Clouds, Rain, Snow, and Ice.. a long drive home

Today was most like any other day. I went work and was busy for a good part of the day. But when I finally went outside around 1pm, I noticed how cloudy it was. I was thinking of a smoothie with protein rather than my normal protein drinks for lunch so I stopped at Jamba Juice.

I noticed how cold it was getting then I felt a few rain drops hit my face as I walked outside. As I drove back to work, I roads felt a little slippery, but I thought it was from the recent drizzle that made the roads slick.

A couple of hours later, the snow started. It not only snowed a little, but a lot! We had over an inch of fresh wet snow in about an hour. So, at 4pm, I decided I should get home. No worries it was only 13.5 miles to home. Shouldn't take me too long. How little did I know and understand how the little bit of snow accumulation affected traffic.

As I listened to the radio the traffic newscaster came on and was listening about all the roads that were closed. As I TRIED to get onto Interstate 5, I realized I was in store for a long trip home.

It took me an hour to go from work to the freeway, then another 30 minutes to realize that I needed to get off the freeway and start my journey on the back roads. So, I slowly made it to the next exit. Luckily, it was only three quarters of a mile down the road, so it wasn't too bad.

I don't know the Lake Oswego area very well, so I pulled out my trusty GPS and mapped a course for home. Sure enough I was close to a back road. Now, to gain access. People are crazy drivers in the bad weather. They think its dry pavement. How wrong they are. I saw people whiz by me and end up in ditches, on the side of roads, ramming into poles. You name, it probably happened.

On of the issues with ice on the roads is climbing hills. Luckily my car is front wheel drive and fared well in the slippery weather. Other people, even with front wheel or four wheel drive vehicles were not so lucky. They blocked traffic with their escapades and whimsical driving habits. I prayed while watching the road that I would not get into an accident, or get stuck. I took my time. Stayed patient. Listened to the radio and kept in contact with Julia via texting pretty much the entire way home.

It took me three hours to arrive safely in the driveway. Before I got out of the car I thanked the Lord for allowing me to arrive safe and sound.