I Can See The Driveway! + (3/8/26)

 

I can drive from the top of the driveway all the way to the road without driving on any snow or ice, so I'm calling it clear. Mother Nature generally has something to say about that. Last year, I declared it on March 10th.

And a bonus picture from my walk down to the corner today. The brook is flowing freely and is finally visible as of yesterday. It had been almost completely drifted over in our last significant snow a couple of weeks back.

When Will I See The Driveway? Part 2 (3/4/26)

 It was cloudy, and above freezing all day. The melting continues. Maybe by the end of the weekend.

Top of the driveway still has some ice by the garage

Mid driveway slush and ice

End of the driveway bare spots growing

In a warmer than average week.

When Will I See My Driveway 2026? Part 1 (3/1/26)

 The sun has been making slow progress over the past week. I finally got out and took pictures today. So the countdown to seeing my driveway starts on March 1st, 2026. With the weather this week, I'm guessing it will be ice/snow free by next weekend.

Here is the forecast:

GOMH is ahead of last year as of today, but then we had a really warm week of weather, and it was a mild winter last year.

I Can See My Driveway! (3/10/25)

 

I did have to drive over some slush to get out and back into the driveway tonight, I'm calling today the day anyway.

When Will I See My Driveway in 2025? (2/27/25)

 Tomorrow may be the day I can navigate the driveway without going over any ice.

Top of the driveway is clear of ice.

I also checked Bulldog, Rock, and the Grumpy Old Man Hole tonight. The Rock Lake access looks like it is about done for trucks and cars, and I wouldn't trust Bulldog with anything but a wheeler. There was no open water at the GOMH yet, but should be by this time next week. The long range forecast has me bullish on bullheads before April 1st, no fooling.

When Will I See My Driveway in 2025? (2/25/25)

 Soon! It is going to warm for the next few days.

I Can See The Driveway!

I didn't feel like doing a bunch of When Will I See My Driveway? posts this year. I knew with the forecast that the driveway would be snow and ice-free.well before the end of February. I think this is the earliest I have called it, but maybe not.

2023, I Can See The Driveway!

 The snowmelt this year has been amazing! The driveway is clear.  I thought I took a picture from the top of the driveway. I'll just have to take a picture tomorrow.

2023, When Will I See My Driveway? #5

A river ran through it this afternoon

Looking up toward the garage

Tomorrow will be the day. The snow disappeared fast with 70 degrees and sunny today. More of the same tomorrow.

2023, When Will I See My Driveway? #4

 It got to 60℉ today with sun. I did a little bit of snow blowing in the morning where I could. The back side of the roof was snow free by 6:30PM. Ran one pump on the side of the house from about 3PM to 3AM on the 11th. Steve got two new hoses for us, so maybe being underpowered will be a thing of the past. Not that rate of flow has been an issue this melting season. The top of the driveway is coming along, but the middle and bottom are a bit more stubborn. Maybe won't see it until Thurs. 

Top of the driveway

middle

End

Water was flowing through the culvert even though it isn't visible due to snow, but it was backing up tonight. Tomorrow will be the real test.

2023, When Will I See My Driveway? #3

 Took the parents up to see Steve and Kim tonight, so I didn't take driveway pics until after dark. It got to 54 ℉ today with a little bit of rain in the morning. It was mostly sunny after the rain passed.  Snow should be off the roof of the house tomorrow. I will be surprised if the driveway isn't clear by Wed night. The driveway will probably be a water thoroughfare by then, with all the snow that gonna melt in the next few days. 

 

Melancholy Mac

Papa and Mom met Sweet Bella and the ram Barry Goldberg tonight.

2023, When Will I See My Driveway? #2

 It's been a while since my last driveway post. It was sunny the last couple of days and melting weather with temps in the low 40s yesterday and low 50s today. We are supposed to get some rain on Easter and another good day of melting before Water Warmegdon on Tuesday. The farther I can move snow away from the house over the next couple of days, the better. I think it is going to get ugly around here on Tuesday.

2023 When Will I See My Driveway? #1

I originally wasn't going to start this year's count down to when I will be able to see the driveway until later in the week after the cold weather passed, but the rents were out tonight; there are a few patches of ground showing on the upper driveway, so I thought what the heck. This is the latest I have ever started with the question. The previous late start was on 3/26/13. It looks to me like there isn't much room for melting in the next couple of weeks between the lack of sun and cool temps. I'll be happy to see the full driveway by the 10th of April, but I think it may take longer. 

Where the car sits

 

A few open spots along the southside

All snow on the end of the driveway.