First snow of the season today. Very fine powder has been sifting down all morning, and has finally stopped. My ruler shows 55mm (a little over two inches) has accumulated on my balcony rail. It is still very gray out, not at all picturesque. Not much wind, so going out to the mailbox later will not be unpleasant.

The dark-eyed juncos are living up to their "snowbird" nickname. They, and a few blue jays, are keeping me entertained while I have lunch.

St. Louis got about three times as much snow a few days ago. I'm glad to have been spared that.

Dangit, they had to go back and take more (“a sliver at the top”).

Now I have to wait again for another lab.

Clear margins are important.