Christmas Day 2009 in Eastern Iowa

It was a typical ever-changing winter's day in Eastern Iowa today as the weather tried to make up its mind if it was spring or winter. After rain throughout the night, the day began with temperatures around 37 degrees and more rain, turning to snow in late morning. Temperatures then plummeted to 16 degrees leaving ice and snow covered roads and wind chill factor around 2 degrees.

A morning drive from Iowa City through Mount Vernon to Cedar Rapids provided an opportunity for some pretty winter photos.

Photo Credits and Author Resource: –> Diana Shores, Author, Ghostwriter and Book/Concert Reviewer
http://moonlitshores.blogspot.com
Contact: dianashores@gmail.com

Snow Day in Cedar Rapids, IA - Great Day for Photos!

Brucemore Mansion Grounds

What a nice surprise to get an unexpected snow day from work! It was a perfect day to get some photos of the first big snowfall in the Cedar Rapids area. After taking the photos I decided to warm up with some chai tea by the fireplace at Java Creek Cafe… I felt like I was playing hooky. What fun.

City Side Streets

City Side Streets

Noelridge Park with Blowing Snow

Brucemore Mansion Grounds

Brucemore Mansion

Brucemore Mansion Grounds

Third Avenue, Downtown Cedar Rapids

Ice Sculptures From the Previous Week's Fire & Ice Parade & Festival

Downtown Cedar Rapids from May's Island

Downtown Cedar Rapids from I-380

Snow-packed I-380 North

California Boy Gator J. Gaynor Made It to Work ... That's TheSpirit.org !

Photo Credits and Author Resource: –> Diana Shores, Author, Ghostwriter and Book/Concert Reviewer
http://moonlitshores.blogspot.com
Contact: dianashores@gmail.com