Winter weather
Posted: Sunday, 26 February 2006 |
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According to the current forecast, a spell of wintry weather looks set to sweep down over the Isles in the next day or so (writing this Sunday, 26th February). Should make for an interesting episode. In the 15 months that I've been in Lewis, I have experienced some accumulations of snow. Some of it on higher levels, like on the path between Bogha Glas and Glen Langadale. In November 2004, there was a reasonable, 2 inch, covering in South Lochs. Temperature was correspondingly low, +2C. Four months later, in March '05, there was a full days' snow cover, about 1 inch, and similar temperatures.
The forecast episode would appear to be more prolongued and severe. Anything between 1 and 12 inches of snow would be possible, with drifting. Last week, I noticed that spring was extending its first tentative tendrils. Leaves were starting to bud, and the snowdrops and crocuses were out. Although we're near the sea, some severe overnight frosts are to be expected. An elderly gent told me a story that during the 1950s, the A857 Stornoway to Barvas road was virtually impassible. Only following in the wake of an army truck was it possible to travel between the two places, and only during a clearance in the weather. Supplies were being ferried to the West Side, which had been cut off for a few days. As the weather started to close in, the vehicles made their way back to town. Visibility slowly dropped down to zero, but the driver managed to make his way safely back to town. As he drove down Bayhead and Cromwell Street, everybody turned round to stare at his truck. It wasn't until he pulled up outside his house that he noticed the snowgoose, plastered all over the front grill.
I'm looking forward to seeing the island in white.
Posted on Arnish Lighthouse at 18:18
Comments
Shall Annie B and myself sort out some snowgoose recipes for you? Really it's no trouble.
calumannabel from Oslo Cottage Lanercost Lewis
Viewing your Cam every day for the first signs of snow.....If it lies thickly, I look forward to some Fab Pics from you !.No snow here yet, just a bitter `lazy` wind that goes right through, rather than going around....Brrrrr...now where DID I put my Thermals?
Jean from in shivery Oban
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