[TheForge] OT snowfall

[Steve Smith]

Stephen Viola wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> Just want to compare snowfall around the world (northern hemisphere)
> Usually we would be buried under a few metres of snow by now but the
> grass is growing and the trees are budding despite 3 more months of
> winter ahead of us.. whats it like in the snow zones where you are? No
> snow here at all!!
> 
> Stephen (sunny Finland)
> 
> OH just to mention that in various high parts of Australia and NZ you
> can find snow.. NOW!!
> 

We have had two snows; the first was 2 inches, the second (today) looks 
like 1 inch at best. Normal snowfall is 60" here in Maine, USA. We've 
had plenty of moisture, just hasn't been cold. Two years ago we had a 
small path carved between the house and the barn, 4' deep piles on 
either side.

Here the difference isn't precipitation, it is temperature. 40 degrees F 
on Christmas Day is way off the map in Maine. Very warm so far this 
winter, we probably run the wood stove 50% of the time (by December 1, 
the stove is usually always on).

Steve