that's a whole lot of snow

This is what the snow looks a few miles north of here. We've had our share too - 133.2 inches so far. Thirty seven days out of the last thirty nine we have had snowfall. Watch the whole video to see how high the snow can get. Click on the link to take you to the news report.

Snow fatigue in Oswego County: "Neighbors in Fulton and all across Oswego County says they are exhausted by the seemingly non-stop snow."

baby it's cold outside

103.3 inches of snow in my neck of the woods.
Temperature is 14 degrees as I post this.
Minus 21 in Watertown this morning.
Minus 25 in Saranac Lake this morning.
Looking out my back door Sunday afternoon.

Oh the snow the beautiful snow filling the sky and earth below. Over the house tops and over the streets, over the heads of people you meet. Dancing flirting skimming along. Oh the snow the beautiful snow how the flakes gather and laugh as they go. Whirling about in their maddening fun it plays in its glee with everyone. Chasing laughing hurrying by it lights on the face and sparkles the eye. And even the dogs with a bark and a bound snap at the crystals that eddy around. The town is alive and its heart in a glow to welcome the coming of beautiful snow. Bon Hiver Cicely. - Chris Stevens - "Northern Exposure"

spring weather

High wind warnings, rainy day, snow predicted for Mother's Day!!!  Good day to stay inside and make turkey soup.

in honor of the first snowfall

Great song from one of my favorite movies.

first snow

The first snow of the season has started in my neck of the woods. Time to grab the jammies, comfy socks, a hot cup of tea, and relax to the sounds of snow falling.

br-r-r

The weatherman is predicting more snow tonight. We had 10 inches of snow Friday night. Another 10 inches is expected between tonight and tomorrow with temperatures in the 20's. So far this year we have had 139.9 inches of snow. I haven't seen grass in months.

snow day

whirlygigs in my backyard

More snow has moved into Upstate New York. A good day to stay home, wear a comfy turtleneck sweater, watch daytime television and eat homemade soup. This winter we've already had over 110 inches of snow in my neck of the woods . Six to ten inches are expected again today. Our all time record of 192.1 inches of snow was in the 1992-1993 winter season. That was the year of the blizzard of 1993 which started on March 13, 1993. Forty three inches of snow fell in a 48 hour period. My husband and I were cross country skiing at Beaver Lake Nature Center when it started to snow heavily around noon. We started home, stopped and had lunch, and then stopped at church for the afternoon mass. There were only about 20 people at the church. The priest said that he was giving us extra credit for showing up. After the mass we headed home. The blizzard was going strong. The roads were nearly impassable. Cars were stuck in the snow. It took a while but we made it home safely without any mishaps. It was scary but fun at the same time. I like a good snowstorm.

cold january day

Today was too cold to go anywhere. I stayed in my pajamas all day. I watched a movie, watched football (Way to go Eagles!) and I made turkey soup with the turkey bones I saved from Thanksgiving. It made the house smell so good. Homemade turkey soup is one of those comfort foods that makes you feel good inside. It warms you through and through.