It seems Autumn has been and gone in the blink of an eye…

I posted some pictures of the first snow in Evolène last year, so I thought I’d do the same again – especially as Jude has won a prize !  The local Tourist Information Office ran a competition to guess the date of the first snow in the village and Jude got it spot on !  Her prize is a free day of cross country skiing, though it will take a bit more snow (and a few more weeks probably) before the pistes are ready.

Today was also the day we’d booked the car into the garage in Les Haudères to change to winter tyres. (Talk about just in time!)  So below is our view this morning and some pictures of my walk back to Evolène while the tyres were being done.

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  1. Maxine Dodd, artist Avatar

    Brrr!!!! We’re just at the cold, damp and wet stage of Autumn in Leicestershire! This looks lovely Mike. Congratulations to Judith on her accurate snow forecast! 🙂

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Yes, sorry to bring winter into your home this early! But, funnily enough, it was warmer today, at +1 degree C, than it was yesterday, when the temperature got no higher than -1 degree C.

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      1. Maxine Dodd, artist Avatar

        Oh that’s an improvement! I’m sure it will be much colder in a few weeks… good excuse to tuck up with a winter warmer or two! 🍷

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        1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

          Definitely! (I must find some decent icons like yours !) 🙂

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        2. Maxine Dodd, artist Avatar

          🎿⛷🏂🚵🐯🐅🐺….although I can’t find one for rock jumping yet! 😁

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        3. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

          Thanks for these Maxine. I’ve saved them and hope to bring them into play sometime soon… 🙂

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        4. Maxine Dodd, artist Avatar

          Brilliant! Glad to help 😊

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  2. Jolene Hanson Avatar

    Gorgeous shots! And congrats to Jude on the free day of skiing!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Thanks Jolene. It continued to snow, even heavier, overnight, so this morning the valley looks even more beautiful. Though it does mean I have a bit of shovelling to do. 😦

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  3. Mary Avatar

    Beautiful seeing the first snow fall of the season, as cold as it looks – your shots are a welcomed sight.

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      Yesterday it looked a little half hearted, with only about 2 inches of snow. But this morning there’s at least a foot, so it looks fabulous outside now. It’s ideal for young children, but not so good for grown ups who have to dig their car out! I guess you can’t have everything in life. 🙂

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      1. Mary Avatar

        The first of the season is always loved and anticipated, but after months of getting the white stuff – well Spring becomes a welcomed sight. For now, I enjoy seeing your series of winter shots – very special and glad you share with us.

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        1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

          You’re very welcome. But first we’ll be on holiday for a week in Sicily – so expect some sunny pictures (I hope) shortly. 🙂

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  4. 50in50marathonquest Avatar
    50in50marathonquest

    Love it Mike, absolutely beautiful…I’m not a big fan of snow, at least not in daily life in Seattle right now and thankfully we don’t get much, but in the right place at the right time, I totally get it so I shall live the winter snow vicariously through your blog 🙂 Cheers!

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    1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

      I fully understand Jamesie. I shall endeavour to bring you some interesting pictures for you to enjoy this winter. 🙂

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