Snow, Snow, and More Snow

This has been an exceptional winter for snowfall. Currently, we are in the top 10 for all-time snowfall amounts and we still have a month (or more) to go. This much snow brings a lot of work clearing the driveway, sidewalks, and even the roof.

But there is an upside and we get to ski. An earlier post showed a day spent on the San Francisco Peaks. There are also some nice trails and small hills closer to our home and we have found ourselves skiing this gentle terrain several times this winter.

Heading out of Fort Tuthill County Park.
Heading out of Fort Tuthill County Park.
Outside the boundaries of the park are a few small hills that allow us to get in some downhill runs on our skis.
Outside the boundaries of the park are a few small hills that allow us to get in some downhill runs on our skis.
We just go up and down a bunch of times.
We just go up and down a bunch of times.
But first we have to dig ourselves out and clear the driveway. Note that the road is not yet cleared.
But first we have to dig ourselves out and clear the driveway. Note that the road is not yet cleared.
Sidewalk tunnels.
Sidewalk tunnels.
This chart shows that we are having an "Extreme Winter" in Flagstaff.
This chart shows that we are having an “Extreme Winter” in Flagstaff.

This chart shows that we are having an “Extreme Winter” in Flagstaff.

Fortunately, we are experiencing a break in the winter storm pattern and the warm temperatures are melting the snow. But it will take time.