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They threw the switch last night from fall to Winter.

By Steve Loynd

Managing Real Estate Broker with Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., NHRE# 02863

October 13, 2009 12:08 AM

Columbus day in the White mountains was simply majestic...foliage was beautiful and many drove over the Kancamagus scenic highway to observe the leaves changing colors.

This morning one day after the fall foliage peak...of leaf peeper season, we woke to something not unexpected but too soon for many people taste. Yes Folks Snow in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

We are expecting 1-3 inches of the white stuff, don't let it be said we can't move on. One day after the traditional three day holiday spent gazing at the leaves ...we turn to ski season.

I think New Hampshire State Motto is on target...Live free or Die, we are ready for anything you throw our way. This rusty box car is parked behind my office, I see it almost everyday and it's a reminder not to be too set in my ways...take things as they come and if you don't like the weather here just wait a few minutes it could be worse.

Ski Season at Loon Mountain in Lincoln New Hampshire starts before Thanksgiving...so the snow was going to come sooner or later.

I'll be ready, Steve Loynd your white mountain expert.

steve@alpinelakes.com / 800-926-5653

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Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Here in Lewisburg, WV it is somewhat dreary with rain. The leaves are all falling from the trees, and I am sure we will get snow sooner than later...

Oct 13, 2009 01:33 AM

Claude Cross

Homes By Cross, Inc. - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte NC Homes For Sale

Steve - Snow already ?! wow. I have a golf tournement today as well (glad it's not on a snow covered course)

Enjoy your round. You guys truly are a hardy bunch

Oct 13, 2009 01:37 AM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Well Steve if it's possible why don't you keep all the snow up there this winter? I wouldn't mind, really!

Oct 13, 2009 01:46 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Claude...got the call golf called off...and yes we are white covered here, very hard to find a white ball.

Starting to collect on the ground...taken half an hour after the first.

Oct 13, 2009 01:47 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Steve, get ready for a second wave. It just left us last night, but now warmer and drier is on the way.

Well, so they tell us.

Oct 13, 2009 02:01 AM

Debbie Aldrich

The Watts Group Real Estate - Cottonwood Heights, UT

Salt Lake City Realtor - Salt Lake County, Cottonwood Heights

Steve, We are starting to see a littlewinter here too. It has snowed in the Mountains already, Snowbird recieved 22 inches last weekend and should get some this week. Question, do you see an increase in sales for vacation property during the ski season?

Oct 13, 2009 02:25 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Steve

The switch happen fast, it great for the skier.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 13, 2009 02:34 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Bill, send the warm stuff my way not ready for the clod quite yet.

Oct 13, 2009 02:56 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Debbie, I find few people really want to move in the winter, but furnished property...that's turn key still sells in the winter.

Oct 13, 2009 02:57 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

This is something I am not ready for, not at all. Actual snow in your backyard? Please keep it to yourself...do not share! I haven't gotten around to getting a pumpkin yet!

Oct 13, 2009 06:16 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I wouldn't like as much snow as you get... but I'd love a few inches just for day or two.

Oct 13, 2009 08:51 AM

Wendy Rulnick

Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL

"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Steve - I would love to take your weather in exchange for this dreadful 90 degree humidity!

Oct 13, 2009 10:56 AM

Kim Boekholder Utah Real Estate/ PECO

Results Real Estate 801.580.5624 - Draper, UT

Broker Results Real Estate/Leasing Specialist PECO

Wow beautiful picture. Amazing fall colors. Weather is turning here too.

Oct 13, 2009 11:10 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Wendy...You say that now, but after a few weeks you would change your tune.

Oct 13, 2009 11:28 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Steve.. I heard that parts of New Hampshire and Vermont were going to get snow soon. Just didn't think it would happen last night.

Skiing will be right around the corner now for you.

valerie osterhoudt

Oct 13, 2009 02:35 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

Snow all around us but none here yet. I never look forward to winter starting but if you live here it will happen.

Oct 13, 2009 04:13 PM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Val...talking about 20 degrees tonight, not ready for this quick change. I still have firewood to get in.

Oct 14, 2009 12:34 AM

Caren Wallace

Premier Property Group LLC - Tualatin, OR

Portland Caren Real Estate

Steve, you can have that 4 letter word for now...I hope we don't get it soon! Great fall color photo..so many different colors!

Oct 14, 2009 01:25 AM

Sylvie Conde

Sutton Group-Associates Realty Inc., Brokerage - Toronto, ON

Broker, Toronto Real Estate

Steve, those are some beautiful colors. Today was freezing cold in the morning, and then the sun made it look so much better in the afternoon, but still freezing ... and tomorrow will be colder. Some parts already have some of that white stuff. It's too soon. I'm not ready. :/

Oct 14, 2009 11:00 AM

Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Sylvie...If you are not ready in Toronto, who could be ready?

Oct 14, 2009 11:06 AM