Overnight fog left a thick layer of frost in its wake Saturday morning, treating early risers to fleeting winter beauty across the region. Warm sunshine on a pristine frost-laden landscape is glorious for not only its stark beauty but also for its brevity — even a whisper of a breeze combined with the sun's warmth causes the frost to release the surface it clings to and flutter downward to the ground. As winter persists, frosty, sparkly moments such as this illuminate the long stretch ahead lying in wait for spring, transforming winter morose into moments of awe and wonder.