Dust

There is snow and ice all over, but without much wind, the traffic in the morning causes a lot of dust in the air.  From inside it is hard to tell if it is dust or fog.  It is find of funny, because there really is not much traffic. 

This morning I awoke to a dusting of snow outside.  Not an unusual occurrence for April snow in Nome.  It made the walk to work even more treacherous, as I could not always make out whether or not I was walking on frozen dirt or ice.  Thank God for ice cleats.  I am sure they have not only saved me from a few fractures and a head wound.  They also save me time, as I can walk a little faster while wearing them.  The meteorologists are predicting temperatures in the 30's over the weekend and next week.  A lot of people seem happier today!  They are also predicting some snow along with the warmer temperatures, so it could really be a muddy mess out.  Good thing my mud boots made it to Nome.

Ice Cleats!