The first snow storm of the season dropped six inches of the White Stuff on us. More to come. I fired up Big Orange and snowblowed my driveway and sidewalks and my neighbors’ sidewalks. But, as you can see from the top photo, the snow was still falling!
What’s the weather like where you are?
We have had some light dusting here in the Detroit suburbs It was 44 today and supposed to be in the mid to high 40’s this weekend but rainy. Some areas north of Detroit have received some snow but it missed us. Actually saw the sun for a few moments today. Detroit tends to be overcast most of the fall & winter.
Steve, one of our local weather-guessers mentioned that there were ZERO sunny days in November here. I can believe it.
I can’t believe we had our first – unexpected – six inch snowstorm before Buffalo did this year. Luckily for us, it was when we were in New Orleans, and it was gone by the time we got home. Today should be in the mid-40s and not bad – luckily the winds of the last week have died down – with a lot of rain moving in after 5 pm and continuing heavy overnight. November was the 7th rainiest November ever here. Our reservoirs are full and everything is as lush as it gets this time of year. Tomorrow we have a shot at 60 before the cool down returns.
Jeff, that early snowfall that NYC made the National News. Plenty of traffic gridlock and cancelled flights. But, in balance, I’d rather deal with a little snow than deal with the earthquakes in Alaska!
A light dusting, hung around for a day before it melted off. Main thing here is the clouds and rain; we’ve seen the sun maybe once a week or ten days for the last two months,
Dan, many people around here suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I have friends who bought a SAD light and “sun” themselves during these dark Winter months. I just read more.
We had 21 out of 30 days in November that were colder than normal, and 6 or 7 days with an inch of more of rain. Good thing there is no such thing as climate change.
Jeff, we had over 14 inches of snow for November–average snowfall for November is about 4 inches. A snowy November usually means a very snowy Winter, over 100 inches of snow!
Right now it’s sunny and in the low seventies. Last night we had a horrendous thunderstorm with frequent lightning, window-rattling thunder, and colossal downpours. Today and the rest of the week alternates between sunny and rainy, with highs in the mid-seventies—meaning it will be humid and muggy, and, much as I hate to do it in December, will probably require running the air conditioner. Meanwhile, John is leaving tomorrow morning and flying to Chicago for work (he’ll be there through the 21st) and his coworker just sent him a photo of the hotel parking lot—deep snow!
Deb, Western NY resembles Chicago. Make sure John packs his snowshoes!
There was supposed to be very heavy ran here today, so a parade that Erin was to be in was cancelled this morning. There was a light sprinkle at dawn and then, nada. Today’s score: Parade – zero; weatherman – zero.
Big Orange must be very happy that winter’s approaching.
Jerry, I had Big Orange tuned up about a month ago (to beat the rush!) and when I went to start Big Orange, it started on the first pull! Such a great feeling! This heavy wet snow is called “Heart Attack Snow” because foolish people (mostly men) try to shovel it and succumb to a heart attack or stroke from the exertion. Happens every year. Big Orange cleared the six inches of snow easily and made quick work of the foot of packed snow in the apron of my driveway deposited there by a snowplow.
I almost hate to say what our weather is. Thurs we had very very heavy rain (I got drenched putting out my trash and recycling) It was ok fri and rained in the night. I”m going up to Pomona today and have no idea what that will be like.
Maggie, rain must be better than those wild fires!
Forties here, rain yesterday, rain today. Typical late November-early December. There’s a chance of 32 or below for the Monday low, so we’ll “winterize” today (disconnect all hoses, open faucets, etc. We expect some plants to go into Winter mode, dying back until Spring.
Rick, we have a brief warm-up tomorrow, than then it’s back into the low 30s. Snow is in the forecast for next week. Looks like we’ll have a White Christmas if this keeps up!
I’m always fascinated by US weather reports – those remind me that we in Western Europe are lucky to have the Gulf Stream which kind of moderates our weather giving us less extreme situations.
60 inches of snow would be as horrible in Gemany as in Hungary!
People are always astounded to hear that NYC lies more to the South than Naples and we were also astonished to see the vineyards near Niagara Falls – when the Falls were partially frozen in March.
So I hope that you all manage whatever this winter will bring!
PS:
The reports of the snow and traffic problems in NYC (to which one of our friends just returned from Hungary) also reminded me of a holiday in Ft Myers Beach some years ago. The plane that was supposed to take us there early January didn’t arrive in Frankfurt – because it couldn’t start at JFK because of the snow …
But we were lucky and got a direct flight the next day – had a wonderful two weeks there in sunny Florida! 🙂
PS:
Because of a “small” computer problem I was offline for a week – always was told: Tomorrow, tomorrow …
So now I’m catching up with everything.
Wolf is correct:
New York is 40 degrees, 42 minutes north
Naples is 40/50
Wolf, we missed you! Glad you’re back. Ice Wine is a big favorite at the vineyard tours around here and Canada.
All this weather talk is really interesting–but not to me!
Bob, everybody talks about the Weather but nobody ever does anything about it!
Well, in the 60s weather control was one of the favourite topics in SF – i remember there was a story about it in Astounding where something surprising happened in Washington DC.
Seems that authors now have more contact with reality – or go many years into the future, where anything is possible.
Totally OT again:
Have you read the books by N K Jemisin who won another Hugo this year – or maye even written about her on your blog?
Yeah, I know, Mark Twain told me!
Here in Manitoba November was much colder than usual with very few warmer days. I noticed that people had trouble figuring out what to wear. Some were in their heavy winter coats with mitts and toques while others were wearing light jackets like they normally would in the Fall. I’m still in-between with a mid-weight jacket and gloves. Two heavier jackets are in still in the closet with what we call “garbage” mitts. Most of the little snow we had was gone and then a storm hit overnight on Thursday so I expect the snow is here to stay. The roads were a bit icy on Friday and I’m waiting to see if I see any difference now that I have a crossover with all-wheel drive. I’m hoping the snow stays away as a couple of friends and I start delivering Chritsmas Cheer Board hampers next Saturday. It’s much easier if you don’t have to crawl over snow drifts and icey sidewalks and steps when you are carrying a large turkey, boxes of groceries and presents if the family has small children. We have been doing this for about 10 years and as one friend says, “It’s become the most important part of Christmas.” Our record is delivering 70 hampers so we will try to top that this year. With three of us, we focus on Winnipeg’s inner city where some workers are reluctant to deliver.
Kent, I admire your generosity. I’m sure those poor people appreciate the food in these troubled times. I’ll be thinking about you the next time the Buffalo Sabres play the Winnipeg Jets!