It warmed up so much last week that it actually hit 50 degrees and we had rain, which melted all the snow. Instead of being trapped in the barn by many feet of snow, Tessa and the donkeys have the whole farm to roam.
It's a stark and wonderful contrast to this time last year.
We will still get some terrible weather. It is early yet and snow and cold forecast every day this coming week. Usually though, by the time it gets to be February, we have already had a long, grinding winter and we are still looking at the worst to come. I haven't gotten over the misery of last winter and I am grateful for every day of no snow and thankful every time the sun comes out.
Feb. 5, 2015
Feb. 5, 2016
What a difference a year makes.
Don't worry, no snow forecasted, just snow SHOWERS. That is much less threatening. Really. AND no talk of zero or below. Just fun times for all dogs, cows, sheep, horses, and donkeys.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! I'm enjoying this milder winter as well. And since we can't change the outcome I won't feel guilty about it.
ReplyDeleteOur winter is milder also, although right now we have as much snow as last year, but it is warmer! Enough to ride and not freeze to death! Too warm for snowshoeing comfortably though as the snow clogs up in clumps.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nicer winter, we are enjoying that also.
Great comparison photos. A well deserved respite after the heavy snows of last winter. About this time of year I start "dreading" the approach of summer here in the desert. Some of us are never satisfied!!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed (and hooves crossed!) for continued mild weather.
ReplyDeletePeople forget what it takes to make and average....so between your two extremes of winter we should get an average winter? Nature balances everything although it is such a big picture a lot of people don't see it. Connor looks like he enjoyed the snow!
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