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A little taste of winter yet to come

Three photos taken earlier today as the area got a little bit of snow. Nowhere near the predicted 1 to 3 inches (yet!) on the valley floors, but it looked nice to see some snow falling again. All the photos are views from my 2nd floor area, above is one of the Sheriff SUV's with the dusting of white.
Below is looking at a dark truck in the Safeway parking lot to show the snow falling.
And the last photo below show the snow sticking on the hillside above the highway that runs through town.

Since I took these, it has lightened up and warmed to about 34 outside so all the snow in these photos has melted. Oh well, it's usually just cold from now until near Christmas, then it snows and sticks until next March! One week from right this minute I'll be into my first full day in Missouri. And one month from right now, we'll be in Germany!
More later, Tad
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Camdin said…
We are still having warm weather out here and wearing shorts it is suppose to be in the 80's this coming week.it has gotten down to freezing though at night here..Have a good tomorrow and week ahead.. Love and Hugs
Camdin said…
I can't say it is on the warm side as it is about 30 outside at the moment and about in the 70's during the day time. I enjoy seeing all the photos you have included in your Blog.. It is time to get to bed so will close for now have a good week to the two of you..Love and Hugs

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