February Ice

View from a Frozen Swan Lake

Continuing outflow weather, though less strong than over the weekend. Temperatures overnight were in the upper 20s, and rose into the upper 30s today. Gusty winds continued at some locations, though seemingly diminished compared to previous days. I spent the afternoon out and about. I went out to Silver Bay first. Dave (aka Starling Birch) … Read more

More February Sun

Snowy Trail

Continuing clear and cool. Breezy, though less than the past two days. I woke this morning and saw the temperature had slowly risen overnight. Temperatures remained below freezing, but were not as cold as expected. The official temperature did reach 32F early this afternoon, but I think many places were not that warm. Along with … Read more

Sunny Start to February

Clear and cold. Gusty winds with temperatures in the 20s. Overnight lows didn’t drop as far forecast. The official low did not appear to get below 20F (14F was forecast). Gusty winds hit the house last evening and I think through much of the night. I went out this afternoon. It was breezy, but from … Read more

Cold and Windy

Cloudy first thing, but clear for most of the day. Windy and cold. Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. I spent the afternoon out and about. I thought the car windows might be a pain to scrape, but the snow (and window) had been cold and dry enough when it fell that it wasn’t … Read more

Snowy Walk to Swan Lake

Snow, Sky, and Reflections

Cloudy with snow showers. Temperatures in the low 30s and upper 20s. More snow with much smaller breaks in the clouds compared to yesterday. When I woke up this and moved, I felt dizzy. Apparently something going on with my inner ear. It moderated, but I was left feeling a bit off, and wasn’t sure … Read more

Return to Verstovia Trail

View from Sea Mart Parking Lot

Mostly to partly cloudy. Snow showers with moderate winds. Temperatures in the lower 30s. This afternoon I went up Verstovia trail for the first time since early last October, and only the second time since July. An inch or so of snow had accumulated overnight night and this morning. Since it was relatively thin and … Read more