The view from my bedroom window at 8.30 am today
I had hoped and prayed that the snow which stranded 200 drivers near Exeter last night would not reach as far as here - but no luck. Since 6.30 am, when I got up, the weather has alternated between white-out snow and sleet, depositing not a great amount depth wise, but treacherous road conditions. The sleet is freezing, then getting nicely coated with another layer of snow, seemingly ad infinitum.
Four wheeled drive cars and tractors were able to pass earlier, but I have not seen any in the last hour - and because supplies of salt and grit are running out in some parts of the country, I don't think this road has seen either - if it has, then it has been covered up again. (The services have been pressed to breaking point this week, and have reacted selflessly - so no criticism there)
It is almost vain hope that Britt-Arnhild will reach me today - I definitely cannot get to the station, and I doubt whether or not a taxi would get out. Whoops - just looked out of my bedroom window again and there goes a car sideways back down the hill!!
The worst thing has been the three short outages of power since dawn. Loss of that will equal loss of heating and lighting. Oh, yes, that's all we need....
All we can do now is see what tomorrow brings.
7.30 am - not too bad
9.30 - a lull in the snowfall - the tracks made by the cars filled with packed ice, no grit.
"The car in the corner" a couple of hours hour ago - now the snow is up to the bumper...
A wee giftie from a passing lorry - outside my gate
How unfortunate for you and Britt. Hope it improves but not looking like it from the forecast. All we have had today is torrential rain but they say it might turn to snow.
Posted by: Barbara | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 14:31
Oh my goodness!!! I am saying prayers that you all stay safe and warm and that the snow does not stop you from your visit with dear Britt- Arnhild...I know how much you both have been looking forward to it. Weather rules the world!
Thinking of you dear Roz,
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Garcia | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 16:39
Well, we didn't make it this time Roz.
But some day we will meet, in England, in Norway, or in Venezia!!!!!!
I am in London, have bought a loads of books about litterary London and plan a quiet night at the hotel.
Love, Britt Arnhild
Posted by: Britt Arnhild | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 19:08
Hello,
It does look pretty doesn't it? I've been following the news with interest and I'm not really that surprised at the chaos ~ I remember it being much the same last time.
I just stopped by from Britt Arnhild's blog and I've enjoyed my visit.
Marie x
Posted by: marie | Friday, February 06, 2009 at 21:51
Oh how disappointing. I hope maybe tomorrow will be better and you can meet. So close, yet so far.
Posted by: Marilyn | Saturday, February 07, 2009 at 04:14
Greetings from Canada! Sorry to hear that the snow has been wreaking such havoc for you all across the Pond! Outside of my house our snowbanks are 5' high, we're used to snow but even we think this is getting a bit ridiculous. Some people here carry bags of kitty litter in their car for grit if they are caught spinning on ice - just an idea.
Posted by: Darlene | Saturday, February 07, 2009 at 13:03
We only have wet and dry seasons here, and the photos of your snow looks very nice, tho I can read thru the comments that its not safe outside. Nevertheless, you're blessed to have four seasons. How I wish I can experience autumn, spring & winter someday. I'm happy to read some or your blogs. I enjoyed mostly your photos. Thank you for sharing to the public. I'm from Southeast Asia, btw.
Posted by: Eprocurement software | Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 08:23
Hi! I love your photos. The last one looks like two sheep resting, kneeling.
Posted by: piano teacher | Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 17:35