Ice Storm

The storm was supposed to bring 5 or 6 inches of snow on top of the 4 or 5 inches we already had, but during the night the storm crossed into warm air and a gentle rain fell instead, freezing on everything it touched, and passing on before the layers of ice were thick enough to crush the trees.

Morning rush hour was a nightmare for those that had to go out. Fortunately we didn't have anywhere to be until after the sun and salt had cleared the roads. Of course the drive to the road was interesting, since neither sun nor salt ever touches that part of the trip.

Although it was cold enough to freeze rain to ice, out back on the river, the water is still flowing.

At sunset the ice was still clinging to the trees, a glittering end to the day.