Last week’s snow, followed by a major cold snap, sent many Acton residents indoors. However, some folks bundled up to brave the snow for work, play, or just the natural beauty of deep snow and bone-chilling cold.
A few Acton residents sent us pictures, and the editors have also contributed. Enjoy!
It’s not often that people can reach the top of the street sign!
A playground is a playground! Why let a little snow get in the way?!
Several years ago, the Boston Globe compared the snow amounts to then Celtics player 7’1” Robert Parish. While this guy isn’t quite that tall, we still have some impressive snow piles around!
Science never sleeps: Acton Boxborough Regional High School student Giang Nguyen monitors the stream level in Nagog Brook once a week as a volunteer with the Green Acton Water Committee. Ice crystals have formed on the surface of the brook around the monitoring station. Nagog Brook almost never freezes over, as it is fed by groundwater which remains at near-constant temperature year-round.
While playing in the snow is great, walking to the train or walking your dog can be more of a problem. In the spirit of neighborliness, Aidan clears off part of the sidewalk on High Street. Thanks Aidan!
And finally, the cold weather can cause some interesting visual phenomena. Here, a moon ring sparkles at night.
