Snowy day brings out the creative side in many area residents

photo courtesy of Sarah Nowack

Tuesday's snowfall was the perfect snow to get outside and enjoy the day on Wednesday. Many people around Decorah did just that as area students and teachers were given the day off.

Enjoy the following pictures of various snow activities on Wednesday.

Courtney and Travis Nordheim used the perfect, packing snow to build forts Photo courtesy of Courtney Nordheim (Click on photos for larger images)

Several snowmen can be seen around town. Top left: Livia Fey's snowman "Dan" right: Isaiah Fey's snowman Photos courtesy of Lori Fey. Bottom left: Sarah Nowach's creation Photo courtesy of Sarah Nowack and right: Valarie Gunhus' upside down snowman Photo courtesy of Valarie Gunhus

Isaiah, Caleb, Livia and Lincoln Fey building a snowfort in their backyard Photo courtesy of Lori Fey

Sarah Nowack enjoyed snowshoeing on the snow day Photo courtesy of Sarah Nowack