The April flowers of Western North Carolina ended up with a white blanket overnight. Heavier snow than was predicted moved into the southern end of the county just after daybreak and created some interesting driving conditions. The roads had not been treated with the usual salt brine so they quickly became a skating rink on the southern side of Pigeon Gap. Numerous vehicles were doing the 4-wheel pirouette as we made our way to work today. Snowfall accumulations were reported to be heavier, as expected, along the northern boundary of N.C. – Tennessee. Here are 3 images taken as we left for work today:
Tomorrow’s forecast calls for a return to spring with temperatures in the mid-60’s. While this snow is pretty, I’m ready for SPRING!!!
Until later,
-- Zeke
P.S. – more images from walk to lunch!
Looking southwest from the top of the Haywood County Justice Center Parking Garage.
Shot toward the Balsams and Jackson County, N.C.
A favorite photo op site in downtown Waynesville, N.C.
One for Jim as requested! A flower against the snow!
Downtown Waynesville at lunch looking south…
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Nice pics lately Zeke! We've got a guy around here who does those metal sculpture things as well.
Kent
Many thanks! Our Downtown Association started a competition several years ago where several pieces of art are created and then placed around the downtown area for the public to enjoy. Ultimately, the town buys the "winning" project and keeps it on display. Other pieces through time have been purchased by local business people. This particular one has been around for awhile and is VERY popular with locals and tourists alike. It seems to particularly draw kids to it. (I understand why!)
There is a really great one that the town commissioned last year. It is dedicated to our local Southern Appalachian music. I keep trying to catch the right light, right time, and right amount of people when I have my bike and can get a picture of it...
Later,
-- Zeke
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