The polar vortex this weekend is really supposed to cool things off, as you can see. Some weather outlets are even calling for a chance of snow in the mountains. I think I speak for all of us when I say we're not ready for that just yet!
This afternoon, the irrigation system is being shut down and drained. This officially puts it to bed for the winter. This also allows us time to switch the electric over at the pumpstation to the new underground electric line we installed last summer. If you recall, this had to be done because the above ground power lines and the poles that feed power to the pumpstation are in the way of the dam renovation, scheduled to start in early December. This gives our electrical contractor and the Town of Highlands Electric Dept. time to make the switch and remove the poles. All necessary permits for the dam project (through the NCDEQ and Dam Safety Department) are officially in-hand, as of yesterday. We are ready to roll! It's going to be a fun winter!