Why I'm Grateful for Snow

Most people I speak with lately are done with winter. By the end of February we’ve had our fill of cold temperatures, snow, and gray skies. We’re tired of it getting dark early and being stuck inside.  The U.S. has been hit hard this winter. The cold and the snow have been extreme.

The winters where I live are long and cold. There is a lot of snow. In contrast, summers are hot and dry. Wildfires are a common occurrence throughout the warmer months.  If we didn’t get the snow we do in winter, it would be even worse.

I think about California and their current drought. It’s a frightening situation. The nation’s breadbasket doesn’t have enough water. I try to eat locally, but some of my favorite things (avocados, lemons) won’t grow where I live. Chances are they come from California. Will food prices rise? Will there be shortages? I hope not. 

That’s why I’m grateful for the snow. Of course I’m tired of having to pile on 3 layers of clothing before I can leave the house. But it’s the big picture that’s important. And spring will be here before I know it!