It hasn't really let up since the squalls began, 24 hours ago. We've probably got 30cm of new snow already on the ground, and 20cm more possible this evening. More squalls could be on the way tomorrow afternoon as well. Our own white hell.

Two kind neighbours came by with snowblowers, and I shovelled the front path and the steps. That was a couple of hours ago. Now it's so drifted again that it looks like it hasn't been touched.

The animals know how to stay cosy, though.

Notice how Soleil manages to keep a wary eye or ear on the feline interloper (who, it must be pointed out, had been on the bed first):