Howling Wind

Originally I said this morning that if we had snow, we'd be experiencing a blizzard. Apparently I was wrong as it's now snowing and the winds are still strong (steady 22 mph). When I woke this morning, I could hear the wind howling and wasn't looking forward to morning chores in gale force winds.

The gentleman who originally designed and built what is now Borderlands must have studied the layout, land, and general weather patterns. When I stepped out there was barely a breeze even though I could hear the wind. Even during all my morning chores through different pens and in different locations it was a rather pleasant event.

When the wind is out of the north/northwest we are protected by a large shelterbelt. Normally there is a little bit of wind in the mare pasture when the wind is out of the north, but not today. It was surprisingly pleasant. I only wish I could be as studious and research the affects of placing buildings and trees in different areas.

We are definitely blessed with the location of Borderlands. The only time I grumble is when the wind is out of the east or south. We don't yet have a serious shelter belt to protect the horses when the winds gust from those directions. Luckily the arctic winds normally come from the west/north west so the horses are protected.

The weatherman is predicting a weather change today as temps plummet and we'll be dealing with single digits and below zero temps in the evenings. I am glad I had the opportunity to ride yesterday as the weather doesn't look conducive to anything but trudging through chores. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the winds die down for chore time.