Your P.E.I.: Snowbound

With storms few and far between this winter, a blast in February gives photographers a windy, snowy challenge

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Caption: This pup is enjoying catching snowflakes on his tongue. (Submitted by @tiffany.marie_1/Instagram)

Winter storms may interrupt our days and plans, but they can also be the source of beautiful and dramatic photos.
Here are some of your winter whiteout pictures — capturing the beauty through whistling wind and driving snow.

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Caption: After the storm, Brian Wagner captured the fresh snow glistening in the winter sunshine. (Submitted by @fluorescent_chemist/Instagram)

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Caption: This pair of blue jays is diving through the snow for their storm snack. (Submitted by @susanleefish/Instagram)

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Caption: This plow had early work to do in Millcove, P.E.I. (Submitted by Nadine MacLean/Facebook)

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Caption: This was taken in Victoria Park In Charlottetown. A reminder not only of the snow, but that Valentine's Day is coming up. (Submitted by @lindamathesonford/Instagram)

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Caption: This eagle and crow spent some time together in the snow. (Submitted by @lindamathesonford/Instagram)

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Caption: The sun peaked through the fog as the storm started to die down. (Submitted by Jypsy and Alex Bain/Facebook)

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Caption: A colourful, peeking pheasant! (Submitted by @janerhanlon/Instagram)

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Caption: Usually Victoria Park has lots of people enjoying the boardwalk, but in the thick of the storm, the lantern stood alone. (Submitted by @devils.in.thedetails/Instagram)

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Caption: Making it to a drive-thru is an achievement on a storm day. David Perry and his horse Thunder pulled up at Eugene's General Store in Tignish, P.E.I. (Submitted by Irene Perry/Facebook)

Are you snapping shots of the Island, too? Send us your photos of adorable wildlife, beautiful scenery and stunning sunsets through a direct message on the CBC Prince Edward Island Facebook(external link) page, tag us on Instagram(external link) or hashtag #CBCPEI, tweet us @CBCPEI(external link) or submit to Compass Photo of the Day(external link).