Waking up to snow in mid-April?? Really???

You probably thought earlier this year that since Easter was so late, there would be no worry of the white stuff ruining your springtime. Then you probably looked out your window this morning. Nobody said those April showers that bring May flowers had to consist of just rain, right?

The chart from wunderground.com, screen captured at about 1:15 p.m. April 18, 2011. Notice there is no precedent for snowfall this late in the year. 

The village received enough snowfall --Weather Underground is saying about 2 inches-- to cause the village roads to be slick and require some people to take out their shovels and get rid of the slush on the sidewalk. Data for today shows temperatures will reach  a high of about 40 degrees, way below the average of 63. And that's 63 *degrees* for those who have forgotten that the thermometer actually goes that high.

The best part? The National Weather Service says the village has a 60 percent chance of more snow later tonight, with freezing rain in the morning. At least no ice or snow accumulation is expected.

 The good news? Well, except for a chance of rain, the weather for Saturday's Easter Egg hunt in Carr Park looks like it could reach as high as 58 degrees. Hopefully that will keep that white stuff gone until at least November (knock on wood).