In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

by Diana McCollu

We are hoping it's true, because our March here in Paradise, CA, came in like a lion. Snow-magadeon started on February 23, 2023, it has snowed everyday until today, March 9 th when it finally turned to rain.

My husband kept track of each days snow total.  The final count was 44"! This is an area that normally might get 6" for the year. 

While we got tired of the snow and being stranded in the house, the poor animals suffered. Deer came everyday looking for food and eating out of the bird feeders. Quail perched on the fence and flew from tree to tree instead of running along the ground. Turkeys came and scratched under the big trees where the snow hadn't accumulated.

We were lucky in that we have a warm house, plenty of food ( we stocked up before the storm hit), we didn't lose power or water or satellite dish service, neither of us had to leave the house for work. Although hubby did have to go out and sweep snow off satellite dish because when it was too thick we lost the service. 

We did lose six large branches off our large cedar tree,And our gazebo collapsed under the weight of the snow.

Also, road and driveway no mail delivery for over two weeks. No garbage pickup either. This week hubby sat in his truck at the end of the road for 2 1/2 hrs to meet the mail lady. He drove the garbage can to the end of the road and left it for pickup.

As I write this it has begun to snow again, so far it isn't sticking. If this is true about the lion coming roaring into  March, This year we should have a little lamb for the end of March. Next week is the middle of March, so we'll see!

What's the weather like where you live? 

Stay safe!

Diana