We awoke to 4 – 5 inches of new snow this morning. (The forecast was for 1 – 2 inches.) I decided to take a few photos of this snow day while doing chores.
Main deck partially cleared.
I grabbed the shovel and started clearing the main deck and ramp. Pam started working on the back deck with a stiff broom. The snow was light but had a layer of ice at the bottom due to snow falling on warm surfaces at the beginning of the storm.
Pam had swept a path on the ramp.
Pam had swept a path down the ramp but left the final clearing to me. I finished the deck and ramp, then started on the driveway and sidewalks.
Clearing the driveway.
I did my regular clearing, then started work on neighboring sidewalks. By the time I was done Pam had the dogs outside enjoying the fresh snow and a “doggie snow day.” (Hope Eli enjoys the pet photos.)
Blondie in her winter coat.
Blondie and Bru at play
Jo and Blondie check out the snow.
Bru, Jo, and Blondie enjoyed the snow for a while.
We don’t have much planned for the rest of the day, just the regular routine of cleaning and around-the-house chores. More snow is in the forecast throughout the day, and although it looks like any new snow may simply melt on hard surfaces such as the driveway and sidewalks, we may see some accumulation on grassy areas and the decks. (Our shoveling may not be over yet!)
Due to high country snow last week I didn’t meet with our driveway contractor, who contacted us and said the Sanderling property had received about a foot of fresh snow. He’ll let us know when the conditions are right for him to be able to give us a good estimate on the driveway construction cost.
That’s it for now. Thanks for looking in!
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Pam’s 2 cents worth:
At this time of year, I don’t mind the snow falling in great profusion in the high country. Here on the high desert, however, the ground is not thawed or receptive to snow melt, and the moisture pretty much runs off into the (very muddy) Colorado River, or sits on the lawn in great puddles. Better to have high country snows now, when the ski areas can take full advantage of it. Then, let the snow melt rush downriver in the late Spring, when the high desert soils are ready for it.