Freezing over

We took these photographs are the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory recently. With theonset of the Autumn, the temperatures are dropping rapidly and winter will soon be upon us. And, of course, the water in the area is starting to freeze over.

First crystals forming in the puddles. (Image: D. McKay-Bukowski)

The Kitinen River starting to freeze over. (Image: D. McKay-Bukowski)