Opinion

Circle of Virtue

Circle of Virtue

Circle of Virtue

So many times in life, your observer and columnist is humbled by the simple realization that the only thing in life, and the only person in life that he can effectively create real changes is the man in the mirror and his own environment. Everything can change - oftentimes accomplish.
Early Winter!

Early Winter!

Early Winter!

WDate High Low Conditions Seasonal snow total - 17.1” Water year since Oct 1st - 5.17” November water content - .62” November snow total - 6.6” e haven’t seen this much combined cold weather plus early snowfall in ages.
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Editor From The Standard Mail Car Thank You, San Juan County, for a Successful Election! Now that election season is finally over, I would like to thank our community for making this election a success.
Date High Low Conditions October 15 66 26 Thinning Mix October 16 52 33 Soggy Foggy October 17 49 37 Moistly Moderate October 18 41 32 Moose and Slush October 19 49 32 Congealed Slush October 20 41 29 Moving Mids October 21 50 21 Clearly Colder October seasonal snow total 4.4” Water year since October 1st- 2.57”

Date High Low Conditions October 15 66 26 Thinning Mix October 16 52 33 Soggy Foggy October 17 49 37 Moistly Moderate October 18 41 32 Moose and Slush October 19 49 32 Congealed Slush October 20 41 29 Moving Mids October 21 50 21 Clearly Colder October seasonal snow total 4.4” Water year since October 1st- 2.57”

Life Is Beautiful!

No more snow? Well not this coming weather week, or more probably, not until after the weekend! According to Tom at Grand Junction National Weather Service World Headquarters, “We really got smacked!” Slush Storm Deluxe with 4.4 in of congealed slush and an amazing 2.57 in of water content.
Challenge Yourselves Often!

Challenge Yourselves Often!

Challenge Yourselves Often!

e enjoyed a meteorologi-cally Wnon-consequential weather week with daytime temperatures mostly in the mid-60s. Night time temperatures were all below freezing - mostly in the mid-20s and gradually descending.
Letting Go!

Letting Go!

Letting Go!

This first weather week of October, we really shifted from autumn into fall, with most of the aspen leaves being swept up off their branches into the sky then tumbling back down, carpeting the ground.
Ghost Story

Ghost Story

Ghost Story

Ithrive on uncomfortable choices that forced me to embrace the will to live. That’s because I am a veteran extremophile! Living these past 40 years in the heart of the San Juan mountains constantly challenges me to hone my edge and up my game.
Date High Low Conditions September 17 57 27 Bluebird September 18 62 27 Occasionally clear September 19 66 28 Pleasant Sunrise September 20 68 28 Initially clear September 21 61 27 Snow and Fog September 22 56 30 Clear sky September 23 64 29 Faint Cirrus Seasonal snow total- 149.1 inches Water year total- 27.12 inches September rain total- 1.98 inches

Date High Low Conditions September 17 57 27 Bluebird September 18 62 27 Occasionally clear September 19 66 28 Pleasant Sunrise September 20 68 28 Initially clear September 21 61 27 Snow and Fog September 22 56 30 Clear sky September 23 64 29 Faint Cirrus Seasonal snow total- 149.1 inches Water year total- 27.12 inches September rain total- 1.98 inches

Constant Change

We live in a world of constant change. Everything, the weather, our minds, emotions, and health. Everything is in a constant state of variance and flux.
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Editor From The Standard Mail Car Thank You For Supporting Arts & Culture In Silverton As Silverton Creative District wraps up another busy summer, I am thrilled to see the many ways the arts are blossoming in our community.
Date High Low Conditions September 3 75 35 perfectly clear September 4 76 36 Early morning rain September 5 72 33 Clear beginning September 6 75 33 Obscuring fog September 7 72 35 Near clear September 8 69 32 Close to clear September 9 71 32 Clearly clear Snow total: 149.1 inches Water year since October 1st: 25.51 September rain total: .13 inches

Date High Low Conditions September 3 75 35 perfectly clear September 4 76 36 Early morning rain September 5 72 33 Clear beginning September 6 75 33 Obscuring fog September 7 72 35 Near clear September 8 69 32 Close to clear September 9 71 32 Clearly clear Snow total: 149.1 inches Water year since October 1st: 25.51 September rain total: .13 inches

Love Heals!

A utumn transitioned into early fall this weather week. The first completely orange aspen was bare branched, leafless within a couple of days. Something is now happening - more gradually - with the first all red aspen up above the Mayflower Mill.