After the Blizzard

Waxhaw, NC  2026

The snow stopped sometime overnight.  I think the "official" amount of snow was about 11" measured at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Local amounts varied from 4" to 13".  Waxhaw reported 4.7", but that seems low to me based on what I'm seeing.  The top picture is the view from my patio.  Over the last 10 years, Charlotte has averaged 1.7" of snow.  That means some areas received 10 years of snow in just one day.

I measured 7" of snow atop the fire pit.

This is the street outside my house.  Notice the street has not been plowed yet.  I'm not sure if the town of Waxhaw even as a snowplow.

These were all taken on Sunday morning, from 10:28am to 10:40am.  Even with a temperature of 25˚F there has been significant melting of the snow.

 

Blizzard

Waxhaw, NC  2026

It has been snowing all day.  It is rare to see this much snow in this part of North Carolina.  Having lived in both Michigan and Connecticut, this is nothing compared to what they get, but here it is a big deal.  It has been hard to find rock salt or even a snow shovel anywhere near Charlotte.  This was taken at 1:28pm, Saturday, Jan 31 and weather forecast calls for continuing snow of up to 7", wind gusts of 35 mph and extreme cold temps with wind chills reaching -5˚F.  A good winter day in Michigan, but not North Carolina.

Local Beer

Waxhaw, NC  2026

One can get pretty thirsty walking around historic downtown Waxhaw.  Fortunately, we have a pretty good local brewery that serves up a number of fine brews.

 

Heath-Massey House - ca 1898

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This was the first house to receive electricity in Waxahw.  It's my favorite historic house in downtown Waxhaw.

 

W.C. Gamble House - ca 1900

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Center Grove Baptist Church

 

Historic House Presbyterian Manse

Waxhaw, NC  2026

I had to look up the definition of "manse".   It's the place of residence for a Presbyterian minister.  This was built ca 1901.