I've published posts on snow squalls several times, including earlier this year. But this weather system was a surprise - a deadly surprise for some. It's spring, but that doesn't mean anything here.
We had mild weather earlier in March, but winter returned this past weekend with a vengeance. We had wind chills approaching zero F, and snow squalls, which are sudden bursts of snow that cause near zero visibility with little warning.
This is a picture I took in my back yard Sunday with a snow squall and a bird caught in it.
This was not the same squall that caused the tragic 50 plus car/truck pileup on I-81 in Pennsylvania on Monday, killing at least five and injuring at least 24. (Warning, clicking on that link gives graphic details). It gives me chills to realize my spouse and I drove on that highway at the same spot some two weeks ago.
I like to feature beautiful scenes in my Wordless Wednesday posts. Snow squalls can be beautiful from afar, but dangerous if you are driving or walking in them.
Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.
One other note: I will be participating in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge again this year for the month of April, but no worries. I'll still be posting in Wordless Wednesday.
...yesterday we had an artic return.
ReplyDeleteThis year was strange everywhere.
ReplyDeleteBut the image is beautiful and science fiction also. O like the flying bird.
Happy WW and a fine week! I hope the Spring will come soon!
March came in like a lamb and is leaving as a roaring lion here too. Today is a rain/snow/ice mix, yuck! We were in PA the Monday before. Just horrible that accident.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That's scary!
ReplyDeleteAfter over a week of lovely mild weather the temperature is forecast to drop below freezing again. It is unlikely we will have snow though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible accident. We had spring last weekend, but it went away by Monday. Nothing as severe as your weather though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
Nice photo, it's turned cold here again
ReplyDeleteHave a springtastic week 👍
Those BBD (beautiful but deadly) snow squalls. Why do they always seem so much worse in the spring? Maybe because they are...like you say...unexpected?
ReplyDeleteIt’s been miserably cold here, but no snow. Your photo is beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow- great photo- it must have been very chilly that day!
ReplyDeleteLovely wintry photo in the Spring ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteIt has been wintry cold in MA too ~
Wishing you love and laughter everyday,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Very scary. That's the sort of weather one wants to be at home and snuggled under a blanket for.
ReplyDeleteEek, that's quite the bad weather!
ReplyDeleteMarch went out like a lion here in Virginia, too...no snow, but fierce winds blew down trees, and temperatures were down below freezing. The kittens spent a night in the warm room.
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