Friday, February 3, 2012

Snow Rolls

Over the weekend it was just about 0C, the snow was damp and the wind was howling.

 
 Perfect conditions for what are known as snow rolls.

They popped up all over the countryside. You couldn't help but notice them everywhere.



Also known as snowrollers, snow bales and snow doughnuts, this phenomenon requires a precise balance of air temperature, ice, snow, moisture and wind. They are essentially a wintry version of tumbleweed.

Kind of like Mother Nature was playing in the snow...


...or something like that.





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5 comments:

  1. ClaireFebruary 3, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Ronna they are amazing....my mouth is watering they look like snowy , white meringues, yum......

    Claire :}

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    How cool! I've never seen those, and we have lots of snow right now.

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  3. Addison DewittFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    How can I get some snow rolls of my own?

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  4. ElaineFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    How lovely, I have never heard of these before.

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  5. MarciaFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Really cool.. it does look like some spirit is out playing with the snow!

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