Muted sunset

The sunset yesterday was a nice one, with gauzy, high clouds dimming the sun while scattering the light.

 

Today it was pouring rain.  We've had some pretty cold weather, but very little snow.  Every time precipitation is coming, it warms up enough to make it rain instead of snow.  I should not complain given how some other parts of the USA are getting pounded with snow - we've been lucky so far.  I'm not sure if the perennial garden plants are as lucky - snow is good for them in the winter because it provides insulation when it gets cold.