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January 19 snow storm January 19, 2011
Photos from the snow storm that hit Lawrence on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
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Snow that blanketed the area had many area residents and business owners turning to technology to get their sidewalks clear on Jan. 20, 2011. Nate Bunn, Lawrence, needed some extra weight to keep his ATV on track near 19th and Massachusetts streets, so a friend, Stacy Tosh, Lawrence, hopped on the back.
City crews were on the streets early Jan. 20, 2011 in order to get the snow off of Massachusetts Street and other roads downtown. This winter, city officials hope a salt water solution applied before inclement weather will help keep roads clear.
Cecelia, Allison, and Mark Jakubauskas walk through the snow Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Maintenance worker Chet Eisenhower had his light on while clearing the sidewalks Wednesday at Babcock Place, 1700 Mass. A snowstorm entered Lawrence Wednesday afternoon, dumping about five inches by evening with snow continuing to fall.
Walking in heavy snow, Justin Roehrich, Lawrence, makes his way down Tennessee Street on Jan. 19, 2011, as snow blankets Lawrence. More than 3 inches fell by early afternoon with the snow expected to continue until late Wednesday night.
Snow and traffic light problems near 15th and Iowa streets slowed cars as the snow started to fall Jan. 19, 2011. More than 3 inches of snow was on the ground before rush hour even started.
Union Pacific Railroad workers fix some broken tracks east of Lawrence on Jan. 19, 2011 as a winter storm moves through Douglas County. Three inches of snow was on the ground and at least 2 more was expected by the end of the night.
Visibility is diminished as snow blows across the Alvamar Golf Course in west Lawrence Jan. 19, 2011
This user-submitted photo from Trina Baker shows snow beginning to accumulate on 27th and Whitmore Drive on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Snow is visible on the trees and the ground from the area of Strong Hall, looking toward Wescoe Hall, on the Kansas University campus Jan. 19, 2011.
Snow piles up in an apartment complex parking lot south of the Sonic on Sixth Street in west Lawrence Jan. 19, 2011. As much as 9 inches of snow was expected to fall across the area Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
Snow begins to cover Prairie Park in this user-submitted photo from Trina Baker taken on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Snow-covered trees line the road near Prairie Park in this user-submitted photo from Trina Baker taken on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
This user-submitted photo from Trina Baker shows a single car driving in a snow storm near Prairie Park on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
This user-submitted photo from Trina Baker shows snow piling up on a car in her driveway near 27th and Whitmore on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
This user-submitted photo from Trina Baker shows snow falling on plants at Prairie Park on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Snow begins to pile up on a barn in Douglas County in this user-submitted photo from Gillian Lue taken on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Memorial Stadium begins to disappear behind heavy snow in this user-submitted photo from Jerry M. Banks taken on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Snow and traffic light problems near 15th and Iowa streets slowed cars as the snow started to fall Jan. 19, 2011. More than 3 inches had already fallen with perhaps another 4 inches expected.
A snowstorm Wednesday afternoon meant trouble for many drivers. Roads were backed up, and some minor accidents were reported Wednesday.
Roger Long, a Union Pacific worker, is dressed for the weather as she fixes some broken tracks on Wednesday January 19, 2011 east of Lawrence.
Union Pacific workers fix some broken tracks on Wednesday Jan. 19, 2011 east of Lawrence. More than three inches of snow had fallen with more on the way.
A sledder is pulled behind a Jeep in a parking lot at Kansas University Jan. 19, 2011. More than 3 inches of snow had already fallen, with more expected to fall.
Snow accumulates in and around Kansas University's Memorial Stadium Jan. 19, 2011. More than three inches had fallen with more expected before the storm was over.
Snow piles up on a frozen koi pond in this user-submitted photo taken by Kylee Manahan on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Snowflakes cover Alec during a snow storm in Lawrence on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Alec's owner, Rana Ross, submitted this photo to LJWorld.com.
Snow blankets Heatherwood Drive in this user-submitted photo taken by Rana Ross on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. Lawrence received nearly seven inches of snow.
In this user-submitted photo taken by Caitlin Hilton, houses are barely visible as snow falls near Clinton Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.
Suess Lounsbury, Eudora, submitted this photo taken on Jan. 20, 2011 with the caption "I know my driveway is under there somewhere."
A squirrel dines on a walnut in a snow-covered tree on Rhode Island Street in this user-submitted photo taken by Andrea Zuercher on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.
Snow settles into fence art in Andrea Zuercher's backyard on Rhode Island Street.
Kansas University Medical Center physical therapy student Tasha Parman submitted this photo of her "physical therapy snowman." "He's wearing a gait belt (for safety), a stethoscope (for listening to the heart, lungs, and taking blood pressure), and is holding a goniometer (to measure joint motion) and a reflex hammer."
In this user-submitted photo, Kansas University Medical Center student Tasha Parman poses with her "physical therapy snowman" on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Parman dressed her snowman up with some of her physical therapy gear and topped him off with a KU women's ultimate Frisbee club hat. Parman played for KU's team for five years.
Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 was the perfect day for sledding after Lawrence received 7 inches of snow the day before. Students from area schools spent the afternoon sledding on the hills of Kansas University's campus.
Snow flies up around Noah Koppes, 13, as he sleds down a hill on the Kansas University campus Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011.
Spencer Walsh, Kansas University fifth-year senior, Leawood, sails off a ramp of snow Thursday on the KU campus. KU students, along with many Lawrence youth who were out of school for a snow day, made the best of Wednesday’s snowfall as they slid down slopes near KU’s Potter Lake. More snow is expected this weekend.
Tree branches are covered in snow in this user-submitted photo taken by F. Kristine Flick on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Seven inches of snow fell in Lawrence on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
The sun rises over Lawrence on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 in this user-submitted photo taken by F. Kristine Flick.
From left, Ryan Viscomi, Sara Burrichter and Rachel Burrichter play in a snow pile on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Seven inches of snow fell in Lawrence on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
Garion Fender sledding at his grandparents' house in Lawrence on Thursday, Jan 20, 2011. Seven inches of snow fell in Lawrence on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
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