Sunday
Dec172017
When Snow Fell on Alabama
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 10:00PM It has all melted now, but I am still remembering our unexpected snowfall that occurred on December 8. Today was rainy and cold, a bit too warm for snow. Later this week we should have spring-like temps around 70 degrees F, so our typical see-saw winter weather has begun. Meanwhile, I have more snowy images to show you. I must take advantage of the opportunity, as the rest of our winter is likely to feature muddy tones of brown and gray. So here they are, as close to a white Christmas as I am likely to get!
Finally, I found this character (a decorative metal bug who has forgotten it is winter) happily playing in the snow in front of the house:
A joyous holiday season and Merry Christmas to you all! Deb
Reader Comments (16)
That green metal bug with his snow cap is hilarious! Your photos, particularly those with the touches of red standing out in the snow, are fantastic. Your property looks like a winter wonderland. Even if it didn't last, you have the perfect photos for next year's Christmas cards!
It is so pretty! I hope we get some this winter. We have a slight chance this weekend.
All of these photos are so Christmasy what with the snow. Your garden looks gorgeous shrouded in the snow. Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year.
Beautiful! And brave of you to go out and take pics. (I'd probably have been shivering inside. But then I'm a weather wimp when it comes to the cold...) :P
PS - We're supposed to have decently warm temps this week too (60ish a couple of days), but I think the long range looks like we'll come crashing down to reality next week. Like you said -- a seesaw!
Beautiful pictures! Happy Holidays to you :-)
Oh my...your gardens look like a winter wonderland and your photographs are absolutely gorgeous! Happy December and enjoy the holiday season!
Wow, that is stunningly beautiful, Deb! It looks more like Wisconsin than Alabama. We're having see-saw weather lately, too. 45 today (it was perfect for a long hike), but snow in the next couple of days and then single digits for highs a couple of days next week. Snow is beautiful, though. :)
Your photos are gorgeous. Snow creates magic scenes.
Have a beautiful Christmas with your family.
Beautiful! Enjoy it while it lasts.
All the good bones look stunning with extra snow.
One of the most beautiful winter sights is when the snow clings to all the branches like that, and everything just seems so quiet and peaceful! My family in Georgia got snow, too, and enjoyed it immensely. Your little green bug playing in the snow is so cute! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Your snowy pictures are gorgeous! Especially with the pops of color from remaining fall leaves. The dogwoods and red maples look very beautiful with their coating of snow. What is the evergreen in the second to last picture?
The little frog is adorable. Wishing you a very merry Christmas!
Fabulous snowy pictures. The first sign of snow this Winter in this area falling right now. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2018
Hello everyone and thank you for your comments! Sweetbay, that evergreen you asked about is a Cryptomeria japonica. I originally bought it as a living Christmas tree ( it was about 7 feet tall ), and then I planted it out after Christmas.
I remember that snowfall, I marveled that Michigan and the south were both getting snow, but here in central Ohio, we got none! I’m sure you enjoyed the temporary beauty.
gorgeous white Christmas even though a bit early.