Last year on March 20 we still had 8 inches of snow on the ground. Luckily yesterday, as we welcomed the first day of spring, the snow was mostly gone. Not entirely gone but probably 90 percent of the ground was bare. The temperature was 46F (8C), and the sky was blue. This was a wonderful day, perfect opportunity to unplug and enjoy the outdoors.
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| Our dog yard and kennels at the back of the barn. |
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| We still have a small mountain of snow by the kennels. The snow piled up while it came down off the barn roof. This is a northern exposure, and it takes a long time for the snow to melt. |
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| Joeri and Elli enjoyed strong sunshine while they stretched on the top of the old picnic table. |
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| Billy took a snooze on the grass. |
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| Male catkins of the pussy willow are out. I love them! |
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| These fast growing stems of sumac looked spectacular against the sun. |
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| But our pond looked still very cold and icy. |
The forecast for tomorrow: Snow in the morning...then rain and sleet in the afternoon. Snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Brisk with highs in the lower 40s. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. After all it is only March, and here in the NY Capital District Hilltowns we will still have some wintry days. But spring is going to come soon...
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