winter in montana :: or :: when will it end?

So this week there was a moment of sunshine. Just for a day. And then it was back to business as usual and winter weather. Even though this is my third winter in Montana I still miss the South like clockwork come March. I miss random 70 degree days where you can get away with flip flops and t-shirts. I miss not wearing snow boots till May. And most of all I miss sunshine. Montana winters last so much longer, and while they are beautiful, I really just love warm weather. But for now all I can do is try to enjoy how calm and pretty this winter is until eventually it melts away. So till then this photo is my wintery silver lining.