Winter Storm Fern continued late Sunday afternoon at reporter Mike Conley’s house on Hankins Road in Marion.
At around 4:30 p.m., the precipitation was mostly sleet. At around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the precipitation was mostly sleet. Reporter Mike Conley hoped that the worst of the storm was over by that point. So far, he has not been aware of any persons in McDowell County losing electricity due to Winter Storm Fern. There are reports of electrical customers in farther western N.C. counties like Henderson and Transylvania losing their power though. He brought his dogs Dandy and Bobo along for an adventure in the icy winter storm.
Winter Storm Fern continued late Sunday afternoon at reporter Mike Conley’s house on Hankins Road in Marion. At around 4:30 p.m., the precipitation was mostly sleet. Mike’s outbuilding was covered with cold, white and icy stuff.
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This is the backyard at reporter Mike Conley’s house facing towards Hankins Road in Marion.
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At around 4:30 p.m. Sunday, the precipitation was mostly sleet. Reporter Mike Conley hoped that the worst of the storm was over by that point. So far, he has not been aware of any persons in McDowell County losing electricity due to Winter Storm Fern. There are reports of electrical customers in farther western N.C. counties like Henderson and Transylvania losing their power though.
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Reporter Mike Conley’s dog Dandy at first did not want to go out into the winter storm but after a few hours he warmed up to the idea and enjoyed running around in the cold icy stuff.
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Dandy runs around in the backyard but answers Mike Conley's call to return to the house.
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Dandy's white fur blends in with the ice and snow on the ground. He is in the foreground while reporter Mike Conley's other dog Bobo is following along in the right background near the woods.
