The Mesmerizing Winter Phenomenon You Can Spot Right Now In Maine
It doesn’t take much of a trip outside to realize that it’s winter in Maine. The temps are certainly colder than they’ve been in a long time and we’re feeling chillier than we have in a while. But, perhaps the most winter thing to happen recently is this natural ice disk floating in southern Maine. Some have called it the largest disk of ice in the world. We didn’t realize there were others to compare it to! Whatever words you use to describe it, it’s definitely unique!
First Nelly, now this. It's seeming more and more like Westbrook gets all the cool stuff!
Twirling in a circle is a perfectly round ice disk, likely formed by the river current moving particles of ice that have, little-by-little, attached themselves to a larger piece of ice. The more it grows, the more ice it picks up.
While the cold temperatures do seem to have settled here in Maine, this thing won't last forever. Make sure you get to Westbrook to take a look before the only thing left is the memory. Much like dear, departed Nelly.
To truly take in the wonder that is the spinning ice disk, you’ll want to see it from above. It’s superbly captured in this video shared by the City of Westbrook, Maine on Vimeo.
And, while you’re doing some extra consideration of what it means to live in Maine, you might also want to refresh yourself on the 15 phases of surviving winter here. It’s not all snow tubes and ski lodges!
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Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.