Where's the snow?

 

Amanda took this picture in front of our Twisp house this week. Just a dusting of snow on the ground, nothing compared to last December when everything was buried under several feet and there were periods of below zero temperatures. 

We're under an exceptionally strong El Nino pattern, the cause of this warm and dry weather in the northern part of the country. They're getting concerned about the lack of mountain snow pack, but things could still change in January and February.

On the bright side, makes for good driving weather across the state. The family is coning over and staying with us Friday and Saturday nights. We're all looking forward to a belated celebration.