Plant protection for an early spring blizzard..Help

We're expecting record snowfall, blizzard conditions and temps in the mid 20's tonight through the weekend here in Western Oklahoma.
My daffodils bloomed weeks ago and now the bleeding hearts and irises are begining to bloom. The hostas, peonies, cannas, etc are all coming up.
I have a few old sheets and blankets but not nearly enough to protect everything. I'm considering spreading some uncomposted canna leaves over some of the plants.
Any advice? Thanks...

The daffodills will be OKI would try to cover the est. Bleeding heart might make it

Maybe some boxes or flower pots turned upside down over them? That would keep them from being crushed by the weight of the snow.

Thanks. I've done the best I can to cover things. It's a shame knowing everything will be set back. The established perrenials should do o.k. I'll post a follow up when it's said and done to let you know what cover worked best...The birds will be fed and have fresh water in the meantime. They're flocking in like crazy.

I forgot to mention that I watered everything well. From what I've read, that along with the insulating affect of the snow should help protect the uncovered plants.

Good luck, and I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. About a decade-plus ago, we had a freak snowstorm/blizzard which cut power for a good 4 days. We had trees preparing to leaf out, and it is now known as "Snow Bud". This, after a well known freak storm at the beginning of October '87 when we were without power for 6 1/2 days. That one is known as "Snow Leaf", since the trees still had all their leaves on them. The destruction was devastating, and we were declared a disaster area.

Best wishes - let us know how you make out, OK?

Thanks again...Yes, the trees are putting out too. No protection for them.

The latest says - Snow is forecast to begin falling over far northwest Oklahoma
late tonight into early Friday morning. Snow will spread
southeast and become heavy at times during the day on Friday.
Total snow accumulations greater than 4 inches are likely... with
amounts greater than 8 inches possible... especially in far
northern Oklahoma. Strong winds will cause blowing and drifting
of any accumulating snow... and near- blizzard conditions may
occur at times from Friday through early Saturday afternoon. A
heavy wet snow is expected which will cause an excessive Load on
trees that already have foliage. This combined with strong winds
may result in power outages.

I don't need a power outage...I'll let you know. Thanks for caring.

Oh my goodness. Well, let's hope for the best.

Hang in there, nature usually adapts.
I have seen April snow storms cover Daffs, everything melted the next day and the plants were fine tho a bit crooked that year.

Wishing you the best, James. Let's all hope the plants survive without a problem.

James: We're thinking about you and your plants. It sounds as if you have done all that can be done. Good job.

Lisa

I could see the nasty weather in your part of the country, James. Hoping all is well. The plants will be fine, it's the trees and power lines I worry about for you.

James, hope all goes well. Power outages are no fun.....hope you get through without that. It's amazing how resilient plants are, especially if it isn't prolonged exposure. Keeping my fingers crossed for you and your plants.

Thanks everyone...We recieved about 6" of snow - up to 26" just north of here. Temps are in the mid 20's. All of the rural roads and I-40 are shut down. This is unprecedented for this time of year.
I used everything from trash can lids, hypertufa pots and styrofoam coolers to cover things. The snow may provide as much insulation as anything else. I'll know in a couple of days. The iris blooms that were about to open froze for sure.

Glad to hear from you. Seems you came away with minimal damage from the storm - you obviously have power! Keeping fingers crossed that the plants will be just fine.

Your weather just made our 10 AM news! Hope all is well.

Yes, we have power and the sun is shining. I just looked out my front window and the bleeding hearts that were blooming look like frozen spinich. So do the trees...Temps have been in the mid 70's and low 80's here for several weeks making everything come out early.
I have a police scanner and the county maintenance personnel are getting stuck in the middle of the hiways in road graders trying to clear the snow.
I'm sure my established perennials will come back in a month or so but as with the bleeding hearts there may not be many early spring flowers this year. At least we have power and the birds are well fed...Take care all. Thanks to all of you for your concern.

Glad you made it through o.k. Good idea having the scanner, I don't have that but do check DOT site before I go out after a storm.