Snow falling on Douglas fir trees!

We have had 23 inches of snow in a 24 hour period. There is no record of this ever happening before. It is the most beautiful soft, white snow. Since we have no wind here on the north side of the city, the snow remains on the tree branches.

We are surrounded by Douglas fir trees. These trees do not bend at all. If the snow is too heavy, the branches simply break.

However, this soft, white snow is very dry. Out of all of this snow we will have gotten only one inch of rain.

It is the most beautiful sight but very sad that the snow will provide so little water.