Storm visions

It’s difficult to capture the feel of the Blizzards of 2026 in a few photos.   There are now hundreds of trucks here, many brought in from other states. There are trucks to plow snow, to restore cable (=internet) service, to repair electric lines. All of the local motels are fully booked with workers, coming from Western Mass, Indiana, and other far-flung places. Local oil and propane companies are stretched thin as customers call to get their heat, well water, and cooking restored.   Tree wells; this one reached dangerous proportions later on   Our driveway   A view out one window showing a rain chain and a Japanese maple covered in snow   Down the hill behind our house   Our deck, with soft snow pillows   Top of our driveway; note the street sign   Downed power, cable, and telephone lines everywhere   Suprising number of pine trees down or with lost branches