At least the thick mists and the recent heavy snow meant he could blend easily into the background.
The dry wood was necessary because of recent wet snows.
The recent snow has been front and center in the verse, as have the change of seasons and some current events.
The stones were covered with small white caps from the recent snow.
The most recent snow of significance fell on, December 6, 1998 across the northwest portions of the valley that are below 2,000 feet.
The snow base has not been able to absorb the recent heavy snows.
But the recent snow had buried all the clues.
Tour operators privately admit that were it not for the recent heavy snow this season might have been a disaster.
The river has risen to twice its depth because of recent snow and rainstorms.
You probably need to tidy up after the most recent snow, rain or windstorm anyway.