ARGH! Termination Dust!!

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 09-14-2007, 02:08 PM

As I was driving to work today (I always look at the mountains as I'm driving...don't worry, keepin' it safe!) I saw Termination Dust on the mountain tops!! It came in last night!! :surprise:

For those of you who don't know what Termination Dust is...it's an Alaskan term... It's the very first snowfall on the very tops of the mountain peaks. It signifies the "termination" of summer...it usually comes in a "dusting" of snow. Looks like we'll have snow on the ground in 3 or 4 weeks!! I've GOT to get the cars cleaned out and the pantry stocked for winter!! Hmmm...guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend?

**guest002** · 09-14-2007, 02:12 PM

Wow! I've never heard of that term before.

Enjoy getting ready for winter.

**sdrjeolsen** · 09-14-2007, 02:17 PM

Never heard the term before. We were supposed to get the same here this week, but haven't yet. Its been in the 30s at night though...winter is just around the corner.

**Dancing Lotus** · 09-14-2007, 02:22 PM

I just cant imagine temps that low already. We dont even get cool nights for a couple of months. Its still swim suits and flip flops for me. We do our christmas shopping in shorts. Sometimes that make it hard to get in the mood. My brother lives in Alaska and he said they have already had some snow.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 09-14-2007, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by AnnK

I just cant imagine temps that low already. We dont even get cool nights for a couple of months. Its still swim suits and flip flops for me. We do our christmas shopping in shorts. Sometimes that make it hard to get in the mood. My brother lives in Alaska and he said they have already had some snow.

They have farther up north...what area is he in?

**Laurie in Bradenton** · 09-14-2007, 02:54 PM

Looks like you taught us all a new term. I wondered when we start to see some cooler weather.

Laurie in Bradenton

**baxjul** · 09-14-2007, 03:05 PM

I couldn't even imagine!

**YankeeMom** · 09-14-2007, 03:49 PM

Oy! And dh wonders why I'm getting antsy to get the fall stuff done. While we don't have snow yet (and hopefully won't for a few months) it has been getting colder. Tomorrow's high isn't supposed to get out of the 50s and the low in the 30s over night. Brrr!!!

**FrugalMomof3** · 09-14-2007, 04:27 PM

Well alteast you know you have to be prepared, we're usually not that lucky to get an inkling when cold winter weather is on it's way except by watching the news, lol.

**Libby** · 09-14-2007, 06:09 PM

Wowzas!! Make that list and check it twice before you get snowed in unprepared!

LOL

**ilovechocolate** · 09-14-2007, 06:58 PM

That sounds so wonderful! It's just now getting down into the 60's at night here. Still 80's (sometimes high 80's) during the day. We're still in shorts and sandals and running the AC.

**jamie79** · 09-14-2007, 07:20 PM

Thanks for teaching me something today. very interesting

**halloweenfreak** · 09-14-2007, 10:13 PM

wowzers. i couldn't imagine snow in september. i have pictures of us still wearing shorts and sandals in november around here.

**mikandmari** · 09-14-2007, 11:45 PM

Autumn is my favorite time of year here in the mid-Atlantic. The air is crisp and the earth is still warm.... perfect! In about a month the leaves will begin changing color. The temps are great now, too, 70s in the daytime and 50s at night.

In the winter I'm jealous of the Southern folks, and in the summer I'm jealous of the Northern folks!