When I got home from work yesterday afternoon, the snow was already falling thickly.
By dusk, everything was covered. This sort of snow always looks magical to me.
Patients cancelled today. What could I do but head out to the lake for a walk?
There was a group of kids who'd brought sleds for the hills and a few other walkers. The icy patches called for attention and I didn't even try to walk quickly.
Kids aren't the only ones who enjoy a snowfall. This herd of deer were having a big time, running and leaping in the snow. I switched the camera over to video, but they stopped to huddle up and chat until I put my camera back down. Contrary things.
The schools had been closed since Tuesday for flooding anyway, and it was easy enough for them to tack on one more closure for a snow day. I could have gone in to the office to do some accounting work, but I wanted to be home.
It's supposed to get up to the mid-50's tomorrow, so I am just enjoying it while it's here.
cool pic of the deer....snow day here as well...been sledding and snow boarding....and having fun...sun is out today so enjoy it while you can...
ReplyDeleteOther than walking, I've lost my desire to be out in the stuff.
DeleteSo pretty. I want snow but we don't have any. Your pictures are the next best thing.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked them, then.
Deleteso cute:) i love the 3rd pic with stars and the last pic :) it's so cool... Have yourself a great day:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, you, too!
DeleteLakes not frozen over, even with the snow. I want to move there.
ReplyDeleteIt never ever gets cold enough for lakes to freeze here.
DeleteYou take beautiful photos! The snow looks so pretty and fresh.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I caught it at the right time.
DeleteDoc...
ReplyDeleteI see even where you reside the Deer are like Rats!
But in a positive way...:P:P
No Flip Flops today I guess.
Have a Great Week-End...G
I was definitely bundled up since I don't like the cold.
DeleteSnow day here too, it is magical, the bay is covered so nothing moves.
ReplyDeleteXO
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It's hard for me to imagine the lakes here being covered.
DeleteWe only have a few patches here and there of snow left from the blizzard of 12/26. I'm dreading next week already.
ReplyDeleteNext week we're supposed to get clear and sunny.
DeleteSuch magical photos. Fresh snow makes everything look beautiful. A pity it has to turn to filthy slush sooner or later.
ReplyDeleteI do love the look of clean snow. Around here, it generally melts completely away quickly rather than turning to dirty slush.
DeleteBeautiful pictures!! Thanks for sharing your snow day with us!!! Great pictures to look at, but I'm enjoying the 75 degrees here :)
ReplyDeletebetty
We actually need to cold days for the plants to og through their regular cycle.
DeleteThis is the kind of snow I like (not the kind that is currently blowing its way through the city at the moment) Of course, snow in the country is always much prettier than snow in the city.
ReplyDeleteTrue - less grime mixed in!
DeleteOkay, can I just say that these photos are FAAAAAAAAABULOUS, girl!
ReplyDelete*three cheers*
Especially love the one of the twinkling sunlight on the lake!
"Kids aren't the only ones who enjoy a snowfall. This herd of deer were having a big time, running and leaping in the snow."
Deer are probably one of my favorite wild animals because their eyes contain such a beautiful gentleness, yet a great deal of strength and wisdom.
Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you! I find that taking pictures helps remind me about what is good even in weather I don't care for.
DeleteAnd I love deer, too - so graceful. And on this day, so playful!
No snow days around here, but it's lovely to look at other people's.
ReplyDeleteI like to get a couple of snow days a year. But that's it.
DeleteYour pictures are quite nice, how often do you get snow in the average winter? I get rather tired of seeing it, the snow in my yard is there from Nov to May. Recently, the below zero temps have created ice dams on the rivers, when they release it creates a semi-tidal wave downstream. Enjoy your touch of winter.
ReplyDeleteUsed to be that we got a few good snows that would last for several days each. Last year we got no real snow to speak of. The year before, I think, lots of very light snows but nothing that stuck around for any length of time.
DeleteYou probably have more hills to slide down than we do. When the snow comes and goes away in a few days that's not too bad. Not this winter for us but I remember winters where it stayed for many many weeks.
ReplyDeleteYes, we live essentially in the foothills of a mountain range, so it's rolling terrain. Good for sledding.
DeleteYou knew it was going to turn up at some point. Good thing you live in a place where it will go away quickly.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure, after last year. And they were only predicting flurries.
DeleteYou got some great shots. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeletePerfect... snow and snow melt withing two days!
ReplyDeleteNot a bad system!
Deleteour snow all melted. :(
ReplyDeleteI still have a little left.
Deletesame snow here, no deer except for the deer who lives with me. :^)
ReplyDeletei still don't like it, but to be home in a snow storm and after, with my firewood ready: and yeast to make bread, nothing better
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I'm planning on making some bread tomorrow - it's supposed to be really cold.
Deleteoh WOW. magical indeed. never experienced snow myself :(
ReplyDeleteThat is hard to imagine.
DeleteSo so pretty. Unlike most of the universe I wish I were in a wintry land instead of in 80 degree Los Angeles.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Sunday!
I like about a month of wintry. That's it.
DeleteThe snow might be a bit of a pain, but it does make evverything beautiful. I love a good snow day!
ReplyDeleteIt really is gorgeous.
DeleteThe pictures are amazing and so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI laugh when you write about snow days in your area. It looks like such a light sprinkling to me. We only get a snow day if we literally cannot come out of our houses.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't a dusting - we got a few inches of snow. But in the South, we don't have much in the way of road-clearing equipment.
DeleteSuch beautiful photos. It is so hot here I wish I could step inside one of those photos to cool off..
ReplyDeleteI much prefer being too warm to too cold.
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