Ice Sculpture

Here we are 3 weeks on and everything is still frozen. Some things – like this – are at least artistic. Mostly it's depressing. But melting is allegedly on the horizon.
 

Just Kidding

The calendar may say it's the first day of spring today, but Mother Nature didn't want us to get over confident about spring-like weather. This fountain was encased in ice from the frigid temperature.
 

Oops!

Just one more sign that winter is hanging on way too long. These folks were ready for warmer temperatures. I guess we know why Kansas City Fountain Day isn't until next week.

Tipped with Ice

We dodged the worst of the freezing rain but the landscape was dotted with evidence that it had passed through.

The Rivers Run Below

The rivers meeting at Kaw Point have a layer of ice on top but are rushing quickly just below the ice.

Treacherous Trails

The trail around Bear Lake had some very treacherous parts. This lady was trying to get down via tree hugging. Because the temperature was moderate, folks weren't prepared for the ice.

And Now This

To add to our winter smorgasbord, we now have added ice fog. Gave a nice glaze to parking lots and sidewalks in addition to the visibility issue.

Wet or Frozen?

That was the question yesterday - what was just wet and what surface was an ice slick. Most of it was just wet but the streets were empty. The threat of Winter Storm Jupiter was too much. And why are we now naming storms like they are hurricanes?

Let It Go

... the cold never bothered me anyway. (Frozen) These folks decided to just let the fountain run and so they now have an ice sculpture. I'm guessing that's not good for the plumbing.

Flirting with Disaster

Lots of ice on the trees but thankfully not on the roads.

No Water to Drink

This bronze boar is looking at his frozen pond. Hope he's not thirsty. Interestingly, the statue has been in Prairie Village since 2000 when it was moved from KCI. His snout gets rubbed frequently so it's very shiny.