Officially, winter begins on December 21, but in Maine, winter begins with the first real snowfall. That is, the accumulation must be over four inches, and the snow must not melt during the next sunny day.
I think this storm, although just starting in central Maine, will fulfill both requirements. There is something exhilarating about the first real snow of winter, that cold tang, the softness of the snow.
Yes, winter will grow old, but right now, on this Saturday afternoon, as we prepare to decorate our tree, both Clif and I are in perfect agreement: Let it snow.
Notes From the Hinterland 
I love how the snow brightens the landscape – so much nicer than all that gray/brown. We’re putting our tree up, too, but taking lots of breaks… tea, cookies, walks and lunch are interspersed. 😉 Savoring the season.
Lovely!
No eating on the patio tonight. 🙂 It has been snowing here for a couple of hours. The landscape is all white, but the roads are still passable without the plows yet. We’ll see in the morning. 🙂
No eating on the patio is right!
I agree with Eliza. The snow lightens things up and gives more depth to the landscape. Your Christmas lights look brighter with that backdrop.
Yes, yes!
Here, in London, snow is more of a nuisance. You deal with it better on your side of the Atlantic.
it depends on the state. 😉 But in Maine, we are used to snow and have the equipment to deal with it.
Yay, let it snow and enjoy the magic!☺💖⛄❄
Many thanks!
A wonderful welcome
Indeed it is!
I missed the first snow! I’m in Florida, where it’s 56 degrees, with a mean wind blowing. Feels absolutely frigid. I would be much warmer at home in Maine–cozy with the wood stove and the snowy white stillness outside. Still, I’m going to brave the beach tomorrow, but my dreams of swimming are likely nothing but a fantasy. Enjoy that first taste of winter.
Thanks, Brenda! Enjoy your time on the beach.
We had our first snow this weekend too but ours has mostly disappeared again as it turned back to rain. Ugh!
Enjoy your proper snow, your Christmas preparations and your cosy companionship, Laurie and Clif.
Thanks, Clare! Sorry the snow didn’t stay.
We have had more which has stayed for over 24 hours now!
A white Christmas, Maybe?
Well, maybe….
Oh, snow! Like a house guest–so welcome at first then . . . it’s time to go.
In Maine, that time is called March. 😉
We got our first snow as well, but it was just a transitory dusting.
More to come, I’m sure! You live in a snowy state, just as we do.
I agree, Let It Snow, especially during the holidays!🙂☃️
And when you don’t have to be on the roads!
It’s true — the first snowfall says “Winter!” We got our first real one last night!
So lovely!