The January 8th and 14th 1999 Snow/Ice Storms [PICs]

On January 8th, 14th and 15th Woodlawn High School was closed due to snow and then ice. I searched and couldn't see if anyone had shared these links before. (I am a bit surprised to be honest, it was some pretty casual Googling)

Here are some pictures of the January 8th snow that canceled school: http://www.weatherwarrior.net/chaser/log/99jan08.html

Here are some pictures of the January 14th ice storm that closed school for 2 days: http://www.weatherwarrior.net/winter/bydate/990114.html

A few thoughts:

• This helps put into context how "severe" the storms were. I know that I had imagined them a bit more severe because weather like this doesn't make for memories in Canada. (though the 14th does look dicey... and if you didn't have winter tires and the like it could be nasty. What is likely for people in Maryland?)

• Also, there are links showing that the weather between the two events was much warmer (like 12C)... which really isn't that big of a deal except that it might make the storms a bit more memorable because they are not all part of the cold winter system that some more northern listeners might be used to: http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KBWI/1999/1/12/DailyHistory.html?req_city=NA&req_state=NA&req_statename=NA&MR=1

• Both pictures look "snowy" so I am not entirely sure I would discount Aisha's Asia's memories. They were tied to "snow" but also to being trapped at her boyfriend's after a fight. The 14th's storm looks more likely to keep someone trapped inside... especially if you are not used to weather like that.

• I don't think this will change anyone's mind, but it sure helped me picture what was going on.