inconsistent snow
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8/7/2007
i lived in Flag for six years to go to school. the snow is most heavy in the spring, but no where as "fun" to deal with as in say, our michigan, all but the heaviest dumping, melts in a couple of days when the sun invariably shines however,be prepared to do the slide and shuffle on days of 12 plus inches wherein few peepole know how to drive in it even though they own a 4x4 and the local snow removal experts seem to take their time allowing it to disappear the natural way,melting,indifferent to your wk/school schedule. so it makes one slow down and enjoy the beauty that surrounds. when driving,resign yourself to the fact that you will be late and probably catch a train on the way. also the towns folk tend to be very friendly and open as it is forward thinking progressive college town and they are most likely students from elsewhere and will be moving away after graduation as it one of the most expensive locales in the state to reside. no offense to locals but'Poverty with a view" by students was the fitting phrase after it was innudated by west coasters ,those buying second and third vacation homes,and subsequently being named in money magazines best places to live in the nineties, begat a 264.000$ ave.home price,thereby making it less than an ideal residence for those graduating and looking for a home.
michael | Chino Valley, AZ