At one month out from Cinco de Mayo around the 9 o’clock hour we are at 18 degrees under mostly sunny skies. A typical month from now it will be around 55 degrees on the way up to 66 degrees. In contrast, today will struggle to reach 36 degrees but a bit warm enough to take a good stab at melting away the snow.

Everything about this morning reminds me of a good winter day in January with snow and ice covered sidewalks and parking lots a sheet of ice. The root of all evil salt spreaders have been out spreading their shit on the roads.

Yesterday one of my trash cans blew over and the lid is missing in the snow. The wind was howling around yesterday morning for sure. It was the paper trash that I mostly save for starting campfires in the woods. The can was light, I’ve used a lot of paper starting fires camping this winter. Haven’t found the lid but I got the papers and other burnable stuff picked up and tossed in the back of my pickup for now. Hopefully I buy a lid that fits okay if I can’t find the lid. At some point the snow will melt away.

29 years ago today the Thruway bridge over the Schoharie Creek collapsed, bringing down a handful of cars and trucks that either drove into the missing span or fell in as the bridge gave way. The bridge was improperly constructed, leading to spring flood waters undermining one of the piers.

Sunset tonight is at 7:26 PM. Looking for around 30 degrees with clear conditions and stiff breeze around dusk. So no going down to the park for me this evening. But at any rate, have a great day!