... the dramatic change of circumstances

 This is what the landscape looked like couple of days ago - depressingly autumnal.

This is what it looked like early this morning.
I can´t understand people who prefer the former to the latter. I mean, what´s the idea with four seasons if they´re not properly distinguished? And what´s the idea with a Christmas without snow?
I´m positive I will be made to do some shoveling this winter as well, but this can´t inhibit my glee. Please, clouds, I´m begging you, don´t  stop snowing! I´m still waiting for the sweet blizzard.