Another Day, Another Winter Storm
The calendar keeps marching toward spring and hints of a thaw have been felt in the air, but the gap of days in between still seems poised to deliver more of a mixed bag of winter weather until the time of budding warmth takes permanent hold.
A storm bringing heavy rain and buffeting winds to a good swathe of the Atlantic coastline on February 25, 2011 brought a wet snow to the Maine coast before it too changed over for a period of time to sleet and rain – and ultimately back to snow again.
What initially started out as just a winter weather advisory quickly changed to a winter storm warning, with predictions of 6 to 10 inches of snow – again!
Learning of the storm’s “upgrade” in wintry tricks that included a gale warning on the water, all I could think of was, ‘here we go again – another day, another storm,’ for it has been that kind of winter along the Maine coast this year.
Yet something was different about this disturbance when compared to the long line of snowstorms that have preceded it this winter. Yes there was snow and wind like before, but the frigid bite was gone from the air.
In fact, though the snow was accumulating at a rapid rate, each of the flakes were visibly laden with bulging moisture, making it barely possible for the crystals to retain their frozen texture amidst temperatures hovering at, or just above freezing.
By days end, the snowstorm had succeeded in adding to the blanket of white that still cloaks much of the rocky coast of Maine, but the touch of relative warmth in the air seemed to indicate that the bitter cold grip Jack Frost has held over the region is beginning to loosen.
As all Mainers know though, winter never goes away quietly in these parts. Spring may indeed be looming on the horizon, but its alluring overtures will have to wait a little while longer before settling in.
For now, I think I’ll listen to common sense and keep the shovels handy!
Bob,
Once again,enjoyed your snow scenes.Envious.WE had mostly rain,only a little snow at the end.Very strong Southerly winds up to 60 mph which really turned up the bay ,pushing the tide and crashing waves against sea walls and docks.
Dave
Beautiful! Love the ice on the berries.
I love all these winter snow pictures they’re making Florida more enjoyable
I can hear your excitement in your words. Thank you once again. Marshall Point is one of my favorite places. Makes my heart sing.
A veritable winter wondeland which conjures up visions of chestnuts roasting over an open fire and hot spice cider – we’ll just have to settle for a robust cabernet sauvingnon in Napa!
It’s as if you snapped these photos in black and white. But for the snow-bitten wee berries! Cold, cold looking scenery. Love it! Thanks.
Islesboro is also blanketed in a new deep covering of snow. I think it is time to turn it off!!!!The Grindle Point light can be seen even through the heaviest storm– when the ferry is taking you home.
When you look at these pictures you can just feel the cold. Great pictures.
Beautiful shots, Bob, especially from far away where the temperature is 80. Thanks for sharing.
You write beautifully. Why not a weekly column in one of the local newspapers? Or a Charles Kurault type of segment on tv? Keep ’em coming!
Great job – as usual – from you and Ann-Marie. Thanks!
Al Smith
The NE has certainly had it’s fill of weather this winter. Awesome pictures as with all of your articles. I really appreciate being able to see them. I do not miss shoveling the snow at all. Shoveling sunshine here in Hawaii is much easier on the back. 🙂
Captain Tommy D.
GReat photos and beautiful writting. I love the red berries and the “Next Year’. Thank you
Very nice pictures. Maine’s at it finest kind. Beautiful…
These snowy scene shots are great Bob. And your creative photography, well, that’s a coffee table subject!
JUST WONDERFUL THANKS AGAIN FOR THE PICTURES. NORMAN POINDEXTER-Florida.