[Sparkle]

I'm in Western Mass, we're in the 'winter storm warning' zone, we're expecting 18-24" of snow between Friday and Saturday, but may be spared the 50+mph winds that come with a blizzard (and hopefully spared any power outages).

2 feet of snow is quite a lot, but it is pretty standard fare for a good Nor'Easter, and we expect a couple of those a year.

Preparing for possible power outages is the only out-of-the-norm thing I've done this week:

I bought more non-perishable foods than I normally would, lest I can't cook (I have a gas stove but it has an electric ignition switch). I also have an extra supply of batteries for my flashlights, plenty of candles, and blankets and towels, and pet food. Tonight I will fill up a few jugs/containers with filtered water and tomorrow afternoon I'll probably fill the bathtub with a few inches of water (just in case).

My car has a full tank of petrol. I will keep my phone and laptop fully charged all day.

Most school districts have already cancelled school for tomorrow (though mine has not). And I've touched based about rescheduling a doctors appointment if the snow falls as predicted.