Winter's still here and won't leave

[Cadillactaste]

We had quite an ice storm this past Sunday, the front birch tree was bent over nearly to the ground. Fortunately the temps moderated just enough to change the freezing rain to 'just rain' and that melted the ice nice and gradually. Lots of households are still without power

My yard remains snow-covered; temp is 31F but feels like 23F. Yesterday when I went to the Post Office to mail the taxes it felt like the middle of January. The local quince buds aren't even pushing yet. Desperate times....for plant lovers anyway!

BTW Darlene @Cadillactaste, I like your new name! I heard your expression "Cadillac taste on a Pontiac budget" quite often while I was growing up.

--Helene

Ice storms are so dangerous...so glad it's warmed up.

Yes,very pleased with my new title here. Very down to earth. ? thanks!

 

[wireme]

I was up in the mountains on Sunday and it is a very grim Spring. Very little green growth and limited flowering. Not enough cold... not enough water.

Sounds bad, erg, hope you get rains and it turns around.

 

[miker]

I was mowing for my parents today and it started snowing. There were actually a few semi heavy bursts and it lasted for 45 minutes. Down to 32F tonight with a freeze warning.

 

[WNC Bonsai]

Finally a weather prediction I like. The 15 day projection doesn’t have a single night below 40 degrees! Can the two step finally be done with (for this year)?

 

[GrimLore]

I was mowing for my parents today and it started snowing. There were actually a few semi heavy bursts and it lasted for 45 minutes. Down to 32F tonight with a freeze warning.

Grimmy

 

[Carol 83]

I grilled for the first time this year tonight. The grill was in the garage, and I wore a jacket, but still.... Things are looking up.