There was a new light coating of snow overnight, but at least the sun came out later in the morning to help melt the white stuff off the trees limbs again.
New Snow Coating
Picture of the Day for February 20, 2021
The frost overnight didn’t last long with the morning sun and the wind helped blow the frost off the tree branches.
Falling Frost
Picture of the Day for February 18, 2021
More light snow flurries prevented seeing blue skies today and the flakes that fell means I get to shovel snow in the morning again.
Falling Flakes
Picture of the Day for February 15, 2021
Red may be one of the common colors for barns, but during this last cold week the cows probably didn’t care what the barn color was as much as whether it was warm inside. The red color looks good against the white snow, but to me the red looks even better when the fields are green.
Red by White
Picture of the Day for February 12, 2021
The ferries between Bayfield and Madeline Island stopped running last week and until the ice is thick enough to drive on, the transportation across Lake Superior is provided by wind sleds. Wind sleds are powered by two big fans to propel across the ice. This 24 seat wind sled, Ice Angel IV, carries supplies and people back and forth from the island. At least there is some wind protection but I imagine it is a cold two mile ride in the sub-zero temperatures.
Ice Angel IV
Picture of the Day for February 10, 2021
The feathery frost on the window is another reminder how cold it is outside. The pretty patterns may last for a while if the forecast doesn’t show an above freezing temperature in the next two weeks.
Feathery Window Frost
Picture of the Day for February 8, 2021
The sun was out but it was deceiving pretty scene as it was another cold winter day so not a fun day to play in the snow.
Cold Pretty Day
Picture of the Day for February 7, 2021
Today my cats were waiting outside some mouse tunnels in the snow and they probably heard some extra squeaks since it was very cold and the snow was “squeaking” when stepped on. On warmer days, the pressure applied to the snow when stepped on will melt and lubricate the snow crystals as they pass each together. But on cold days, the snow crystals break and crash together causing the squeak sound although the snow I stepped on probably screamed bloody murder as they shattered.
Cat Hearing Squeaks
Picture of the Day for February 5, 2021
The wind has created a lot of snow drifts and wave patterns in open fields, but in more protected areas, some snow is still clinging to the pine needles.
Needles Poking Out
Picture of the Day for February 4, 2021
The tree limbs were coated with new snow this morning but it might not remain long on the branches with the wind blowing hard.
White Limbs
