Two weeks ago we experienced a phenomenal winter sunset; I posted some of the pictures of it here, but there are several additional others that I quite like.
The rosy winter colours were particularly beautiful …
… and I loved the reflection on the lake’s surface.
The lake was so calm that it was an almost perfect mirror.
I stood watching this lovely show until it was over …
… so happy that I hadn’t missed it.
I hope you have a very happy – and very rosy – Thursday.
We are taking a mini-break holiday to Victoria which is on Vancouver Island, an hour-and-half by ferry from Vancouver. We had the most beautiful day for the drive through the mountains and then for the ferry trip.
Happy Thursday.
For this time of year, we had a rare, beautifully sunny day and later on, the snowy mountaintops were lit by the afternoon sun.
We also had windless conditions with a high of 4C (39F) so it really was lovely. A crisp December day without being too crisp!
Naturally, a sunny day came with a lovely sunset which was much appreciated by all of us damp people!
Happy Tuesday.
Yesterday I awoke to an intense wind storm that was later accompanied by buckets of pelting rain. Later in the day though, it had cleared sufficiently for a walk.
I expected it to still be quite windy but as my walk progressed, the wind calmed and the clouds began to dissipate.
We even had a minor rise in temperature of 0.5C (that’s a 1° rise in F) for a high of 3.5C (38F). Not fantastic but seriously much better than freezing and without a doubt better than the -15C (-9F) that Yellowknife is experiencing!
I also found these dianthus (also known as sweet william) blooming prettily in a protected spot. Even their lovely scent was still noticeable.
We are supposed to get freezing rain tomorrow, but we’ll see what materialises: nothing, I hope!
Happy Sunday.
Happy Wednesday.
We recently had a beautiful winter sunset.
The very air around us was enveloped in the loveliest pink hue.
The weather conditions were perfect: a calm lake, snow in the mountains and a beautiful gloaming light …
… bathing a lone duck in a flawlessly rosy reflection.
Happy Tuesday.
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We had sun! A very lovely, crisp day.
I was quick to get out and enjoy it since we are about to get yet another wet system coming through.
It’s being referred to as a “cyclone bomb” (really? who comes up with these names?), which is a low pressure system with a very tight pattern. This means that the pressure towards the centre of it is much lower than at its outer edges.
Essentially, it’s a sort of hurricane (Pacific hurricanes are called cyclones), but because it’s occurring at a cooler time of year, it’s a slow, lumbering storm that’s more prone to dissipation and of course, it’s much less dangerous than the tropical versions. Nevertheless, it will bring very strong winds and buckets of rain to coastal British Columbia; Vancouver and Vancouver Island are about to get another soaking.
Here in the interior we are expected to get some of it in the form of more overcast and rain; we won’t experience the brunt of it.
It was important to get out and enjoy a bit of sun before more overcast arrives, but even clouds have their beauties and I can always dress for the watery deliveries they make!
Happy Tuesday.
About ten days ago, we were enjoying a very serene, lovely autumn, even the wind was resting …
… and the ducks were contentedly paddling along …
… the sun was warm but there was also an invigoratingly cool suggestion in the air, like momentarily seeing your breath above a glass of ice water.
Warm, beautiful colours abounded, but then …
… a seasonal switch was flipped and we headed into late autumn or more likely, early winter.
We are turning with the sun while everything rests, but we will be ready when spring arrives again.
Happy Monday.
Right now we have a major storm blowing through which is certainly not unexpected in November. The best part is that here in the valley bottom we’re only getting rain, no flakes! I was going to post a picture of our very misty and overcast surroundings, but decided otherwise. We’ll be seeing lots of that soon enough! Here’s one from a couple of days ago when the weather was much better.
And just because it’s so beautiful, here’s one of a lace leaf maple, shining in its glorious autumn dress.
And last but not least, since it’s rather chilly, dark and rainy with lots of snow falling in the mountains, I’ll leave you with this tranquil scene.
Happy Sunday and if you’re in the storm zone, stay warm!
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