View from theTable

Today I woke up to snow.

I was expecting it, but not like this. 

A lot of our snow storms in this area tend to be in high wind.

That makes for a lot of high drifts but not so much left on the ground.

Yesterday and last night were windy so I expected more of that,

but, to my surprise the wind stopped in the night.

I miss the calm lightly falling snow that can be so peaceful.

Thankfully I had it all to myself this morning while I shoveled a path to the bus stop.

I knew it wasn't done snowing but I shoveled anyway for my kids and the few others that cross our path

and past the neighbors to the street.

When I finished there was another half inch on the ground.

It's snowing harder now, faster and bigger clumps.
already there is another 2 inches plus accumulated.

I measured it with my trusty ruler. 

The snow on the little table on the back porch is already past 7 inches.

But for a little while I had the pre-light soft and serene snow,

perfect, and all to myself.



Update:  What a Difference a (half) Day Makes.

the above picture was taken about 7:30 - 8:00 am.
I measured the snow on top of the little table at over 9 in.  
The picture below was taken at 1:30 pm.