According to Weather.gov -- the average first snow fall in Colorado Springs is Oct 26th.
www.weather.gov/pub/climateCOSaveragefirstlastsnow

The National Safety Council offers these winter safety tips

• Drive Safely in the Snow  Driving in the winter means changes in the way you drive. Snow, sleet and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Prepare your vehicle for the upcoming winter season with these helpful tips.
• Avoid Shoveling,  Snowblowing Injuries  Shoveling snow or using a snowblower are among winter's most grueling activities. High levels of activity in cold temperatures put many people at risk of heart attack, especially those that have inactive lifestyles.
• Treat Frostbite Immediately  Use first aid to help someone who may have hypothermia or frostbite. Online and classroom courses are available at workplaces and other organizations through NSC. Download the NSC first aid app and you will be ready to give first aid for frostbite, hypothermia and many other emergencies.
• Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. Every year, hundreds of people die and tens of thousands are treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.  The most common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are often described as “flu-like” – headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain and confusion. Check out our carbon monoxide fact page.
• Avoid Injuries While Enjoying the Winter Weather  Whether you are skiing and snowboarding, sledding or skating, take safety precautions like learning basic skills and using the appropriate gear for the sport.

https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/winter

This year, daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025 with clocks rolling back one hour at 2 a.m.

Daylight Saving Time (“DST”) is the practice of moving the clocks forward one hour from Standard Time during the summer months and changing the time back again in the fall. 
The general idea is that this allows us all to use natural daylight better: moving the clocks forward one hour in the spring grants us more daylight during summer evenings, while moving clocks back one hour in the fall grants us more daylight during winter mornings. 

To remember which way to set their clocks, folks often use the expression, “spring forward, fall back.”

• Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set back 1 hour (i.e., gaining one hour) to “fall back.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on November 3, 2024, than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
• Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 A.M. On Saturday night, clocks are set forward 1 hour (i.e., losing one hour) to “spring forward.” Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on March 9, 2025, than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Note: Since the time changes at 2:00 A.M., we generally change our clocks before bed on Saturday.
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https://www.almanac.com/content/when-daylight-saving-time

All signs must be within the boundaries of the Unit. PCVA may remove any sign located on the common area without notice.   Front yard signs must be behind the street sidewalk, if any, and within the closest 1/3 of the property to the front entry of the residence.  Homeowners may not affix any signs to property fencing or walls, community fencing or walls, or mailbox kiosks.

We hope everyone had a great landscape season!

Here’s a quick update on what’s happening around the Pine Creek community:

• Sunflower has begun winterizing irrigation systems along with year-end aeration services.
• Mow crews are finishing their final mowing operations.
• It’s been a strange year for leaf drop — many trees are still holding onto their leaves. Once about 70–75% have fallen, fall cleanup will begin.
• Pruning operations will begin next week, and all ornamental grasses will be cut back in mid-January.

Please remember, owners are responsible for leaf clean-up in their yards as well, so as the leaves keep falling, please take a moment to clean up your yards over the next few months.

​Please make sure that you or your landscape company are not blowing leaves onto the streets, sidewalks or neighboring yards.