The Harper’s Index of Snow
Feet of snow outside my front door: 4Feet of snow up in the mountains: 16People trapped at the Planneralm resort: 500Helicopters used to evacuate them to the base next to our house: 17Level (from 1-5) avalanche alert for the last 48 hours: 5Cows killed in yesterday’s local avalanche: 6Barns destroyed: 1Pairs of snowshoes parked by …