? Live Science defines it this way:
        
        "Bomb cyclone" or "weather bombs" are wicked winter storms that can rival the strength of
        hurricanes and are so called because of the process that creates them :bombogenesis. "

Simply put, it is caused by a drastic drop in central low pressure in a short period of time. What does it mean for us? Well, snow totals in this area are predicted to be 12"+. That's not the worst of it. There is fear that the high winds and heavy snow could cause widespread power outages. Folks along the coast may face severe flooding and property damage. We knew we would be in trouble when earlier this week meteorolists started using words like "pummeled, pounded, clobbered,  etc ..." There was, of course, a mad rush to the grocery store to get the milk, bread, and treats to withstand the onslaught. Those of us who survived the Blizzard of '78 know better than to take any chances. As one man being interviewed said, "It's better to have the bread, milk, etc, and not need it, than to need it and not have it."

Right now, it's a virtual white-out with gusty winds and heavy snow. The meteorolists say it will wind down by this evening, and then we will need to get out and start clearing as dangerous, sub zero to single digit temps will follow overnight.  Yikes!!! Make that double Yikes!!! Yikes!!!

Okay, enough about the storm . . . yesterday my cousin Kristin and her girls came for 'Ladies Lunch" and brought Emma some birthday presents. Emma is now six. Here she is with her gifts and birthday card. She also received a bag of dog treats. She is one very lucky dog.   :-)

Stay safe and warm. Remember: spring will come again . . .