Published February 29, 2012, 12:00 AM

Leap Day snowstorm

Images from the Feb. 29 storm that brought rain followed by heavy snow (Photos by Chris Huber/Republic)


Rick Hohn clears snow from his sidewalk in Mitchell after heavy snow early Wednesday morning coated the region.

  • Rick Hohn clears snow from his sidewalk in Mitchell after heavy snow early Wednesday morning coated the region.
  • Snow sticks to a squirrel as it clings to a tree near Foster Street in Mitchell Wednesday morning.
  • Strong north winds plastered snow against the side of this brick building Wednesday in Mitchell.
  • Lynn Rysala clears snow from the sidewalks around his house in Mitchell as his dog Kim rides on the back.
  • City of Mitchell workers clear snow from the stoplight at the intersection of Burr Street and Havens Avenue in Mitchell.