Friday, February 08, 2013

February 8th Snowstorm - Ontario Gets A Reminder From Mother Nature

Snow falls, covering side streets in Burlington, Ontario with drifting snow added to the mix.
I can't remember the last time we had such a huge snowstorm where there was more than 10 cm predicted and actually accumulating even more!  I think the last time I saw this amount of snowfall, where driving on unplowed side-streets was risky, was about 10 years ago.

The snowstorm of February 8, 2013 will always be remembered fondly by kids as the one where they got to stay home from school, play with their parents in the snow (many people avoided the commute in) and enjoy the wintertime!

As I write this post, we've received at least a good 20 cm with more expected. Finally, a winter wonderland again! The last time I posted wintery photos was back in January 2011.

There are numerous photos being posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram of conditions outside today. I couldn't help but photograph a few of my own, grabbing my DSLR during my lunch break (while working from home, cozy in my PJs).


My view from the "home office"












Gusty winds blow snow off the roofs in Burlington, Ontario















Measuring the amount of snow by the layer on top of our deck

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    1. Saw your post - you guys got slammed in Toronto!

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  2. This what I've been waiting for since December! I only live 6 km from work, so I made the trek to work. But you can be sure that tomorrow I'll be outside enjoying this awesome gift from Mother Nature.

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    1. YES! I can't wait to see your post about your fun in the snow.

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