Punxsutawney Phil has officially predicted 6 more weeks of winter. Now, it is strange that it has become a tradition to listen to a groundhog who has either seen or not seen his shadow instead of meteorologists. But, just to be fun, we have come up with phrases the groundhog would say if it was actually from here.
There is a little guilt when flying past someone, and a little rage on your part for them going slow, and for them at getting passed. What is the right thing to do?
The snowfall may have caused some issues driving for us in the lower elevations but it was music to the ears of Magic Mountain Ski Resort and other mountains. The feet of snow that fell this week may not really sit with you until you see these videos.
Keeping the house warm is a top priority, especially for those that have children or elder people living with them, but it can come at a big cost as well.
You don't have to stick to the rivers and lakes that you're used to. Frozen waterfalls are something I never thought about. I just figured as long as water was moving it wasn't really going to freeze. Apparently, I am wrong. You can check out several different frozen waterfalls around the area and they are stunning.
Some businesses have decided to close January 4th, 2022 due to winter weather conditions. We are getting reports around the area of people getting snowed into their homes, power outages and hazardous driving conditions. Here is a list of businesses so far that have announced closures for January 4th.
School districts around the Magic Valley have been canceling classes for Monday, January 3rd due to poor road and travel conditions. So far these schools have canceled classes:
If you are planning on heading up to Magic Ski Resort to go skiing or to Diamond Field Jack to go sledding, make sure you are aware of the conditions along the area. Twin Falls Sheriff's Office shared photos and information about slide offs along Rock Creek Road.