A sharp frost last night, with the temperature still down at -3.5C at 9am in the back garden, has made walking much easier as long as one watches out for the re-frozen ice, the snow now crunchy underfoot. The sun hardly lifts his head above the North Sea horizon - it's only a week now until the shortest day, which is a cheering thought.
There's been little more snow at lower levels but more at higher. While the back roads are still icy the A9 is clear, though a delivery driver reported deep drifts at Berriedale, just north of Helmsdale, last night, caused by the wind blowing snow from the adjoining fields.
It's good that we're still able to get out for our daily walk, and we are so, so fortunate to have such a variety of scenery to enjoy close at hand.
A sharp frost last night, with the temperature still down at -3.5C at 9am in the back garden, has made walking much easier as long as one watches out for the re-frozen ice, the snow now crunchy underfoot. The sun hardly lifts his head above the North Sea horizon - it's only a week now until the shortest day, which is a cheering thought.
That last photograph is a Christmas Card winner!
ReplyDeleteHi Derryck - good to hear from you again, thanks for the kind comment. Trouble is, the thaw has now set in alternating with freezing nights, so the place is like a giant skating rink. Good wishes for Christmas and 2023 to you and all yours. Jon
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