Photo Gallery: Let it snow: Celebrating the last days of winter

Harlen Persinger

Mar. 7, 2013

Magic potion

Snowflakes are created when water vapor in the air freezes into a solid and cascade to Earth.
Calling cards

The exact formation of a snowflake is greatly influenced by external factors, such as temperature, humidity and wind.
Winter's sojourn

It can never be too cold for snow as long as there’s enough moisture in the air.
Fine lines

A snowflake's intricate hexagonal shape reflects the patterns it creates when its parts — two-thirds part water molecules made up of two parts hydrogen to one part oxygen — bond together.
Ivory landscape

Falling snowflakes are literally made up of quintillions of water molecules.
Classy coats

Frost is fashioned in white because the ice crystals contain air.
Art treasure

Hoar frost occurs when water vapor such as fog touches a very cold surface and freezes on it instantly.
Prickly points

Rime frost occurs when a damp, icy wind blows over surfaces during very low temperatures.
Chilly treat

Hoar frost or soft rime stacks up like frosting on a cake.
Rooster tails

In particularly cold weather, fern frost may appear on windows, creating beautiful patterns of ice crystals; hence the name.
Firm grasp

Advection frost (also called wind frost) refers to tiny ice spikes forming when a very cold wind blows over tree branches, plants, wire and other surfaces.
Pure package

Snow is stuck with its white shade because it reflects light.
True original

Although millions fall every year, the likelihood of any two snowflakes having the same structure is incredibly slim.
White blanket

In the past month an abundance of fresh snow has covered large areas of the drought-stricken Great Plains and Midwest.
Good vibes

Streams, ponds, watersheds and reservoirs receive the primary benefits from a late spring snowstorm.
Quick getaway

Due to runoff, a late winter snow has only a minimal impact in terms of recharging soil moisture.
Delicate mirage

Sublimation occurs in late winter. During this process, ice and snow crystals convert directly to water vapor and the snow pack recedes without ever becoming water.

Fresh snow is pristine, quiet and if you don’t have to shovel, feed livestock or drive on drifted roads, downright dazzling. Photojournalist, Harlen Persinger, captures the brilliant beauty of a winter storm and how the prairie landscape transforms when Mother Nature delivers a blanket of white.

Let it snow: Celebrating the last days of winter

Magic potion

Calling cards

Winter's sojourn

Fine lines

Ivory landscape

Classy coats

Art treasure

Prickly points

Chilly treat

Rooster tails

Firm grasp

Pure package

True original

White blanket

Good vibes

Quick getaway

Delicate mirage

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