January 23-24, 2020 Post-Snowfall Winter Wonderland

A 2-3 inch snowfall during the night of Thursday, January 23 through the early morning of Friday, January 24, 2020 in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area created a visually striking coating of white on trees and shrubs. The following posted images were captured in Boyson Park, near or at the border of Marion and Cedar Rapids between 11:00 am and noon on Friday, January 24. Air temperature was 32 degrees F, dew point 31 and humidity 96%.

Looking south with Dry Run Creek at center.

North view from Dry Run Creek, with the triple culvert under Boyson Road in background.

Foot bridge over Dry Run Creek, looking east.

Oak tree along the Boyson Park trail just west of Dry Run Creek, looking north.

Flocked oak tree along the trail, looking south.

Interior view of woods lining the trail. Deer can be seen at left and at right.

Fallen log covered in snow in the wooded area.

Rustic tree in the wooded area, looking north.

Looking south along Dry Run Creek, just off Boyson Road and looking south.

A natural spring bubbles at right center in this image, located on the east side of Dry Run Creek. The temperature of the spring as it emanates from the ground ranges around 50 degrees F, and perpetuates green vegetation around it, even in the winter. This is one of three natural springs formerly used by the city of Marion as a water resource, but this one was discontinued in 1953. The spring is located just feet away from the remains of a pump house.

The fenced remains of the old pump house. Water inside its stone walls is enjoyed by mallard ducks.

Surface level view looking north from Dry Run Creek.

Boyson Park Trail, east of the creek, looking north. Nikon D7200 DSLR camera.