Snow on the Bluff

We were surprised that the dusting we were suppose to receive overnight turned into a all day snowstorm dumping 6”-7” of beautiful, fluffy snow which for this part of Central Virginia is actually a lot. Since the snow arrived on a weekend we were able to get out take some pictures and just enjoy the wonderful crisp and clear air.

Curtis Lake Iced In

It is very unusual for Virginia winters to be so cold that entire lakes freeze but this is what is happening all over the area.  Below freezing temps for over 7 days I think it has been is freezing everything.This is a local lake near the house. Taken with my iPhone while out for a few errands.

Skyline Drive

While up at Massanutten we decided to spend one afternoon exploring Skyline Drive (for those not from VA who may be reading this Skyline Drive is a 105-mile road that runs the entire length of the Shenandoah National Park in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.).While I had driven this road many times in the past, it had been years since I had been on the top of Skyline and neither Guy or I had ever seen it covered in snow and ice.  As we entered we were told the south rim was closed due to the snow but we were welcome to drive the north rim. So while the south is higher and more scenic we had no choice and headed north :)Starting out the roads scenery was like this:

That though soon changed to this as we got higher into the mountains:.  Here is also where we started to see the Ice cycles forming along the mountainside:

They looked so mystical and huge, some were 4-5 feet long and thick.  I imagine it will take a few weeks before they would melt away.

I hope that one day we are able to explore the south rim (covered in snow) to see the differences in the views but if not I would happily drive the north again. Just another reason I love living in Virginia.. the beautiful mountains!.

Until next time hope you have yourself a wonderful day.  Enjoy!