Cloudy and cold with gusty winds and early rain, then mostly cloudy and cold overnight with gusty winds and snow showers. The high temperature was around forty five degrees, and the low around twenty seven degrees Fahrenheit. Songbirds are eating a feederful every other day. Flocks of small birds are appearing. The local intermittent stream and nearby trout stream are flowing at spring flood levels. Some stream crossings are difficult due to high water.