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Snow, Where Art Thou?
December 14, 2010
We live in Maine, in part, because we like snow, and lots of it. Last year at this time we enjoyed snowscenes like this one. This year, well this year, I'm not even taking photos of what the days look like in our neighborhood. In a word, it's bleak. Grey, rainy, cold and no snow!!
Snow is what makes winter fun. Snow is what keeps my children engaged for hours and hours while I work on creative projects like making Christmas gifts. Snow is what tires our bodies out as we sled, roll, build and shovel. Rain, not so much.
Being cooped up on these dark winter days with no snow has made this month unusually challenging for me. I alluded to it in my last post but the effect of this month's no-show snow is becoming increasingly apparent as I become more moody the longer we wait.
To find snow we have gone to the mountains but we can't do that everyday. Who knows, maybe with these warm, wet days all that snow has melted too. I sure hope not because I am counting on us finding some on next weekend's hike.
Speaking of our weekly hikes, Damien just published a post about our goal to have outdoor overnight trips once a month. Last month was the first month we couldn't pull it off since we started this year's backpacking season last April. This month of course with our Christmas trip to visit family we won't be going out either. But January we're on target for our yearly winter camp-out. And there just better be snow!
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Sea on Dec. 14, 2010, 6:14 a.m.
Yes I am in Alaska and where I am at it has been slow on the snow this year (and we have had about 4 winter advisories with hardly anything!)!! Just barely covers the ground, so not normal!! I'm with you, snow makes the season and we are still hoping it arrives before Christmas!! I'm wishin' for both of us!!
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nicola@which name? on Dec. 14, 2010, 6:29 a.m.
We've had and almost always only get cold rain. When the rain stops, we have had very wet, somewhat muddy play outside! Nicola
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Francesca on Dec. 14, 2010, 1:03 p.m.
The weather affects my mood too. I also like a white Christmas, and a snowy winter, but only in the mountains. I live by the Mediterranean, and here snow makes life difficult, and on occasions even dangerous. Hope you get your snow soon!
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Amanda on Dec. 14, 2010, 1:22 p.m.
YES! There is absolutely no point to winter without snow. If you can't do something fun outside, we may as well not have frigid weather (which keeps small, energetic boys inside, a threat to walls and ceilings everywhere).
I was beyond thrilled to wake up to a couple fresh inches of the stuff this morning. I don't care if the high IS only 16 today, we're going OUT!!! If all goes well we'll get at least 6-8" here in town, and the nordic skiing close by will commence! No more driving 2 hours to find snow...tired boys every night...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh...
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Nicole on Dec. 14, 2010, 1:47 p.m.
I think we have your snow! It's been snowing for two days straight here and the kids have been working on the world's biggest snowman. Hope it snows for you soon so you can get out and enjoy it too.
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renee on Dec. 14, 2010, 11:57 p.m.
Give it back!!
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Naomi on Dec. 14, 2010, 2:53 p.m.
We have had some strange weather for sure. Nemo was concerned that the snow was gone for the year after what little we had was melted by the rain. Poor guy. Come January he should have more than enough to keep him busy!
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Jen on Dec. 14, 2010, 4:20 p.m.
Sounds like everyone has had strange weather! We've had some unusually warm weather. We haven't even turned on our heat yet!
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Mel on Dec. 14, 2010, 6:56 p.m.
I hear you. I looked out my Montana window this morning to gray skies, 40 degree temps and barely any snow left. It's depressing. Like you, we'll go into the mountains on the weekends (and they aren't too far away), but we love playing in the snow in our yard. Plus, it just FEELS better when there is snow around. I'm sending white, fluffy, cold thoughts your way!
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Wayfaring Wanderer on Dec. 14, 2010, 7:08 p.m.
Not to rub it in but we are getting a lot more than normal for this time of year. I'm not complaining because I love the snow, and I grew up in Florida! I hope you get some snow soon! {{Sending some your way}}
~WW
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Kate on Dec. 15, 2010, 3:33 p.m.
I know-- we JUST got hit with a storm that I think is sadly petering out before it hits Maine, and at last have some white cover on the ground....If it were up to me though, it would dump from now through New Years....I miss the seasons of REAL snows!!
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Rana on Dec. 14, 2010, 2:19 a.m.
Come visit us here in Michigan we have plenty of snow. We could have a grand snow ball fight.:P Oh we started reading Ragweed and we are looking forward to the adventure. Thanks for recommending it!
Kerry on Dec. 15, 2010, 1:17 a.m.
We're in Michigan too. We were starting to get worried, it was late coming, but we've got plenty now. hopefully it sticks around for Christmas.