Snow-Covered Branches

Snowfall on March 17, 2005
Spring might be just around the corner in southern Virginia, but that doesn't stop the snow from falling. Early spring woodland wildflowers are accustomed to these conditions. And though the snow might slow them down a little, you can be sure that the wildflowers are just waiting for their chance. As the snow cover melts on the forest floor, tiny sprouts continue to grow. Sometimes a late winter or early spring snow actually lands on flowers already in bloom.