Snow Storm, Sunshine, and a Sunset in Summit Farms
Hello Friends and Happy Saturday
Today many people in the Northeast are digging themselves out from under the results of the first major snow storm of the new year. Snowstorm Hercules caused a lot of problems for many travelers up and down the eastern seaboard and today we are experiencing dangerously low temperatures and high winds causing snow drifts.
Thursday afternoon I left work early to get a jump on the impending storm and made it home safely before any major snow began to fall. However, it was well before 8:00 pm when the intensity of the snow increased and calls from the School Districts began. I decided to use a PTO day in order to avoid a long and possible 3 hour commute into work on Friday.
The snow continued throughout the night and into the early morning which excited hubby because he would finally be able to use his snow blower! He purchased a Craftsman Snow Blower three years ago after the big storm of 2010, but it went unused due to the extremely mild winters that followed.
Like a kid with a new toy, he stayed out so long that the tips of his fingers began to tingle. Did he use the extra gloves and hand warmers that I threw out to him – nope ~ oh well, too bad, so sad!
Despite the intense cold and blustery winds I ran outside a few times to capture the beauty of the day.
These scenes from the back deck and pool made me think – CAN’T WAIT FOR SPRING!
The beauty of the snow was only intensified by God’s gift of light!
Where you affected by snowstorm, and if so, how did you spend the day?
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in the New Year!
Really like the shot of the sun behind the house. Stay warm it’s not going to thaw anytime soon!
Thanks, but I need to go out today, I just hope the major roads are clear or you will see me driving like a little old lady! Stay warm and safe indoors.
Love the pics great share 🙂
Thank you my dear, hope you are having a warm weekend.
Love the pics. I think Im with your husband on the fun of a snow blower to be honest. Boys Toys!
Thanks, he has been so disappointed in the previous winters when we didn’t get enough snow. You know that I just had to capture him out there with his new “toy” – reminds of the time he got the John Deere mower!!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.
Great photos, the snow is pretty to look at. However, I am thankful that I live in Sunny Fla. Happy Healthy 2014 to You!!
Yes I know what you mean, we will definitely be retiring to an area that doesn’t get snow! I hope you had a nice Saturday.
I don’t care much for snow and freezing temps, but your pictures captured the beauty of winter so perfectly!
Thank you very much. I don’t care to be out in the snow and freezing temps either, but there is something so beautiful about fresh fallen snow – puts you in the mood for SPRING!
I know you must be cold but the snow sure does look beautiful in the photos you captured. Because I hardly ever get to see real snow (not a few flurries) unless I visit my family in Canada, I do like seeing pictures of it, but I wouldn’t want to live in it all the time – so cold!
Yes, it was beautiful but the temps rose to 61 and it rained so now all the snow is gone. Tonight the temps are supposed to drop down to 7! A Polar Vortex whatever the heck is that! Happy Monday!
We’re having a low of 9 degrees tonight with windchills down to zero. I am going to do some serious bundling up and so should you! Although honestly, we are not prepared for this weather 🙂
No, none of us are – I feel badly for those without a warm and safe shelter.
Holy moly it’s nippy out there! Look at the sunny side, at lease there won’t be snakes!
What gorgeous photos! Stay safe!
Thank you – I just kept running in and out quickly – it was cold but beautiful! Happy Fri-Yay!
Hi Antionette,
That’s a lot of snow for me!
The photos are very beautiful !
We rarely experience snow storms here in Jordan, though there was Alexa storm last month. My kids were very excited, but unfortunately I didn’t let them out due to the high speed, and very cold, wind.
I see that you use hand warmers, this is a new product for me, got to check it out 🙂
Oh, I can only imagine what it must be like in Jordan surrounded by beauty and warmth! This was a little snow in comparison to other years but it’s winter in the states and we have to expect it. Yes, these warmers are great to wear inside gloves and boots. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far.