Today's high temperature was almost 30 degrees.  What a difference from this past week's sub zero highs.  With the partial sunshine this afternoon, a little melting occurred on our driveway. It was just enough to raise our hopes,  but after hearing the weather forecast for the next two days, they were quickly dashed.  We are in a winter storm warning with heavy snowfall expected to start around noon tomorrow with a projection  of 6 more inches of snow.  On top of that, another big storm in forecast to arrive here the middle of next week.

When John heard the forecast, he decided we should purchase a snow blower now rather than waiting until next fall.  Following breakfast we headed off to Fleet Farm in Bemidji to look at what they had left in stock.  Fortunately they still had a few on hand and John was able to find the one he wanted.  He and Matt will go tomorrow or Sunday to pick it up--all depends on how this winter storm affects our area.  After hitting a couple of more stores, we headed out for home.  I spent time this afternoon getting the Sirius radio transferred over to the new car and reading the operating manual to figure out how to operate the many buttons and dials.  I think it's going to take awhile before for us to learn everything.