It was that warm despite the cloud cover to the east that dimmed the sunshine.
I have been curious about whether the warm spells have been luring bears out of their dens. This year, no bears are snuggled in the den that I monitor. I've checked the "normal bear paths" several times this winter after warm spells, and I haven't seen bear tracks (but I have seen cat tracks - photos will be coming soon). So, my guess is that the bears may be sun bathing in front of their den entrances but they aren't walking far away from their dens. That's smart - because I feel sure that Winter will be back again soon.
Thanks to the warmth, I was able to pedal through the heavy melting snow up to Hug Hill. That was a treat - and both Shyla and I enjoyed visiting the vista. In normal winters, the snow makes it impossible to get here for weeks on end. So today's visit was a treat.
crazy up/down temp swings all over this country!
ReplyDeleteIt was 86 here yesterday afternoon. We need rain. They keep talking about 'atmospheric rivers' dumping rain. Hello??
ReplyDeleteMelting snow means MUD! What fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot. You just have to like whatever mother nature has I suppose. (says the woman who chases the good weather)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot. You just have to like whatever mother nature has I suppose. (says the woman who chases the good weather)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful shot. You just have to like whatever mother nature has I suppose. (says the woman who chases the good weather)
ReplyDeleteI love your silhouette pictures so much! They are so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteSend some of that warm weather this way and I'll gladly send you some of our snow.
ReplyDeleteSuch a crazy winter - we are getting up to 60 - rain tomorrow.
ReplyDeletehugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
It's been mostly spring here, too. Muddy dirt roads for Andy going up to the land.
ReplyDeleteRidiculously warm here too. It was in the mid to upper 60's today!! MOM's trees are starting to bud and I have seen little flowers trying to poke through the earth. Crazy!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
What a wonderful break from the chilly-ness!!
ReplyDeleteWinter feels good when temps climb to 40 degrees. Enjoy your Saturday!
ReplyDeleteWe have had very strange weather here in New York as well! It seems everyone is feeling it this year!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is perfectly timed! You only had seconds to catch it just like that!
ReplyDeleteCrazy here in the South too, warm, below freezing, snuggle, repeat!
ReplyDeleteWe're happy to see Shyla up on Hug Hill. Always such beautiful photo's from there.
ReplyDeleteWe hope that the bears are staying safe.
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
We're having a Real Winter so far this year, and although it does get wearing trudging/swimming through deep snow to do the chores, I hope we do NOT have weird temp fluctuations as we did last year. I think that is what caused bizarre shedding patterns, and despite a lot of effort I lost much of the annual cashmere harvest. When you only get ounces/goat in a good year, you really don't want to lose any.
ReplyDeleteThat is a crazy winter. January was unseasonably cold with little snow here. So far February has been slightly warmer, with more snow, and more snow in the forecast. Enjoy the winter!
ReplyDeleteWe are finally getting LOTS of rain, butts they are really warm storms and it doesn't feel like winter at all! I like the cold too, and Ma loves it, so it's kind of a bummer so far, butts really not too much to complain abouts.
ReplyDeleteI wish we got some snow like you guys!
I thinks it would make some really FABulous margaritas!! BOL
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Hi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteI think Mother Nature was too busy making everyone miserable in the Northeast to worry about your winter.
Y'all come on by,
Hawk aka BrownDog