Loud noises around 9pm last night alerted us to a heavy shower of hail. We wondered whether it might snow. When we woke this morning it looked almost as though it had, but in fact it was just thick drifts of hail that had stayed overnight.
Hail on back lawn
Hail on path
I needed to walk with care on my way to work as the paths were icy. As another pedestrian said to me “We need steady feet today”. Walking home was easier, because there’d been heavy rain which had washed the hail away. I haven’t seen any snow, but others have reported flurries, and it’s certainly cold. We’ve just turned the heat pump up higher, and we’re happy not to be going out tonight. Keep warm, everyone!
“The hailstorm almost looked like snow
and temperatures have dropped down low.”
It is very, very cold here too and the forecast sleety showers have just arrived. Keep warm and safe!
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I thought it was snow! The bird bath water was frozen solid this morning.
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It’s not so bad this morning. Hope the birds’ water may be accessible today.
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This is winter and a hard one this year. Stay warm ……and do not slip on the ice.
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I hope you’re keeping warm and dry too, Carol. I picture you snuggled up by the log burner.
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