Winter Blow-back

Nearly all of the snow has melted.  It is nice to be able to walk the lake path again.  The The Red-winged blackbirds can be heard trilling their happiness.   How nice to gorgeous weather after the harsh winter. 




The lake ice is weakening, but still covers most of the lake.  The midweek warm-up might be the breaking blow.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Crack in the Cold

It was very slushy and wet out there today.  Seems there has been a "crack" in the cold these few days and the snow is shrinking.  The second level down is visible at the bleachers.  

The melting overflow has started to cover the creek, some water flowing over, some seeping upward from a crack in the ice.  

  

In spite of the overflow, the 'curiosity' is still visible on top of the remaining ice.

Signs of spring on the way!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Snow Windows, Imploding Banks and More Snow

As the sun's rays melt from the top, radiant heat melts from below, forming what I call 'Snow Windows.'  


The snowbanks are also imploding, displaying snow caverns from the sides fully melted away.

The snow isn't giving up that easily - the weather forecasts one more set of snow showers tonight.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Winter Weakens

As days lengthen and temperatures begin to venture above freezing bit by bit, winter is starting to give way.  Her icy grip is still there, but weaker.

Be watchful of the icy patches out there.

Enjoy!

~ Robin