iN PHOTOS: Mother nature’s intricate ice designs in Okanagan, Kamloops

While cold temperatures and snow appear to be delayed in the valley bottoms so far this winter, there are some photographers finding icy winter scenery in a few places around Kamloops and the Okanagan, and ice formations in the higher elevations.

Some intricate patterns can be seen on mountain lake surfaces in photos captured by drones, while other interesting ice formations are found on local hiking trails.

As we wait for significant snow in the valley bottoms, have a look at these images from photographers who ventured into the higher elevations.

If you have any interesting snow and ice photos we'd be happy to share them with our readers. You can submit your photos to news@infonews.ca.

Ice formations on long grasses reflect the sun in Kamloops. , Festive lights are reflected on an icy road surface near Kamloops. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Rachel Sdouts

Festive lights are reflected on an icy road surface near Kamloops. | Credit: SUBMITTED/ Rachel Sdouts

Hoar frost collected dusted trees along a lake in the Okanagan. SUBMITTED/ Kaung Myat

A mountain lake on Campbell Range Road in Kamloops is plowed for ice skating. , Festive lights are reflected on an icy road surface near Kamloops. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Rachel Sdouts

The Loop has been cleared for ice skating at Apex Mountain Resort in Penticton. , Festive lights are reflected on an icy road surface near Kamloops. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Rachel Sdouts

The surface of a lake in the Kamloops area was photographed using a drone. , Festive lights are reflected on an icy road surface near Kamloops. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Rachel Sdouts

Ice formations on long grasses reflect the sun in Kamloops. , These ice formations were found around Edith Lake, Kamloops. Credit: SUBMITTED/ Floriane Fleming

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