SNOWFALL TURNED INTO slush overnight before I could capture its pristine beauty. The light dusting of powder didn't last long in the rain. Although there wasn't enough wintry white to make a footprint (photo taken last winter), I was glad this first flurry of the new year melted fast. Driving on icy streets is a challenge. And I didn't want to bring out my cobweb-covered snow shovel.
I imagined the Semiahmoo Library near my neighbourhood looking much the same as it did last winter (above) when I took this shot. Content to stay indoors after a short walk I did my reading online and made no plans to visit the other side of this building where frost was no doubt confusing the early bloomers planted on the library wall.
Fragile sprouts encouraged by recent mild weather were less likely to survive this icy surprise than the tough evergreen shrubbery hunkered outside my door. Picturesque and harmless as white puffs of fluff seem to be I have to agree with the unknown author who said: “Snowflakes, like people, are all different and beautiful, but they can be a nuisance when they lose their identity in a mob”.
When not being a nuisance, however, fresh flurries incite mobs of skiers, sledders and snowmen to gather on the snowy slopes. I suppose it is good news for them that although this current wonderland has thawed, forecasters see new flakes coming in the near future.To view more sights from around the globe visit Our World.
Copyright by Penelope Puddlisms
We received about a foot of snow yesterday. The only thing about the snow here is it doesn't melt. About the best we can hope for is it drying up in the wind. But oh! it is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd dangerous. I'm glad I'm not having to drive anywhere. I've learned to stock up on food and essentials, so rarely have to go to town. It is certainly a different life here than on the Coast!
I hear, though, that the Coast will be hit by a few Snow storms this coming week. Stay safe, Maria!! xx
No real snow fall here yet on the island. It is in the predictions for the next three days. Wish spring would get here quick. Can you tell I don't like winter? Nice shots by the way.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your slushy slush shots as well as the deeper snow of past winters. I've missed not having snow so far this winter but I haven't missed the challenges of driving in it.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard that quote before, and just loved it, Penelope! Always interesting and fun to see how things are in your "neck of the woods." In Yaletown, the park was white Saturday morning and completely green by the afternoon. Today, it's white again and even sporting a small snowman. I'm really hoping the roads will be ok at times when you have to be out there.
ReplyDeleteYou always have fun posts!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River.
ReplyDeleteWe're having quite a lot snow here in Seattle -- at least a lot for Seattle!! And it's supposed to continue for a couple days. One thing good about being on the fifth floor is that you can enjoy the beauty of the snow in the trees and on the roofs without having to deal with the slush in the streets!! Terrific captures and you do show the good and the slushy! Have a great week!
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You got some pretty good stuff before it disappeared! Our neighbor at the RV Park where we stay when we're in Oregon (in the summer thank you very much ;>) sent some pictures taken yesterday of our snow/slush-covered spot there. (We're glad we're here in Florida,...rather see snow than be in it at this stage of our life).
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see snow photos as we almost never get it in Melbourne and we have to drive up to the mountains to enjoy it...
ReplyDeleteYou don't want to know what the temperature is here, but I can guarantee nothing is going to melt.
ReplyDeleteApparently there were deer at our crabapple tree last night, but we didn't see them. I saw the tracks in the snow this morning.
Beautiful photos, Maria, and I understand you got more last night, according to Jodi.
Really will call you soon.
Love, K
We had snow on the ground this morning and then it has snowed since. I went out for a run and quickly changed my mind after several slips and went to gym instead.
ReplyDeleteI like the quote about snow. I like the look of snow but not how slippery the roads and sidewalks get.
I like your top photo. I didn't get rain yet where I'm living but we did get some snow over two different nights.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post and your snowy shots. No snow here, the weather has been weird lately warm and than cold and then back to warm. Great photos, Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI could imagine the hard work expended on clearing up the snow.
ReplyDeleteBut that's a beautiful "foot prints".
Stay warm!
I guess you're having a "dry" winter, too. As a skier, I'm always hoping for snow.
ReplyDeleteRight now I am wishing to feel the snow.
ReplyDeleteJust think! If it weren't for the slush, you wouldn't have got that excellent first shot!!
ReplyDeleteOf course no self-respecting snowflake would DARE to show it's face downunder where it's 38 degrees (Celsius) today!
Don't worry, the snow will come but I am glad for you that it melted without re-freezing the rain and turning into a tricky situation.
ReplyDeleteOur snow is turning to slush too. Such a shame.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots!
Oh, of all kinds of weather I hate slush that has turned to ice. that's when I start dreaming of hot beaches and blue skies.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had snow in England and I hope we don't get any. It's usually the just-below=freezing sleety type too.
I like snow but slush? Not so much.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a only small amount of snow here in central Ontario but what we HAVE had is a few days of cold. I'm ready for a thaw.
We’ve been blessed with sunshine and today it’s raining for the first time in 34 days here in Nara. Freezing rain is depressing, while snowing is exciting even though we are troubled with shoveling and the slush afterwards. Good for you even with a little dusting of the snow. I’m hoping for a snow day. Wish you a pristine white world of tranquility soon.
ReplyDeleteThe place to click on and comment wasn't coming up on your post after this one so I thought I'd leave another comment here. The gulls walking in the icy parking lot are such a hoot. Fun and beautiful winter shots.
ReplyDeleteoh it is pretty cold in your part of the world. We had a hot summer day today. The snow on the leaves in your top post looks beautiful
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