During winter, snow festivals draw visitors from around the world with their intricate ice sculptures and illuminated displays.

We had a robin snow this morning that barely dusted the sidewalks.

Skiers must be careful near a snow well, because the hollow around a tree's base can trap a skier's leg.

The resort rents snow bikes to adventurous visitors during winter.

Children spent the afternoon building snow houses in the park, laughing as they packed the icy walls together.

They insulated the snow house to preserve snow through the heat of summer.

After the blizzard, I used the snow scoop to clear a path from the driveway to the sidewalk.

During the spring melt, the hikers carefully avoided the snow wells that dotted the ridge, knowing they could collapse underfoot.

After the storm, the snow gate at the mountain pass remained closed all week.

The maintenance crew inspected the snow gates before the winter storms arrived.