First snow of this winter in Lancaster

I was surfing the internet in my living room when my wife called. She was on her way to Stoke with her friends shopping for bone china. She asked whether it is snowing in Lancaster. As I looked outside the window, there is indeed snow falling! I'm a bit excited because last winter there is hardly any snow in this part of region, mainly because it is a coastal area and it's other sides are surrounded by mountains. However, when I checked the Met Office website, the snow is just temporary, at least until early Friday morning. Not enough to build a snowman, I suppose. Still, something to cherish in this long and dull winter.