February Whitening

Just when I think things are looking more like Easter than February, the weather decides to whiten things up a bit.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

The Melt

Much of last weeks snowfall melted away overnight.  This morning started with a thick cover of white fog.  These were taken as the fog was subsiding.

Enjoy!

~Robin

Early November Snow

Today the snow picked up again.  The white lines in the above tree line are falling snow.  The weather has been cold and snowy for the past week.  Time to unpack the long johns and legwarmers!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Dewy September Morn

After off and on storms this long week-end, the clouds have finally departed.  Dew replaced rain on the plants at the park.  It is going to be a beautiful day. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Spring Interrupted

This last week has been miserable with temperatures generally 20 degrees below average with wind, rain, and wintery mix.  Many thought the trees would 'green up'.  Apparently, it was just an interruption in spring.  Warmer temperatures closer to average are predicted for this next week.  Headed out there now.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

If a Tree Falls...

The strength of spring storms was evident on my Sunday walk.  This tree splintered down to the root.  This is not the result of a tornado, but of strong straight winds.  Close-ups of tree breakage has a beauty not so unlike mountains whose sides are carved by fallen rock.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Damaging Storms

The marsh road is blocked and the surrounding forest area seems more bright.  Strong winds and torrential rain has taken a toll on the park.  These photos were taken earlier today.  Another storm hit hard tonight.  

Be safe!

~ Robin

Bright and Fickle

Though several buds are making a bright debut, the weather forecast is fickle about spring.  Snow? Really?  We shall see!

Enjoy!

Robin Clifton

Thunder Snow!

The morning greeted many with a flash of light and a long thunderclap.  This in the middle of heavy snow fall.  The conditions of simultaneous snow and lightning are rare.  This combination has a weather term: Thunder Snow.

Guess it is too early to put away the boots just yet ... 

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

Bright Morning

The small accumulation of snow is receding some with the bright sunshine this morning.  The weather man warns of a snow storm impending that should hit about midnight tonight.  We anticipate much more snow by the end of tomorrow.

Enjoy the warmth and sunshine today!

~ Robin

It's Starting ...

The forest floor cover is starting to take on her white carpet.  Snow is expected to accumulate at least another inch overnight and another potential six inches over the rest of the weekend.  

Time to find the boots.

Enjoy!

~ Robin