Many of you may have woken up this morning, looked outside and realized you had to dig your snow gear out of the closet. We've been spoiled by the warmer weather of late and now it's back to the normal winter grind.

What are folks saying online? We're checking the tweets and compiling some thoughts from local users including their photos of snow in their neck of the woods.

As the day progresses, this Storify of online response will be updated.

Spokanimal employees were just about to celebrate the adoption of the last 50 animals seized in a hoarding case in Hillyard, when 16 more cats came into their care.

The cats were surrendered by their owner and an additional 15 to 20 more cats are coming to make the grand total of about 36 cats.

Spokanimal says overpopulation continues to be a critical issue for cats, so they're jumping on the spring kitten influx early and offering discounted neuter rates.

Male cats can be neutered for $20. The normal cost is $30.

To schedule an appointment call their spay and neuter clinic at 509-534-8133 ex 204.

Strong winds with gusts up to 53 mph blew through Spokane Wednesday, toppling numerous large trees and knocking down powerlines.  Wind damage was reported from the South Hill through Hillyard to Mead.

A "Wind Advisory" was in effect for most of the day, but the strongest winds happened between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.  The low pressure system responsible for Wednesday's high winds is now long gone.  Expect calmer and cooler conditions for Thursday with mostly sunny skies.

The National Weather Service also released a list of local wind damage. The report names the following incidents: