The WORST BLIZZARD We've Ever Had (Wyoming Bomb Cyclone)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 03. 2019
- We've had some blizzards since we started our homestead, but this one takes the cake! My hands were full keeping the fire going & and animals cared for... Meteorologists are calling it a "bomb cyclone" and it was NUTS!
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The Prairie Homestead thank you for Sharing this video that is lot of snow really deep very interesting
I live ten miles East of Devil's Tower...This storm was absolutely nothing in comparison to the 1984 blizzard we had....You could WALK onto your rooftop in the snow drifts that amassed in that storm...was insane....I did have some 5 foot drifts in this one, I have two nine year old German Shepherd babies, and we went out into this storm all day and played...it was a little cold at first, wind was pretty wicked, but all in all, not to bad...the snow was really weird though....kind of had a consistency of a fine flour and sand combination...made it very difficult to break trail in...but I have to admit....I am originally from Alaska, and I LOVE the snow storms...It does pain my heart to see what this storm did East and South of here though...I just read that over 1 million calves were lost just in Nebraska alone...I know a large portion of South Dakota was hit pretty hard too....
Tetelestai Paid in Full I am not surprise South Dakota have blizzard I Wise CZcams channel early this pass week have it bad
Hi Iâm from the UK we donât really get weather like this maybe once ever 10 years maybe.
Hope you guys are ok and all the animal are too
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Holy Smokes! This is just a continual confirmation that you Wyoming folks are the toughest in America :)
Is alaskans not more tough lol
It's not for every one to live in WY I assure you of that - if you didn't grow up in that climate u won't last long - most can only handle 21 days on average at best then bug out - I've worked in some of the hardest areas of the country - WY was the hardest it's not for everyone, it will test your faith to the bone
Not really
I was born in Jackson almost seven decades ago. I have definitely experienced what you're going through right now. We had a blizzard in 78 and I went into labor I couldn't get to the hospital and the doctor couldn't get to me. That was the most awesome delivery I've ever had made me choose to have home birth forevermore after that. I have warm and fond memories of the 78 blizzard...living in north Texas now and I sure do miss the snow.
This reminds me of the blizzards described by Laura Ingalls Wilder in "The Long Winter." Brutal! Stay safe.
Lol me too!
You sure get around didn't I just subbed to you? đ đ
Looks like we have similar interests. (: @@connersadreamer38
I've always wanted to be in an actual blizzard, because of those books.
Yeah, I remember reading the "Little House on the Prairie" books. Very sweet times. So wonderful to know about history and how people lived approximately 100 years ago. Here in my home town there is a historic cemetery. I drive by it all the time and wonder, ""Lord, tell me please about the people buried there." -Tom
Absolutely amazing. Hats off to you for being so upbeat about things. I appreciate that you made this video to share with us, despite your workload.
What a beautiful homestead.! You are truly blessed...and a very hard worker.
Your animals are precious.
Jet Set ...agreed. Keep warm, or try to. Looks very peaceful and good for the mind body and soul.God bless you and yours....all on two legs and four, too. Take care, spring will get here soon. So I am told. Slainte. From PhillyPA đđŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ đŠ
Why isn't your hoodie not over your head if it's that cold, an ear muffs to
Praise the Lord your đ s & Cows are doing fine, this is Missionary from California
I was just checking out youtube & saw this one. It's good to know that those cows were ok, I'm an animal love. When I first saw that part with the cows covered in snow I sort of panic but what you said that just proved how well their protected from the cold. I've always worried about the cows & horses when there are these type of storms. But they still look so cold, poor babies...
When the dog looks out for the first time is always pricelessđđđ
Dogs, the animals, are precious. They are such company.
Omgosh that's crazy so glad you all are alright be safe GOD Bless.đđ€
WOW! That's some powerful storm! Hope all the heifers and their babies made it through the blizzard ok!! Y'all stay safe! Never experienced anything like this in North Carolina! Thanks for sharing!
When heifers have calves they become cows.
You should have been there back in '49. Now there was a blizzard and a half! Our place east of Cheyenne had drifts over the porch and it was so bad that the cars couldn't make it through and the folks had to hike to the nearest ranch house to survive. Ranchers rose to the occasion and opened their homes and hearts to all comers. Good luck digging out, y'all!
I've heard stories about that one!!
Look up the blizzard of 1949 WY PBS put it out some time ago and it's on YT. Much bigger and longer. This one is a pup compared to that one! This one didn't stop trains that one did.
Looking that one up - sounds horrible!
I just looked it up - looks like a double bomb cyclone. It was the mother load of blizzards!
I loved the pbs documentary on this blizzard!
WOW! This Lady is so awesome in caring for her animals on her land. And her dog is awesome too. Such a champ with that kind of weather keeping up with its owner. God bless these farmers and their family.
Oh my ! I have never seen anything like it! So glad you are all safe and all the animals make it through the storm!
awww, you are a good girl, so sweet to take care of all of the animals. We need more people like you!
Wow!! Thanks for showing this! So different than anything I have experienced !
This is so surreal to me, as someone who lives in North Carolina. We had some snow in like January? It was like an inch or two and turned to ice pretty much overnight and that cancelled schools and closed stores and everything. I'm looking at this, and I think there is more snow on the ground than if you add all the snow I've seen in my life.
I'm glad you survived and all your animals are just fine! Stay safe and warm!!
OMG YOU'RE SO PRETTY . JUST HAD TO REPLY WHEN I SEE PRETTY GAL.
Man. Thatâs craziness!! Glad yaâll are safe.. and warm! đ
You all are absolutely amazing!! đł Yâall are the âreal dealâ!!! đȘđ»
Kudos to you BIG TIME for your determination and fortitude!!!
I just love your channel đđđ€
God Bless your hard-working family! Thanks for sharing and prayers for your family's safety and animals! Much respect!
THANK YOU (YOUNG LADY) for making the effort to document your conditions. May spring find you soon.
Oh my goodness! Thatâs some serious snow. I bet you are ready for spring!!
Wow! I feel ya!
We live in rural North Eastern Ontario. We usually get LOTS of snow, but this year has been unreal with storms.
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From Northern Vermont - WOW, that was a blizzard indeed. So glad your power stayed on and people and animals are okay.
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theyaa from heyya. Lessen ya go down t'road ta that they'ya baaaan, take a left n go up to'ards Lyndonville....lol ;)
Bless your courage. Bless you precious animals. The weather has gone completely Bonzi.
God bless you Sister!
I'm about 175 miles south of you and got hammered big time!! 90+ mph winds.
I like your garden you look like you have a good crop of snow this year ! đđ
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Yup, thats difficult to get that much snow, and in the right color, the garden looks good,,
Bumper crop of snow peas.
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The last winter we lived in Indiana, -50°windchill, blizzard, neighbor's cows walked over their fencing. We moved South with our horses!
Yep! I've grown up with the stories of the '78 blizzard from my parents and grandparents when 50 inches fell in 2 days. In 2007 we had one that was as deep as the top of our house. I remember the neighbors dogs just strolling right over the top of their 6 ft privacy fence.
Love the fact that you care about your animals!!! Glad the blizzard wasn't too bad and that you didn't lose power!!! You've got a good head on your shoulders and also have common sense which is essential to survival living on a farm! Stay safe!
From one Wyoming girl to another... I feel your pain!! It was a horrendous winter!
Wow, that's a lot of snow! Glad you guys are okay! God Bless!
WOW! That's quite the storm. I remember a storm like that when I lived in Oregon. I'm glad you and the animals made it through ok. I love how your dog knew right where you were going, looking back and you to make sure you're coming and how much fun they had playing in the snow.
WOW! That is definitely something that I have never seen before! So glad that you guys are o.k. and didn't lose power! Hoping that it warms up nicely there to get rid of all the snow! đŒ
Iâm in ND so I feel ya. Those spring storms bring such heavy wet snow. Iâm ready for spring!
Once served . . . at Minot AFB, ND. Goin thru a heat wave, today . . . mid 40's high ! I remember those COLD days !
Thanks for sharing how dramatic (potentially traumatic) this was for your homestead - takes a lot to live on the edge and even more to share it effectively. Much appreciation!
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Thanks for sharing! Iâm in Miami, Fl and we got snow back in the late â70âs. It was flurries that melted once it hit the ground and I was just a kid. Nice to see something different and Iâm glad everyone/things okay!
Omg. I am in sunny Florida right now. I admire y'all for keeping your homestead, and all it entails. What a great cyclone in Wyoming 2019. Good luck and be safe, bless and keep your faith.
I've been thinking about you, thanks for updating. I'm glad all is relatively ok. but damn that is some fierce weather! stay warm & cook & bake! lol.
My greatgreat grandparents were first settlers in NorthDakota and Charles took expeditions thru northernWyoming and Montana .Matilda stayed in log cabin with baby Lee ,first white child born in that Dakotaterritory.They wrote about blizzards ! My sister married a man from ranch west of Bushnell,Neb. near PineSprings, Wyoming.Ill show this video.His parents are in Kimball now.We are in Moline Iâll.JohnDeere country and now in Mich.where we raised large fam. on hobby farm.You speak my heart on why we raise kids and live in country, with farm animal and cook and can and garden from scratch.Love your videos and cooking projects!!
Brings back to the old days....I mean really a family togetherness and FUN!!! god bell all of your FAMILY!!!!
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!!
very eye opening how much work it is to take care of farm animals, gardens, homesteading, etc. I admire that so much, you do a great job!
I saw your instagram and facebook posts - I am so glad that all of your family and all of your animals are okay! Its going to be a messy clean up, but thankfully you all stayed warm
O MY stay warm please warm prayers for your family and friends and livestock.
Thank you for the incredible opportunity of seeing nature and appreciation of sharing with people what it truly looks like.
I worked in Yellowstone park one winter and there was 18" of snow in one night. The park was closed for a couple if days. You brought back many wonderful memories thank you. Good luck to you and your family stay safe and warm.
Loved watching your dogs jump around. Dogs love snow! Ha
Wow, thatâs crazy. I enjoy your channel so much. Greetings from Alaska đ
Wow!Way to finish up Winter; hope you have a great Spring.
Thanks for sharing. I hope that your lives are getting back to normal.
Wow. That's amazing! I've seen lots of snow, but never like this before. Growing up on a cattle ranch in the '60's, we would light bonfires in the pastures to keep the cattle warm. Our herd was about 150 head. I've learned/seen, once a cow goes down, they rarely get back up, due to hypothermia, pneumonia, etc. This was especially true if the temperature fell below 26 degrees. Killed the orange crops, too. We are in Florida and raised Santa Gertrudis, Brahamn and the Longhorn, (courtesy of Spain) but no snow gardens. Great photography!
7:47 Flying dogs! Praying for spring đWe got all our snow in a month this year. Ya'll live in true snow country! Happy to see how much ya'll take such good care of your animals, and love them đ Blessings from Kellogg Idaho
We had 4 feet of snow in February alone. We haven't seen that much snow in over 20 years. When I was a child snow banks were so tall you couldn't throw the snow. Times they are a changing.
Greetings from New York City! Thank you for sharing your experience on the farm during this winter storm. The information about the animals was very interesting (their natural insulation against the cold and snow) and the visuals are beautiful.
I saw this last year. ANd in the heat of the summer, I watch it from time to time. I thank you for doing this video...
Looks like every day from November to March here in Minnesota! Glad y'all made it through without to much damage.đđŒ
Please stop telling people your animals will be fine in a blizzard animals die in blizzards just like people
~~~ Your family and Homestead are on my daily prayer list...I have been able to come to Wyoming and yes it was for myself an interesting joy. Snow is one of the joys in my life and I loved your video for today . Please be safe and keep safe ......most of all to you GOD''S JOY......
Loved your hour by hour narration of this severe storm to let all who watch understand what you went through and the danger a storm like this is for someone who is caught out on the road and stranded. Wyoming has a reputation for wind and snow and the Hardy People who are willing to live there.
Your dogs running in the deep snow with the sun in the backround made my heart happy x
Yikes! That wind đš makes things all the worse. I grew up in the Buffalo area and know what you're experiencing. Stay safe! Hopefully spring will come soon
Oh. My. Gracious! My heart goes out to you hard workers! Without farmers, I would not have the grain that I need for milling into flour to bake my sourdough breads!
Yes!
Wow.....
I can almost smell homemade bread now đ€€
Thanks for the video. I have never experienced snow so this was interesting. Love your animals and I see your dog is loving it.
Wow!!!, what a life. I really enjoyed this video because it made me think of the âwhat ifâsâ. I pray that you have great abundant crops. Thank you for sharing
Had to put my socks back on while I watched this. Could almost feel the wind blowing the snow. Burrrrrr.
New sub here! Itâs cool to get perspective of how snow impacts life on a farm! The animals are lucky to have someone care about them the way you do!
Wow! That was spectacular! Mucky season is just around the corner. Glad all's well.
Thank you for sharing this video. I have never seen snow. Poor cats they must be so cold. And the cows omg glad you told us they are ok. Loved the way your dog's run in the snow. Reminds me of little house on the prairie lol. Keep warm. Hugs from Australia x
That's a lot of snow! Think you just talked me out of moving there đđđ
Meanwhile she talked me in to moving in đ
I"m here in Western Nebraska, and I said the same thing - "worse I ever lived thru" . Good luck!
My father in law is in Chadron.....on his old homestead raising cattle. I talked to him the night of the blizzard and he's a tough old man but he said it was the worst he has ever ever seen!!!!! He didn't lose any cattle but so many many did....millions lost I guess. It is just terrible.
I'm in Nebraska(eastern, near the flooding), you guys keep getting snow. Today , even
Wow that amount of snow is crazy. I didn't know Wyoming snowed so strongly. You have a beautiful homestead.
Wow! You are right! Iâm in Arizona (a recent transplant from crazy California) and I have never experienced weather like that! Love your channel and I canât wait for that cookbook to come out!
Here in New England, we get snow like that pretty much every winter. This year, however, has been mild (knock on wood) Glad everyone is ok! đ
That quantity of snow isn't uncommon here, but the way it came in was pretty unusual-- one report I saw said that this storm had level 1 hurricane force winds, so when you combine that with snow, it's pretty intense.
I remember 1978
@@jeffdunnell508 I was 4 in 1978 but I do remember a huge snow storm here. If it's the one I'm thinking of, it was taller than my father.
Gonna get crazier over this decade, gal! Semper Paratus!đđșđžâźïžâïžâ
Oh yea, go ahead and speak life to it. Give the demons the go ahead to fuck up your property. The power of life and death are in the tongue.
Well done vid of what it's like to be coping with a blizzard, right down to showing the changing snow drifts on the porch, & how, when out walking, the wind can create areas where the snow may be only a few inches deep, but in the next step, may be just over your knees, which makes it hard to walk in.
The little drift that blew in due to a small crack under the door , feet away showed how strong the wind was. I put old towels to fill the gap under my back storm door. The strip at the bottom was cheaply made & broke in the cold weather one year. After the inner door is closed, there's a large, thin but dense towel I arrange at the bottom of that door.
It makes a huge difference.
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Wow! That's nuts, in Oregon today we finally have gorgeous spring weather and the peepers are out tonight. Stay warm!
I grew up in a suburb of Cleveland, OH & we would get lake effect snow & it was CRAZY!! So I have definitely seen snow like that ... I am happy that y'all made it thru the storm!!!
PS ~ you have beautiful cats !!!
I'm right outside of Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie. I can definitely relate when you talk about the lake effect. It can be absolutely brutal. Between the windchills, snow by the foot and wicked winds, it can make winters here down right deadly.
Hi Jill , we have had the same type of storms here in VT. Sometimes for three days!
Then we shovel ourselves out and find the wood pill to get ready for the next. We haven't had those kind of storms of late.
Glad your safe and warm.
Jo Jo in VT
Great video! I had no idea cows were so resilient.. makes sense! & glad you're safe from the storm!!
The cows look beautiful. The snow is so white. Love your cats, and dogs. I'm an animal lover. I like winter, but for a little time.
Reminds me of 1978 and 1983 in Indiana....drifts so tall, you could build tunnels you could walk through.
I just said that. '78 was nasty, so was 79. 77, 76, 75... brrrrrr. We moved!
You know your in Wyoming, when a farmer has a tractor with a BIG SNOW BLOWER on it.
Hello there! you overcame the snowy party, now please stay safe for the upcoming winter, have the best of luck! Greetings from Mexico!
It was a few weeks ago for our blizzard, here in Western Montana, but it was similar. 27â in 24 hours, more than any storm in the last 20 years. And it has lasted for weeks! We are melting now during the days, so we are about to transition from ice & snow to mud & muck. We donât have cows, but our neighbor does & heâs been on constant patrol all winter. The calves are pretty cool to watch! Good luck with your storm recovery!
OMG....those cat's were very healthy & awesome looking! Very furry, so I imagine they stay warm as well...lol!
I would love to have one...lol!
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Turbo says âNevermind, Iâll hold it!â Those are beautiful cats!
I was just thinking the same thing.
"It's ok, Mom. I can potty next week."
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Interested video....
Thanks for sharing your world with us.
Toya from GA
I understand the snow. This was my first winter in MN. You are so blessed to live in WY. i would love to live there and help people with their animals.
I was born and raised in Wyoming, I've had to climb out of the second floor window to then spend all day shoveling the front porch to open the front door, it gets bad know doubt.
That sounds like a dream come true for me
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Dogs in the snow crack me up.
Cows thought you were nuts talking to yourself. Hope the little ones are doing well. đđ
Animals like to hear a pleasant and familiar voice of kind people.
Stay warm and safe. I hope you are keeping a journal for your future generations to read!
The dogs look like they are having a ball. Real nice Boyce. So comfortable looking
This is the kind of blizzards that my father talked about on the farm in North Dakota. He hated snow for his entire life.
Omg! I feel so guilty living in CA. We are lamenting another couple of rain "storms"
Why do you feel guilty??? These people choose to live in areas, with brutally cold winters. No one forces them to live there!!! They have CHOSEN to live in these areas; presumably because the cost of living is low, due the undesirable, hideous climate. As they say: YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Coastal central and southern California, is extremely expensive, because it has by far the best climates in the contiguous United States (from the Bay Area to SoCal). The combination of low humidity, dry sunny summers and wet, mild and in the case of SoCal warm winters and vast topographical diversity of the state (the highest mountains in the US) makes it unbeatable climate wise. I DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR THESE PEOPLE; I LAUGH AT THEM AND THEIR STUPIDITY!!!!
@@isaacmarikko and while your "laughing at our stupidity" we laugh at your lack of freedoms,crime ,pollution,crazy politicians, illegal immigrants...should I continue....from Wyoming USA đ«đ€
Thank you for showing us your everyday life.
Thank you for all the facts of how the cows live and the heifers and babies. It's great to know your good and you run a great Homestead đ
I love a good snowstorm. That is as long as I have a fire in the fireplace,a big picture window, hot soup cooking on the stove, a cup of hot Apple cider, and horduerves arranged on the coffee table. Last, play a nice romantic DVD in the player. ( like: The Holiday ) Boyfriend is optional. đđđđâ€đđđđ Yes, well I'm a teeny bit spoiled. Thx for sharing. đ
Your cats are so cute! I have eight myself and I also foster, at times Iâve had 12 running around heređ
We have 4 feet of snow all over plus humongous drifts.. so tired of the snow now. I want to start my garden!
Good for you. I did the same thing until it got out of hand. I just rescued a feral female late January or early February. I just remember it was a Tuesday and I was out of town. The high that day was 18 below zero with 30 below predicted for the night. She's full grown and has been in the house since. Is stunted but cute as the dickens. Orange female with white on neck and chest. Into everything. I don't want to keep her but am reluctant to bring her to shelter as she will be adopted as feral and be a barn cat, neutered first, of course. I want her to have a break. I'm not allowed to look at her or touch her. She's in heat constantly as you must know. I have to take her to vet for checkup and spay. Maybe then she'll warm up to me. Maybe never. My animals like her and she loves my 12 year old siamese tom. All of my animals are neutered.
We live in Upstate NY so we get lots of snow but loved watching be careful walking so you can find your way home !
Loved seeing the dogs running around in the snow together, havin' a blast, just like some kids do, in snow storms.
Sure wish you'd thought to sweep the snow off the cows, though - especially the little ones.
The cats were sweet & all so beautiful too! Are they siblings?
Loved seeing the interiors of the barns too!
THE HISTORY OF THE HOMESTEAD ERA (1860'S); DURING THE WINTERS THEY WOULD RUN A ROPE BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND BARN. IF THE ROPE WASN'T USED ONE WOULD GET LOST IN THE BLIZZARDS
Wow..never thought of that..
Yessir. The bomb cyclone that hit colorado ended up killing someone who had become disoriented on his own land and froze.
John Doe we still do that. Ours is a quarter inch cable.
Jesusa De Leon We still do that. Ours is a quarter in cable.
I'm in my late late 70's. I've seen some of those snowstorms
That's a serious farm dog. I'm surprised it didn't turn around and go back in the house.
My dad always thought you warmed critters from the inside out. Feed them to survive the cold weather.
Little on the chilly side up here in Montana as well and of course the wind just keeps blowing but, we all deal with it. Nothing really new but still, it can get really nasty in just a few minutes. Here it is almost the end of March and my garage doors are still frozen shut. All that it is, I still wouldn't live anywhere else. Thanks for showing around your place. And glad you all made it thru.