I've been waiting for some winter weather.  Not because I particularly like it.  I do not.  But, I believe that someone in a garden shop once told me that tulip bulbs bloom better if they get a good freeze during the winter months.  I don't know if it's true but I figure he knows more than I so, when it freezes I just say, "Good for the tulip bulbs."

Snow is beautiful.  The images below are a reflection of a driving tour on February 16, 2007, a day following the snow fall the day before.  This snow was particularly difficult because following the snow, it rained and then we went into a deep freeze.  Two days later, the snow has just begun to melt in 35 degrees on Saturday.

Enjoy

            Lovettsville, VA 2/17/2007.  A simple piece of landscaping when photographed against the snow background looks like a fine piece of lace.  Nature never ceases to amaze me.  Just look at the conformation.  The simple symmetry is visual perfection. 

            My home in Lovettsville, VA after the first snow of the year.  Hopefully, all of the landscaping will fare well with the deep freeze.  With this much snow melting, the Rhododendron plants will probably not have to be watered during the summer.  My fingers are crossed. 

          Tollhouse Raod a day after the snow fall.         I didn't know if the road would be plowed or if I would have a 4 wheel adventure getting out for a termite inspection yesterday.  Not a problem.  It seems that our road receives basic county services.  Whew. 

WEATHER PROFILE FOR LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Average January High - 42 degrees
Average January Low -  21 degrees
Average July High - 87 degrees
Average July Low - 63 degrees

Elevation, approximately 656 feet above sea level. 

Average January High - 42 degrees
Average January Low -  21 degrees
Average July High - 87 degrees
Average July Low - 63 degrees

Average Precipitation Lovettsville, VA
January - 3.2 inches
July - 3.8 inches

Average Humidity Lovettsville, VA
January 77 percent
July 84 percent

Average Wind Lovettsville, VA
January - 8.5 mph
July - 6 mph

Average Snow Fall Lovettsville, VA
January 7 inches
February 6 inches
March 2.5 inches
November 1 inch
December 3.5 inches

                   "GRIBBIT"                                                                                 "WHEN IS SUMMER AROUND HERE?"

  The beautiful Potomac between Maryland and Virginia at Brunswick, MD and Lovettsville, VA - Feb 2007