my-montana-moments: November 2012

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Posing Animals

The animals seemed to take time to pose for Ken this afternoon as we took a leisurely drive around Ennis Lake. The Buck and the Hawk stood perfectly still for what seemed like ten minutes or more. I am sure it was only one or two minutes. It just seemed longer.

The north wind was blowing a light soft snow across the Madison Valley. Heavy snow clouds covered the surrounding mountains.

The high today was about thirty-two degrees. The snow continues to fall lightly as the sun gives way to the moon.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Sunrise Magic

Early morning sunrise is my favorite part of the day. This morning it was magical. A hot cup of tea in hand I rushed outside and watched in awe as the sun peeked over the mountains. The gentle breeze and 20 degree temperature eventually sent me back inside where it was warm.

The snow is melting. Many of the streets in town are slick and icy. But, the well traveled roads are almost totally clear. It got up to the low forties today. I noticed most of the snow is almost gone from the roof. More snow is predicted for next week.

Friday, November 9, 2012

First Blizzard

This morning we woke to about a foot of snow. It stopped for most of the afternoon but began again late afternoon and is still snowing. I do not remember a time in our twelve years here in Ennis when the snow has been this deep. I remember a time it came close but not like this.

Ken documented it and put together a slide show of images that can be viewed here. The high today was in the twenties. It is expected to be about 11 degrees tonight and two below on Saturday night. Winter showed up early and with a real bang.

If you would like to know a little more about the weather in our area you can check it out here. I will keep you posted. Looks like we could get some more snow tonight.