Thursday, November 10, 2011

And It Snowed!

November 10th, 2011 will remain a special day as I could finally get "watching snowfall" off from my list of 'Things To Do Before I Die' list. In fact, technically the moment arrived earlier this morning around 8:00 AM when I was walking to school and it was the exact opposite of what I had always expected it to be. Forget about snowfall, it was more like 'spit-fall' and that too by someone who wouldn't do too well in a spitting game. My friend could just not be convinced that those little white things floating around were snow flakes and not pollen grains.

However, on my way back this afternoon, it happened. Complete with the intrigue and romance associated with the phenomenon. I was waiting at the traffic lights when suddenly, out of nowhere, the sunny Evanston skies turned a dull shade of grey and the entire place got covered with the tiny little cold specks that magically appeared. And then things became more aggressive! The specks became little spheres, almost like micro hail stones, and the temperature dipped to freezing levels. The roads, sidewalks and lawns started to be painted white. What a moment!

In case you're as excited about the first snow as Veni & I were, here's a photo captured by her from our house and a video below that I took while braving the sudden attack of the icy globules.

Check out the snow covered roof of our adjoining house!


8 comments:

DK said...

I remember the first time I experienced snowfall, that was in Tokyo. Beautiful sight... Though I was in no way equipped for the snow and reached my apartment drenched melting ice :P

Debashis Gupta said...

The first time we experienced heavy snow flow was on our way to Chhangu Lake from Gangtok. It was prettty exciting

Ron Dey said...

Ha ha Suhel. Don't worry! This is Chicago man. You have no idea just how much snow you are gonna see in Dec, Jan and Feb. Trust me, you will be tired of the snow and the cold wind by the end of winter. By the way, I live very close to you, near Rogers Park, a place you get great Indian food. :) If you would prefer, I would love to meet up with you sometime. I live 15 mins from Evanston. Cheers!

converse hiking boots said...

I spent my childhood in Dehradun and there is no better memory than that of snowfall.Thanks for refreshing past memories.

Suhel Banerjee said...

Snow is one of nature's most beautiful creations. Ice is not!

Suhel Banerjee said...

Actually the first time I "saw" snow was also in Chhangu, but it was "fallen" snow and not fresh snowfall. But will never forget that first sight!

Suhel Banerjee said...

Hey Ron, sorry for the late response. Will absolutely love to meet you. You can reach me at suhel dot banerjee at gmail dot com

And where's the Chicago snow? This is like Delhi winters almost!

Suhel Banerjee said...

Glad that this post refreshed your childhood memories:)