Windy and cold.  A strong low pressure trough brought a healthy snow storm (about 8") and excellent trail conditions.  This system, however, was scurried away by a massive lobe of cold artic air (and the 50 mph wind gusts that ushered it here).   Because of this "Alberta clipper" the thermometer isn't expected to breach zero for almost a week.  It is the kind of weather that reminds you were you are.  After all, it isn't suppose to be warm in the middle of January on the North Shore!

I was fortunate enough to break trail today before the wind picked up.  Deep fresh snow meant for a hard slog up the hill but also provided a fun controlled descent.  I don't expect much in the form of recreation while the air is so brisk.  A good book, warm stove, energetic little baby and the occasional nuthatch at the feeder is all that I am expecting over the next couple of days...