Our
first snowfall since winter started last night, and continued through much of
the day. The temperature was not cold, only chilly; it was probably just below
freezing, if that. The snow was wet and heavy.
The
temperatures are supposed to climb the day after tomorrow, and be about 15
degrees (Celsius) for several days. That will take care of the snow, for now.
Though it is expected to fall about this time of year, I was hoping for
autumnal weather to last a bit longer. But it is October already, and we did
have a mild summer here in southern Alberta; never very hot, and wetter than
usual. I suppose we shouldn’t complain. (This statement is normally followed by
a complaint.)
However,
in keeping with the previous entry in this blog, I should iterate that I feel
fortunate to have a warm, dry home on such a day. The cats are safe – they spent
most of the day snoozing – and I was able to stay home with them, as I had the
day off.
And
that is a situation conducive to continuing the seasonal feeling of
thanksgiving.
Oh brrrrr! So not ready for that kind of weather! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I love snow, and so do the cats. They like to look out the window and chase the snowflakes. But in my area we don't get a lot of snow, so we really don't handle a huge snowfall well. Consequently, as soon as folks see one or two flakes everyone runs to the store for bread and milk. I find that amusing since there is a 7-Eleven on almost every corner, so I'm sure the risk of starving to death during a snowstorm is quite remote.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, that must have been hard to see. We usually get out first bit of snow after mid November. Glad you are warming up!
ReplyDelete:-O
ReplyDeleteIt was typical to get snow in October in Gaspé, of course, but not in Halifax and not here. I am so NOT ready for winter! (On the flip side, we're one day closer to Spring. Ha.)
I know that is normal for your area but it's ironic to think we are still in the midst of Hurricane Season (ends Nov 30) and that it's the warm waters that allow these monsters such destructive forces. It's so hard to imagine weather cold enough for snow now (here). Well we only get snow on very rare occasions. I am so longing for some cool downs. Time to get out of the Hurricane business for the year!
ReplyDeletewhile we are enjoying the fall air and some open windows (though it get chilly at night), it may be a little too early for us to be seeing snow.....
ReplyDeletewhoa..........guys....we hope ta see thiz.. KNOT....but we noe itz on de way....hope full lee knot fora loooooooooooong time yet tho !!!!! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteOh, you certainly got more than we did. I was really hoping not to see snow until at least December but I suspect we'll have at least one more snowfall by Halloween.
ReplyDeleteOur snow has mostly melted today with warmers temps expected later this week. Fingers crossed there are still warm days ahead for both Lethbridge and Regina!
Brrr, too early for snow! We rarely get it here. but we have had frost the last 4 nights.
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