Snow Days

Snowy bird bath

The winter storm system that just blew through Kansas gave us more than wind and cold.  We actually got snow this time, and lots of it!  Our official total here for this storm was 14.2 inches. 

I've read that 10 inches of snow melts down to the equivalent of one inch of rain. That makes this snow enough to do some good, but won't come anywhere close to making up for the drought.

Whitecaps in Kansas

I put out another cake of suet for the birds, and refilled the bird feeder this morning.  I also keep a heated dog dish full of water outside all winter long.  The neighborhood birds and small critters can at least get a drink here.  So many times in winter the lack of water is more crucial even than finding food for them.