Earliest measurable snowfall since 2006, combined with a late happening Fall is the perfect recipe to create these scenes. Procrastinating leaf rakers will be happy today; just not the right weather to do this chore. Children (as well as I) are giddy with excitement as they walk on crunchy snow and make their first snowballs. Warmer weather is expected the rest of the week, so snow lovers get outside now and create a few dreams to hold dear until winter sets in and the fun begins.