I returned to our Littleton, Colorado, farm late this morning and was greeted by deep blue skies, crystal-clear air and a temperature of 65 degrees F. Of course, the dry, clean look of the property and the distant, snow-capped peaks warned that winter is still in charge.
Indeed, such warm respites are common along the Colorado Front Range in winter, often sandwiched between snowstorms. As I have discussed in the past, the weather in Metro Denver is all about wind direction and we are currently enjoying a southwest, downsloping wind which warms, dries and clears the air in the South Platte Valley. Since we made it through November (generally our second snowiest month) with only light snow showers, a good upslope snowstorm would be welcomed by most locals.
Our pair of resident collared doves were cooing from a large honeylocust as I stepped from the car this morning. Perhaps the gorgeous weather has made them think of spring (as fickle as that season often is in Colorado).
