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.
That’s a lot of deck to sweep & shovel. It appears that you’ll be at or just above freezing for the next few days — the snow will last for awhile.
Snow’s a good/bad thing at your elevation & location — some moisture will be absorbed, promoting plant growth, increasing the fire hazard during the dry season.
High country — definitely need several good years with a lot of snow-pack. Benefits the ski industry, but even more the farmers “downstream” (not to mention those of us that tend to drink water)…
I’d thought “bagels” a bit hardier, though I imagine most of the time indoors hasn’t allowed the winter coat to grow. Winter coat is “cute” (and I assume practical) — no “little rubber booties”?
great to see the dogs! oh i miss watching dogs playing in fresh powder! jo looks tall!
i’m with you on the snow…it seems like such a waste during a drought to finally get moisture but have it all run off b/c of the frozen ground….i hope we get enough rain for the farmers this spring…and then have a nice sunny summer!!