Weather News 3
“And now out to Joyce Adams with a weather update on location today. That looks like quite an undertaking behind you.”
“You’re right about that, Will.” Joyce smiled into the camera.
“Although we need to be mindful of the windchill and the reflection off the snow out here, it is wonderful to see the sun shining at last. Winter Storm Holly is marching on toward Minnesota and left us with a blanket of wintery sparkle all over town.”
She stepped closer to a cluster of people, red-cheeked and beaming, as a large group of kids worked on a snow fort behind them.
“This is Evelyn Cotton and her father Dale of Cottonwood Adventures. They’re joined by Wyatt Jameson, Sheriff Russell, and Sarah and Jack, managers of the Silver Aces Casino.
Evelyn, can you tell us a bit about what’s happening here? ”
“Sure. Since schools and most businesses are closed again today, Cottonwood Adventures and the Silver Aces teamed up to host an impromptu snow day celebration.”
“How did you get such a big turnout?” Joyce asked.
Evelyn glanced at the others and grinned. “Between the sheriff’s department, social media, and some travelers stranded at the casino with cabin fever, word got around quickly. Everyone was eager to come out and make the best of the situation.”
“It has been a difficult couple of days,” Joyce agreed. Her face was freezing, but she wanted to get in on the fun before heading back to the studio. “And Wyatt Jameson. Don’t tell me our hometown hero is one of those stranded travelers?”
“Not exactly. I did choose the wrong week for my first visit back to Deadwood,” he admitted. “But now that I’m retired from the Army, I plan on staying right here.”
“You used to work with Cottonwood Adventures, am I right?”
“Yes,” he replied. “Back when Evelyn and I were in high school. I’m pleased to be a part of their new expansion plans.”
“Maybe this snow party will give the people of Minnesota something to look forward to as they brace for Holly.” Joyce turned to Evelyn and Dale and let them plug their business, before getting comments from a few of the kids and adults enjoying the snow party.
“Will, I might take the rest of the day off to play.” Joyce handed off her microphone and fell backward into a sparkling-white snow drift to make a snow angel.
At the desk, the evening anchorman laughed at her antics. “You’ve definitely earned it, Joyce. Thank you.”