Countdown to Spring – Brown Ground to White

Well, our nor-easter has arrived and they didn’t lie about the snowfall rates, although I think they might actually have underestimated a bit. When I went out around 5 AM, it was a dry snow and there was, at best, an inch on the ground. It’s now just after 7 AM as I type this and there is now 4-5” of snow.  It’s not as light and fluffy, either, although I wouldn’t call it classically packable yet.

I used a pushbroom to clear the way to and around my car at first.  It’s a choice I prefer over the snow shovel.  Can’t use that now.  Regardless of when this storm ends, it’s a shoveling thing from here on.

Oh, how I miss that dull brown ground view from my window right now.

Only 39 days until Spring.

Countdown to Spring – The Snowy Threat Begins

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for my area starting at midnight and going into the evening on Thursday.  Not that I think it’s going to be here that long.  It’s likely going to be snowed and done by early afternoon.  6-12”, depending on location and how the storm tracks, and at its supposed to be at its worst during the morning commute hours. 

Of course, there’s always the possibility it’ll track too far south and we won’t see a single flake.  I know, dream on.

Skiers and school kids rejoice!  The rest of us  …

Only 40 days until Spring