On Jan 20, 11:45*am, Len Wood wrote:
On Jan 20, 10:40*am, Dave Cornwell wrote:
Eskimo Will wrote:
Which do you prefer?
I know some don't want any; but of those that do like snow, which is the
best time of winter?
I like snow at any time of year of course, but Christmas is especially
nice. Early December or November is OK but the days are getting shorter
and, if you have to work, there is not a lot of time to get out and
enjoy it.
February and March are really good, the days are getting longer and the
warmth of the sun makes messing around in snow easier. The roads tend to
clear up faster as well in March. Last February was the first snowless
February for me since leaving the SE in 2002 and it was a real downer, I
love my February snow. When we lived in Crowthorne, snow was rare, so we
used to head off up into the Highlands in February to get our fix.
I've saved up a lot of leave this year so far, will February be the
month to take it and make the most of *snowy weather? :-)
Yes I know I can always catch a plane and head off to the Alps or
Finland somewhere, but it is not the same as enjoying snow on your
backdoorstep, even if only for a week or so.
Eskimo Will
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I think early February would be my favourite time for snow as well. It's
also the time of year when snow showers off the North Sea become more
likely for me. I agree with what you say about snow abroad. It's a bit
like for me seeing a bird that is common abroad but rare here. Not the
same satisfaction - I could go to the zoo to do that!
Dave
Snow at Christmas is always nice, except if I am travelling up country
or trying to get to Heathrow airport.
Snow on my birthday (16 Nov) would be nice, but it has never happened
in the south of England where I have been in residence,
and is never likely to happen either.
Snow on Valentine's Day is lovely, very romantic, but it plays havoc
with my wife's brassicas.
Len Wood
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Snow fell here on 19 November 1985, with a maximum temperature
of -0.8°C. This is only 2 days after my birthday and 3 days after
yours.
The best time for snow is April - gone in a day and good
riddance.
Tudor Hughes, Warlingham, Surrey.