The blizzard of 2018 hit the Hampton Roads area on January 3, 2018, just two days after the first Super moon of 2018. The snow began to fall in our area around 10:00 pm and the winds began whipping shortly after making the wind chill below 0-degrees. We received an average of 8 inches of snow with 17″ in snow drifted areas. Waking up in the morning to take out the  pooches was going to call for their Pawz dog boots to protect their feet! It was beautiful and bitterly cold but with such a picturesque, winter wonderland background, I had to bundle up and venture out to capture some beauty. Enjoy these in the warm, cozy, comfort of your home.

This is Frankie, a sheltie/Pomeranian mix. He is my grand-doggie and what we call a “runner”. He must be kept on a leash or he will bolt away.  I was not going to have that in these conditions as I could not run through snow drifts to catch him. He was not very excited about the snowy conditions.
Blizzard_001.jpg

This is Bama-Bear, our Australian Shepherd. He loves the snow as he ran around and plowed up the yard!
Blizzard_018.jpg
Blizzard_025.jpg
Blizzard_033.jpg
Blizzard_041.jpg
Blizzard_052.jpg
Blizzard_058.jpg
Blizzard_063.jpg

Our snow-covered home.
Blizzard_070.jpg

This is the view across the street from us overlooking the frozen Chuckatuck Creek.
Blizzard_078WM.jpg
Blizzard_072.jpg

I love to put out bird food to attract the beautiful birds in our area. This is a cardinal in our cherry tree shot through our kitchen window while it was still snowing.
Blizzard_109WM.jpg
Blizzard_098.jpg

Our winter wonderland of a backyard.
Blizzard_116.jpg
Blizzard_122.jpg
Blizzard_123.jpg
Blizzard_124.jpg
Blizzard_129.jpg

Their version of a snowball fight, LOL!
Blizzard_130.jpg
Blizzard_134.jpg
Blizzard_138.jpg
Blizzard_140.jpg
Blizzard_143.jpg
Blizzard_161.jpg
Blizzard_162.jpg

The whipping winds blew off the pool cover and it will stay that way for a while as I am not a fan of playing in the ice in sub-degree temperatures.
Blizzard_168.jpg
Blizzard_176.jpg
Blizzard_182WM.jpg

This is my neighbor’s pup, Winnie. I puppy sit her during the day and couldn’t resist capturing her first snow pictures.
Blizzard_196.jpg
Blizzard_206.jpg

Someone is too comfortable.
Blizzard_248.jpg
_MG_0274.jpg

It was a quick passing storm. The sun came out just before sunset to brightened the snow-covered land.
Blizzard_244.jpg

Dusk overlooking the creek as we end the day with a pretty sky.
Blizzard_249.jpg

Hope you enjoyed these snow photos!

SaveSaveSaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave

SaveSave