Da "K" Spot: January 2014

It really happened! I can't believe it, I am actually in awe! It snowed in SWLA (Southwest Louisiana)!!! Well this phenomenon of snow is not something new to the natives; I was informed that it snowed quite regularly in their childhoods and they would sled using things like trashcan lids, cardboard boxes, and anything else with a smooth surface that could go down a hill! It reminded me of winters at home in MD and doing the same things in the snow. But as I have been here for a little over 3 years, I have yet to experience this event...until today!

It snowed last night and in preparation for their wintery event, schools were informed that they would be closed on Friday; so Thursday afternoon as the announcement was made, cheers rang out school-wide and made me laugh to myself in my empty classroom. The pure joys of childhood does get me at times :). I, on the other hand, sneered at the thought of the entire parish shutting down for what would be considered flurries up North and thought everyone was seriously overreacting. But I guess the thought of something occuring that hasnt in 3 yrs at minimum could do that to a town.

So we all waited and last night as the temps dropped and the sleet mixture started, I saw no accumulation of snow. However, my friends to the North in Leesville had already begun experiencing their "snowstorm" and posting FB pics! I was now convinced that it was all just another overblown weather forecast. But when I awoke, to my surprise there was a blanket pf snow covering the town! I actually snowed...

My snow accumulation the evening before!

I'm sure it was only 1/4" at maximum, but it was snow. And I took advantage of it by taking out the boys (Rah of whom doesn't remember being in significant snow even though he has) and having some family winter fun!