Although winter seems like a distant season away, Winter is the theme for the One Word Photo Challenge. November is here and brought some rain to Northern California and we can look forward to cooler days and (finally!) cold nights.
In this photo taken in South Lake Tahoe in early December 2009 near the Heavenly Ski Resort gondola area, it was so cold, even the water in the fountain froze. There was no snow on the ground (yet), but the temperature was 17 degrees Fahrenheit with a pretty good wind chill factor.
Are you ready for winter yet? I’m happy Fall has finally arrived!
Please check out Jennifer Nichole Wells’ One Word Photo Challenge.
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My home is ready for winter but I’m not! Haha!
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It’s finally pouring rain here and snowing in the Sierras. Not sure I’m ready for rain, but I’ll take it 🙂 I’m looking at rain/snow boots online, lol!
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It certainly is that time of year for snow boots!
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I hope you find the perfect boots!
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We would love to stay in the Autumn Season!
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Although I am not looking forward to winter after Winter 2014-15 that went on and on and on, I reposted this on my FB page. Thanks, Terri. Your picture is beautiful.
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Thank you very much 🙂 we need a good winter here with snow and rain!
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I like a winter with a lot of snow, but I want it to end by March 15th. Is that too much to ask? 🙂
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Good to hear that the Sierras are receiving snow! We had a very light rain last night but “winter” seems ages away as we are still in short sleeves during the day. Nice pic of the fountain.
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Thanks, Janis, my hubby’s brother reported that it was 85 there in SD yesterday!
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That is such a beautiful image Terri. My last chilly winter was in 2012 and I am very much missing snow.
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Thank you Lisa, it was very cold that day!
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Yes Fall just arrived. But I am seeing winter pict.on FB on WP and when winter finally is here everyone will wish is spring. Oh I even noticed Christmas stuff.
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I am finally getting some nice pics of fall leaves and can’t wait to post them!
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Gorgeous picture, Terri! Funny, I watched a show about Lake Tahoe last week. Beautiful place. The houses/cottages/cabins/retreats/chalets…were to die for. I’m on the east coast (New Hampshire). After last year’s never-ending winter, I’m in no rush for snow.
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Following you now. 😉
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I bet it’s beautiful there, with the white Christmases. After that, I’m sure the charm goes away quickly! Thanks for the follow, the comment and your great advice! Now if I could figure out how to utilize stumble upon 🙂
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Every time you publish a new post stumble it. Janice has a StumbleUpon group, where people stumble each other’s posts, too. Which is an awesome idea. I simply don’t have time. Otherwise I’d join. But check it out.
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Love this. I for one am ready for winter…but I live in FL where currently we’re having an 85 degree Fall.
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That’s what we’ve had, too. Cooling down here, now for some rain!
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I’m not ready for winter! Come on Powerball ticket, I need a three month stay in Australia!
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Raining all night here and lightning downtown! No frozen fountains, however!
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Years ago when I lived in east county, there were days in January where it was cold enough over night to freeze water. Rare occurrence though.
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What a cool photo here! I can feel the 17° weather from the frozen fountain pictured here! Yikes! I must admit that I’m sorry to see summer go but I’m glad that the rain has come to California and cooler temperatures as well. However I’m not really ready for winter even though it will soon arrive. New York City has been enjoying very warm temperatures right now in the high 60s and low 70s.:) I’m thrilled! Sending you all my very best lots of love and friendship,
Lia
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Thank you, Lia! Rain is coming back this weekend, but we’ve had sunny and cold days, which is great for turning those leaves brilliant colors! Hope you are moved in and glad you are getting some sunshine!
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Oh I’m glad the weather has been nice and you’ll get much needed rain this weekend… I’m moved into my new place, thanks! Still sorting boxes and such and awaiting cable/wifi to be installed next week but doing very well!! Thanks my friend:))
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It’s perfect! I wouldn’t change a thing….except maybe if the pond itself was frozen…with a dusting of powdery snow on top…maybe a couple of 3-foot drifts against the buildings…A 2015 Skidoo cruising down the street…otherwise perfect! 😀
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After that photo was taken, I believe ALL that happened in a matter of days 🙂
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Well, I sure do miss it sometimes. I don’t want four months of winter, but I miss seasons (living in Texas, with our two stages of hot).
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