The recent snowfall arrived on a stiff north wind layering it atop the garage roof and sculpting the corner:

The retaining wall along the driveway accumulated a thick coat that gradually peeled off as the weather warmed:

The wave crashed to the driveway in slow motion:

It seems to rebound from the wall, even though we know it’s been there all along:

This winter has more snow in store for us, but so far it’s been more decorative than disastrous.
One difference between deep snow and strong hurricanes: not much looting after the snow stops falling…