The phrase “bomb cyclone” (also known as ” explosive cyclogenesis” or by the possibly-even-creepier “bombogenesis”) actually means something, it seems — a “24-hour, 24-millibar drop in the pressure of a midlatitude storm.”
Which we’ve apparently had in Denver, so the snow storm blowing in today — a heavy but not insane several inches — is also accompanied by major winds, which have already caused damage around the metro area, and is making it a Major Weather Event.
The combo was already severe enough to warrant schools to close for today proactively (James is gnashing his teeth in California that his old high school got a pre-announced snow day), and a lot of businesses are closing as well.
I chose to work from home, even though my commute is pretty short — there was no official announcement made, but apparently most folk at the office chose likewise.
We have power and heat, and plentiful food and wine, and absolutely no need to go anywhere today* (or possibly tomorrow). As long as our Internet holds out, we’re in good shape. Indeed, the biggest problem we have at the moment is the wind blowing wet snow across the windows so that we can’t see out. Which is not a bad problem to have.
Do you want to know more? Bomb cyclone officially takes place over Colorado
*unlike my boss, who was supposed to be flying back to Denver today from Lithuania. I suspect that trip is not going to go well, given the 1000+ flights canceled at DEN.