The Worst Blizzard in Years! Day 1 - 30 in 30 #24

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A spring blizzard smashes into the ranch with up to 16 inches of snow and 70 mph winds. Today we make sure animals are ok and survive.
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[@miriambertram2448]

Jeff and Matt continue to live the life every older person would love. Being of true help to the 'young' ones, I'm 71.

[@philalfred8307]

Amen to that! BTW: I think Matt should keep an extra ear tag with him, just in case a certain commenter drops by the ranch! 😁👴

[@beverlygiroux2824]

Miriam, I am almost 79, and, you got that right!

[@williamharn9048]

Can't put a price on that!

[@larrybrandt4682]

I am 69 years old

[@FeatheredLife]

Talk about being stuck in Schitt Creek (reference to @Sandi Brock). Been there done that got the hood sweatshirt, a couple of them. Took a bulldozer to pull us out. Be safe OWL Family. We were on the other side of this storm rain, thunder boomers and hail.

[@JudyHart1]

Times like this Sandi is very glad for her barn, and there are snowmobiles to get to the finishing barn, if necessary.

[@lauriej9418]

Thank God you have tractors. 73 mph is no joke. I have to keep it in mind that this was yesterday. I hope my now it has let up. Not melted, but at least you can manuver easier. God bless and a new day is on the horizon.

[@ninaappelt9001]

I fell out of love with snow when I jumped off my grandmother's front porch in the panhandle of Texas into what I thought was a snowdrift in 1966ish. It was her big giant rosebush.

[@AccountInactive]

Oh goodness that couldn't have been fun!

[@ninaappelt9001]

@@AccountInactive Not even a little.

[@nitapachulski9758]

The kids are like YA no school tomorrow 😂😂 y'all be safe

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

Dang, glad I don’t have a load going to Wyoming, heading to Georgia.👍🏾

[@hectorcartagena2870]

Take a shot for everytime Mike says "drift". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Glad everyone is safe, be careful, and thanks for the up close view of what you were dealing with.

[@peacelily2025]

Mike, just be safe all of you. In this weather too, you are out to look out for the cows! Hats off to your discipline and affinity for your flock! Love, love, love your videos!

[@misscarmen8611]

I have been waiting all day for a update. Feels Like I have family in danger. And can’t call to check on you

[@jbweld6193]

Good lord what a late season blizzard. Hopefully this is a hidden blessing of extra moisture

[@mattfencl3614]

Have my fingers crossed too JB

[@ninaichandler9733]

All of you just stay warm and safe. Looks like the animals are doing good. You must be so thankful for the help from Jeff and Matt.

[@janicedevries7998]

💩

[@sherryfulghum3494]

I'll stay south with my cattle

[@zollar98]

On the Dairy Farm: Acres of Clay ( You Tube ) They have these huge vinyl panels they can roll down to stop the wind / snow from entering the barns.

[@zollar98]

Their barns are 3 times the size for all the dairy cows. They have doors on the ends and the curtains roll up and down.

[@rdyardie]

You were ready and prepared. Smart move to heed the weather forecast. It is serious business. Take care. 🤔

[@tedwazonek7956]

Not too many people would be able to survive your “Wyoming Life”. Lol. Thank you to you and all farmers/ranchers for what you do. The dedication & hard work is greatly appreciated my friend! 👍🏻 🙏🏼 ✌🏼 🚜

[@angelfromhellshawna]

Mike, I think instead of a ruler to measure the snow...you need a yard stick...lol

[@annt5410]

That picture of both tractors getting the hay for the cows is so awesome! Sums up so well how the farming community works together in tough times. Another perfect picture for the next time you do a "Bloomberg" video!

[@1TsuNami]

Holy snowstorms Batman!!! 😳. Have to say tho, giggling at the jokes. I’m laughing With you guys. 😁. Thank you to all, for keeping the cows safe, and recording it! Wow, you guys are amazing!

[@4559april]

Thanks for sharing please all of you be safe hopefully in a few days it will be melting. Things happen for a reason Jesus knew you needed water. God bless you all

[@jeffmeans894]

Being from Alabama have no clue what y’all are going through with this storm. But I just keep saying over and over, water water water. I’ll be praying for you all

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Wow is the right word, along with the high winds, what a lot of snow drifts and tall ones too. Your gator just bottoms out in such high snow drifts, doesn't it! The right move using the tractors to check on the cows. I hope everyone is safe and all turns out well in all that snow and wind, blizzard. Great video, thanks for sharing, have a warm and safe night, see you tomorrow.

[@danam.8709]

Ready or not I was a bit worried for y'all when I heard all 3 major highways in the state were closed. Watch yourselves it looks like the cold and wind are telling on you ... slowing reflexes and thinking ... Please go slow and start working in Teams. You know c. y. a. 🤪

[@jimaalbers857]

Couldn't talk Jeff into parking his camper right next to the barn 🤣

[@lilacDaisy111]

19:58 - those beef cows have bigger udders than our Jersey! Wow!

[@beverlygiroux2824]

You had me chuckling, when you said "the cows have not come out at all, and we have been out lots, and gotten stuck twice"....Well, something like that. Cows are smart! But kudos to you 3 gents, for going out there, checking all the stock! If I had one on, I would take my hat off to you!!! Again, THANKS for all you do!!! Being a farmer isn't easy.....but, the rewards are Great! Stay safe.......Hugs to all...Bev in Maine

[@denisemmunger9437]

Jeff all bundled up like it's a winter storm. 🤣 Glad yous are getting moisture and keeping safe. Wish yous could get the blizzard like we had in 1966 in Central NewYork. The plowed snow was up to the telephone wires. Snow everywhere.Plus a few other years we got hit hard. Such an exciting time. Yous are doing an awesome job of keeping up with everything. The wind is the worst. I'm sure the kids are loving no school. No new calves. Hold on Bambi girl the 28th is almost here. Hold on till then girl. 🤣🤣 75° here today and tomorrow in Central New York then dipping down again. You boys keep up the great work. Always a great video, music,and adventures. Stay safe and warm.

[@hsaurid]

Mike, you have a good plan to ride out the blizzard. Stick with the tractors for now and hope the weather improves soon. Cattle look ok, but the concern is the water and hay supply. Getting more hay rolls could be interesting. I’m curious how the A Team is doing with the pigs. I’ve seen my share of spring blizzards here in Alberta, Canada and while no fun, it is an accepted part of life. Hunker down and do what you can. Take care, stay safe and good luck!

[@wykeishacraft6820]

Hello to Our Wyoming Life and all others too. Happy Sunday,everyone stay safe! Some thick white snow

[@OurWyomingLife]

Hello there!

[@pattipowell7788]

I couldn’t wait to see this video all day long! I know you all are so exhausted from just trying to do the very best you can...it is extraordinary!! I hope after this next 24 hour is up that you all will get some much needed relief and you will have the much needed moisture for the parched land. Thank you for including us in Our Wyoming Life💜‼️

[@Do.not.judge.]

Yes I thought he was doing a lot of exhausting breathing. Be careful with your health. It's a lot of lifting.

[@markminton8974]

I wish you had one of those Small Dozer's with the Bucket, just for this kind of Weather Mike..

[@sb4759]

Dang Big Job, in this weather, trying to feed and check on cows. But remember somebody may have to check on you if you get stuck out there. Glad your not out there alone , the other fellas to help and have other vehicles that can be put to work as backup. Please take it safe!

[@mindym.1166]

I can see the grass growing underneath all that snow! Believe it!

[@chanwittwer2736]

You wanted a blizzard/snowstorm! Be careful what you wish for!! All razzing aside, be safe and careful taking care of your livestock🤗

[@johncollins500]

Wow that's something!!!! Here in S. E. Ohio up in 80's yesterday & today. I'm sure you guys will pull thru!!!! Have a wonderful???? day. Lol

[@kathyk479]

The cows are probably secretly in the barn laughing saying t houghs silly ranchers! We mooed at them too stay in after they feed us! Lolol Stay safe out there!

[@lauriej9418]

Hey Matt, remember the blizzard of 67, and the storm of 79. All of our streets were not passable , no school, and just awful. Ah the city of Chicago.

[@karbear26]

I was born December of 78 in the Chicagoland area almost couldn’t get me back home from the hospital!!

[@alanhorning7964]

Mike I’m 71 years old and I’m dam glad I’m not doing that anymore. I truly wish you the best and glad you are a young man. Be safe buddy

[@barbaraberrier8840]

What a storm. Loved look on Matt's face when you got back in gator and told Jeff you'd be ready in 5-10 min. So amazing to think of farmers stringing a rope from there house to their barn just to be able to care for a few animals. Driving through and not being able to see but 20-30 ft is scary. Glad you don't have to go out over all the acerage to look for calves. Maybe cows are smart enough to not have a calf during a blizzard.

[@JP-bv7bf]

My goodness, Well you did get the moisture you needed so bad. What a lot of hard cold work taking care of all your live stock. I can not imagine going out in this type of weather every two hours to do your live stock check. In 1996 here in BC Canada we had a 100year blizzard that dumped 6’ of snow. It bought our city to a 2 week stand still. We were very thankful for our wood stove and extra food to cook without worrying about having to go to the store. Stay safe and warm. Blessings, 🇨🇦

[@Bessie1021]

Buddy, I applaud you and your family. I can honestly say to you that I couldn't brave those type of conditions EVERY year! Kudos to you! STAY SAFE!

[@grannylanna7940]

Glad for the water but not the cold blizzard that decided it needed to join the party

[@grantboucher2696]

calf area good idea too bad about the snow drift

[@georgedavidson1221]

Nice video. Good luck with the storm

[@theresagosselin2705]

Terrible blizzard Mike take care of yourselves 💕🇨🇦🥰

[@traceyhacking7109]

Do you wanna push? I love that sense of humor!! Stay safe!!

[@jasonlutz8400]

Getting stuck with the gator was me last week and right now too we need tracks for those gators

[@cajunnathan4586]

Suggestion: You could have used the used tin from the feedlot that yall tore down and wire tied it to you gate material around the calf area in the cow barn to have kept a lot of the snow out of their bedding area

[@donnaworrall9353]

I was wondering why they didn’t put a barrier to block wind and snow for the calves.

[@caroledney3919]

Would’ve, could’ve, should’ve! 🤷‍♀️ Hind sight is always 20/20! 😖 🇺🇸MesquiteTX

[@debmyatt108]

So glad you're able to still look after the animals. Wyoming Door Dash!

[@mikehamilton3833]

Great job keeping the cows and everyone cared for in such terrible conditions. Stay warm and safe. Good moisture for grass. Hoping for rain tonight here in north Texas. We are in drought also. Good luck.

[@carolmichael8092]

What a blessing it is for you to have Matt and Jeff this spring! Just a side note "take a yard stick, not a ruler' Stay warm!

[@just_ducky_acres7561]

Wow what a storm. We've had good luck moving snow with the Bobcat; just saying.

[@rhondamitchell5892]

Omg so scarey poor cows they will be covered in snow I hope it dont last long .prayers for you and family and Jeff and the other man there .

[@jamizimmerman8501]

Matt😃

[@pattyevans4964]

Wow!! Just watched your video for today, you all be careful, prayers for you all.

[@jadedavis822]

That’s a lot of snow....Jeff’s a hero!!!

[@karlabollinger5331]

Soooo glad you guys are getting moisture. Sorry for all the hard cold work. Friend in Wyoming. Live in Lander didn’t get much snow.

[@FarmFreshIB]

Taking some of that old tin that you took off of the old fence/windbreak you removed and boxing off the last bay or two of the cow shed, would be a good idea. It would give a sheltered area for future calves where the snow has drifted in now.

[@nezlquasie]

My thought as well. Knowing/seeing how it drifts around buildings this time can make a huge difference on where to put a slab of tin.

[@FarmFreshIB]

@@nezlquasie It might even be possible to direct some of the drifts so they go INTO places like the ponds. I realize that every storm is different (and that right now the MOST IMPORTANT thing is just keeping people and animals safe), but some wind patterns are more typical than others. Doing some homework and prepping on nice days might pay moisture dividends from a future storm.

[@oshkoshdom2197]

I'm also from Chicago, Matt do you remember the blizzards of 1967 and 1979? They both were as bad as what you're going through now.

[@susanisheretoday]

I was there during those years and yes, it was horrible!

[@karbear26]

I was born in December of 78 almost couldn’t get me back home from the hospital!!

[@kyliewilson2280]

Hi Mike , Erin , Matt ,Geoff , Mackenzie , Grace and Lincoln keep safe and we are all praying for you . Living in a country that has very little snow and watching you battle through these snow storms at there most extreme is quiet daunting . You guys do a marvelous job keeping every human and animal safe and sound . Keep your chins up ..

[@glenndunnington8551]

I am exhausted just sitting watching the blizzard and all the work you three are doing..

[@sebw1964]

We used to wear goggles with yellow lenses..Makes it easier to see the snow drifts. Easy on the eyes. I love blizzards but I didn’t have cows , calves and all the other animals to worry about. You really care for all of them. I love watching all the videos. Been thinking about you all since it started. I know the snow is needed for moisture but not all at once. Much love from Newfoundland. 🐄🐮🐓🐎🐖

[@ourrockenonranchlife3660]

It takes a calf killin blizzard to end a drought. It’s not an easy life. We had the same thing in ND last weekend. Thankful for the moisture.

[@OurWyomingLife]

well we didnt lose any calves, so lucky us :)

[@Itsmylife727]

Mike I must say, it takes a true rancher to do what y'all do. Here in upstate NY we get up to 6 ft sometimes more of snow and drifts are awful. I am just so glad that the cows and calf's are safe and semi warm. BLESSINGS

[@brianjonker510]

Good news

[@paulajohnson5256]

Prayers for all the families and animals

[@tom474e]

It's good to see you guys getting snow and lots of it. It's the wind you could have done without. It made my day to you guys getting this much needed precipitation. Stay safe.

[@JanesDough855]

A real nail biting video! I don't envy you that weather at all. You have some pretty tough helpers there, Mike. We're all grateful you're not doing these chores alone. Praying for an end to it and that all is safe! God Bless!

[@carolutley6523]

Stay warm...stay safe 🌨🌬🌨

[@cannreysimpson3781]

You should have good hay growth this year with all that moisture

[@jeffjablonsky2371]

Without even mentioning it, this 30 in 30 series is a great advertisement for Ariat clothing. Because of the weather, you've had that jacket on every day it has done the job of keeping you warm and able to continue working. More weather headed your way. Dickenson ND already got over 5 feet of snow and winds 70MPH. The animals know how to keep themselves warm by staying in together. Mike, Jeff and Matt, stay safe and warm. Praying everything goes well for you all.

[@jchirschfeld1101]

You talking last night, or 1.5 weeks ago, or total?

[@jeffjablonsky2371]

@@jchirschfeld1101 All the time. I think that jacket is his favorite and it's great advertising. He should get something for it. A lot of content creators cover labels if they're not sponsored or compensated.

[@jeffjablonsky2371]

@@jchirschfeld1101 Snow for ND was the past 2 days.

[@jchirschfeld1101]

@@jeffjablonsky2371 I'm from Dickinson too and we didn't get 5 feet.

[@jchirschfeld1101]

@@jeffjablonsky2371 I agree about the jacket though. Ariat is a good brand.

[@cajunnathan4586]

When you pray for snow, you have to deal with the drifts! Lol

[@tamaragonzalez2227]

Note; Michigan blizzard in 78 had drifts that were actually 30 ft high and the field next to it completely bare. I lived through that one myself.

[@karbear26]

I was born in the blizzard of 78 in the Chicagoland area almost couldn’t get home from the hospital! My mom wouldn’t let my older sister play in the snow afraid she would get lost.lol

[@thaismatsumoto]

Yeah..that one was a doozy.We had snow drifts up to our second floor windows here in Massachusetts.

[@tamaragonzalez2227]

@@karbear26 She would have lost her LOL

[@bobbyb322]

A blessing and inconvenience for you is a nightmare for many, stay warm.

[@Pipsqwak]

This brings back blood-deep memories of prairie blizzards from 4 generations of ranching ancestors in Montana, and my own young adulthood there. Whiteouts so bad you can't tell what is the road and what is the field, drifted snow like concrete, -40 degree temps, wind that would blow the snow sideways into the next county... Stay safe and close to home! I hope all the livestock comes through safely, too.

[@cityvibegirl]

You scored a rock star with Jeff.

[@cityvibegirl]

Matt too***

[@nightmansmemo]

I do find this video not only something I was looking forward to seeing but to see how other people deal with snow in different countries here in Ontario we would have had a snow blowers on the tractors and maybe even chains. So I'm finding this quite educational

[@timbaker7238]

Hope all the people and critters are safe.

[@royaldame6492]

I was driving across 90 in that mess…trucks jacked-knifed everywhere- too scared to stop!

[@OurWyomingLife]

wow, glad you are ok

[@audreye7078]

Wow.. glad you made it..

[@royaldame6492]

I finally stopped in Livingston - after I came upon a pileup hands were so stiff from gripping the wheel

[@FarmerC.J.]

Praying for a hedge and dome of protection for all of y’all, your precious creatures and ranch🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻 y’all are a great team!

[@sonyamlb]

You must be so relieved for the help of Jeff and Matt! You couldn’t ask for better ranch hands!! Everyone is safe and animals are well cared for, that’s the important thing. Blessings to all of you.

[@deanm375]

Hopefully this Blizzard will make a dent in your drought conditions.

[@rickcampbell4920]

84 in Arizona Mike, drifting sun! Good luck up there!

[@ojjenkins7110]

#24 down. Remember the blizzard of 1948/49 which I was born 3 days before it hit in N E Nebraska. 20 ft drifts and I was kept behind the wood cook stove and I still got pneumonia twice Mom told me. It got to 65 again today with wind but no precip. How good is the heater in the tractors and the gator?? CU tomorrow. Oh Mike, I was born Nov 15.

[@alisonlightner866]

AMAZING VIDEO MIKE, WOW, TOMORROW IT WILL TIME TO MAKE A SNOWMAN. YA'LL TAKE CARE AND STAY SAFE.

[@RuthJones-iz1ve]

Very well prepared for this storm. You all we're incredibly involved in getting ready for this. Stay safe. God Bless you all!!

[@mea3665]

The drifts are very visible on the Owl cam ! It really is a good thing that Matt and Jeff are there through this mess !

[@lynnr8580]

God Bless y'all! I've gotten stuck in a late season blizzard in Wyoming years ago. Trust me y'all been heavy on my mind with this weather happening. It's not fun, and neither is the dig out! Prayers and hugs for y'all and the animals too!

[@tammysarrazin7078]

please stay safe and think of the water the snow will bring hugsssss

[@SuzieEisfelder]

I'm sitting here, in comfort, in Melbourne, Australia. Thank you for showing me a totally different life. I'm now understanding the Little House on the Prairie books a little more. Stay safe

[@lilacDaisy111]

Far out, that looks cold! So glad it doesn't snow here!

[@BrianReichenberg]

Mike take it as a a sign from god you need that moisture for your hay this year

[@TheKayc136]

it just shows your commitment to the animals that you would even go out the door in the weather! If the barn holds 200 there is plenty of room. Can you not fence them in there and not having to check in on them every two hours? it would be so much safer for you all. You could even have cameras in there to check if anyone calves. Please stay safe x

[@elaineschwarzhoff238]

Yeah…. Moisture. So badly needed! I’m sure happy and hope after this snow melts, spring rains come! The cows have a safe place to hang out! Stay warm and safe. God Bless

[@robert5109]

Glad Jeff has been there to help you and Erin. It would have been a tough go with out him there. If not for Jeff, Erin would have had to be out there.

[@henrymorgan3982]

Incredible day! Stay safe and hope it gives Wyoming Life the moisture to flourish!

[@cadenlear4644]

Wow! Great to get some moisture!

[@muscovydragonscales3785]

I’m glad that you are getting moisture out of this storm. May green hay fields follow

[@farming4g]

Need some heat first... have seen it happen over and over again where it doesn't warm up enough and lose a lot of the moisture to evaporation.

[@joycelint6652]

been praying for precipitation for those in this drought. Hope this weather will relieve the drought. Now praying for everyone's safety in the blizzar

[@lindasimmons131]

Mike..Matt looked at you like you were crazy when you told Jeff you would be ready in 5 to 10 minutes. It was funny. Stay warm guy's...the cow's are starting to look weather smarter than you guy's. 😂😂 ❤🙏

[@ejharrop1416]

Hard to say but the nasty storm is a blessing when you get a good first cutting of hay. This too shall pass.

[@mikestone9129]

I hope this will give you enough moisture to jump start your grass/hay growth. Hope it's not just to little to late scenario. Thank goodness for Jeff and Matt to help you through these times. Friends like them are few and far between.

[@juliabuddle7927]

Mike you look exhausted! I hope you can get some sleep! Love to everyone!!