The snow accumulation and persistent low temperatures this winter have provided visuals of Salter Grove not possible in recent winters.

As of January 29th, 2026, the entire park was under at least a foot of snow except for the plowed area in the parking lot. Persistent low temperatures formed ice floes in both North and South Coves. Tidal movement then heaved large plates of ice on top of rocks and along the shore.

Of course, sledders took advantage of snow-covered Audubon Hill, long a neighborhood winter favorite. Hikers and cross-country skiers were out as well. 

One family was admiring the tree-of-heaven along Audubon Trail only to discover traces of the Spotted Lanternfly at the base of the geometric trunk. There was a heavy infestation during the fall of 2025. 

Before the snows came, Nature Trail volunteers constructed a number of brush piles using debris from the wind storm of July 3rd, 2025. The thick snow cover provided an opportunity to “track” visitation rate and structural effectiveness of these new wildlife shelters. 

Photos by Marina Wong except where otherwise noted.