A mountain full of snow is what we received for Thanksgiving. What a beautiful sight!
Over a foot and a half fell within 2 days. Since moving here, we haven't experienced this much snow at once. It was a perfect time to play outdoors but a terrible time to cook a Thanksgiving dinner since the town lost power. No problem for us since we ate early.
Our "tree monkey" lost one of his tree travel routes when a huge oak limb collapsed under the weight of the snow. The western grey squirrels have such useful, fluffy tails. When it's raining or snowing, they just flick it over their heads like an umbrella or cozy blanket.
Oregon Junco
Oak Titmouse
These are a few of the birds hanging out pretty close to our backyard feeders.
Here is beautiful Lake Hemet a few days after the snow fell.
Despite the fact that Garner Valley doesn't get much snow usually, the cattle seemed to be adapting without any trouble.
You would almost think it was Spring hearing the Western Meadowlarks singing from posts near the cattle.
After a week of rain, most of the snow has melted. We will always remember the memorable Thanksgiving snowstorm!
Photos and content by Robin Roberts
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