The temperatures dropped to -15C with the windchill, and the snow began


Gale-force winds forced the snow horizontally across the land


the snow deepened


layer upon layer of snow formed dunes resembling ancient geological formations


we were swamped




Then the wind stopped and the temperatures raised


Impressive roadside sculptures were pitted with the thaw




then there was sleet, and rain and hail, but the worst was over for now .....

