Wintry Weather

The forecast wintry blast is here.  Our garden is white with hail, but no snowfall yet.

I feel sorry for those whose homes are not weathertight, and for those venturing into the central city for the America’s Cup victory parade.  We’re expecting a ‘high’ of five degrees and I’m pleased not to have to go anywhere.  There was a brief glimpse of sun an hour ago.  Now the hail has recommenced, and we’ve seen a few snowflakes.

A baby seal has been seen swimming along our part of the river.  Perhaps she’s headed for the parade?

“This is a day to stay inside
and that is where I plan to bide.”

 

 

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Heavy Hail

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.”

 

 

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