The Midwest got hit by a major ice storm a week ago. The entire city looked like this. Many trees and power lines were down throughout the area. We were the lucky ones. We only lost a small branch from one tree in the back yard.

That was followed by sleet and heavy snow. Travel in the city and surrounding areas was virtually paralyzed. I took this picture today at dusk. The storm was 1 week ago and the beauty in it belies the danger that still hides below the blanket of snow on the city streets and sidewalks: Two solid inches of glare ice!