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Old 01-30-2026, 11:56 PM   #11920
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Originally Posted by blsfrs View Post
We're calling this stuff "sleetcrete". It started as snow, then changed to sleet, and ended with freezing rain. By the time it stopped coming down, we had a 2-3" layer of ice on top of snow. Now, it's had a couple of days for the top layer to partially thaw and refreeze. It's a PITA to move. Supposed to be in the 40's(f) next week. I might actually get the car moved then.
My entire yard is a skating rink. A sloped, undulating skating rink. Both extremely fun and terrifying.

I saw the sleet coming down just after the snow, and had the good sense to shovel my 300' driveway before it solidified. That meant I only had a 1" thick layer of ice to deal with later.
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