An Autumn Snowfall

Posted by EW

Yesterday it rained all day, the skies gloomy and gray. By nightfall, the dark skies were spitting wet snow. Today a landscape dusted with a frosting of sugary snow emerged out of the early morning darkness. In the eastern sky, a long, lingering sun took its sweet time rising.

This should not come as a surprise. It is almost November, and there have been hints. A touch of cold on some days. Farmstands and orchards overflowing with end-of-season harvests. But a long and delicious, mild autumn has lulled me into a state of denial. A few days ago, I was still mowing the lawn, snipping herbs from the garden. Bright yellow leaves were clinging to lower branches. Woodland paths covered with a welcoming carpet of brightly colored leaves. Falling leaves turned into bright swirls of confetti on roadways. The fall foliage colors a sharp contrast against the trees starting to dress in their lacy winter finery.

A bit of a rude awakening, but it is hard to not be enchanted by the first magical snow of the season. But there are still leaves on the trees, and this early snow is already melting. I will not succumb entirely to winter. Not yet.

6 comments

Debra Kolkka says:

November 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM

There really is frost out on the pumpkin.(John Denver song from a long time ago.)

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1. Elin says:
  
  November 25, 2011 at 7:51 AM
  
  Thanks for your comments! The pumpkins are now covered with snow, and winter seems to have arrived in earnest. Though my trips have been close to home recently, I am enjoying “traveling” to your beautiful part of the world through your blog. 🙂
  
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composerinthegarden says:

November 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

I’m enjoying exploring your blog. You have a great eye for detail and catching the right moment. Thanks for sharing your photos and your wonderful descriptions of the elusive quality of nature.

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1. Elin says:
  
  November 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM
  
  Thank you so much for your kind and generous observations. I am very much enjoying exploring your blog. Beautiful and unique combination of art – the visuals of your landscape and gardens and the sound of your music. 🙂
  
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sartenada says:

October 30, 2011 at 3:58 AM

Your photos are awesome. I love especially from the top second and third photo. As a fall photo, the last photo is terrific. Was it an exception that snowfall came so “early”?

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1. Elin says:
  
  October 30, 2011 at 2:05 PM
  
  Very unusual to have snow this early in Vermont. Today we woke up to even more snow – over 0.3 meter. They are calling it the Snowtober (snow+october) Storm. Thanks for the encouraging comments on my photos. 🙂
  
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