Head in the Clouds Amherst: Photos from the Blizzard of 2013 (Nemo)

Friday, February 22, 2013

Photos from the Blizzard of 2013 (Nemo)

Out of Gas, Friday 2/8/2013
Photo by Mindy

As we anticipate the arrival of more snow tomorrow, I thought this might be the perfect time to revisit The Blizzard of 2013 (aka Nemo) through some photos that have been submitted by several friends of Head in the Clouds Amherst. A small aside here - if we get another blizzard this year (and it certainly seems like a possibility), does the "Blizzard of 2013" get renamed something like the "First Blizzard of 2013"?

Thanks to everyone who submitted (and keep in mind thsat we're always looking for new submissions of pics and writing). And now, on to the pictures:

Bird House Before, 2/8
Photos by Mindy

Bird House After, 2/9

Snowflakes, 2/9 (at start of storm)
Photo by Mindy

Garden Statue in Snow (midday Friday, 2/8)
Photo by Mindy

Wind Spinner, 2/9
Photo by Mindy

Sunset at Cherry Hill, Saturday After Storm, 2/9
Photo by Jennifer

2/9, South Amherst, Photo by Mindy

Snowshoeing in the Waning Light, 2/9 (Robert Frost Trail near Puffer's Pond)
Photo by Robyn

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On Puffer's Pond

Saturday, February 4, 2023, 3:35 pm: The past two days have seen record-breaking cold in the area, with the temperature dipping to -14F overnight, Friday into Saturday. To make matters worse, the wind was unyielding, whipping through the trees and driving wind chill readings down to -40F. In a season that had been unusually mild up until that point, it was something of a shock. Local residents were suddenly forced to think about warming up their cars, preventing pipes from freezing, and dressing in multiple layers to walk their dogs. By Saturday, while many were happy to hunker down and wait for temperatures to stop breaking low records, this was the moment that ice fishers and skaters had been waiting for all winter. With temps hovering around 12F (albeit above zero) by Saturday afternoon, Puffer's Pond was the place to be for about 30 people, many of whom were spread out over the ice, either ice fishing or playing hockey. While this is a fairly typical sight at Puffer's in the coldest winter months, our current lack of snow made it unique. No one had to contend with snowpack - the skaters didn't even have to clear a "field" for their game. And with all the hiking paths snow and ice-free, photographers had no trouble capturing water flowing through, under, and around layers of ice on the water. And, still, at 12F, without hand and foot warmers, I did not linger long. The temps will be rising quickly in the coming week, climbing well above freezing, even to 50F in the days to come. So, I'm guessing the skaters and ice fishers also won't be here much longer.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Photos from the Blizzard of 2013 (Nemo)

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