We haven't really had any snow since a few days before Christmas. I'm kind of bummed. I miss the snow. My family and I were Skyping with my Dad the other day and he mentioned that it's normal for Colorado to experience what he called a "January Thaw". I guess this is what he means. We haven't had any snow and it's been pretty consistently around 50 degrees (occasionally reaching into the 60's). Most of the snow is melted. There are a few small patches of snow in shadows, corners, and ditches. But, otherwise, it's all gone. Even the crazy California storms aren't bringing anything northward to us. I guess the San Juan Mountains are getting some pretty heavy snow (measuring in feet, not inches), but that's Southwestern Colorado...where my Dad lives. It's bone dry and a steady moderate temperature up here in Northern Colorado.
The good news is that most of the snow in Colorado falls in the Spring. So, we expect to get more snow in February, March, and April. I'm looking forward to that. I love the snow. It's just not winter without it. Oh well, I guess I'll enjoy the thaw for now. At least it means that I can take my kids hiking in the Bear Creek Green Belt without worrying about freezing.
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That's funny. I was just thinking how I missed the snow. We shall see what the next few months bring! Who knows? We may be sick of it by then!
And you know I'm the type that doesn't miss snow at all!!! Pretty to look at!! Good enough for me!
Today at 2:00 p.m. in Upland, CA it is 43 degrees F and still freaking raining. There is snow up at the new house though but it is delaying our septic cert :(. So tired of the rain and cold, would kill to see the sun I haven't seen it since Monday morning. Really want a break.
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