Snowy Wellesley, special April edition

April 18, 2020 by Bob Brown

A surprise spring snowstorm hit Wellesley overnight and lasted through mid-morning, covering daffodils, forsythias, and magnolia tree blooms in a blanket of white. Count this last blast of winter as a mid-April shower, not a killing frost. Our hearty New England flora should all be fine once tomorrows temps rise into the 60s.

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Last Wellesley saw late-season snow was back in March 2016.

Wellesley forsythia

The beloved Great Plain Ave. forsythia, weighed down under a load of heavy, wet snow.

Wellesley forsythia — Wellesley forsythia, Great Plain Ave.

Wellesley magnolia, snowy day — A pink magnolia tree, Benvenue St., Wellesley.

These masked snow people don’t look to be 6 feet apart, but they’re family (photo shared by Jack Blatz)

maugus hill fortress snow — Maugus Hill Fortress in progress. Pictured left to right, Samantha Marsh, Ethan Haroutunian, Sebby Haroutunian, Henry Marsh (thanks to Caitlin Remby, the Haroutunians’ mom, for sharing)

cherry blossoms elizabeth cohen — Chilled Cherry Blossoms, shared by Elizabeth Cohen

Centennial Park, Wellesley, snowy day

I headed over to Centennial Park for a walk in the snow. The popular spot was a Wild West of unleashed dogs and un-masked people.

Centennial Park, Wellesley, snowy day

Centennial Park, Elizabeth Seton Residence, Wellesley, snowy day — Centennial Park, with Elizabeth Seton Residence across the field.

Centennial Park, Wellesley, snowy day — Apple tree branches wear a snowy cloak in Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Bezanson Pond, Wellesley, snowy day — A tangle of multiflora roses on the edge of Bezanson Pond, Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Wellesley, snowy day — A stick structure in the woods, Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Wellesley, snowy day — Heavy snow clings to branches at Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Wellesley — A rogue forsythia in the woods at Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Wellesley — A few inches of snow fell, before tapering off by late morning.

Centennial Park, Wellesley — Centennial Park.

Centennial Park, Wellesley

Wellesley Hills shopping area, snowy day — Wellesley Hills shopping area social distancing reminder.

Clocktower Park, Wellesley, snowy day — Clocktower Park, Wellesley Hills.

Clock Tower Park, Wellesley, snowy day — Tulips and daffodils, Clock Tower Park.

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