What to do when you know a snow storm is roaring and twirling over the prairie and heading towards your hamlet? Go for a hike, possibly the last until spring. I checked in with Don the Baptist and he was ready for an adventure too. Tango, get your coat!
We had fog and freezing temperatures for several days, and it layered hoar-frost over everything–the prettiest winter landscape ever. The following photos show hoar-frost and not a speck of snow.
Does the terrain look cold? It was 23 degrees F
Flying Cloud has taken me on adventures for 6 years now!
Tango the prairie dog
Hay bales again
Two days later, the storm danced into town during the wee hours:
The morning view from my front door
What amazing pictures, Jane! Many years have passed since I lived on the prairies, where scenes like this were a common occurrence. So beautiful. Makes me very nostalgic!