The Blizzard

"The Blizzard" is the first half of the 5th episode of season 4 of the animated children's series Arthur. It originally aired on October 4th, 1999.

Plot
A blizzard hits Elwood City, leaving Mr. Ratburn, Mr. Haney, and Mr. Morris trapped in school, the Brain at Prunella's and several families with the Reads. Francine has to write a report on pioneers and bases it on her experience with the people who came over to the Reads and pooled their resources. D.W. saves a snowball in the freezer. ("D.W.'s Snow Mystery")

Quotes

 * D.W.: Mommy! Daddy! The town is exploding! And it's very pretty.
 * Oliver: (At the Frenskys') I tried all night, but the plow's stuck. Now None of the roads can get plowed now.
 * Francine: (Shivering) Daddy, Look. It's too cold to write. I have to stop doing my report.
 * David: (At the Reads') Yes, We still have power, Oliver. Francine can work on her report here. I'm gonna pick up food. I'll get enough for everyone.


 * Radio: The storm shows no sign of stopping, things are going to get worse before they get better.


 * Mr. Haney: Why eat beans when we don't have all these food?


 * Mr. Morris: I wouldn't have eaten it if I was you, besides, it's all froze!


 * Mr. Haney: I hate school!


 * Mr. Ratburn: Mr. Haney! He didn't mean it!


 * Mr. Haney: I wanna go home! (Grumbles) Beans!


 * Buster: Our house was freezing! I tried to practice the tuba, and my lips got stuck to the mouthpiece for 2 hours. (Suddenly, the power goes out at the Reads')