The Blizzard by alophoto

The Blizzard

Being newer to living in a snowy climate, I don't know the names of the types of snow.

With rain, it poured, it was a driving rain, drizzled, spat. I knew rain.

Here, I'm clueless. It's really pouring snow out there doesn't seem to work.

The other day it was coming down like crazy in these insanely big flakes. A blizzard? I saw one 365er that lives by me mention it as such.

Whatever it was, it was beautiful and I tried to capture it here.

Next year, I'm gonna keep my mouth shut instead of wishing for more snow. In the past few weeks, I mentioned needing more snow for the season. One more good snow to play in. It had been pretty dry so far.

Well after two or three good snows, and countless shovelling later, and an entire snowy week off of school...no more opening my big fat trap.

School is on today (finally). Sadly two of my three will stay home with the stomach flu:(. Hope we are all well and back to normal tomorrow.

Stay warm. And if you know the snow terms, please enlighten me.

And this is definitely best on black.
Never wish for (more) snow!!! Well captured blizzard.
February 23rd, 2015  
A very fitting title for this pretty wintry scene! I hope the flu doesn't spread and is gone from your home soon.
February 23rd, 2015  
@paulam Here was what the blizzard looked like from my place. This is out my front door.
February 23rd, 2015  
Pam
Beautiful winter scene! Glad to hear school is open. I am sorry that the little ones are sick. I hope they feel better tomorrow. I think the whole winter has been one big blizzard!
February 23rd, 2015  
Beautiful shot
February 23rd, 2015  
I love pouring snow! If I ever move out of the sunshine state to a snowy place I am using that. Beautiful scene, so white and pretty.
February 23rd, 2015  
Beautiful fairyland snow scene. I like how you caught the red brick from your home adding such nice color to the setting.
February 23rd, 2015  
The only good snow term I know is 'white out' - pretty self explanatory - and not one you want to be out in! Great shot of your snowy day!
February 23rd, 2015  
A stunning shot Amanda, a fav.
February 23rd, 2015  
Fabulous capture. Looks intense and best on black.
February 23rd, 2015  
I would explain the different types of snow but I'm tired of thinking about the stupid stuff.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_snow
February 23rd, 2015  
@hippiechick13 At least I've gotten to see the snow shoveler a bunch. And I'm getting a workout shoveling, too. Thanks for the helpful link. All those terms gave me a snowy headache;-).
February 23rd, 2015  
Nice shot.
February 23rd, 2015  
Sure looks like a heavy snowfall, Amanda. Very good shot. I think a blizzard is when a strong wind drives the falling snow horizontally: you can't see and it's frightening. Stay warm and dry if you can.
February 23rd, 2015  
nice job! fav
February 23rd, 2015  
Wonderful shot - fav!
February 23rd, 2015  
Great wintry, snowy capture...love the composition, lines and the red color
February 23rd, 2015  
so pretty with the falling snow!
February 23rd, 2015  
"tempête de neige" or "neiger de la soupe" ....
February 23rd, 2015  
Great snowy shot! I moved to Pennsylvania from California not long ago and also have problems with the changing weather!
February 23rd, 2015  
@loweygrace Where were you in CA? I was in Sac for 7.5 years.
February 23rd, 2015  
Fantastic blizzard shot - Fav
February 23rd, 2015  
beautiful blizzard! fav
February 23rd, 2015  
Super blizzard shot, looks very chilly. Fav!! 😃
February 23rd, 2015  
great shot..fav
February 23rd, 2015  
This is beautifully dramatic on black :)
February 23rd, 2015  
I think you have caught the 'pouring down' well! ~ beautiful ! ~ Then I live in South wales, UK so rarely get anty snow
February 23rd, 2015  
I haven't been around much this year but missing your photos so have just been taking a look - all wonderful as always.
February 23rd, 2015  
That's more snow than I've seen in the last couple of years!! Stay warm!!
February 23rd, 2015  
I can believe that "blizzard" is the right term! Very pretty (from the outside, looking in) on black. Hang in there.. good luck with the flu.
February 23rd, 2015  
Wow - that is a lot of snow
February 23rd, 2015  
great capture of the dreaded snow crap .... LOL I do like snow and being retired I have nowhere I need to go....
February 23rd, 2015  
Beautiful shot of our Ohio "blizzard" It looks so pretty against the trees! (So sorry to hear that two of your kids are sick with the flu--hope they feel better soon).
February 23rd, 2015  
wow...
February 23rd, 2015  
really good on black. hope you all get rid of the flu soon.
February 24th, 2015  
This is so very pretty, a must fav for me! (I don't want to see it in person, however...bring on spring...)
February 24th, 2015  
Stunning snow
February 24th, 2015  
I'm honestly envious. (I'm sort of hoping that by saying that I might get one last good snowstorm for the season.) It's so beautiful when it snows like this. Sometimes they call a sudden burst of snow a Thunder Snow. I don't know if what you captured was exactly that, but it could well be. Here's hoping your family is well long before all this white stuff melts.
February 24th, 2015  
Cool shot.
February 24th, 2015  
Pretty shot! Hope your sunshines feel better soon!
February 24th, 2015  
Beautiful snow capture, so pretty.
February 24th, 2015  
nice shot
February 26th, 2015  
Cool shot!
February 26th, 2015  
Omg- enoughalready w this crazy weather- we have some sun today but still very chilly:(- stay warm tho'
February 28th, 2015  
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