Report on Spring

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We’ve had a steady drizzle all day, temps in the 40s entirely. Shifting mists, classic mountain weather. Our redbuds are starting to bud, along with the red maples. The beech and white oak are still holding their leaves. The oaks … Continue reading →

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Coffee on the Porch Today

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Clyde Holler

I’m sure it will bounce back cold, as it always does, but its felt a lot like spring this week. It was about 60 this morning and we had coffee on the porch for the first time this year. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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First Sign of Spring – the Tree Frogs

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Clyde Holler

With the mild evenings and rain, I’ve been thinking it’s about time for the tree frogs, and we heard them for the first time last night. That’s the first real sign of spring in my book. Looking back, the corresponding … Continue reading →

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More Odd Turkey Behavior, Fire & Ice Festival, McCaysville Water Issues

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We’re having a warm, rainy weekend. It’s been very beautiful, with shifting mists and fog on the ridges. Most of the rain has been a gentle spring rain, with occasional periods of heavy rain. The grass in the meadows looks … Continue reading →

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Winter Not Letting Go, More Ecological Reading, Downtown Parking

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Winter is definitely not letting go quite yet, even though it has been a long and cold one by our standards. It was 28 this morning, and spitting a little grapply sleet as I left for the office. On the … Continue reading →

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It’s the First Day of Spring, According to the Birds

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Longtime readers know I like to cover the signs of spring. The birds were unusually active today, after last night’s cold rain. It’s about 40 on the porch at 3:00 but the birds have been active all day. I’ve maybe … Continue reading →

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Rain, But Not Freezing Rain

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Clyde Holler

It started to rain early this morning, but the temperature where we are stayed a little above the freeze, and there hasn’t been any freezing rain, which is a bit of a relief.

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No Snow, But Very Cold

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We only got a trace of snow at our place, but the wind is blowing and it’s very cold, about 20 on the porch. They are still saying 80% rain or freezing rain Saturday night.

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Mountain Weather, Good Book on Appalachian Ecology

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Clyde Holler

Over the weekend, we had some classic drizzly mountain weather, with the mists blowing and shifting around the hills. Now we’re back to freezing cold – about 22 on the deck this morning, with a stiff wind chill. It acts … Continue reading →

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Snow Report

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Clyde Holler

We had about an inch of pebbly snow, and the porch temperature is about 9. Government offices are closed. Roads will be extremely hazardous, and even with the expected sun, the shady areas will not melt today. Refreeze will come … Continue reading →

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