Record Breaking Snow Fall in Garden Valley, Idaho
February 8th, 2008 categories: Castle Mountain Creeks, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Neighborhoods, Garden Valley Real Estate
Real Estate Sales Start The Year Strong In Spite Of Snowy Weather.
It’s been more than 20 years since Garden Valley has seen this much snow! Idahoans have been hoping for a strong winter, heavy mountain snowpack and the promise of a healthy irrigation season. Well our wishes have come true. I love winter and can’t imagine having too much snow. My friends and co-workers have gotten quite tired of my cheery attitude while they struggle with cabin fever.
Yesterday came close to convincing me that there indeed could be an over abundance. While giggling about the beautiful snowy weather, I look up just as a roof full of snow slid onto the hood of my car. Looks like I’m getting a new hood for my birthday!
Oh well! I’m willing to take it all in stride after reviewing the year-to-date sales figures for Garden Valley. Even as the weather has convinced some buyers to delay planned trips to Garden Valley, total sales are at a very cheery $3,156,259. Compare this to total sales of $12,000,000 in 2007. I’d say we are starting the year out very nicely.
Bring your snowmobiles, snowshoes, sleds and hot chocolate. Enjoy the fantastic winter. It could be your last chance for another 20 years.
Wow! What a great picture. Idaho snow is fun!!! I’m from the midwest originally and snow was hard, cold and no fun at all. Spring should all the more fun.
Hi Sara,
Isn’t that awesome? I can’t believe how fast it’s melting. Winter is definitely on it’s way out. Rafting is going to be incredible this year. I’ll bet it’s already feeling like spring in Kuna. Any crocus yet?
kv
I too love the snow even although this year it looks like I have Mt Shasta outside my front window and back windows! However there is one thing I make sure I do and that is dig out my GVP sign after each snow fall. Am I dedicated or what?
If I had thought in advance I would have made a track around my seven acres for the horses to exercise on but now they are snowed in to their runs and cozy stalls.
I am waiting to see a daffodil or tulip emerge but as my husband pointed out they would have to have VERY long stalks.
The great thing about living in four seasons is that you never get bored if you make the most of each season and all the fun activities there are for each. I guess that’s like living in the present because that’s what it really is —- a huge gift.
I will definitely miss this special place with the ever changing scenery when our house sells and we move on to our next adventure.
Hello Norine,
Thanks for the comment. Yes Garden Valley is certainly a beautiful place to live and a great community. I’ve had so much fun in the snow this year but now, like you, I’m watching for the crocus. You get such great exposure at your place I’ll bet you see spring before I do at my house. That will make the pasture more usable for the horses.
Thanks for helping to keep your sign out of the snow. Howeowners have a huge role to play in the sale of their homes. Your’s is a beautiful home. I’m sure it won’t be long before you are off on your new adventure and we are all missing you around town.