Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Spring Snow in the Rockies

I love spring snow storms.  The moisture it provides to plants just thinking about waking up is incredible.  We had such a storm over the weekend.  I think we probably got about 16 inches or so.  Kinda hard to tell but I am pretty good at estimating.  What I didn't know was how much actual moisture is contained within the snow.  Thank goodness for Google and it states that about 10 inches of snow is equal to 1 inch of moisture.  Yes that does depend on how wet the snow is, etc, etc.  Based on this, maybe 1-1.5 inches of moisture.  No complaints.   Actually the real issue is shoveling all of the snow and at times it is painful with pandemic muscles. 

Now I am patiently waiting for it melt and then I can start my normal spring gardening activities.  








 

 

 

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