We are rapidly melting here. The predicted snow storm blew in and around us and left. The days are warming up to around 37-40* then cooling down to 10-12* at night.
This is a bigger January thaw than I originally thought we were going to have. I really can’t decide if this is good or not. Snow means water, water is the lifeblood of life..hummm.
Of course, if the snow stays in our mountains, I could handle not having snow down here. The frost is deep, deep in the ground so we will not be thinking of spring for at least 8-10 more weeks. (It is January I remind myself daily)
Then this morning — during morning chores I saw it! A sun dog—a sure sign winter is still here and colder weather is on its way!
Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
I keep forgetting what those little rainbows are called. Thanks for letting me know again! 🙂
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Happy Monday Linda, I am so glad you are enjoying the spring like weather too; can’t imagine it will be a long few months of cold though-I hope not, although you need the snow I’m sure. BTW, what is a snow-dog? I’ve never heard this expression before. Hope you have a great week.
Hugs, Noreen
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The weather is strange all around. Enjoy it while you can. love the pictures.
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We here in Maine had our first snowstorm at Halloween, a dusting here or there, but nothing major. I’m okay with this. As I was walking Winslow Homer by the light of the moon last evening, I thought how thankful I am to live here in New England. I enjoy the changing seasons. Have a wonderful week, hugs-Julie.
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I’m with you in worrying about unusually warm winters! I like the warm weather but worry about spring.
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We still haven’t had much snow around here — just one light snow. I haven’t really missed the snow, but someone we both know is longing for some more.
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We have had an unbelieveable warm winter. Today was a balmy 51* again.
I talked to a area farmer and he said he had been tilling up a field today. First t.ime ever in January in the 30 some years of farming
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Not cold enough for a sundog up here..we were melting today too..but it is supposed to turn colder again. I am rather liking the weather this winter:)
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Hi Linda, We’ve all had some crazy weather this winter. Here –we haven’t had much winter at all. Our poor roses which are supposed to go dormant in winter are still trying to grow…. They are all mixed up…
Stay warm —and I hope you get ‘enough’ water/snow —but not too much.
Hugs,
Betsy
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Cold…I would be anxious for the snow to leave too. Hope all is going well, though and that spring comes soon to your area. Yes, it IS January, but we can wish for spring!
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I was reading this and watching your pictures while listening to the song this a.m. on Riverrim Blog. It was like they were meant to be together! :-).
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we are definitely in for more winter!!! This nice weather has been enough to spoil us (o:
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Will the thaw hurt any of the plants at all? Or the lack of snow cover if it gets cold again, but doesn’t snow?
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We are having an absolutely beautiful day here today…56* and not much wind. It sure doesn’t seem like winter here either. We need some really cold weather for awhile to kill the destructive bugs. LOVE your header and the farmer at work!
Blessings!
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Just ran across your blog, love it!
Kim
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