The week started out with what was—for Maine in March—an astonishing temperature. It’s been a long time since it was that warm outside. Probably not since last September or October. However, since I don’t record the temperature on a daily basis, I’m not really sure.
In our backyard, there was the story of the incredible shrinking snow.
But, wait. This is March in Maine. Winter was not quite done with us, and we had a nice little snowstorm that left us with about three inches.
After so many years of living in Maine, we took the snow in stride. And while the temp never reached 70° again, the snow didn’t stick around.
By Sunday, when it was time for Snow-Gauge Clif to do his thing, here’s what the backyard looked like.
While the front yard has more snow, there’s been a definite reduction. And, look! Despite the March snowstorm, the driveway is nearly clear.
With temps in the 40s, we decided that once Snow-Gauge Clif had dispatched his duties, we would cap off this fine day with a trip to Fielder’s Choice for an ice cream.
On the way, we saw a sap bucket, a sure sign of spring.
This inspired me to get a maple sundae—maple walnut ice cream drizzled with maple syrup. No, it was not too sweet. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember ever having a dessert that was too sweet, and the sundae was good to the last bite.
What will next week bring, I wonder. I’m not sure about the weather. Unfortunately, a wind storm is predicted. But also something festive at the end of the week.
Stay tuned.
Notes From the Hinterland 
That sundae sounds splendid, Laurie! I want one, too 🙂
I, too, am awaiting this storm; high winds, t-storms, and tornado warnings are not my cuppa! I’ve battened down the hatches and am praying all my trees stay upright. Clif has certainly had an easy snow-gauge task so far this year!
Fingers crossed that the worst of the bad weather misses you!
May be the last time we see the snow gauge this season? A celebratory ice cream perhaps?
I think we at least will have another week. Time will tell. And there might be another sundae slipped in this week, but for a different reason. 😉
Oh, yummy sundae. And I do love the idea of Snow-Gauge Clif. Let’s hope he’s done for the season and will be able to begin his tulip-counting responsibilites very soon!
Even though it is raining, I think our shady front will still have some snow on Sunday. We shall see!
That sundae looks delicious. I haven’t had maple walnut ice cream in years, but it’s a favorite. A blogger in Maryland shared a video of her power-washing and decorating her summer gazebo, then shared a video of snow falling the next day. I hear a large storm is about the hit. I hope your power stays on.
There have been quite the storms around the country. Our fingers are crossed that our power stays on.
Maple walnut was my mother’s favorite flavor, and I like it a lot, too.
Hurrah for Maple anything! I now put it in my coffee instead of sugar. Yum!
I am so done with winter. ;-( Being a Massachus-ian, I guess I’m just not nearly as hearty as you Mainers.
Maple syrup is the best! How I love it.
You are just enough south of us so that your March expectations can be higher than ours.
I love the syrup bucket on a venerable old tree! That is a good sign of spring!
The weather continues to oscillate here, and we are headed back into some warmer weather with 70s in the forecast. A bit warm for March, even here.
It has such a look, doesn’t it? I was thinking of using the photo for a card, even it’s a little plain.
Hope your weather doesn’t oscillate too much.
It was 73 dgrees as of 1:00 PM.
A sap bucket already? That is a good sign! Yay.
A very sweet sight. 😉
The ice cream looks great. I could go for some.
Mighty fine!
The yo-yo weather of March, complete with gusty winds! Mud season = maple season and that is just fine with me. Your sundae looks yummy!
Maple season brings a sweet touch to March. The sundae was delicious!
It’s good to have a clear driveway. Just the feeling you can get out if you need to…or if you want some ice cream.
Righto! I never know when I am going to have an ice cream attack. 🙂