It may seem strange that I’m actually hoping for snow fall on Christmas Eve, but it sure beats the alternative. North Iowa has been receiving rain this morning. And unless the weather changes, we’re in for an ice storm. These photos were taken at 8:30 a.m. today, just outside the front door of the Latham Seeds office in rural Alexander.
Our “Hazardous Weather Outlook” says the chance of precipitation here is 100%. Temperatures are supposed to drop throughout the day, and many local churches have already cancelled services for tonight. Sounds like the best plan may be to stay put in front of the fireplace.
That reminds me of one of my favorite tunes from Bing Crosby, “Let it snow!” You can download it for free by clicking the lyrics below.

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