First Snowstorm of the Season

Last night, we were hit with the first snow storm of the season. We got about 10-15 cm (5 inches) of heavy, wet, and sticky snow and very high winds. I have not yet raked all the leaves. In fact, the two big maples still haven't shed half their leaves. It should warm up by Halloween, so I will be able to clean up this coming weekend. Here are a few pictures of the yard from early this morning.

My poor weeping willow is now more than weeping -- it's bawling its eyes out! I tried to knock off most of the snow, but it did not budge. I hope it will straighten up.

I braved the roads and made it in to work. However I'm always amazed at how lazy and stupid some people are. This person pulled out in front of me. His car was still completely covered and he only had a small area of windshield cleaned off. He kept rolling down his windows and picking at his windshield wipers. Who needs peripheral vision anyways ;-P