Brrrrrrrr

Yesterday we woke up to snow.

Yes, you read right: We woke up to snow.

For only the second time since the National Weather Service has been measuring snowfall, La Grande received measurable amounts of snow. It snowed in the morning and as the precipitation in the valley turned to rain during the day, it continued to snow in the mountains. In fact, where Serena and I went to see the Oregon Trail ruts only two days ago, eight full inches fell.

That's enough for a respectable snowman.

Below is a photo of Mt. Emily, the mountain that stands guard north of La Grande. You can see the green pastures in the foreground and the slopes in the background. Though chilly for this time of year, the snow certainly gives the mountain a beautiful coat.