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
--
http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm

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
--
http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm

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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

I know some don't want any; but of those that do like snow,
which is the best time of winter?


I don't like it around Christmas and New Year because people in
general, and I in particular, often have to drive some distances
at that time of year, and snow and frost are conducive to
accidents. I've done my share of driving through blizzards and
on sheets of ice, and sleeping in the car in snowdrifts (my
sleeping bag lives in the car from December to March, alongside
the spade, autosocks, snow boots, heavy gloves, hi-vis fleece
and coat etc), and I really have no desire to do more of those
things, especially when the nights are longest and darkness is
an added complication.

I do like the second half of January until early March to be
snowy. The days are longer, and you sometimes get long settled
calm cold spells like last week so you can actually get out and
about if you need to, and you can enjoy the snow-covered
scenery. I like driving on snow-covered roads in sunshine if I
don't have any appointments to get to and provided there's
nothing solid available to hit, like other traffic. I also love
a long walk through sunlit snow, and I love skiing unless it's
windy.

By mid-March I get fed up with winter and just want to get on
with spring, and I definitely do not like snow at low level any
time from April to November.

Anne

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
--
http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm

-------------------------------
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
Wembury, SW Devon

"Len Wood" wrote in message
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Snow on Valentine's Day is lovely, very romantic, but it plays havoc
with my wife's brassicas.
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I read that sentence quite differently for a second or too, phew hot flush
there! :-)

http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm
Will Hand (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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On Jan 20, 10:11*am, "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
--http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Haytor/automatic/Current_Vantage_Pro.htm

Very early February - there's just enough warmth in the sun (in the
south-east) to allow you to enjoy it without getting cold, or it
melting

On 20/01/2012 10:11, 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?

If it is going to snow, then Xmas Day is preferable.

But like Xmas itself, the novelty of snow has kind of worn off over the
last few years.

But it is nice to see, and I can get to see it nearly every year by
going up onto the high moor on Dartmoor where it can be truly stunning.
Especially when it is set against the bluest of skies and dazzling
sunshine in February or early March.

Then back down to the low-lying hinterlands of Devon where I am glad
that snow is a rarity.

Bets of both worlds really.

--
Nick G
Otter Valley, Devon
20 m amsl
http://www.ottervalley.co.uk

Early January, Low up the channel, 60 knots... loads of time for it to last.

Mike McMillan

IOW (dreaming of the early 60's)

On Jan 20, 10:11*am, "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.


December and January definitely.

In February, thoughts turn to spring, and mild weather can often be
quite pleasant, particularly in the second half of the month. Also the
snow tends to melt faster due to the stronger sun.
On the other hand, unless we get that unusual combination of mild and
low humidity (like we have a couple of days this month), December and
January can be just a bit drab without any proper wintry weather.

However, this year it looks like late winter or spring, snow, or
nothing.... Anyone want a bet on a real dumping in April? :-)

Nick

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
--
http://www.lyneside.demon.co.uk/Hayt...antage_Pro.htm

-------------------------------
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
Wembury, SW Devon- Hide quoted text -

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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.