Lavender and Pink Skies

No significant snow fell last night, and I only saw a few flakes fall during the first half of the day. By early afternoon it was beginning to clear from the west. The timing of the clearing was nice for catching a winter sunset with lavender and pink clouds behind the snow covered mountains. I … Read more

Snowy Day at the Harbor

When I went to bed last night it was snowing, but not much more accumulated, and some compaction must have occurred, as Connor said there were only 17 inches in the yard when he measured this morning (I had measured 18 inches last night). Checking Harbor Mountain, I see the snow depth decreased three inches … Read more

Airport Snow

More snow fell overnight, totaling three inches or so. There were occasional (mostly light) snow showers during the day, but some extensive stretches of sunshine, as well. Winds were mercifully calm during my time outside this afternoon, and the low angle sun felt nicely warm when I was facing it. I had a call that … Read more

Winter Birds and Sunset

Temperatures were below freezing overnight and this morning, though no additional snow had fallen. Karen J. saw a couple of Snow Buntings over at the airport mid-morning, and although I was on a call for work, I took advantage of mobile technology and went over there with Connor. Unfortunately, the Snow Buntings had moved, and … Read more

Snow, Birds, and Waves

It snowed a little last night, but not as much as had been forecast as a possibility. The forecast did mention the amounts could vary significantly depending on the path individual snow showers took, and it appeared none of the heavier snow showers hit town overnight. We spent a good chunk of the morning eating … Read more