Snow and ice storms are rare in coastal Georgia. The last time we had snow that stuck was a few days before Christmas in 1989.
The freezing rain and snow that came through on January 3, 2018 caused road and bridge closures. Schools were out and government offices were closed. Coastal Georgia was transformed into a winter wonderland.
I love the photos with ice on the berries and march grass. An ice storm can be so beautiful, while causing so many hazards. Stay warm, Beth.
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Thanks Holly. It’s finally above freezing and it’s starting to melt.
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I read your post and couldn’t believe 1989 was last snow. Mostly because I arrived in Aiken SC to work on a horse farm just before Christmas 1989, from Ontario Canada and I couldn’t believe it was a cold there as it was when I left. I figured you must get that some snow every winter. I remember mornings were cold but by the afternoon it was pleasantly warm.
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Thank you for stopping by my blog. Yes, snow that sticks is really rare here. We’ve had flurries and hail storms occasionally since 1989 but nothing like this.
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yes, I remember it had collected covering the entire lawn and was slippery. we are in the middle of a snow storm right now. there is something special about a good snow storm hunkered down in a warm house with a book looking out the window as it blows
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When Dad was stationed at Warner-Robbins in GA (1971-72) they got 18” snow. I was at college in miserable weather in Kansas City so I just laughed and laughed! At least their ordeal was over in 24 hours.
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Great shots. I love the beautiful photos that can be captured when there is ice, but it is so dangerous for people and plants. Stay safe and enjoy it from inside. 🙂
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Thanks Judy!
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Looks beautiful but brrrr! Love that first photo. Hope it warms up for you soon.
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Sun came out today and temp is above freezing now. Was fun watching the snow from inside our living room.
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Great minds (and southerners) think alike! Loved your post.
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Thank you for stopping by. That’s enough winter weather to last me a while.
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I live in northeast Georgia. We had no snow here. I think the last snow storm of any consequence was the storm that crippled Atlanta, I think in 2014. I am about two hours from Atlanta, but the ground was still covered here. Still, it has been quite cold here.
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Nice photos and site. Looks like you are very much enjoying your travels.
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That’s crazy weather that is so far south…brrrr! But it did make for beautiful photos:) Hope you are thawing out!
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Most of it melted on Thursday although we still had some icicles on things that were in the shade. Woke up to below freezing again on Friday. I’m ready for spring already!
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Amazing pictures! Here in Florida we were outraged that we had to turn on the heat.
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We’ve been below freezing at night long enough! I’m ready for spring now.
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I was thinking about you as the storm headed your way. So glad that it didn’t do any real damage.
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There were icicles on the power lines by our house and we thought we would lose power but thankfully we never did. I lost a lot of my garden with Irma and I’m hoping what’s left will survive the ice.
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And I almost forgot (how could I?)–that was quite a football game against Oklahoma, wasn’t it? Go Dawgs!!!!!
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What a nail biter! It was the most exciting game I’ve seen in a long, long time. Go Dawgs!!! Beat Bama!!!
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I don’t know, Titans vs. Chiefs was pretty wild! Thanks for your beautiful ice photos.
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You captured the beauty pf winter well😄👍🏼
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Thank you!
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You took wonderful (and rare) photos of the beach-y winter wonderland!
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Gorgeous shots!
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Thank you! And thanks for stopping by.
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