Snow Scenes

 

Here are some scenes, without much text, of the week-long storm:

 

The first round of snow was minimal, but that didn't keep determined kids off the big sledding hill, mud and all.

 

 

More snow and colder temps arrive, which make for ideal sledding and skiing.

 

Starbucks was doing brisk business as it is located next to the big sledding hill.

When the cars give up, the skis come out.

Dinner outdoors one night:  roasted hotdogs, baked beans, and marshmallows over a fire.  By the time darkness fell more people had joined us. 

 

The best use of a plow blade: backrest for tired sledders.  We were thrilled when the truck broke down just before it reached our little sled hill.  The truck was towed away, leaving the blade behind.  I suggested we bury it in snow so when the new truck arrived to put it back into service, they wouldn't be able to find it and destroy our sled hill.

 

 

 

The ice storm arrives: rain from a warmer sky lands where it is just 26 degrees, and freezes instantly.

 

 

Igloo construction!

 

 

Beautiful icicles that formed during the thaw.  Now we are back to gray and rain, and I miss our winter wonderland.