Here’s a coherent sequence of events using the provided responses:
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A few days ago - I watched the weather forecast with a mixture of excitement and dread. Meteorologists were predicting that a huge snowstorm would bring a foot of snow to our state!
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Now - I’m standing outside and letting the flakes accumulate on my jacket and hat.
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I'm sure I will need to do a lot of shoveling, but right now that doesn’t concern me in the least. - (This part can be placed last, but it doesn't need a specific time indicator.)
This arrangement effectively shows the excitement building up from watching the forecast to experiencing the snow directly.