First snow

Beginning before day light and lasting about four hours, a light snow fell on Stratheden Farms. There had been light flurries twice before this season but not enough flakes to cover the ground. Although the temperature was barely below freezing, about an inch accumulated this morning. It has warmed since and most of the white has removed itself. Tonight the forecast is for a low of 14F and a much colder night to follow. Winter has definitely come to stay.