WEATHER

[nuthatch]

Snow started coming down thickly about 04.20 was 28F about 05.00.
It soon thawed after sunrise but some still remains on the grass.

37F now

[Jacksparrow]

No snow in the grounds of the Chateau. The staff were delighted as the expected turn out to shovel the drive clear was not required.
Despite much It was a wicked wind and tres parky

[peregrine]

but

[nuthatch]

Was 31F first thing - two kettles to thaw the bird bath

40F now and

[Willpar]

Been quite nice here. No frost or ice in the birdbath. Felt quite warm when I went out on the birdfood walk. And blue skies when I walked the lanes. All this talk of winter, just where is it.

[Placido]

Here !! ..... and There.

[nuthatch]

Was lovely and glittery everywhere this morning - 30F at 6, 28F at 7 o' clock and back to 30F now

I often note the dip in temperature when I look again - I spose it could be the just before dawn thing

Silver-cloudy now - still icy snow about in the garden

[Willpar]

Widespread frost this morning, but lovely and sunny now. Had to press my thermal socks into action just in case on the bird feed walk. Don't like cold feet.

[peregrine]

:cold2:then :raining:now

[greenfinch2]

and time for the Thermals.