Winter Storm Fern ended up dumping 16″ of snow on us in 24 hours. I’m spending much of today digging us and a neighbor out with the fourth round of shoveling. Thankfully we still have power and we didn’t get ice here.

This is the most snow we’ve had at one time in our six years in Peekskill. We’ve had 12″ twice before.

I’m lifting with my legs when shoveling and the snow is powdery, but I’m still tired and sore. It doesn’t help that we all have colds in the house. I’m planning on making some chicken noodle soup this afternoon.

Charlie and I got out yesterday and started on an igloo. If he feels up to it, we might work on it again this afternoon. The temperatures are forecasted to stay below freezing here through at least the next 10 days, so we have plenty of time.

A friend who drives a snow plow sent a great photo of whiteout conditions on the Bear Mountain Bridge yesterday afternoon:

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Update a couple hours later:

Little boys can’t resist a huge snow mound.

Some backyard play:

Charlie is a helper: