So those that are familiar with what is going on in the NW this past week, you know we have had some cold weather. We were predicted to be down in the low teens with a wind chill predicted to be about 0F. So, I made the choice to move most of my trees into the garage until the super cold weather passed - I don't do anything if it gets down to about 30F, but lower than that I like to make sure they are on the ground and bundled together. Not sure if it helps, but I do it with success. Below 20F, I like to cover them. We hit about 9F with the windchill this last week, so I am glad I moved about half into the garage.
So, I didn't quite get the final two monkey posts finished before it started snowing last weekend. We ended up with about 5" of snow. Again, the NW corner of the yard, sans trees.
The week was off and on snow and rain, and we ended the week with about 2-3" of snow still on the ground. It seems we are in a cold pocket along the foothills (our driveway is at about 210 feet above sea level) between a couple of valleys - so 1/2 mile away all the snow melted and we kept a good bit.
Coop Dog loves the snow. He has been getting 4 walks a day...
Yesterday the snow came back. A lot. All day...
We finished the day at an X-mas party around the corner. Upon coming home the snow was finishing up and the freezing rain starting. We ended the day with about 10" snow and about 1" of freezing rain (ice) on top of the dry, fluffy powder.
Again, the NW corner of the yard. Check out the snow on the seating and fire pit!
The bad news is we should have this snow through next weekend - so my trees will be in the garage for another week.
The good news is that it is going to be a White Christmas - very rare for Portland!
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