Well Mother Nature sure threw a gamut of weather conditions at us the last few days!
An Alberta Clipper moved into the province bringing with it milder temperatures but also wind.
The temperature had been about average for January when this clipper moved in and bought the temperature up to the freezing mark and with it freezing rain. I was so happy I didn't have to go any where for driving was treacherous with many people in the ditch. My concern was about being able to walk around.
It wasn't too long before the rain turned to soft snow. Since there was already a good layer of snow on the ground the ice just made a bit of a crust then the fresh snow on top made it not so slippery to walk on.
I was also concerned about what damage there would be to the trees and bushes with that ice coating then a layer of snow. Luckily there wasn't too much snow to break branches but they were bending with the weight of it all.
The first few shots were taken just after the freezing rain, before it started to snow.
Spiderweb Jeweled With Freezing Raindrops
The frozen raindrops on the spiderweb was just like a jeweled necklace!
Ice Covered Branch Draped With Necklace of Frozen Raindrops
Another View of Ice Covered Branch Decorated With Frozen Raindrop Jeweled Spiderweb
The vines on the walls of our house got a coating of ice too.
Freezing Rain Drips Icicles Over Vine
More Frozen Raindrops on Another Vine
The next pictures were taken after the snow that came after the freezing rain.
Lilac Seed Head Coated With Ice and Snow
Ice Covered Branches of the Poplar Tree Glisten in the Sun Light
The willows on our lane way seemed to be effected most by the coatings of ice and snow, starting to form an archway over the path.
Bruno Standing Under Arch Formed by the Ice and Snow Covered Willow
The snow with the ice really caused the spruce boughs to bend.
Sun Sitting On Top of Young Spruce Tree With Boughs Bending Under the Weight of the Snow and Ice
Bruno Lying on Lane With Snow Covered Spruce Trees Behind
Raven Flying by the Ice and Snow Covered Spruce Branch
With the contrasting temperatures of the warmer days and cooler nights (when the skies had cleared), we awoke to a beautiful covering of hoarfrost on top of the snow and ice - that for me really makes a winter wonderland!
Snow and Frost Covered Pine Trees Behind the House
Ice Snow and Hoarfrost Beautify the Trees Lining the Road
Another Frost Scene Looking Down the Road with Neighbor's Dogs Looking at Us
Snow and Hoarfrost Decorate the Poplar and Spruce Trees
Hoarfrost Coated Bushes Highlighted By Rising Sun
Now let's take a closer look at those hoarfrost crystals - that is where the magic is!
Close Up of Iced Poplar Buds With Feathery Hoarfrost
Poplar Bud Coated With Hoarfrost
Another Poplar Bud Heavily Iced and Beautified With Hoarfrost
Iced Poplar Buds Topped With Hoarfrost Crystals
Spruce Needles Coated With Hoarfrost
Fluffy Hoarfrost Highlights the Pine Needles
Beautiful Hoarfrost Crystals Encircle the Single Leaf Hanging on the Frosted Branch
Close Up of Frosty Crystals Transforming the Bare Branches
Closer Look at the Hoarfrost Crystals
Ice Covered Spruce Bud Tip Encircled With Hoarfrost Crystals
I spent hours out gazing at the beautiful scenery snapping lots of pictures. I hope you enjoyed this sampling of some.
This is my Amazing Nature Contest January 2021 - #03 entry. See details here
Big shout out to @ace108 for running the Beautiful Sunday tag every week supporting the accounts. Also to @c0ff33a for the Sublime Sunday tag for your random Sunday posts!
The photos were taken with my Canon PowerShot SX60 HS.
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Frozen raindrops !!! .. 😍 .. I have no proper words to describe how much I love these .. simply amazing and really hard to achieve in nature 😁
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STOPI have not had the opportunity to know the snow although I have been in the moors with temperatures below zero, in those days the cold has not let me sleep so I do not know if my body is ready for that experience.
But I have always wanted to play with the snow, your images are amazing very cute and your dog was more beautiful giving color to the white of the snow.
I really enjoyed watching and reading your post Greetings @porters
Glad you enjoyed my posts. Snow can be lots of fun if you are prepared for it and the hoarfrost can make for some really beautiful scenes - keeps me in awe in our winter wonderland. It's funny when you are engrossed in the awe and beauty of it all you don't feel the cold.
Fascinating to think each crystal formed is unique, always enjoy going on walks with you and Bruno offering variety in nature.
Some poor trees creak and break with weight one can but imagine the additional weight added during the winter months alone.