Street Sweeper

Today the street sweeping machine was brought into our area to clean up all the sand and winter debris that had accumulated on the streets over winter.

Going / Going /

Going, going but still not all gone. Although the travelled portions of our parking lots have long been cleared, evidence along the edges still conjure vivid memories of weeks gone by.

Slow Melt

Slowly but surely it's going, going, going.

Contrast

Contrary to the prairies where winters are severe enough to freeze the ground and vegetation, a combination of green grass and white snow is a common sight in British Columbia as the moderate temperatures rarely affect the ground cover beneath.

Fog

A blanket of fog for any length of time is a relatively unique phenomenon in the Okanagan Valley. Due to our mountainous terrain, of prime concern is air travel which has literally been ground to a halt off and on for several days. Travel on major highways with any degree of elevation also calls for great caution. This fog is caused by our cool temperature -1C (30 degrees F.) coupled by humidity from the melting snow which is trapped on the valley floor by the warm temperatures from above.

Now And Then

We had a bit of a weather reprieve these past couple of days, however it's snowing once more, so today we have no other choice but to dream. So we are dreaming of what we had a mere few months ago, against what we have been contending with this winter season.

Clean Up Time

Well we are hopefully optimistic that the majority of the snow storms are behind us. This has been the most unusual year for us as our area is not unknown to have roses still in bloom until right about now. In any event, we are not alone in this climatic overturn and it’s time to start to clean off the excess as seen in the example below.

Birdhouse

We had a slight melt down overnight short lived as it was, it did bring the little birdhouse into focus with optimism for future tenants.

The Mail

Snow or no snow, it didn’t stop the mail from coming through. Many thanks to those who worked so hard to fulfill Christmas expectations.

It is still Christmas Day here and we hope that you all had a lovely one as well.

Snow Grader

The snow grader! After a night of snowflakes this is a very comforting sight indeed.

Roof Line

Rare as it is, Canada now is totally white from coast to coast. This is not the usual, as most years the West Coast enjoys many green Christmas seasons. Our neighbors roof, next door will give you an fair idea of the monumental amount that has accumulated to date. Fortunately it is calm and the temperatures are moderate making for pleasant conditions

After The Snow

What a difference a day makes! This is the same image as submitted on Nov. 28, however, the snow has since completely vanished.

Oru first Snowfall

Continuing on from yesterday the folks that stored their boats for the winter did so with premonition. What a difference a day makes, our first snowfall! Whether it stays or whether it doesn't is debatable, however, time will tell.

This Morning

Does this indicate an upcoming storm?

Jack Frost

This morning an old acquaintance Mr. Jack Frost stopped by for a brief visit for the first time this season; and although not unexpected he chose to move on for the time being

Quietly and gently autumn is providing her own protective blanket.