The snow has changed to rain, which is a distinct improvement - I quite like the rain. Fun though it is to bitch about it, this latest bit of precipitation is exactly what the doctor ordered (particularly if you're a farmer or might have to deal with a forest fire at some point), after the drought debacle of last year. Of course, it's going to be a bit hard on profiteering-minded southern Alberta hay farmers, but oh well. On the bus the last few days I've noticed that the river is nice and high, and hopefully will stay that way (might make things a bit more exciting for the folks on the Edmonton Queen!).