A Not so Snowy Start

As everyone is wrapping up their post-holiday activities people have really started to realize that something seems to be missing....snow! Most of the time quite a few people hope for a white Christmas and then pray it melts away within a few days. Now that we know that didn't happen is anyone wishing for snow?

I know for a fact that I am not. In previous years I would not really care one way or another. Now that I am driving I really don't want to drive in the snow. People still drive like crazy so you become a bit terrified and it takes longer to get everywhere. We have had one encounter with slightly slick roads and flurries and that was enough for me. It was terrifying as it was, I do not want to deal with 6 inches of snow and ice as I'm sure most people would agree.

Instead of dealing with the typical Iowa snowstorms, ice storms and high winds there has been some extremely great weather. Records have been broken all across the state over the past few weeks. According to kcrg.com, the record high for January 5th was 54 degrees until a few days ago when the official temperature for Cedar Rapids reached 59 degrees Fahrenheit. The nearby Iowa City reached 61 which is practically unheard of in January. It's not just Iowa seeing these warm temperatures, but records are actually being smashed around the Midwest.

Local Cedar Rapidians are definitely taking advantage of this rare start to the New Year. Golf courses were able to open last week and many golfers took the opportunity to get a round or two in. Golfing in January? Yeah it sounds crazy but it was reality. There has also been an increase in people going for outdoor runs or bike rides.

Don't get me wrong, maybe one snowstorm would be nice to have, but just one though! I think everyone has that little kid inside of them hoping for a snow day. That feeling of looking out your window and seeing a foot of snow on a school day never gets old. Being able to relax inside with some hot chocolate on your day off or going sledding with friends are always memories you will remember forever. Even though were almost half way through January, doesn't mean the winter is over. Who knows what the weather may bring, we just have to sit back and enjoy what we have, while we have it!