Snowmageddon 2026 – Let it Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow?

View outside my window

As I look out my window as I type on my keyboard, the snow is coming down in buckets. The weather outside is indeed frightful, but there is no fire inside that is delightful (I'm working in my office and the fireplace is downstairs). Already knowing that I will be working from home tomorrow,  I am just getting some stuff done today. 

I dread the shoveling that will follow this Snowmageddon – 2026 version –  and the clearing off the cars that takes forever. There are also the cold temperatures to deal with. 15 degrees Fahrenheit is only tolerable for a short time. Dashes inside for hot cocoa are helpful, but then it's back out into the jaws of icy hell.

Tablecloths on steps

One thing I've learned to do is to cover my front steps. My front steps can get extremely icy. I use any old tablecloths that I have already used and are in good condition. Spreading the tablecloths over the steps and then securing them under the front door at the top step and with bricks on the bottom step prevents the snow and then invariably the ice from sticking to the steps. It really works. 

Windshield Wipers

Here's a tip to help you when cleaning off your car. Stand your wiper blades up so that they don't get frozen to your windshield. I've been doing this for years now, and it really helps when you want to scrape that windshield clean. Also, be sure that your windshield wiper fluid is full because it is essential to use it at this time of year.

So, after writing and publishing this post, I'm going to get some other work done. If I can make it a productive day, I don't feel as if I'm wasting time like watching the weather report all day and hearing them say the same thing over and over.  

NYC Public Schools are going remote tomorrow, and I heard on the radio that a number of colleges are closing as well. If it is at all possible, work from home if you can. Governor Hochul has made an announcement that because of the extremely low temperatures that even when they salt the roads it will be less effective. I'm sure governors and mayors across all the states that are affected will be making similar announcements. 

If you are anywhere between New Mexico and New England, You are experiencing some sort of inclement weather. We will get through this, although here in the NYC area we are going to have freezing conditions for the rest of the week, so the snow isn't melting anytime soon. 

Stay well and stay safe out there!