Under the Paso snow????

We thought we would not need our snow shovels when we left Minnesota. Snow was "predicted" but we had sunshine until about 4 when hail preceded about 30 minutes of hard snowfall. We had a fun group of tasters here thanks to James and Bay Limo and we all dashed outside to capture the snowstorm on our phones and cameras.

The group was sitting around the fire sipping some barrel tastes of our future Zinfandel when there was a bolt of thunder, then a hailstorm followed by fat furious snowflakes piling up on the pool deck. We were like little kids enjoying Mother Nature's winter display. Even the dogs enjoyed the winter wonderland.
Judging from photos on facebook, lots of friends were capturing the rare California snow. Of course, it did not last long but we did wake to a snow-covered backyard. Dave and I enjoyed our coffee in the hot tub watching the sun burn away the icy patches. Only remote spots that hide in the shadows still linger.


Next week, Kelley and I are supposed to head to Mammouth for our first California ski trip. She is on hiatus so we swapped Creekside B&B nights for 3 nights in a wonderful condo slope side. Look for more photos of snow but shots that are a bit more predictable for the snowy background.