Haunted meteorology
Fog and warm, home
On Valentine's Day we broke records for low temperatures; today, we just about set a record high for the date. It topped off in the mid-50s, so between Sunday and this afternoon, we witnessed a temperature swing of nearly 70 degrees. Maybe we will, as per the groundhog's prediction, bear witness to an early spring, at least, from the weather point of view. The warmth brought rain and wind, and when that slacked off, the snow started giving up the proverbial ghost and turned to fog. As daylight gave way to dusk, the woods appeared haunted, the spirit of the snow swirling through the trees. As I watched the ghosts disappear, the white steadily disappearing, I was glad I'd taken the time to ski yesterday. It might have been my last chance this winter.