Winter in North Dakota can be harsh. At the same time, it has its beauty and can be very picturesque. These photos were taken during a two-week period in mid January 2009 when the temperature fell to -40 and there were 4 blizzards during that period of time. It was an abnormally harsh winter.
These photos were taken in and around the farming town of Max, located in the west central part of the state.
Has the mail arrived yet??
Highway leading out of town
Loading gates at the rodeo ground
Late afternoon sunlight on a snow drift
Early morning sundogs. The following night the temperature dropped to ...
The snow shovel is in the garage.
Rural road looking south.
Looking east from same rural road
Afternoon sun shines through frost-covered trees.
Town water tower and frosty trees
Snow covered street on a frosty morning
By the middle of January, 50 - 60 inches of snow had fallen. There we ...
Snow-covered street on a frosty morning
Back yard toys waiting for spring
Making room for more snow
Main street on a morning when flat light makes it difficult to see whe ...
Rain or shine, sleet or snow......
The pathway to the garage is open - - for now...
A cold, but picturesque morning
Prairie sunset on a cold winter's evening, North Dakota
Railroad tracks at sunset
Railroad tracks at sunset #2
Snow drifts cover railroad tracks
Pa....Don't you think its time we pack the bags???
Piled snow sometimes makes an interesting sculpture
Abandoned farm house on a windswept prairie