Contorted Climate

Day 126: A spring snowstorm was not on the agenda. No, we Pacific Northwesterners have no reason to complain when the East Coast and Canada are up to their proverbial eyes in the white stuff, but because it is unusual at this point in our winter, it's worthy of remark.

I personally love these late-season snows. They come down hard in large flakes and for the most part, disappear as soon as they hit the rain-soaked ground. They're fun to have around for a few hours...guests, if you will, who know when it's time to leave. They seldom become irritating, nor do they leave much to clean up after they've departed. This current visitor seems to be destined to stay a few nights, however, but I don't think we're in any danger of running out of hot chocolate before it too realizes it might be overstaying its welcome.