View from the parking lot of Target

This is called "termination dust". It means the termination of summer in Anchorage when snow shows up on the mountains in town.

I think I would call it "termination blanket" or maybe even "blanket of sorrow", but whatever.

Yes, I cried when it happened. Yes, I called Maria bawling. (sorry M) Yes, I am over it now and fully embracing the hat, gloves, and stylish brown north face vest that everyone else covets. Now I can't wait for snowboarding season.