Winter's Arrival

It can be a mixed bag living in a state that has four seasons. Actually we have several here in Michigan in addition to spring, summer, fall and winter. We have construction season which seems to be endless at times, mosquito season...well before I digress. Winter seemed to have snuck in quite quickly this year or maybe it was upon us and many of us just didn't take notice.

It all began on the 19th of this month the prior day we had a 70 degree day and beautiful weather then the next day winter announced its arrival. The day started with a temperature under 40 degrees a bit of rain, freezing rain then a bit of snow then some sunshine. I am sure most states that experience four season weather experience this as well.

The birds that do not winter here have begun to fly off to warmer climates, the trees are still shedding their leaves of red, yellow, orange and brown, the plants have finally begun to go dormant. The warm weather of the prior days seems to have challenged them a bit. Yet even in the cold days ahead there will be so much more to observe as the days go by.