typically we get a little snow in october but it does not last because the ground is not frozen. however the day before halloween we got a blizzard, lots of wind and moderate snowfall. much of the snow melted but eventually enough accumulated to cover the ground and roads.
by the middle of yesterday the wind had let up considerably and the snow had stopped falling so i took a walk to the old naval base which is now a park
even with no sun the place was bright and cheery from the new-fallen snow
such a nice change from the gray dark days we have been having
the snow really helps lighten up the place. night falls early this far north especially since we ended daylight savings time last week
daylight becomes shorter every day now but the worst part is the persistent gray clouds for weeks on end
it's not too cold, just below 0 C but it is icy.
the roads are dangerously slippery in places so i have good boots and watch where i step
and keep mainly on the grass
everywhere is so clean and beautiful
a real delight to see. even the island with the lighthouse is covered in white
i pause to enjoy how the wind made the snow stick to some of the steep rock faces
it started to snow again so i decided to turn around and go back
no hurry though
i won't be able to get out much the next few days and the snow does not usually stay long this time of year so i want to take it all in while i have the chance.
the wind picked up and the snow started coming down heavier as i made my way back home.
