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These Surreal Photos Show the Beaches of Southern California Covered in Ice

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As the rest of the country suffered through a particularly gruesome winter, residents of Southern California have been quick to remind us that they have been enjoying months of clear skies and sunshine. But a rare hailstorm Monday left miles of California’s coastline covered with nearly an inch of hail, offering residents a rare opportunity to play in the “snow.”

Here, we gathered a collection of photos from Instagram and Twitter that captured this unexpected — and totally surreal — winter wonderland.

Nathaniel Brimlow posted this photo of a lone snowman at Huntington Beach Pier.Nathaniel Brimlow (@nathaniel_______) via Instagram
Fouad Rider shared this snowball photo and said, "Not even mad I missed all my classes today."Fouad Rider (@fouadrider) via Twitter
Nikki Swain posted rare snow photos in Huntington Beach and said, "Happy Tuesday."Nikki 🎀 Swain (@nikkiswiz) via Instagram
Amber Norris declared Huntington Beach a "wonderland."Amber Norris (@amberxsunshine) via Instagram
Ed Templeton captured this snapshot at the Huntingon Beach pier, writing, "the alluvial fan of melting hailstones fascinates passers by at the #huntingtonbeach pier."Ed Templeton (@ed.templeton) via Instagram
Emily Weisenberge declared that it "snowed dippin' dots."Emily Weisenberger 🌔 (@emilyjayew) via Instagram
Giselle Romero shared this photo and asked if anyone wanted to build a snowman.Giselle Romero (@lovegiselle) via Instagram
Instagram user gr3enlotus declared the snow "something you never see."ᑕᕼᑌᑕKᒪE ᗷEᖇᖇY (@gr3enlotus) via Instagram
Jeff Perez captured this surfer, adding, "Out here appreciating somethin HB hasn't seen in many years, snow."jeff_perez (@jeff_perez) via Instagram

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