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The story details how the storm has immobilized most activity. Schools are closed, roads are sheets of ice, and travel is discouraged. The narrator appreciates his retired status for allowing him to stay home and avoid the treacherous roads, which are especially dangerous around shaded curves where ice persists longer.
He recounts observing the icy conditions from his home, noticing certain patches that remain slick days after the storm ceases. This ongoing hazard prompts caution during any outdoor excursions, especially on the curvy, shaded roads coming into his homestead.