Saturday morning

It's 19.6 degrees - almost TWENTY!
Light snow continues and we have about 6" of new "fluff" on the front porch.

AccuWeather forecasts more snow, today, with periods of sunshine or clouds and a high temperature of 25 degrees.

That means it'll be warm enough to wash cars!

According to one of our local automotive experts, the new and improved road salt that the State is using - the stuff that almost looks like sparkly blue-green hydroseed! - really does "eat" cars. It cakes right on to the undercarriage and starts eating right away!

The advantage to the highways? It melts at a lower temperature than untreated road salt.

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Route 12 was reopened to traffic last evening, but the resident weather observer remarks that when the sun comes up the wind will no doubt pick up, too, and the "Road Closed" signs may reappear.

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This photo answers the question that was

first was asked 'way back last Summer:

"Who's going to plow the new sidewalk all the way to Sangerfield?"

- and a more recent one:

"Is he lost?"

No!

The two municipalities - the Village of Waterville and the Town of Sangerfield - have come to a nice agreement and are swapping "in-kind" snow removal services.

Trivia for the Day: "How many miles of sidewalk are there in Waterville?" According to Superintendent Ostrander, it's just about fifteen - "the same as driving to North Utica!" That doesn't count the mile or so to Sangerfield.

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The days are definitely getting longer - it's most noticable in the afternoon - but if you're outdoors after it gets dark, take a minute or two to look at the sky!
Saturn and Venus are both putting on fine displays!