Prelude To A Blizzard

Light snow was falling along the nature trail near Boyson Park in Marion, Iowa around 1:20 PM, Saturday, December 11, 2010. More snow and high winds from the back side of a large low pressure system arrived overnight, dropping an additional 1.5-2 inches of snow and packing 30-40 mph winds in the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, prompting cancellations and postponements. This view looks east.