I Spy: Snow!

Here in Minneapolis we enjoyed a brief Indian Summer with temperatures rising into the low 70's the week of November 7th. While we enjoyed one last bike ride, the forecast called for the first snow storm of the season that weekend, and within three days the prediction had come true.



Waking up Saturday morning we were greeted by the first herald of Winter, a bountiful snowfall covering the landscape.



It fell fast, and thick, with lots of humidity in the air causing it to clump to power lines and trees that still had leaves from the unseasonably warm summer here. This caused a lot of downed limbs which resulted in power outages for some (but not us).



We received about 8 to 10 inches in about 24 hours, though the city was prepared. The road crews had most of it cleared from the main streets immediately. The news reported that some 1000+ cars had been towed from snow emergency zones and impounded. I got the message - they don't mess around here. Fortunately we have a driveway and didn't need to move the Jeep.



The wet snow made for good packing, so Johari decided to craft a Snowman on the front porch (though really it's a snow-midget).



I took it a step further and when shoveling the drive decided it was easier to just roll the snow out of the way, making a proper snowman in the process.



The snow is still covering the landscape, though in very thin patches. Our snowman has since taken a tumble, but we still have pictures to remember him by.