Gradually the Gunnison River is icing up. The water people used to tell us that the river wouldn’t ice up because of all the reservoirs up stream from us. Meaning that the reservoirs are keeping the water warmer so the river waters stay warmer.
The river in town is pretty much open, my theory is because of all the birds living in it, but the river close to us is another story altogether.
The water flows over the top of the ice, freezes, and the next day repeats the process until we have this–
Our weather is still hanging in the January thaw, which is nice. But from what the weather people are saying snow is coming in on Saturday. Let’s hope for lots and lots of snow in the mountains.
There is only 18″ of snow around the Taylor Lake Reservoir, which when melts equals 3″ of water.
Not good!
We need FEET of snow up there, not inches. All the farmers in the area are talking real concern, cutting back on acreage, and on the purchase of seeds. Some are not even ordering seed until they know something in March. A huge risk that all the seeds will be sold out. Because of the huge drought in the seed producing areas only a limited amount of seeds made it to market.
Scary times for those of us who are involved in agriculture. And if you eat, you are also involved.
Well, off to do my work for the day. This is the day I go to the museum and help out for a few hours.
Have a good Wednesday!
See you tomorrow,
Linda
The Gunnison looks pretty frozen to me! You are so right that we are ALL involved in agriculture. Thanks for reminding us. And of course I join you in hoping for more snow.
It MUST be cold when a river freezes. What a sombre outlook with the lack of rain and snow. Do so hope you get what you need…. lack of water affects everything, including the animals and birds as well as people and their livelihoods.
Watching a river ice up can give you some interesting action. There are moans and groans. Water running here and there and big ice shifts. I guess with the cold weather you’ve had lately the river just has to freeze up.
Cold looking river. Wishing you plenty of snow in your mountains.
I hope you get feet and feet of snow, too. Take care. ♥
Moisture is a big problem here, too. We supposedly have a chance of rain on Saturday, but they may change their mind by then.
Love your pictures of the river..so interesting. I’ll pray for some good snow up in the mountains.
Blessings!
The Old Times in Iowa are saying they have never seen cracks in the land like they are seeing now. That’s just one area I know of. This is so very serious. Not many get it.
It’s always a crap shoot isn’t it? Sad but true!
the drought moved from texas to the midwest and now west. *sigh*
We are also concerned with the snow pack in the mountains since that is the source of California agriculture.
Have a fun day at the museum.! You are wonderful to volunteer your time! Thinking snow for your mountains!
The icy river looks so interesting. I wonder that those geese don’t freeze their little webbed toes in the frigid water. I will keep snowy thoughts for the farmers.
The Old Timers around here remember the Bay freezing over – Hubby’s grandfather said it was an every-year thing when he was young. The last two winters, our tiny little pond hasn’t even frozen hard…
Praying hard for snow for you…we’ve got plenty of moisture here, so I’ll try to send it back your way