What a difference a year (or two) makes-

This has been a more than fair season, especially as compared to past winters. The pendulum stays in motion, neither cold nor heat, wet nor dry, retain supremacy for more than a  few days at a time. This graphic is from the National Weather Service. The Blacksburg data closely reflects Stratheden Farm' experiences.

 Thus far, there have been three snows, all before Thanksgiving and they melted or sublimated quickly. This is called a good winter!!!