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Three Decades of Winter Weather at JJC
Rich Rivera, assistant director for Facility Services/Roads and Grounds, has worked in the department for over 36 years.
This week, he shares some of his most challenging--and amusing--adventures dealing with winter weather.
Q: What is the worst winter weather situation you've encountered?
A: The worst weather situation was in the winter of 1978-1979. We had record snowfall and record cold temperatures. I can remember the whole month of February plus two more days never even reaching 32 degrees.
Also, I can remember snow drifts up to the top of the doorways and the first level of the exterior stair wells. The worst part was when the winds blew and the snow drifted. One time, I spent 20 hours on the clock battling snow drifts. We had to man 24-hour shifts just to keep the roadways open. Once, we couldn't get any closer to the college than the Fire Station on Houbolt Road.
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Winter Break Poll Results
What are your plans during winter break?
10% Relax and sleep in.
3% Spend time in line with the rest of the last minute shoppers.
15% Practice my snowball throwing technique.
72% Spend time with family and friends.
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New media this week
 JJC's literary magazine, Wordeater, premiered its 123rd issue and fall e-zine on Dec. 9 with student readings and live music. |
There's always a chance this time of year that the winter weather in all of its elemental glory--driving snow, winds, or extreme temperatures--has the ability to close the college.
