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Cottonwood trees cause snow-like scene in Wilmette

Cottonwood in Gilson Park, Wilmette
Cottonwood in Gilson Park, Wilmette 00:46

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Snow in the summer? 

CBS 2 photographer Lou Kleinberg captured a snow-like scene in Wilmette's Gilson Park. 

According to CBS 2's Ed Curran, the white fuzz is caused by shedding cottonwood trees, creating a summer winter wonderland. 

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