Blizzards

So on my way home from Vegas yesterday I got caught in a Blizzard outside of Bever. I was sitting there in the snow for 2 hours just watching the snow come down. At first, I thought it was somthing simple, just a few semi's needing their chains on... that was the frist 45 minutes. But after 2 ambulences and 6 police... I realized there must be more. I walked up to the semi in front of me, to find out what he knew. There was a 25 car pile up just 2 miles ahead of me. If I hadn't stopped a Jack in the Box... I wonder if I would have been in that crowd. I was glad that I had some peace and quiet, a few hours to sit and play in my car. I got to visit with a few Truck Drivers and play in the snow. I watched all the mini vans take their kids over to the bushes to pee. I was happy for the time to be still. I even got out a book and started reading. A few pictures were taken... mostly of my face. When we started driving, I was shaking, I hate driving in the snow!!!

I was praying that it would clear up fast! My wish was granted in about Fillmore, until just past Nephi. My tactic of staying close behind trucks worked great for most of the rest of the canyon. I almost started crying at the sight of an unplowed road coming around the bend of Payson. I slowed down to 40, but even then I was having a hard time keeping control. A 6 hour dive quickly turned into 8.

Now home and a few hours later, I am glad I made it. I think I will need a couple weeks before I venture South again, or at least won't be traveling on such a stormy weekend.

My thoughts and prayers are with those who were just a few miles ahead of me.