The last sunrise of 2013 was captured by local photographer Geoff Welch as it rose over the Ramapos.

Here’s the last sunrise of the year, coming up over the Ramapo Mountains on December 31, 2013. Brace yourselves for the New Year cold as 2014 will come in later this week with minus zero temperatures in the early morning.

Remember, it’s back to school on Thursday, January 2, for all those Ramapo Central School students. Brrrr . . . for Thursday and Friday morning.

Thanks to all those readers who have stuck with SloatsburgVillage throughout the year. Local photographer Geoff Welch caught the Tuesday morning sky as it lit up in yellow and pinks, just before the cloud coverage descended. Look for possible snow later in the week, but definitely get out your winter hat as New Year temperatures are expected to drop down to single digits, and below!

Here’s a toast to you and the long, meandering year that is exiting beyond the western hills this evening. Have fun. Be safe. Resolve to do something different in 2014.