The fleeting sleet shower that announced the afternoon rain Friday was quite a surprise. It lasted about 20 seconds before it turned to water. And while pedestrians and window watchers were surprised, the pups tied up outside the coffee shops were shocked. “Yip, yip, yip” they wailed as owners ran to bring them inside, no matter the store rules. It’s coming of course. There may be a bit of snow over the weekend. What can we do? Weather Channel