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Readers Share Snow Pics: 7-Foot Snowman, Winter Wonderland

We asked and you provided. Patch.com readers shared their favorite pictures from last weekend's winter storm.

Kari Christensen shared this photo from Saturday. "I had to take someone to Sherman Hospital for an appointment on Saturday morning. Instead of waiting inside, I walked around the lake at Sherman Hospital," she said.
Kari Christensen shared this photo from Saturday. "I had to take someone to Sherman Hospital for an appointment on Saturday morning. Instead of waiting inside, I walked around the lake at Sherman Hospital," she said. (Photo credit Kari Christensen )

It's starting to look a lot like Christmas in and around northern Illinois.

Snow has blanketed northern Illinois, and Patch.com readers have taken some time out from their busy schedules to get out and enjoy the scenery. We asked readers to share some of their photos from this past weekend's snowstorm and here's some of the fun pictures they passed along.

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Lynette McClain submitted this photo of Asher of Crystal Lake, which was taken following a recent snowstorm in northern Illinois. (Photo credit: Lynette McClain/Submitted photo)
Ruth Mrowczynski, of Huntley, shared this photo of a 7-foot snowman, which her 37-year-old son built. Her son, she said, was visiting from Florida "and got a little creative."
Ruth Mrowczynski, of Huntley, shared this photo of a 7-foot snowman, which her 37-year-old son built. Her son, she said, was visiting from Florida "and got a little creative."
Kari Christensen shared this photo from Saturday. "I had to take someone to Sherman Hospital for an appointment on Saturday morning. Instead of waiting inside, I walked around the lake at Sherman Hospital. It really is a lovely spot to appreciate life and get some exercise," she said.
Barbara Harwood shared this photo of her backyard our back yard in Del Webb in Huntley

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