Venue 02.20.2021

[cal828]

I can see where snow might be worse as you guys shovel it off walks and driveways. I don't have a sidewalk and I'm not going anywhere so no shoveling. I'm not even going to shovel it off my deck. If I did, it would likely make it dangerous. If I did, it would probably melt a bit and develop a sheen of ice that would be lying in wait for me. I've pretty much avoided the deck except put some birdseed out for the little critters.

[Alli]

Actually, I live in Central Virginia and we're supposed to get 5-8 inches of snow and ice on Thursday and Friday with temps in the teens Saturday morning.. Laurel Park is about 3 hours north. We'll see. I hope we don't get that much. We're just recovering from last week's ice storm.

Hoping our friends in Texas get some relief soon.

[JolyB]

According to weather.com Thursday and Thursday night in the DC area look pretty bad [probably the same storm Alli mentioned as it heads northeast], but the snow and rain should taper off by Friday late afternoon and be clear and cold by Saturday, with temps in the low 30's. Laurel can be quick to cancel but is less likely to on a major race day. Think positive and hope for the best.

[RUFFIAN]

I spoke with the racing office at Laurel
Although they’re getting SNOW ❄️ ⛄️ ❄️
Today - tomorrow and Friday
He felt fairly optimistic that Saturday will be OK

U CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER
BUT YA CANT MAKE HER FISH

[Alli]

Good news! Thanks, Ruffian!

[RUFFIAN]

It’s very strange that DRF does NOT have Laurel racetrack listed
In the Stakes schedule for Saturday!

I called them about that this morning and it still has not been fixed

When I called back just now she said it takes them 24 hours to fix
You can imagine what I told her

[RUFFIAN]

Forecast for Saturday 02/20
Equidaly


Saturday 02/20 / 0 in
Mostly sunny skies.
High 33F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.