A man stretches to add energy to his final demonstration of skipping stones across the frozen lake at Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for January 19, 2025.

Caroline Johnson and Spencer Echemann pose for selfies in front of the window at Westerville Antiques after shopping in Uptown Westerville and heading to the grocery store to get cinnamon roll ingredients for Sunday Morning breakfast. My Final Photo for January 18, 2025.

What appears to be a coyote track marks its path across the larger pond at Heritage Park after having traversed the smaller pond in its travels across frozen waters. My Final Photo for January 17, 2025.

Sisters walk their dogs along the frozen shoreline of Hoover Reservoir, taking advantage of moderately cold temperatures and low wind. My Final Photo for January 16, 2025.

Theodore Marshall closes their eyes as they wait to cross State Street in the slight warmth of the setting sun, using earphones for music and ear protection, as well as a heavy scarf to protect against double-digit temperatures in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 15, 2024.

The Yarnell Farm barns and silo are partially obscured by afternoon snow showers that preceded much lower temperatures. My Final Photo for January 14, 2025.

Sunset falls on the Sharp Home on Africa Road as the full moon rises over the gazebo and the field behind the historic house. My Final Photo for January 13, 2025.

A sledder races down the steep slope at Alum Creek Park South, heading for the icy ramp at the bottom to squeeze in a few runs before sunset on Sunday. My Final Photo for January 12, 2025.

Shawn Corkrean, left, and Aidan Valentine shove sticks into a snowman and create arms for the snow memory at Sharon Woods Park of Corkrean’s outdoorsman father, who recently died. My Final Photo for January 11, 2025.

Grandmother and grandchild enjoy a ride down the small hill at Alum Creek North despite the snow being compacted to ice, making the ride faster and more exhilarating than a typical sled ride. My Final Photo for January 10, 2025.

The late afternoon glow lights the horizon at Hoover Reservoir, where a rock exposed by the lake’s low waters is slowly encased in a layer of ice as the lake freezes in the low temperature. My Final Photo for January 9, 2025.

Light snow flurries fall across Jimmy V’s brightly lit closed patio, reminding frozen Uptown Westerville of warmer times, good food, and companionship. My Final Photo for January 8, 2025.