The Big One?

We've had lots of Winter Storm Warnings, but we've yet to witness a real Newfoundland blizzard. Apparently, the chances look good that we may just get our blizzard tomorrow.

Here's what Environment Canada has to say about it:

St. John's and vicinity
3:40 PM NST Thursday 04 February 2010
Blizzard warning for St. John's and vicinity issued

Blizzard conditions are expected over the above areas on Friday.This is a warning that blizzard conditions with near-zero visibilities are expected in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements.

An intense low pressure system south of the Grand Banks will move northward to lie east of the island on Friday. Snow associated with this system will begin over eastern sections overnight then move westward across the island on Friday. Snowfall amounts are expected to range from near 35 centimetres over the Avalon Peninsula to near 25 centimetres along the northeast coast. Lesser amounts are expected over the remainder of the island. As well strong northerly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are forecast for Eastern Newfoundland and combined with the fresh snow will give blowing snow and blizzard conditions on Friday and Friday night.

Is it wrong to hope for a snow day? Or rather, a blizzard day? I don't want the power to go out, and I don't want anyone to freeze to death in a blizzard, but I can hope for a day where I don't have to brave sub-zero temperatures with toddlers in tow, right? A day where I can stay in my jammies all day, drink hot tea and hot chocolate, watch the snow blow around outside the windows from the comfort of the couch, and listen to the wind gusting around our nice, warm house?

Sounds nice, doesn't it? Now if only I had somewhere to send the kids...