It was snowing...

The Land of Ice and Snow, Arendelle.

As February drew nearer, spring was also approaching in the Land of Ice and Snow. The snow on the roads had begun to melt, and the drifting ice grew scarcer as temperatures rose. People began working in the fields. Because of the region's climate, the Land of Ice and Snow had only one main crop each year, sown in February or March and harvested in July or August. The remaining months were spent growing other things. Arendelle's royal family had ruled this land for a long time. Had it not been affected by the Time of Troubles, its traditions would probably have endured for many years to come.

That day.

The weather should have been fairly pleasant, but weather could change as quickly as a woman's mood.

It was already late January.

February was less than four or five days away. Nothing seemed different in Arendelle that day, but in the afternoon, startled cries suddenly rose from the entrance to the marketplace. Many people looked up at the tower atop the Imperial Palace, where a silvery-white pillar of light had risen without anyone noticing. It shot straight into the sky and remained there for quite some time before slowly fading from sight.

What had happened at the Imperial Palace?

People were puzzled. Many had been alarmed by the strange phenomenon and began asking around for news from inside the Imperial Palace.

About half an hour later.

A little girl's voice suddenly rang out at the entrance to the marketplace, sounding rather delighted. "It's snowing!"

Snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

The weather in the Land of Ice and Snow had already warmed up. No one had expected another snowfall with spring so close. Judging by the flurries coming down, it would probably be