As the Christmas season approaches, decorated trees aren’t only in the house, but all around the hamlet of Lac La Biche.
Recent hoarfrost has blanketed trees in the community, turning it into winter wonderland, and creating beautiful scenes in local parks and recreational areas.
On Monday, Dec. 23, people were out and about ice fishing in Alexander Hamilton Park, and walking in McArthur Park amongst trees covered in a layer of hoarfrost that shone in the bright sunlight.
Hoarfrost is a grayish-white crystalline buildup of frozen water that is formed in clear, cold weather, and is often found on vegetation, fences, and trees.
The origin of the term ‘Hoarfrost’ is derived from old English word ‘hoar’, which makes reference to the old age appearance of frost.