The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Just seen this article: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/otx/photo_gallery/snow_rollers.php On the evening of March 31st, 2009, Tim Tevebaugh was driving home from work east of Craigmont in the southern Idaho Panhandle. Across the rolling hay fields, Tim saw a very usual phenonmena. The snow rollers that he took pictures of are extremely rare because of the unique combination of snow, wind, temperature and moisture needed to create them. They form with light but sticky snow and strong (but not too strong) winds. These snow rollers formed during the day as they weren't present in the morning on Tim's drive to work. I can't decide whether it's a hoax and clever Photoshoppery or not. Have sent a link to Phil who's a demon retoucher for his verdict. Very pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 They look like those smart little curls of butter you get in posh restaurants & Christians house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 They look like hay rolls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Those two ideas crossed my mind too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Fascinating! I thought they looked like white chocolate. And in manageable portions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Whole bunch of pictures here on the external link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_roller I must admit that the photos look too good to be true but you never know Snow rollers or snow doughnuts are real phenomena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I just wondered............date of pictures 31/03/09.............next day Aprils Fool jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 lol looks cool but reading the Wiki article unlikely in that size and definition , shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I just googled it and seems right enough......loads of similar pics, not just in USA but Estonia etc. too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thats really cool! We had one occur on our car windscreen and it was sitting on the wiperblade. I'll post a pic up later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I too am dubious due to the date of the sighting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/bluekarin/Img2361.jpg Above is a link to my very own snow roll Hope it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think the phenomenon is true enough, but those photos look enhanced to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/bluekarin/Img2361.jpg Above is a link to my very own snow roll Hope it works I am impressed that you noticed that. I would have probably just flicked it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
