It has snowed every day since last Wednesday. But almost all of that snow has been so light and delicate that it has looked like fog. You couldn't be sure it was actually snowing unless you could see the snow against something dark like evergreens.
By Saturday morning we might have been approaching three inches, but it was not enough to blanket all the plants in the garden. Ivy by the house, Carexes and ferns on the hills — lots of greenery was still visible.
Not any more. It snowed seriously for a while during the day Saturday and then picked up again in the evening and overnight. Looks like the week's total is a good 8 inches.
Since the temperature this morning is at 14°F (feels like 4°F according to WeatherBug / -10°C and -15°C.), I am thrilled to get some garden protection. Monday's high is only supposed to reach 4°F with a low of -12°F (-24°C.).
We made a brief stop at the grocery store Saturday morning after our weekly coffee gathering, so we are nice and snug. Well, I am, though Mark had to trek outside manhandling the snowblower to clear the driveway. But that job is done, so we can relax by the fire with our stash of books until Spring.
Snow does make the landscape look so pretty but it can cause lots of problems if you have to get around. Lovely photos of your garden under it's blanket of snow.xx
Posted by: Lynda | Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Happy hibernation!
Posted by: danger garden | Monday, January 30, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Thank you for your first paragraph likening the light snow you saw last week to fog. For years, I've felt sheepish that, on one of my only sightings of snow falling from the sky, seen from the car as my husband and I drove from Sacramento's airport to Grass Valley to join family for Thanksgiving, I asked my husband what I was seeing through the windshield ;) I'm glad you're able to enjoy winter's beauty safe and snug from inside a warm house.
Posted by: Kris P | Monday, January 30, 2023 at 01:06 PM
Relax by the fire with a stack of books until spring...sounds lovely. :)
Posted by: Beth@PlantPostings | Monday, January 30, 2023 at 09:44 PM
Out here in the PNW our infrequent snowfalls come with either wind or heavy wet snow, but just before Christmas we had about 8” of light, fluffy snow. So light it made snowshoeing or skiing difficult if you were the first one on the trail. But it was beautiful and magical — and sure made shoveling easier.
Enjoy your books. I always love to hear what others are reading so I hope you’ll share some titles.
Posted by: Christine | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 10:06 PM