I parked the rig yesterday at a Mobile-Exxon truck stop in Grand Rapids, MI (US-131 south, exit 75). I have a load to deliver in Ada - a few miles east of Grand Rapids - on Monday morning. Snow began (again) this morning and it has continued for several hours, with an accumulation of 2 to 3 inches (since 7:00 AM local time).
The drive west from Baltimore, MD Friday and Saturday was 'normal' (dry road surface and a beautiful day) until 75 miles east of Toledo, OH: gusts to 60 mph suddenly slamming into the left side of the rig was (is) a bit un-nerving, and dangerous. Local weather forecast predicted strong winds thru 10:00 PM; so, I parked the rig at 2:00 PM in a state-owned-managed service center roadside the Ohio Turnpike. Next morning the wind was calm compared to previous day.
I stopped in Tallmadge, Ohio (prior to the above overnight stop) to buy food, goodies, and stuff at a Wal-Mart Super Center that is located a few hundred yards from the Ohio Turnpike. Spending $60.00 at Wal-Mart provides me 3 or 4 dozen meals compared to the same amount spent at truckstops for 5 or 6 meals.
I'll try to take a few more photos later today and tomorrow. Click on
Snow in Grand Rapids MI to access the photos.
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