Today, unbeknownst to the meteorologists, was the first snow of the season here. And it was not messing around. It was supposed to just be cloudy and 6° C today but instead it dipped down to 1° C, started snowing heavily around 10:30 a.m. and pretty much didn't let up until this evening. The ground is still too warm for snow to build up, but it left a respectable coat of it on the rooftops. It's weird because last year the snow started in little flurries here and there, so we thought that's how it goes here. But this year it just started in today with a vengeance. One day it was fall, the next it was like the middle of winter. Snap, just like that.
Good thing I brought the truck in for winterizing and winter tires last night!
For one thing, we didn't have to worry about slipping and sliding if we found ourselves needing to drive today. Second, many people wait until the first snow to get their winter tires instead of when the weather hits 7° C as you really ought to, so you can bet that after the onslaught this morning all the tire dealers were booked solid for days. What perfect timing! Thus, when the surprise snow storm hit today, I was feeling prepared and confident and very smart. (Shhhh, don't burst my bubble!)
Here are some pics from 1:00 - 2:00 this afternoon.
