Snow

First real snow of the year, about half an inch. Temperature was right about freezing so it was kinda snow, kinda freezing slush. There was no "soft, fluffy" stage, it went straight to "crunchy". Power went off several times in the night, the wind was howling, and the mutt was pacing. Not a good night for actual sleep.

There is no adequate substitute for hot chocolate. Coffee + mini-marshmallows doesn't do it.