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")

Trivia

 * As soon as the school entrance was done, Poor Mr. Haney landed on Mr. Read.
 * The Reads' House still had power, until the snowstorm got even worser.
 * During a freezing-rain warning, The Reads' house still had power.
 * Francine finished her report before the power at the Reads' came back.

Quotes

 * Mr. Ratburn: Sorry I'm late! Let's jump right into work.
 * (Suddenly, The lights go out in the school)
 * Mr. Haney: Bad news: The storm is getting worse! The buildings lost electricity! So the school is closed!
 * (Mr. Ratburn gasps while the entire class cheers)


 * Mrs. Read: Wasn't that when you were younger like D.W.?


 * Mr. Read: Oh, yeah, right!


 * (Suddenly the blizzard gets nasty, and the wind howls, D.W. falls down)


 * Mr. Read: The storm's getting worse! Everybody inside!


 * Arthur and Buster: Awww!


 * (As Francine is doing her report, the power goes out)
 * Francine: Daddy, power's out! I can't finish my report without a computer! I'm going to build a snowman.
 * Oliver: (Gives the pencil back to Francine) Keep working.
 * Francine: I bet I'm the only person in town not having fun!


 * Radio: Don't worry, there's a 0 percent chance of freezing rain!
 * (The snow has changed into freezing rain, causing everything to become ice)
 * 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' too and everyone gasps)


 * Francine: I'm finished!
 * DJ Reporter on TV: (After the power went back on everywhere) If your power is out, keep watching the station, and we'll tell you when to be turned on again.


 * D.W.: The power's back on!