Well, we had our first snowfall of the winter of A.D. 2009/2010 on Thursday, A.D. 2009 October 15. It was the earliest snowfall that anyone in my family could remember. (They've lived in this area since 1977.) The snowfall marked the midpoint of about six straight days of extremely unseasonable weather. After a full day of light-to-moderate snow, it began sticking at about 19:30 at my home. When we awoke the next morning, a full 6 centimeters (about 2.5 inches) had accumulated. The rarity of such an early storm is illustrated by the fact that a coworker's father (whose birthday is October 15) could not remember ever having snow on or before his birthday...and he's 85. The storm really was a special treat, and I feel blessed to have experienced it. The statistics for the storm are as follows:
First snow: 2009 October 15
First snow accumulation: 2008 October 15 (06 centimeters)
Through A.D. 2009 October 17:
Days with snow cover: 03
Days with complete snow cover: 00
Total snowfall: 006 centimeters
Maximum snow depth: 06 centimeters
Greatest snow event: 06 centimeters
P.S. Complete snow cover lasted until about 14:00 on Friday, October 16. Friday's high temperature was only 34 degrees Fahrenheit (about 1 degree Celsius) and much of the snow remained at nightfall. The following morning, there were still pockets of snow dotting the landscape.
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