Today means snow, ice & sleet. Ice storms coat the branches of trees and look very much like crystal. Beautiful, but often hard on the plants. The weight of the ice can break branches. Still, beautiful to look at. From inside a warm house. : )
This storm had snow first. Then sleet and rain which froze. Now we anticipate more snow. Like a winter sandwich of sorts. The snow protects the plants a bit — it actually has to be a little warmer to snow. And the snow is rich in nitrogen, meaning healthier soil for the spring thaw.
So for now, I plan my garden for next year.