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Powerhouse storm moves into US, prompting evacuations in California ahead of its trek east
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/12/weather/california-mudslides-fire-tornado-snow-climate/index.htmlDetails at the link.
Winds seem to be peaking in the Sierra Foothills just now. I secured everything I could ahead of it. The last storm loosened the (amazing) gutter braces I had conjured up from StrongTie L-brackets. I did more this time.
Rain now, and snow tomorrow.
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I put my carpentry skills to the test. A very unusual layout here, with gutters ending at both sides of the main window, and exposed to the wind somewhat from below, since I am on a ridge.
I capped the ends with 12 inch boards and secured everything the best I could.
Weather humbles us all. And others have it worse. I'm thankful I can do all this and for a sturdy ladder with arms to hold it very securely.
Everyone be safe and secure. 
