Thursday, November 6, 2008

The First Snow


The sleds are out and "The Village Kids" (as they call themselves) are already zipping down Chalet Hill. Cross-country skis stand at the ready on the porch of Lodge 4. Snow boots and gaiters have been pulled out of the closet and pressed into service.

We awoke this morning to our first real snowfall. We have had cold weather and we have had some traces of snow, but no accumulations to speak of. I know that I am from the southern regions of this country, but I have never seen, nor imagined, so much snow falling in one day. What began in the night has continued non-stop throughout the day and is continuing at the moment on into the evening.

I understand that the snow is supposed to turn into rain tomorrow. And I understand that there will be dramatic accumulations of snow throughout the winter, but I thought you might like to see a first glimpse of Holden Village as the winter begins in earnest.

Here is a sampling of photos taken today. Enjoy.















2 comments:

Debbie said...

wow ... wonderful!
Let it snow let it snow let it snow

Today in Rochester it is warm ...
We still even have leaves on the trees ...

But one must not be fooled ... snow is around the corner!

Thanks for the pictures!

Amy said...

These are beautiful! Thanks, Wanda. I being in the south too, can hardly imagine snow now in November. Looking forward to being there around New Year's.