I had the opportunity to drive Hwy 101 this morning at about 7:30 AM. I was heading southbound from Eureka and never made it over 50 mph. There was rain/snow/hail all over the roadway and I can't tell you the number of times I felt my car start to react to the slick surfaces. It was like someone poured a lemonade icee all over the roadway. Before I even got home, I saw five different cars off of the roadway including one that was entirely flipped onto it's hood. Thankfully, no one was hurt in any of the accidents I saw.

Please, please, please slow down. It's Humboldt County, folks, most of us just aren't used to driving in such quick, icy conditions. People were flying by me this morning, oblivious to the impending danger they were placing themselves into. Please give yourself some extra time or better yet, just stay in and enjoy a Hot Buttered Rum with someone that you love.