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Ah, the whimsical nature of AI combining snow falling in the mountains with the price of gold. The dog looks quite a bit like mine.

Frozen Pipes and Falling Silver: A Week of Winter Reality

When the temperature hits 2°F, even off-grid systems fail. That's why we were glad to have backups for our backups.
This is how Gemini, my AI, imagines I must look based on the post.

The Storm was Only Half the Battle

After the storm passes, power surges, windchill dangers, and cold weather CCW show that there is more to survival than the event itself.
This is our road. The gravel seems to have trapped the sleet, which has turned into slush. I'd rather drive on five inches of snow than this icy mess. It may not look bad, but it's a sea of ice with an occasional gravel island sticking up. Its difficult to even walk on.

Winter Storm Fails to Meet Expectations

Pete live blogs the 2026 winter storm, giving multiple updates per day, Hold down the Alt key and hit the refresh button to clear the cache and load the latest update.
The snow storm we expected is now going to be an ice storm, which is a more dangerous scenario.

Now We’re Facing a Severe Ice Storm as the Snow Heads...

Widespread power outages are headed our way and all we can do is prep. We're seeing some panic buying as people get ready
Snow and ice storms lead to power outages for a variety of reasons, but downed trees is one of the most prevalent.

Here’s how We’re Riding Out the Storm of the Year

When the grid fails and the roads freeze, self-reliance isn't a hobby—it's a necessity. Here is our plan for the winter coming blast.
A new stack of firewood poles that need to be cut and split into next year's firewood. The Polaris contains a load of firewood that will last us two days during these very cold days but three or more when is is above freezing during the day.

Hardening the Body for Winter Weather

From "hardening" our body to managing LiFePO4 battery limits, how we adapt our homestead for the polar vortexes.
I snapped this quick shot when I opened a hive yesterday. The reason it is blurry is because my phone was in portrait mode. There were more bees than I expected this time of year, and it worries me that they might consume their resources before spring, despite having most of a pollen patty still available (on the right).

Homestead Update: Managing Bees in Unpredictable Weather

Beekeeping in January, upgrading the Ruger 10/22, and vacuum-sealing ammo. How unusual weather is shifting this winter's homesteading priorities.
This honey bee is on the blossom of a plant commonly known as "Autumn Joy." It has been blooming for a couple weeks in our area.

Prepping the Bees To Survive Winter

As winter grows closer, the honeybees grow more desperate to set aside stores. Beekeepers help them by feeding them and treating for mites.
Splitting firewood on a cold day.

The Big Freeze and Southern Snow

We don't get much snow, but our water freezes. We re prepped for that, but it is still an inconvenience. Nonetheless, live goes on.
Cutting firewood is one of the outdoor activities I don't mind doing in the snow or cold.

Snow on the Homestead and More to Come

We've been snowed in for a week, so we amuse ourselves by cutting firewood and baking bread,. Now more snow is expected.
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