Eastern North Carolina was basically "closed" over this time, mainly because we just aren't prepared for this kind of snow coverage. The temperatures stayed below freezing for days on end, so the snow had no where to go and just became ice on the roadways. Snow plows were able to work on the main roads, but, Eastern North Carolina is made up of lots and lots of side roads and country roads that didn't get plowed. The Onslow County Sheriffs and Jacksonville Police were kept very busy with accidents all over the area due to icy conditions. Businesses were closed, schools were closed. The Marine bases were closed except for those who were necessary. Even after the snow started melting in morning sun, the temps went back below freezing during the day.
The local news stations ran photos and videos of people enjoying the snow by sledding and building snowmen/women. In some cases kayaks were used for sledding since sleds were hard to come by around here. Where there's a will, there's a way! Kids were having a ball, and parents moaning about another day of no school!
Here's a few photos I took around my apartment building and my balcony. I was seriously starting to feel cabin fever!
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| On my balcony. I don't have any plants out there yet. I guess it's a good thing. |
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| Two stray black cats wandered all over for days. Can't believe they are still alive. |
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| Front of the apartment building |
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| Looking out from front door of lobby to driveway |
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| Empty field and street across from my buildiing |
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| My little Honda freezing day 3 or 4. I went out to start it and it started right up. |
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| Apt. Building "backyard" gazebo and garden area |
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| The pretty sky and loblolly pines, my first day out to walk.
It's been an interesting winter for this former So. California girl. I hope you all have a safe and happy rest of winter.
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