One of the advantages of having snow cover is we get a hint of who else is out on the property.
The lines that look like cracks in the snow are rapidly melting tunnels from our resident wood voles. They've been at a disadvantage this winter in dodging predators, as during the winter, they generally tunnel under the snow to go about their business. While we got less than 2 inches here, the voles wasted no time!
For a good rundown on the difference among mice, voles, shrews, and moles, see:
At 8 am, it is 32.9 degrees and FALLING (it was closer to 38 at 6 am).
The humidity is 51% and also falling.
The barometer is 29.71 inches of mercury and rising under clear skies.
Beyond the dropping temperature, the other story today is the wind. We have a consistent wind this morning of at least 3 MPH rising to 7 to 10 MPH frequently.
Both stream channels are open and running. The Cascades are frozen, with water running under the ice.
No comments:
Post a Comment