Snow would be good about now. From a purely recreational viewpoint, snow would allow us to open our snowshoe trails and begin a season of snowshoe rentals. From an ecological viewpoint, snow is critical. Here in Wisconsin it WILL get cold (frigid) in January and February. Snow provides the layer of insulation that protects hibernating animals and buffers the roots of dormant trees and plants from subfreezing temperatures. Think of it as a warm fluffy comforter. Without snow, many critters and plants will freeze. A substantial snowbank built through the winter also feeds our watershed in spring, and is critical to the health of wetlands, streams, and lakes in our area. It’s time – let it snow!