The spring approaches winter

Winter is still more than a week away.  During a cold late autumn walk this morning, our spring, way out in the Jut, was still at work, creating an endless supply of water.  The spot supported the pasture animals that lived on the hill.  The forest has taken over where pastures once were.

Later in the walk, about 1,500 feet from the Jut to the west, the hills of Vermont were cast in some very rare sunshine.  We've had lots of clouds lately.

We expect about five inches of new snow tomorrow.  Not that much on the ground now, but we'll remain cold, so whatever we get sticks around for a while.