items tagged with snow
February 26, 2011
Most streets and highways are clear, but it’s still cold … and it’s still unclear whether the snow is coming or going. In shady areas and higher elevations, snow is still altering the landscape, and daily habitss.
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February 25, 2011
We haven’t had snow recently, but below freezing temperatures mean the accumulated snow will be here for a few days. There wasn’t much activity at the W.T. Preston interpretive center Friday morning, but there was a healthy level of business … Continue reading →
Tags: preston, snow, wt
February 23, 2011
It’s only a matter of time now before neighborhood kids with sleds and discs begin to populate the hill on our corner. School’s cancelled for the day, and forecasts call for continued cold, so the white stuff’s likely to be … Continue reading →
Tags: Anacortes, school, snow
January 9, 2011
Snow, right on schedule. Look closely here and you’ll see a garden ornament, “decorated” for the day with a lacy layer of snow.
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November 23, 2010
As evidenced by the snow on this rhody, Tuesday morning temperatures are still below freezing. School was cancelled today in the Anacortes School District. Snowfall has stopped, however, and strong winds have cleared many open areas. My hat is off … Continue reading →
Tags: rhody, snow
November 23, 2010
Here it comes! The morning sky had “that look,” and sure enough, Monday’s snow had begun to accumulate by mid-morning. If you’re going to be out, cozy corners like Penguin Coffee are a great idea. Fellowship, hot beverage and a … Continue reading →
Tags: penguin, snow
December 14, 2009
It wasn’t heavy snow, but Fidalgo Island experienced a “dusting” Sunday, leaving elevated and shady areas with ice and a light blanket of snow Monday morning. This photograph was taken on March’s Point between the Shell Puget Sound Refinery and … Continue reading →
Tags: march's, snow, train, trestle
March 9, 2009
Don’t look now, but March has unleashed yet another snowstorm. I lied to myself this morning, suggesting the temperature would rise and the white stuff would be gone by noon. Hardly. Pull out the mittens and earmuffs.
Tags: march, snow
February 26, 2009
It’s back. Snow again Wednesday evening, and more through the night. I’m guessing many share my sentiments when I say, “It’s pretty, but I’m ready for spring.”
Tags: bird feeder, snow
December 26, 2008
With temperatures rising, the snow from these neighborhood trees is starting to melt. Yes, it’s beautiful, but I can’t say I’m brokenhearted about the prospect of clear streets once again. It was nice to have a white Christmas, though, wasn’t … Continue reading →
Tags: snow, trees
December 23, 2008
This winter adventurer expressed apprehension on his way by, but it looked to me like he was handling the snow well on his mountain bike. Of course there could have been some challenging hills ahead…
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December 22, 2008
This Monday morning walk on the hills above Anacortes included no breaks for conversation with photographers. These dogs were on a mission, noses to the ground in search of who knows what. I was moving at a much more moderate … Continue reading →
Tags: dogs, snow
