October Nor'easter

From USA Today:
"Snowstorm pelts Northeast, cuts power to more than 3M"

Millions of people from Maine to Maryland were without power as an unseasonably early storm dumped heavy, wet snow over the weekend on a region more used to gaping at leaves in October than shoveling snow. The snow was due to stop falling in New England late Sunday, but it could be days before many of the more than 3 million without electricity see it restored, officials warned. The storm smashed record snowfall totals for October, and several officials called its ferocity historic. At least three deaths were blamed on the weather, and states of emergency were declared in New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and parts of New York. But in New Hampshire's capital of Concord, more than 22 inches fell, weeks ahead of the usual first measurable snowfall. Trees downtown still bright with fall colors were covered with snow. Some didn't survive — a large oak tree that had stood alongside the Statehouse fell, partially blocking a side street.

^ A few days ago we had our first snowfall of the season - we got 1 inch. Then from last night through this morning we got 16 inches. I cleared part of the driveway, but had to leave the rest to see if the plow guy would come and do our driveway - he did. Now I don't have to worry as much when we get a major snowstorm or we are away from home. It isn't even Halloween and I am already sick and tired of both snow and winter. I have the feeling we are in for a very long, snowy, cold winter. ^

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/winter/story/2011-10-29/october-snowstorm-northeast/50996734/1