November 6, 2026, the 310th day of 2026
First Dusting of Snow
Most of yesterday was overcast with rain on and off. It was not the rain of early in the week, that was warm with temps in the 60's, bu... View MoreNovember 6, 2026, the 310th day of 2026
First Dusting of Snow
Most of yesterday was overcast with rain on and off. It was not the rain of early in the week, that was warm with temps in the 60's, but a cold rain. The chill sunk right in.
It is no wonder that in the afternoon the rain started to also carry some wet snow. It wasn't much and if you were not outside for it, you would have missed it.
But as the evening went on and the 36°F temps dropped to a low of 30°F more flurries developed. But still, just flurries, a dusting.
This morning there was a light coating of snow on some of tne plants and tiny flakes fluttered down, easily missed. We are only expecting a high of 41°F today, but it is at least supposed to be drier.
With less daylight hours, and many days in a row of rain, by the time it warms up or dries up, the daylight is dwindling away. The wet, wet week set us behind. The mud everywhere when it wasn't raining, didn't help matters. So we are praying for some clearer skies and not too cold temps, for a while yet.
The cooler night did something like freeze-drying the mud, so it is easier to walk around this morning. I love our fertile soil, but it does hold the moisture and make slippery mud when there are too many days in a row of it, without sunshine. So out comes the straw.
Some people are already anticipating winter and gleeful about every sign of it. But I am pretty sure most of them do not have a farm.
I am not ready for winter quite yet, mentally or as far as preparation for it goes. Once we are ready, it is no big deal. We only do so much outside anyway, besides chores. As long as too much snow doesn't come all at once, clearing paths to the various coops isn't bad. Of course there will probably be those days that more snow comes at once, but hopefully not too many of them.
In a little while we will be into the baking season and enjoying the Christmas holiday season, decorating, making gifts, shopping and of course, the extra church services.
But for now, we could use winter to hold off longer.
Stay strong! Don't rush the seasons. Each one on its place is a better thing.
NAN
