Category D1 still remains.  No snow received this week, it just gradually melted away.  24.3 inches received at my station so far this Water Year and it is all melted.  Snowpack is now set to zero, a clean slate for 2026.  Less than tenth inch of rain was received, followed by more wind gusts and cold temps.  On the 18th, another Highway incident occurred during Winter Storm Warning and Blizzard in the NW upper pocket of Iowa.  More stranded motorists and Travel not advised.  Furnace still on, with a little sparing use of a few Space Heaters needed.  Have heard some birds and today saw a deer running on the street, my dog wanted to chase it.  Overall Mood-Everyone was happy for the snow to melt.  Happy that the Sun came out.  Grateful for warmer temps and not have to shovel and snow blow on a Saturday.  However, a lot are bummed out about not having a White Christmas.  Just go look in the backyard in the shade, I am sure there will still be some left there.  Looking ahead, Christmas Day will be near in the 50s, so it might be warm enough to try out some presents outdoors without getting frostbite.  Happy Holidays and Happy Winter Solstice everyone :):)