This farmhouse was transformed into a winter wonderland

This farmhouse was transformed into a winter wonderland by a weird weather phenomenon which covers just the trees in frozen dew that looks just like snow.The scene fit for a Christmas card was captured in Graceville, Minnesota by Carol Bauer, 56, while she was on a walk.The phenomenon observed is called 'hoarfrost'; frozen water vapour that has settled on plants and trees during still weather, and is displayed beautifully in the midday sun.This occurs when there is a sharp drop in temperature and moisture in the air changes spontaneously from a gas to solid ice, skipping the droplet phase.This forms these frozen crystals on branches and roofs - which look just like snow or blossom - while the ground around it still green and lush and the sun shines.Agricultural business owner Carol said: "I was doing my usual walk down a country road in Graceville about a mile from my home and I was stunned by the beauty that was all around."Photography is a hobby of mind and I had just been to the doctor because I've been struggling with my breathing since getting COVID last month, and this really eased my mind."This kind of frost happens about once or twice a year, but the fact that it lased all day, and on a clear day with no fog, is pretty unusual."The fact that it was so clear gave it this beautiful contrast with the blue sky which was quite unique."She filmed it on Monday (December 7).

This farmhouse was transformed into a winter wonderland by a weird weather phenomenon which covers just the trees in frozen dew that looks just like snow.The scene fit for a Christmas card was captured in Graceville, Minnesota by Carol Bauer, 56, while she was on a walk.The phenomenon observed is called 'hoarfrost'; frozen water vapour that has settled on plants and trees during still weather, and is displayed beautifully in the midday sun.This occurs when there is a sharp drop in temperature and moisture in the air changes spontaneously from a gas to solid ice, skipping the droplet phase.This forms these frozen crystals on branches and roofs - which look just like snow or blossom - while the ground around it still green and lush and the sun shines.Agricultural business owner Carol said: "I was doing my usual walk down a country road in Graceville about a mile from my home and I was stunned by the beauty that was all around."Photography is a hobby of mind and I had just been to the doctor because I've been struggling with my breathing since getting COVID last month, and this really eased my mind."This kind of frost happens about once or twice a year, but the fact that it lased all day, and on a clear day with no fog, is pretty unusual."The fact that it was so clear gave it this beautiful contrast with the blue sky which was quite unique."She filmed it on Monday (December 7).