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AUGUSTA, GA – An unexpected blanket of snow transformed Augusta into a winter playground, drawing locals to Berckman’s Road for a day of sledding and snowy fun. The rare weather event brought joy and excitement as residents hurried to make the most of the fleeting winter wonderland.
Situated conveniently near the renowned Augusta National Golf Club, the area became a bustling hub for snow enthusiasts and their canine companions, all eager to revel in the frosty spectacle.
“It feels magical; it’s awesome,” shared sledding enthusiast Natalie Cook, capturing the spirit of the day. Her partner in fun, Chris Link, echoed her sentiment, adding, “When it happens, you just have to get outside.”
This isn’t the first time the duo has embraced Augusta’s snow; they were also out enjoying the previous year’s snowfall. This time around, they got creative with their sledding approaches, trying out unconventional methods like cooking pans and air mattresses to enhance their downhill adventures.
“It’s a thrill,” Cook remarked, describing the exhilaration of finding the perfect hill and sledding strategy. “If you get the right hill, the right sledding method, it’s a thrill.”
“With the right speeding method, you can really pick up, but if you’re not careful you can do a couple flips on the way down too.”
Well, thankfully, no one got hurt or flipped upside down. Luckily, my sledding experience was short-lived.
But two best friends were also second timers from last year, and they’ve enjoyed every second.
“You get to go with your friends and play outside and not go inside all day,” said Owen Maddux.
“Also, because we don’t get much snow here in Augusta,” said Lewis Sanders.
So, does that mean they want to see more snow, more often here in the CSRA?
“I want to see more, I hope it snows again tomorrow,” Maddux said.
“I do too, and it’d be very cool to have that again,” Sanders said.
“I’m team snow.” “I’m saying a month, I could do a month of all snow, anything after that, I’m out. Make it hot again,” Link said.
The consensus is in. Augustans love the snow, but not enough to experience it consistently such as those who live in the Midwest or Northeast.