Many parents and children across the region embraced the unexpected snow day Friday as businesses and schools closed due to treacherous road conditions. For some, winter weather can be a nuisance, but for Preston Lane and his two daughters, McCayla and Saniya, the snow day quickly became an opportunity for fun and family bonding.
The excitement started early for Lane and his girls. So eager for the snow, Lane found himself waking up at 1 a.m. Friday morning to check if the flakes had begun falling. As the day unfolded, the forecast proved true, with snow beginning to fall around 8 a.m. at their home on Sutton Mill Road.
Lane, originally from Victor, Montana, is no stranger to snowy weather. The small town near the Idaho border, nestled between the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountain Ranges, sees its fair share of winter weather, and Lane’s enthusiasm for snow clearly hasn’t faded.
As soon as enough snow had accumulated on the hill in front of their home, the family was ready to make the most of it. Sleds in hand, Preston, McCayla, and Saniya eagerly dashed outside to tackle the long, steep hill. Their laughter filled the air as they sledded down over and over again, with Preston’s excited hollers and the girls’ shrieks of joy echoing through the crisp winter morning.
For the Lane family, snow days aren’t just about staying warm indoors—they’re a chance to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. As the snow continued to fall throughout the day, they made memories that will surely last a lifetime.
