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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 09 2007 : 06:54:21 AM
Right now it is about 48 degrees, but by the end of today and into tonight we are to drop down in the low 30's, then the 20's then the teens, brrrr. They are saying an Arctic Blast is on it's way for the Northwest and we could see snow all the way down to the valley floor here in Oregon. We'll see. I know you girls in Washington are probably going to get the brunt of it before we do, try to stay warm and hopefully the electricity will stay on. I would love some snow and clear cold weather for a few days - not too long  We have been overcast, rainy and dark for many days now so a change would be good, but I not sure about the teen temperatures - that might not be too good.
Anne
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 07:18:38 AM
The snow pictures are great. Love seeing the kitties enjoying their new white view. Anyone have any more snow pictures to share?
"The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."
James Taylor
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 17 2007 : 07:01:12 AM
Here at work we had about 3" and at my house (a bit higher elevation) around 4+. Still all here, still cold, but will warm some and melt and then probably freeze. There might be some rain tonight and that could cause problems for tomorrow.
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 11:17:06 PM
We ended up with 6 inches of snow! It's really pretty but the roads are a mess. Looks like it's going to be slick for a while as we're having freezing temps at night for the next few days. Just glad I don't have to go out in it unless I choose to. Steph and I went outside and made snow angels this afternoon.
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| vintagechica |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 11:50:18 AM
Oh I love all of the snow pics! And there must be something with kitties and windows, mine's been doing the same thing. Looking out the window trying to decide if he really wants to go out in it, LOL!
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| therusticcottage |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 10:30:55 AM
Woke up to snow this AM! It was a wonderful surprise. So far we have 4" and it's still snowing pretty hard. Here are some pictures.
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 08:08:29 AM
We have so much snow here on the hill that I ALMOST am going to say "GO AWAY". We don't have snow like Colorado but it is a bit much for Western Washington. I guess we won't be getting out today. Our road is pure D ice and probably will remain that way for quite awhile. It is pouring snow right now and yesterday was sunny but quite cold and we went sledding down our hill and played out in it. Fun times.
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 16 2007 : 06:45:32 AM
Again we are having snow, suppose to last till around 11 am and then suppose to warm up. We have been in the low 20's upper teens at night for the last several days and the low 30's during the day. Today it says it suppose to get to 40. We'll see, right now it is 28 out and it is pretty, too bad it won't last.
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 2:26:36 PM
MB -
Most of the snow is gone except in the shady areas. It snowed only for a couple of hours and then the sky cleared completely out and the sun came out and melted it quickly and then the temp dropped. It is about 30 out right now, it will get down in the low 20's upper teens tonight. Suppose to stay this way for the next few days.
Anne
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 12 2007 : 06:57:09 AM
Anne, what a neat house you have. So your snow is gone, huh. Ours is still here and not going anywhere. Temp is in the teens. I'd love to post a picture. I could try I guess. MB
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 7:24:35 PM
Okay, got some good snow photos to share. DH took them around the house while I was at work so I could see how much we got compared to where my office is. Most of the snow is gone now.
Our cat George looking at the backyard from my office window
Our birdfeeder on the tool shed
Our bird pyramid trellis in the veggie garden
Looking at our house from the neighbor's boxwood hedge
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 09:46:37 AM
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Originally posted by Marybeth
We got a bunch more snow overnight. It is still dark out. Sunrise isn't until 7:45 but there is a lot of white stuff out there.
Dona, what is the name of the store in Stanwood?
We live between Stanwood and Conway about 12 miles east up by Pilchuck tree farm and Pilchuck Glass. MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Morning Mary Beth!
I love your area, seems 'unspoiled', which is hard to come by around here anymore! I bet you're looking a winter wonderland right now! Enjoy!!!
I share a little spot in an antique store called Blessings To You -- it is downtown on the cobblestone end of town. Stay warm!
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| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 09:37:33 AM
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Originally posted by asnedecor
We have a "powder sugar" dusting at home and here at work it is a light snow fall. Not as cold as they said it would be, in the 30's and no wind so not too bad. Tonight they say it will get down in the teens, again we will see.
I just wanted to see some big flakes, guess it really is not going to happen.
Dona - I just love the Mt. Vernon town and that whole Skagit Valley area - we always go through there on our way to the San Juans.
Morning Anne!
It is a pretty valley! Progress for lack of a better word is slowly changing the pristine beauty around here, at least in my opinion. I think all of us here in the NW are fortunate to have the beautiful San Juan Islands so close!
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder...It's the stillness that fill me with peace." |
| primjillie |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 09:27:00 AM
Missy ~ how long have you lived in Battleground and do you like it? My bestest friend lives there ~ if you go straight up the hill from downtown, she is up at the top and down a few streets (by the camel if you know where he is). We vist up there every summer and I love it! The weather is so much cooler than our Sacrament summers and everyone's gardens are so beautiful. We talk about moving up there when we retire so we can afford some property. Land is so much cheaper up there. |
| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 08:34:00 AM
WooHoo - it is finally snowing here, if I was home I would take a photo and post it. Big flakes, not sure how long it is going to last but it sure it pretty.
Anne in Portland.
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 07:06:59 AM
We got a bunch more snow overnight. It is still dark out. Sunrise isn't until 7:45 but there is a lot of white stuff out there.
Dona, what is the name of the store in Stanwood?
We live between Stanwood and Conway about 12 miles east up by Pilchuck tree farm and Pilchuck Glass. MB
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"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 11 2007 : 06:50:19 AM
We have a "powder sugar" dusting at home and here at work it is a light snow fall. Not as cold as they said it would be, in the 30's and no wind so not too bad. Tonight they say it will get down in the teens, again we will see.
I just wanted to see some big flakes, guess it really is not going to happen.
Dona - I just love the Mt. Vernon town and that whole Skagit Valley area - we always go through there on our way to the San Juans.
Anne in Portland
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| lamarguerite farm |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 9:22:13 PM
Well, I was beginning to get a little frustrated with our weather guy. We were supposed to have snow this morning and all day it would flurry for 5 min. and then the sun would come out and melt it. My 8yr old had a snow day with no snow and he was pretty dissappointed. He said, "I just want to feel the snow falling on my head". So, about 3:30(The snow was to end completely by 4:00)it started snowing again. Christien and I were still in our pj's so I told him to hurry and get dressed before the snow stopped again and we would go feel the snow on our heads. By the time we got outside it was snowing so hard we could hardly keep our eyes open while we walked because of all the snow blowing into them. We had a ball walking down to the mailbox and laughed at each other because our eyelashes were full of snow flakes. When we have snow like that it's like a treasure here to have enough to go play in. We've had winters with no snow at all. It turned out to be a snow day after all!!
Love and Blessings,
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
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| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 5:33:55 PM
Okay, just answered my own question Mary Beth!!! Pretty easy since you provide your location in your little signature box thingy:) Yea! We're neighbors!!! Actually, I rent a little antique space with a friend of mine at an antique store in your little town!
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder...It's the stillness that fill me with peace." |
| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 5:28:02 PM
It's definitely a winter wonderland in our neighborhood*<:) We live in South Mount Vernon/Conway and it has been snowing steady now since around 2ish! I can enjoy the beauty of it now because my dh & boys are off the roads! Burlington is slightly north of me, where are you located Mary Beth?
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder...It's the stillness that fill me with peace." |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 4:02:46 PM
Well, we got snow this morning but down in the valley there was none. I t has been snowing now for about 2 hrs and we have 2 new inches. Dona do you have snow now? My daughter lives in Burlington and I just talked with her and she said it had been snowing for a couple of hrs. I wanted some snow and now I am questioning my wants. I figured we live just at the snow line because there is seldom any snow below us. Hmmmmm..... MB
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| asnedecor |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 3:42:35 PM
Well no snow, just some hail and rain. But it is getting colder so there maybe ice in the morning which will be really fun for the morning commute, ugh!
Anne
"Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them" Eyeore from Winnie the Pooh
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| sweetproserpina |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 1:26:45 PM
Lots of snow here in the Valley too. The weatherman said it would stop around noon but it's still coming down. I bought all my groceries yesterday and stopped at the library for some good books so, let it snow!
What I love about the snow here - it's as if someone turned on a lightswitch. It's been so dark, and dull and rainy the past while, but the snow makes everything so light and pretty. So far the power has stayed on, but I bought some new candles yesterday just in case...
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive--it's such an interesting world."
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| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 09:14:43 AM
We have about 6-8" here with more forecasted. Looking out my window here everything is very monochromatic, but breathtakingly beautiful. I love how the snow makes looking into the forest more 3D. All the little birds including my little lone quail are scrambling about under the feeders looking for seed. As long as we keep our power it can do what it wants. |
| wovenheart |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 09:07:30 AM
Just cold here, no snow to speak of---we will se what happens in the next couple of hours. Pretty teeny tiny 'blizzard' at least in my neck of the woods, if you ask me:)
"It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder...It's the stillness that fill me with peace." |
| bramble |
Posted - Jan 10 2007 : 08:33:19 AM
It was 72 on Monday here and for 15 minutes this morning the baby and I ran around in a snow squall! He was fascinated and kept jumping
up and down, and clapping his hands yelling "MOW!"(aka SNOW) I am glad I got some winter even if it only lasted 15 minutes!
Hope the rest of you that have been getting pounded with wind, snow , ice and frigid temps get a break soon. The rest of the country will be happy to take their share (as long as it doesn't last too long!) be well and safe everyone!
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