Results of ice storm in central Kentucky, I-65 near Cave City
Tree in snow covered fields on family farm in Indiana. December 26, 2004.
Hoarfrost on trees, before full sunrise with treeline fading into fog. Temps were around -5°F . The fog froze, forming a fuzzy, or hairy, frost. December 27, 2004.
Close-up of hoarfrost on grass, and wind-sculpted snowdrift.
Hoarfrost on trees, before full sunrise
Hoarfrost on trees, after full sunrise with light reflecting off the frost.
Birds at feeders, with hoarfrost on trees. The feeders were a very popular place after the snowstorm dumped 30 inches on the area.
The farm was beautiful with the hoarfrost on everything. Before the sun burned through the fog, it was very ethereal as everything faded into white. The only sounds to be heard were my own footsteps, and the occasional birdsong from the feeders. The bitter cold numbed my face and fingers, my own breath adding to the fog. The sheer peacefulness and tranquility was a wonder.
Hoarfrost is quite literally hairy frost. It's when the frost forms fluffy crystals instead of a thin glaze. It was about and inch thick, and the slightest movement sent the crystals floating to the ground. I had never seen hoarfrost that thick, neither had Mom or Dad, so I suspect I witnessed a once in a lifetime event.
More pictures are on Flickr.
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