It started snowing late last night and continued all morning. It’s beginning to taper off now and the sun occasionally breaks through the murk overhead. There is still a dark and looming overcast. I can’t help but wonder what the clouds look like from on top. They are so full of snow, they must look like some kind of brilliant white fluffy blanket.
The temperature has been hovering just below freezing for days. And the pond appears patchy now because while the surface is frozen, some areas are not able to maintain the fresh snow on top (due to melting).
Although you can’t see it in the picture, there is a large group of geese hanging-out in the middle of the pond just to the north. They always seem to have a sixth sense for when the river is going to open-up again and give them their pond back! Even if the opening is only the size of a bath tub, they will take turns swimming in it. It is the most adorable thing to watch…
Awesome, Robert. I was looking forward to spring once the ice melted, but it sure was beautiful looking over the pond this morning I must say. Hopefully it’s winter’s last hurrah; but it probably won’t be…