… there’s lots of stuff inside that’s delightful!
Whatever makes you feel cosy and comforted, now is the time to indulge! Here’s Michael Bublé singing that famous song: https://youtu.be/Mk6ZzzWWJ1A
Happy Tuesday.
The cold front sweeping south from the Arctic caught up with us last night while we overnighted in Kamloops. We had managed to get ahead of it but I guess this front was going to have its way, regardless.
Two hours outside of Penticton, we were still dealing with snow and blowing snow, but at least it was a good 10°C warmer than our departure point was at -22C (-8F) and most of the snow was falling at the higher elevations.
We decided not to take the Okanagan Connector (Coquihalla; aka Highway from Hell) as it’s at an elevation of 1717 metres (5633 ft) and was predicted to get a heavy snowfall and high winds. We took the long way around; the visibility was okay.
We’re also supposed to get a storm from the Pacific as well; yay. A nice stormy squeeze! The good news is that it’s all supposed to be over and cleared up in the next couple of days.
It was nice to get home and get out of the weather! Happy Monday.
The beginning of yesterday’s drive through northwestern Alberta and into British Columbia was a bit challenging with icy roads and blowing snow, but by 3:00 p.m. the sun had become visible and much of the snowfall had stopped.
Do you see the aura, or sundog, toward the left of the sun? Sundogs are caused by light reflection on ice particles in the air; on the prairies this lovely effect is observable because of the beautiful, open skies.
Happy Sunday.
Yesterday we drove through a blizzard that looked like this, except that for most of the drive it was dark.
We were just in time for blizzard time, but we took our time and arrived safely in Alberta, if tired. Today we will drive through the mountains.
Happy Saturday.
Yes, very cold, but beautifully delicate colours.
Happy Thursday.
Surprise! More snow. But at least it’s a very seasonally pretty picture. A brisk walk bundled up in a good parka, and a nice hot chocolate afterwards is just the thing to bring on a seasonal mood.
Happy Monday.
Here’s a snow drift that’s almost parallel to my office window. It’s getting ready to come inside and have a coffee! (Is this where Abominable Snow Men come from?)
Happy Sunday.
Unfortunately, no. But it is a pretty northern scene.
Happy Friday, happy weekend.
Although I really am done with the cold (right now it’s -33C or -27F) I can’t deny that the northern winter is often magnificent, right down to the smallest details.
Happy Thursday.
Happy Tuesday.
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