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NewsDecember 26, 2012

A blizzard warning was canceled early after about 6 inches of snow had fallen on Cape Girardeau Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Fred Lynch, Adam Vogler and Laura Simon
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
April Harris helps Sasha Solivan while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com April Harris helps Sasha Solivan while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Addie Long prepares to hurl a snowball Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Addie Long prepares to hurl a snowball Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Jeffrey Turk, 7, assembles his fort in preparation of a snowball fight Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jeffrey Turk, 7, assembles his fort in preparation of a snowball fight Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
A wind gust blows snow across the site of the old Franklin Elementary Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2012.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com A wind gust blows snow across the site of the old Franklin Elementary Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2012.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Delany Boyer, right, and Dylan speed down the hill on their sled Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Delany Boyer, right, and Dylan speed down the hill on their sled Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Keegan Long flies through the air on his snowboard Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Keegan Long flies through the air on his snowboard Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Buddy, a Lhasa Apso, ventures out into the snow with Barb Hopkins Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Buddy, a Lhasa Apso, ventures out into the snow with Barb Hopkins Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Matt Hopkins gets ready for a snowy day Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Matt Hopkins gets ready for a snowy day Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
A vehicle makes its way down Broadway Wednesday, morning.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A vehicle makes its way down Broadway Wednesday, morning.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Holiday lights glow on the snow Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Holiday lights glow on the snow Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
A pedestrian shields themself from blowing snow as they make their way down Broadway Wednesday, morning.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A pedestrian shields themself from blowing snow as they make their way down Broadway Wednesday, morning.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Addie Long catches a ride with her mother Lisa Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Addie Long catches a ride with her mother Lisa Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Snow people greet passersby on Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Snow people greet passersby on Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Shane Pridmore clears snow in the 600 block of Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Shane Pridmore clears snow in the 600 block of Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Snow covers a new bench in the 600 block of Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Snow covers a new bench in the 600 block of Broadway Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Plants are bowed over from snow and ice outside of Philanthropy, 407 Broadway,  Wednesday, morning in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Plants are bowed over from snow and ice outside of Philanthropy, 407 Broadway, Wednesday, morning in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The snow was slow in taking a hint Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The snow was slow in taking a hint Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
A wreath laid near the Common Pleas Courthouse is covered in snow and ice Wednesday, morning.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com A wreath laid near the Common Pleas Courthouse is covered in snow and ice Wednesday, morning.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
April Harris, left, Steven Harris, Efrain Cruz, Sasha Solivan and Elmer Rodriguez while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com April Harris, left, Steven Harris, Efrain Cruz, Sasha Solivan and Elmer Rodriguez while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Kayleigh Turk, left, and her twin sister Elizabeth watch as Lillian Web karate chops the container to release the packed snow inside Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau. The girls were assembling a fort for a snowball fight.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Kayleigh Turk, left, and her twin sister Elizabeth watch as Lillian Web karate chops the container to release the packed snow inside Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau. The girls were assembling a fort for a snowball fight.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com
Steven Harris, right, watches as April Harris gives Efrain Cruz a push while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Steven Harris, right, watches as April Harris gives Efrain Cruz a push while sledding Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Common Pleas Courthouse.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Faith Essner, right, Ely Oberle, center, and Alex Harold trek across Capaha Park with their sleds Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Faith Essner, right, Ely Oberle, center, and Alex Harold trek across Capaha Park with their sleds Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Debbie Boyer and her children Delaney and Dylan sled for the first time Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Debbie Boyer and her children Delaney and Dylan sled for the first time Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Ginger the Pomeranian goes for a walk in the snow Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Ginger the Pomeranian goes for a walk in the snow Wednesday morning, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Chuck Madden helps Addie Long build a snowman Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Chuck Madden helps Addie Long build a snowman Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 at Capaha Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Lillian Webb, left, Elizabeth Turk, center, and her twin sister Kayleigh assemble a fort in preparation of a snowball fight Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lillian Webb, left, Elizabeth Turk, center, and her twin sister Kayleigh assemble a fort in preparation of a snowball fight Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2012 in Cape Girardeau.
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A blizzard warning was canceled early after about 6 inches of snow had fallen on Cape Girardeau Wednesday, Dec. 26.

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