For the most part, this winter has been relatively mild with little snow around the University of Michigan.
On Jan. 25, though, a near-constant gentle snowfall left a blanket of winter’s bounty around the Ann Arbor campus. From the Cube to the Diag to the bronze pumas at the entrance to the U-M Museum of Natural History, snow touched nearly all corners of campus.
The day provided many opportunities to showcase the campus’ beauty under the fresh powder, or join a raucous snowball fight on the Diag. Click on each image to view a larger version in your browser window.
Students trudge along snow-covered walkways. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)The gentle snowfall landed lightly on campus flora. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)Someone took the time to create a “Cube cat” in the snow. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)Fresh snow means playtime for Noah Ayers and his dog. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)When the snow falls, Grounds Services breaks out its rotary power brooms to clear walkways. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)A snowy Diag denizen serves up a wry smile. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)Frosty powder nestles in a Block M decoration at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)The wet snowfall made umbrellas a useful accessory. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)“Orion,” the landmark sculpture in front of the U-M Museum of Art, is colorful beacon through the gloom. (Photo by Scott C. Soderberg, Michigan Photography)
The armored troops have arrived. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)Students battle from behind a makeshift snow fort. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)Time to bring in the heavy weaponry. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)At one point, the crowd filled the Diag. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)A snow combatant lets one fly. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)These women joined the snowy fray. (Photo by Daryl Marshke, Michigan Photography)
