What do you do on a snowy day in Iowa ?

Well, it is going to be a chilly 88 degrees here in south Texas.  The only ice will be in a glass of tea.

Excellent transition from snow to the layout, Bob!  The layout looks great!!  We were down in the 30s last night with rain.  The forecast for the next several days is similar, but I haven’t seen any snow predicted.  Time will tell.

Now that’s my idea of a perfect snow day! ☃️

Play Trains does have a nice sound to it! LOL 

Nice transition and layout, you even got a Starbucks - sweet!

Menardsville looks great!

Like Bill Debrooke, I happen to live in the Armpit of Texas, the farthest West you can go, I wish I had your snow and you had my heat, we were at 92 today and had that yesterday and will be into or around 90 to 91 tomorrow.  I'll trade you and while you're at it, ship your layout down here too. )

Cabinet Bob:

Hobbyists living below the Mason-Dixon line expect the semi-snowbound to do their duty - endure the snow and retreat to the layout as a "calm place in a snowstorm!" Here in central Arkansas it's shirt sleeve weather; recent rain showers won't turn to snow.

Today I added the Lionel Tire Swing accessory to the City Park area of my L-shaped layout. Already in place there are other Lionel accessories:  Mini Golf, Playground, Pony Ride, and Tug of War -- all wired to 14 vac and activated with Lionel #90 control buttons.

Mike M.      LCCA 12394

Something we never see where I live maybe a hailstorm once a year the rest it's hot!

Nice trains too!

Roo.

Dad, excellent video. Panning from the cold outside to the view of the layout full of Menards offerings and trains running just warms the heart. Thanks for that................Paul 2

I've always looked forward to the big snow days. It was the perfect time to stay home, head down to the basement and run trains or work on them. .  This year we had few snow days in NJ so the train work (and play) was minimal. When the days are sunny and warm the outdoor sports take over but when we are snowed in the focus is on the trains. IMO, trains in this NE area were always a winter hobby. Its cold outside and the weather is not always nice, so the indoor environment is perfect to keep warm and run the trains.

Being in a warmer climate, my train days are when the heat tops 105, then I am in the train room under a/c and fiddling with wiring, watching trains run and fighting that dreaded crunch when something derails or I fail to watch closely and rear end a slow freight. 

Mine is not large enough for most Menards buildings, but they sure look good on your layout.

Very few snow days here in New Jersey this year, so no time off from work   Your layout looks great!  I don't have room for many Menards buildings, though I did make room for a few.

Thanks for posting the video.