Sunday, February 18, 2024

It's Raining Snow!

 

                                        It’s Raining Snow!

The snow was falling as usual during this time of year, gentle flakes landing on trees and lawns, laying inches of white coating on cars and patios. Inconvenient, perhaps, but lovely to see.  

Then something changed. There was a slight rise in temperature and the snow started melting off the tree branches, splashing down like heavy rain. What was fluffy became squishy, thick and wet. It was very dramatic but shifted what started as an snowstorm into something new – it seemed to be raining snow!

I enjoyed watching the snow change as the temperature changed but it made me think of the way our climate is shifting. So much of our planet is dealing with new weather patterns. At least I was able to enjoy the snow while it lasted.

Here are some questions about what Mother Nature is going through:

  https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/climate-change-frequently-asked-questions/

4 comments:

  1. Ferida, your observations and vivid descriptions of nature invite your readers to into an enchanting landscape!

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    1. Thank you so much! I'm glad you you enjoy my backyard.

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  2. It really was an ever changing winter wonderland. I loved seeing the glistening ice on the tree branches as long as it didn't get too heavy for the branches.

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    1. Yes, snow is so appealing - until it becomes a problem. This was lovely to see but we didn't even need to shovel!

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