Lark wrote:These last few years the snow around here has been pretty puny.
Interesting, Lark. Are you in the north, central, or south? (No need to say, though, if you're uncomfy doing so.) Where I live (southern Ontario, Canada), it's been the opposite: our snow amounts have been a good bit more the past two winters than in previous, recent years. And since I'm a snow-lover, I am jumping for joy.
I hope it snows for you ... and Benjamin too!
Yes, TheGeneral and greenbird, it has been an odd fall season for us as well: November has been quite mild—in the 50s most days—unusual for our area. In fact, I heard on the radio this morning that it has been 162 years (!!) since downtown Toronto last had a November without any sign of snow—not even the teeniest flurry—and 70 years since the city's International airport (north-west of the city centre) saw no November flurries.
That is to change this week, though, as truer winter temperatures settle in. We're coming down from fairly consistent temps in the past month of around 12C/low-mid 50sF to good ol' familiar and more seasonable December temperatures of just above freezing during the day and a bit below freezing at night. The forecast is a mixure of rain and snow off and on beginning on Wednesday, and since I haven't seen my first snow this year yet, I am waiting with utmost anticipation. Environment Canada is saying that because November was so mild, December might make up for it and be quite boisterous!
34C, IlF! That's too hot for me. Enjoy the beach, though!
Fencer, how exciting! Enjoy it while it lasts.
stargazer, I always enjoy your descriptions of both your campfire and stargazing experiences. And yes, it has been fun knowing that, at times, we're seeing the same ISS pass.
Well, I was rather brave (or foolish ) and got up for the Leonid meteor shower on the morning of November 17th. My alarm went off at 3:30 a.m. and I was outside shortly after, bundled up and ready to see the meteors. They did not disappoint. We saw a variety from dim-medium to very bright and bold. Wonderful! And when the meteors weren't visible (we saw about 25 in the space of about an hour) the rest of the night sky was a joy to behold, as always.