The Melt~

On the seventh, it snowed again, overnight into early morning, maybe 4 inches total.  The snow was light & dry as dust. Yesterday, even though overcast, the temperature climbed well into the low 40's!  Everyone was out talking about how nice it felt & it did!

North, deep drifts everywhere~

With the warming temperatures, the snow on the ground has started melting. Even the ice began to melt & water was running down the streets. The weather report was calling for rain & lots of it. Flooding became a huge concern.

Last night, I could hear an occasional chunk of ice dislodging down a gutter. This morning, it was raining, over a half-inch so far. Butch drove kids over three-hours away today, so I continued my first quilt type project. We'll see how far I get.

East across the marsh~

Mid-afternoon I put on my boots & started off across the yard. Over a foot of snow/slush! Under that was a layer at least an inch thick of ice. I could hardly get the lower gate open. Later this afternoon the winds came up. They've been whipping the poor trees for a few hours now.

Back deck~

It's been decent enough - 30's - to sit out with Nika again sometime during the day. It's the one time I invite her to sit on my lap - she keeps me warm!

Nika~

Such a beautiful dog, if it wasn't for the daily barking & shedding...  If the temperature continues to warm, we'll be breaking out the furinator before too long.  We're both missing our daily walks in the timber.  Too much deep snow & now soaking wet too.  

West side of the town square, yesterday~

City crews were out clearing big chunks of ice from the storm drains.  County Road Crews have been plowing almost non-stop for months now.  The scene of the square & all the snow would look festive if it was December rather than March! 

March 8,2018

 It's hard to believe that a year ago, we were busily getting the barn ready for Farah & enjoying shirt-sleeve weather!