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Frosty but no snowman

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 snow but so fluffy - no snowman It has been an exciting couple of weeks in Montana weather.  A "typical" Montana winter sees a few big snowfalls which are followed by a slight warm up and sunny days.  These sunny days melt away most of the snow and life goes back to normal; chilly and sunny.  I remember winter-time phone calls with my dad (he living in Montana while we were living in Vermont) where I would learn that it was warmer (winter warm, not go to the beach warm) and sunnier in Montana (and less snow) than it was in Vermont...despite only a one degree longitudinal difference between the two.  Clearly longitude isn't the only factor. 😛.  So, tons of snow isn't a common winter theme in Montana...normally.   I have heard on local news and from friends at church that they haven't seen snow like this in years...almost ten years as I understand it.  Even Jörg said it wasn't like this last winter (he arrived here one year ago and spent most...