In Alaska we call the time-of-year when winter transitions into spring 'Break Up' . Right at this moment we are deep into it. Most Alaskans just accept 'Break Up' for what it is .. a step in the yearly cycle of winter to spring. Some Alaskans however ABSOLUTELY HATE 'Break Up'.
Sometimes it is one step forward .. and then one step backward. The photos immediately below show our back yard. Progress and regression.
We are trying to get to the warm-weather beauty that you see immediately below.
Oh it's a long long way .. from May to December .. but we are into April. This morning it was +10 F (or -12C) so the snow is hanging on strongly with cool nights.
Then we wake up one morning and we have regressed a step or two with a 'light' overnight snowfall.
Then we have the beauty issue. Pure white snow in piles is very beautiful especially with the brilliant sun.
BUT when the sun is hidden and the snow is melting we find a much different ambiance!
OH YES WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE BELOW (BEFORE) AND (CURRENT) PHOTOS!
Note in the above and the below photos how white and beautiful the snow alongside of the road is.
VOILA! REAL SNOW-MELT PROGRESS! In the below photo we can now clearly see our road and driving is much more relaxed. Notice in the below photo how 'dirty' the snow has become.
I just wanted to show you a few photos showing Alaska 'Break Up' live and up-close.
Smiles .. Cap and Patti ..
Sometimes it is one step forward .. and then one step backward. The photos immediately below show our back yard. Progress and regression.
We are trying to get to the warm-weather beauty that you see immediately below.
Oh it's a long long way .. from May to December .. but we are into April. This morning it was +10 F (or -12C) so the snow is hanging on strongly with cool nights.
Then we wake up one morning and we have regressed a step or two with a 'light' overnight snowfall.
Then we have the beauty issue. Pure white snow in piles is very beautiful especially with the brilliant sun.
BUT when the sun is hidden and the snow is melting we find a much different ambiance!
OH YES WE ARE MAKING PROGRESS AS YOU CAN SEE IN THE BELOW (BEFORE) AND (CURRENT) PHOTOS!
Note in the above and the below photos how white and beautiful the snow alongside of the road is.
VOILA! REAL SNOW-MELT PROGRESS! In the below photo we can now clearly see our road and driving is much more relaxed. Notice in the below photo how 'dirty' the snow has become.
I just wanted to show you a few photos showing Alaska 'Break Up' live and up-close.
Smiles .. Cap and Patti ..
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