Thursday, February 13, 2014

The weather forecast was accurate this time--we had about 16 inches of snow at the farm at 8:00 AM, and it's still snowing.

Stephen was out early, breaking a pathway along the driveways and the farm lane.  The snow was too deep for the smaller tractor, so the JD 5300 was called up for duty and did an admirable job.  The snow is very dry, and the temperature is 19 degrees, there has been very little wind, so there are a few drifts, but mostly heaps of snow like powdered sugar on the tops of everything.

Animals have all been fed.

Once the big tractor had cleared the way, the smaller one could
be used to carry hay and feed to the cows.

More photos later, provided we keep our internet connection.  The second band of snow is due to pass through this afternoon, and is supposed to be wetter and heavier, so we shall see!  Having cleared paths this morning, the next dose of snow will be easier to manage.