Spring arrives at Spiritwood?

Morning snowsquall deposits 15 cm snow.

15 centimetre snowfall defeats “spring”?

The early morning snowstorm deposited 15 cm of snow here in the Outaouais (West Quebec) and Ottawa Valley. All is well here at Spiritwood, however: Eric and I are looking forward to getting out in the new (wet) snow.

Before doing so, however, there is work to be accomplished.

Eric clearing path from tractor shed to the driveway.

Eric didn’t need to plug in the tractor: It started immediately in our -2  temperatures.

First on the list was snowblowing our front driveway.

The snow is very wet, very heavy. Perfect for making snow animals... but for now, before it becomes even heavier and sodden, we need to blow the snow from the driveway, which enables us to drive in and out without creating nasty tire tracks.

The snowblower needs to be carefully positioned when operating the tractor, so one doesn't blow snow into the garage or against a window.

I’m being surrounded by a mini-gust of snow
from the blower as I'm standing downwind of it.