A sunny winter’s day.

For the past two winters at least, buffleheads have made the pond their home. This year’s collection was the largest we’ve seen. Feb. 13 was a great morning for taking photos. Nearly 60 degrees, a little snow remaining, and the sun was shining all around.
The morning after brought sun, warmer temperatures and insidious melt and re-freeze beneath the snow blanket. Still, it was beautiful and the sound of running water and birds were the only ones to break the morning silence.
Oh, forgot a caption for this one. Snow is piled on the slats of a garden bench.
Everybody needs a montage. Here’s one showing snow accumulation from yesterday’s big storm.
The National Weather Service at Little Rock was calling for up to 8 inches across most of Arkansas, with locally heavier amounts possible. The forecasts for this storm were enough to prompt schools, churches and businesses to keep closed for the day, except for essential personnel. Mother Nature isn’t taking any breaks on this snow day.
This storm follows one that dumped about two inches on the Ouachitas two days ago. All this snow is a bit of a novelty in the South. Just 20 years ago, Little Rock owned one snow plow. We take comfort in knowing that even the county now owns sand/salt trucks — a blessing out in the middle of nowhere. Real four-wheel drive helps too.
Winter is beautiful in its many combinations of water and cold.