If you’re new to the valley and this is your first Winter you may find yourself wondering, “What is going on with the weather?” Well, this eclectic back and forth between snow with a brief transition to slush and then warming just enough to melt it all away is fairly typical. While our snowfall this season, at least this December, was the second snowiest on record, this come and go is the norm here in the heart of the valley.
The benefits of the crazyness are that we typically have the opportunity to enjoy winter activities like sledding, snowman building, snowball fights, snow angels etc. without being completely snowed in with 10′ of paralizin, life halting conditions that some areas are saddled with year after year. Within a few days, or sometimes by the end of the day, its warmed enough that the roads are clear and it’s smooth sailing. Another perk of living in the valley is that we are within a quick drive of winter activities that require a bit more snow. With 3 resorts within just a few hours, and one just 30 minutes from downtown there is always great skiing to be found without having to pack the family up and going on a major outing. Of course, if you would like to get out of town for a bit it’s a quick drive to McCall, Tamarack, or Sun Valley resorts.
Today we’re a little overcast with no snow to speak of, except that which has been piled in parking lots or lawns from recent shoveling. We’re expecting the daytime high to be flirting with 50 and should be holding steady there for the better part of the week. It’s a great time to be planning a trip to see the Treasure Valley and see for yourself how great life can be. There is something to be said for Boise as we continue to grow and incorporate many of the benefits of “big city living” while avoiding many of the pitfalls. If you’re considering a move and have plans to visit let me know. I’m happy to help make sure your stay is fantastic with recomendations from where to say and what to see and do while you’re here!
Well, the weathermen and women finally got it right. After quite a bit of back and forth between “It’ll snow” and “Oops, we were kidding about snow”, we’ve had a few good fronts come through and the Treasure Valley is now a little winter wonderland.
While we are almost never prone to the storms of the Midwest or back east with their everyone owns a snow blower, get buried under 6 feet of snow issues, we do enjoy four distinct seasons and winter is finally here. Last night we saw about 4 inches fall in the valley. Unfortunately its the dry, hard to do anything with but shovel off your driveway variety. This past weekend, Saturday night I believe, we got an inch or two of good, slightly wet snow. Perfect for snowmen/snowballs and sledding.
Also up after a late start, the local ski resorts in McCall, Boise, and Sun Valley are all operational, at least partially. If the forcast for the rest of the week holds true (snow possible or likely each day) then we should have everything fully operational and ready to really enjoy all the winter sport activities available here in Idaho.
It’s been a rough holiday travel season for many with delays, flight cancellations and many people being stranded and forced to camp out in airport lobbies. My own brother-in-law had to walk 5 miles through snow & storm to catch a train after his bus broke down to get to the airport. He missed his flight and got to spend the night on the floor. Hopefully though, everyone will make it to where they are going and enjoy a warm holiday with good food and drink with family and friends.
Have a safe and happy holiday all and a very prosperous 2009.
Early Sunday morning, November 2nd while we’re all sleeping snug in our beds, the clocks will roll back an hour in observance of daylight savings. I realize that most people that do forget to make that preemptive adjustment to their clocks on Saturday night realize their error before Monday morning. But just in case I here is your posted friendly reminder. Don’t be the one person that shows up to the office an hour after everyone else. You know you’ll be hearing about it for the rest of the week!
