Phoenix Fall – January 4, 2009
As I was cruising through the Higley Groves subdivision in Gilbert earlier today, the feeling of the fall season really hit me. It was a chilly 49 degrees, the sky looked wintery, and the trees that line the streets in Higley Groves had turned all those lovely orange and brown shades of autumn. Leaves were beginning to fall.
So while technically Fall began on the Autumnal Equinox — September 22, 2008 — and ended with the Winter Solstice on December 21, I’m proclaiming today, January 4, 2009 as the unofficial first day of Fall in Phoenix.
Winter is just around the corner.
I realize this proclamation may annoy our friends and readers in more northernly territories, but hey — this is one of the main reasons we live in Phoenix. While I do tend to get a little whiney in the summer when the temperature breeches 115, it’s pretty hard to complain about the fall and “winter” here.
Here’s a little graphic showing the typical Phoenix Fall weather:
Yesterday I head the temperature in Saskatoon, Canada where I have several friends was -53F. I don’t know if that was the wind chill or actual temperature. Whatever, -53 is simply ridiculous. Looks like it’s warmed up considerably today:
At this moment in time, Francy is out with clients from Edmonton and Grand Prairie, Alberta where it is practically balmy compared to Saskatoon:
I’ve never visited Edmonton (I have been to Saskatoon – in February). I suspect it is lovely city. I know the people there are great as without fail everyone we’ve ever met from Edmonton (and all across Canada) have been super nice people. Funny, friendly, caring people — we have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and getting to know lots of Canadians. I do wonder what goes through their heads when they look outside and see snow and temperatures well below zero. Of course they probably wonder what goes through our heads when we look outside and see gooey asphalt and temperatures well above 100…
So my fellow Phoenicians, enjoy the Fall. Winter will be here soon and you never know, we may have 4 or 5 weeks of it. No whining though!
Another shot of the Phoenix fall colors taken today
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**Chris´s last blog post..Happy New Year 2009 – Bonita Springs, Florida
Jay,
It is our duty to report Arizona Temps in winter. You have done a nice job here.
Also, nice to see photos on this post. By way of encouragement, they don’t suck!
**Dave Smith´s last blog post..El Presidio Plaza Park
Sitting here in Gold Canyon. Rainy. Things are starting to green up. I think it is one of the benefits of living in Arizona!! At least we could play golf last week.
**Steve Heideman´s last blog post..Comment on How The New Good Faith Estimate Form Can Help You Save Money On Your Mortgage by Steve Heideman
Oh man… I enjoyed a good laugh reading this post. It’s deeply into winter here…cold and snowy! But the snow is pretty to look at!
**monika´s last blog post..A stream by the side of the road
Thanks! Now I know what to pack for my trip on Friday.
**Kathy Drewien´s last blog post..25 Tips for Self-Employed Independent Contractors
We’re funny?..let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it’s me, I’m a little effed up maybe, but I’m funny how, I mean funny like I’m a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I’m here to effin’ amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?
The minus 53 stuff comes, and it goes. Not as bad as it sounds. Personally, I think I’d miss the snow. Except all the shoveling.
**Norm Fisher´s last blog post..Saskatoon Real Estate: Week in Review (December 29 – January 2, 2009)
Yes, here in Ann Arbor, Michigan we have four pretty even seasons, but winter seems like it can go into April, and no plant is safe outside until mid May! We do have four very distinct lovely seasons though – And February, which should be discontinued.
Helloooooooo from the snowy depths of Ontario. Very very very cold – I wish I was in Sedona! Love your site Jay – a great use of Thesis.
**Heather´s last blog post..It’s Time to Renovate The Cottage Guide
@Chris – I’m guessing winter in Bonita Springs isn’t all that bad…
@Dave, @Steve — we’ll survive the winter. It’ll be over soon.
@Monika – I did some winter time in Vermont. I can relate.
@Kathy – Enjoy your trip here! I’ll be in New York City next week. Freezing, I’m sure.
@ Norm. You’re funny.
It’s the good, make me smile sort of funny. Not is a clown way – I really am not fond of clowns.
@Andy – there is a lot to be said for four real seasons. Sometimes I miss that. Sometimes not….
@Heather – You know, I’ve been here almost 10 years and never been to Sedona. How sad is that? And thanks for the compliment on the blog. Don’t be a stranger!
The local news here was “discussing ” your rain and whether it’ll be gone by tomorrow night. I know you’re cheering on the Horns, so I’ll avoid saying GO BUCKS!
I lived in Tucson for 18 months and planned to make the trek to Sedona, but didn’t make it. It looks so beautiful.
**Elaine Reese´s last blog post..A look back in order to look to the future
You are cracking me up. That looks like what I saw in late August this year. I currently have about 8 feet of snow in my yard and I can’t see the trees that are the same size as the one you posted. It was -10 here today and we are supposed to get another 2 feet of snow in the upcoming days. Enjoy the fall.
Now you’re just showing off! I had to scrape my windshield and wear a down parka over my suit jacket on the way to the office the AM!
By the way– is that Sick Rick Armstrong the world famous extreme skier posting on your blog?
-Bob Maiocco
**Bob Maiocco in Denver Real Estate´s last blog post..why your site failed to return a feed
Rubbin’ it in?
It is cold here……but…….gorgeous in the Summer. LOL
**Missy Caulk´s last blog post..Top 10 Events Impacting Real Estate in 2008
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**Sophia Jason´s last blog post..Numbers to note while buying a home
Hope Phoenix looks wonderful in this fall season!
I have to sigh at that too! LOL!! I enjoyed your picutures of the “fall” leaves; here in NC we get just beautiful color changes…but I have to admit we don’t get them in January, so you have one up on me…:) lol!!
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