1st day of winter

[Old Arkansawyer]

Today is the 1st day of winterr for us in the Northern latitudes.
It was in the lower 20's here this morning in the Ozarks of
NW Arkansas.
It is supposed to be near 80 degrees for a high here on Christmas
day. 6 year old grand daughter wants snow, guess that is out of
the question for us on Christmas this year. I have always said
I would like it to snow 6" on Christmas eve and all be melted the
day after Christmas.
With all of that said, a Happy Holiday Season to all.

 

[billwill]

I'm sure some members here would be glad for you to visit them and renew you 'snow' memories and help with the shovelin party.

 

[Kinman]

Happy Solstice...

 

[30-30remchester]

I live near the continental divide in the mountains of Colorado. My house in on the side of a 14,000' + mountain and is situated at an elevation of 9050'. That being said we did not receive our first measurable snow till the 10th of this month, and it was a whopping 3". Had another 3" snow a few days later for a grand total of 6" for the winter and it has mostly melted away. Checking old records by this time most years at least 2' if not 3' had fallen. Now if we could just get that global warming we have been promised.

 

[monsai52]

This is the best day of the year, because now the days will slowly start getting a little longer (at least for us Northern Hemisphereians).

Best regards,

 

[Peak53]

Yes, to Solstice! The weather has been a bit too warm and devoid of snow for my expectations at 9950' in Taylor Park. However, there have been two nights of minus 20°! Only zero last night. This looks like the calm before the proverbial storm. Thursday - Monday looks like a humdinger! I live for this. Pics to follow - I hope Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc. from the Hermit of Shalom. Love the ones you're with.

 

[Rustyt1953]

A friend from Florida sent this to me:

 

[arjay]

I live near the continental divide in the mountains of Colorado. My house in on the side of a 14,000' + mountain and is situated at an elevation of 9050'. That being said we did not receive our first measurable snow till the 10th of this month, and it was a whopping 3". Had another 3" snow a few days later for a grand total of 6" for the winter and it has mostly melted away. Checking old records by this time most years at least 2' if not 3' had fallen. Now if we could just get that global warming we have been promised.

I think you're supposed to get 2'-3' this week

 

[9mmPatriot]

60deg. F in my part of Colorado today.
60 Mutha Humpin' Degrees in December.


I actually watered my lawn yesterday afternoon and into the early evening.


I still have green plants in the flowerbed.
ITEOTWAWKI..AIFF (Let ke know if you need a hand with this one...)

 

[Rustyt1953]

Ruthie has to be up at 0430. She is currently wrapped in a blanket of cats.

 

[AzShooter]

No snow here but they are predicting rain. It should be cold for us, in the 60s and windy. I haven't seen snow in many years. It's nice to see it on the surrounding mountains but not in the valley. I had driving in it and shoveling it.

Good to see you have time with your family. I had my Christmas 2 weeks ago with my son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Do they ever stop growing?

 

[Nevada Ed]

Winter is nice with family and friends but I can't wait until the.........
waters are ice free , so I can fish again !!

Just a bad time to be driving with "Black ice & fog" in my area.

Staying inside or short trip is a good thing !!

Stay safe and warm.

 

[30-30remchester]

I think you're supposed to get 2'-3' this week

Does your mother know you talk that dirty?

 

[JohnRippert]

Supposed to be in the 80's by Thursday here in SE Texas. Christmas may set a record high in the mid 80's. Supposed to be in the same low 80's through New Years.

 

[Rudi]

We may get rain to snow on Christmas. Then more snow for Boxing Day. Then maybe even more. All ready.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Here in Nevada, my wife always hopes for a "White X-mas" but it is a 50-50 chance.

We might luck out this year......

Just hoping that it is nothing that breaks my back !!

 

[Kinman]

We got maybe 6-8" on the ground accumilated, in a La Nina weather pattern which usually means a warmer than normal winter with increased percipitation. We have had some humdingers in the past but with the current weather patterns being what they are we are getting more warm weather and this coming week is calling for more likely rain, snow mix with temps over freezing during the day...white Christmas is OK if I don't have to remove it. Now that I am more fragile I don't bounce up when I fall of the ice, don't like winter the way I used to...Been knocked out twice due to falls on ice, left the imprint of my stocking cap on my scalp a couple years ago, probably what saved me from serious damage.

 

[robvious]

it is the week of Christmas and I had a dandelion in my front yard last week.. in Nebraska..

 

[Old 44 Guy]

As you all know California is a 5 years drought. Well, I guess it's over. We had 8 inches snow that hung around for a week now the rain is taking care of that. Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[Nevada Ed]

Well that 50% chance turned in to a "White Christmas for the little town of Reno, Nevada.

Going "House jumping" to unwrap presents........
then finally home for the 5pm baked Ham, party and main opening of presents.

Happy holidays to all.