When will it end?

Ah, snow. It can be so magical. It makes Christmas feel complete, gives a late night cup of coffee or hot cocoa a little extra something and creates some pretty magical designs in the branches and along the ground.

But then there’s stuff like what dropped on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, instantly turning to slush once it hits, making driving a bit more challenging and giving those who venture out with their shovels some real heavy lifting.

It seems like winter is taking an extended stay in the Midwest, maybe making up for the few snowstorms we had in late 2018. It’s nice to have plenty of moisture in the ground for when the temperature finally stays warm, but I can’t help but feel concern for the areas already impacted by the storms that have come through and what effect the late spring storms will have on our river and canyon.

But it’s not all bad. We have a great town crew that went out early to clear the roads, and the school district called early to let parents know there would be a late start so students and staff could get to schools safely.

This is also the type of snow that makes for great snowmen, igloos and other structures, as well as snowball fights. So give your creativity some exercise — if your feet can handle getting a bit damp.

I’ve been hearing from one of my favorite shows for years that “winter is coming.” Now I just want to know when it’s going to leave.