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Winter In Wayland

Thursday, January 31, 2013

UPDATE: How Many More Days of Winter Did Our Local Groundhog Predict?

Drumlin Farms' Ms. G has made her prediction.

[Update] Unlike her prognosticating friend Punxsutawney Phil, our local groundhog, Ms. G of Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, did see her shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter.  So, who should we believe? The folks at Drumlin Farm say you shouldn't put away those winter coats just yet. [Original article] Will that pesky groundhog see his shadow Saturday and cosmically set in motion six more weeks of winter in Wayland? Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from his underground lair at 7:20 a.m. on Feb. 2, and announce whether he saw his shadow, according to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club website. Before the big day arrives, we want to know what you think. How many more days of winter are coming to Wayland? If you don't want to get that specific, how…

Friday, January 4, 2013

PHOTOS: Dudley Pond on Ice ... and a Coyote

Reader Mike Lowery was out snapping photos of an ice-covered Dudley Pond.

News flash: It's cold. And while there are all kinds of annoyances that come along with sub-freezing temps, there are some positives as well. For instance, the beautiful ice circles on Dudley Pond only happen this time of year. Resident Mike Lowery captured a few shots of the icy pond and submitted them to Patch. He also said he glimpsed a coyote trekking across the ice, and he hopes the creature will return soon for a better photo op. Check out Lowery's pics and remember that we're always interested in your photos and videos from around town. Just upload them to our Pics and Clips Gallery.

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