The big weather event of 2010 is upon us.

Or, at least we hope this is the big weather event!

None of the weather forecasters predicted it, as record snowfall hit the DFW metroplex for hours on Thursday.

Some areas are sitting in 11 inches, when the prognosticators thought 1-3 inches was possible.

The heavy snowfall provided incredible photo opportunities, so we’ve decided to host a photo contest.

Send your best winter day shot to us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and we’ll post all the entries in our LH Photo Gallery.

(You can certainly send more than one, but be sure to designate your entry; one per family and any size is okay.)

We're working on a really special prize for the winner - you won't be disappointed - and the winning photograph will be announced around the end of next week.

While the heavy blanket of snow is pretty to look at and a lot of fun for the kids, it does present some problems as well.

The aftermath of all the snowfall will most likely persist for a few days. Power outages are certainly an issue.

Late afternoon on Thursday and into the early morning hours of Friday, every half hour or so, a flash of light could be seen as transformers blew and power lines came in contact with tree limbs.

Slushy conditions yesterday, coupled with freezing temperatures overnight, means ice - especially on the bridges.

Ice will give way to more slush later this morning, and lots of traffic lights are still out, so be careful out there.

Our best advice? Head to Flagpole Hill for some sledding and be sure to take the camera!

We'll be waiting anxiously - .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) - to see your photos.

Our thanks to David Werther for the lead photograph, taken yesterday near White Rock Lake.