Today - Day 6 of November Snow!

I am sure many of you will have heard about the severe weather conditions which have hit the North East of the UK - the worst hit area in the country - a fact my good neighbour Crystal will fully endorse!

Reading my previous post you will be aware that I have been out taking photographs around our village - showing the picturesque side to being swamped by snow.
Listening to the Radio this morning - broadcast from London there was great excitement as a "flurry" of snow descended outside the studio - so romantic yet a thousand miles away from the reality of a week long snow storm.
The sheep I featured a couple of days ago (Ronnie's) are no longer outside in their respective fields - they are now inside the barns needing feed.
Fortunately I do not need to venture anywhere - I can't anyway as Jon is using the 4x4 to get to work and these are the only vehicles suitable in the current conditions. I have an intent fear of driving in the snow due to a bad experience in a BMW - renown for their inability to move in any snowy condition so I am quite content to stay at home.

I have a cold too, so best to stay snug as a bug in a rug - and the perfect place is in our snug - so - sitting in the snug - this was the view from the window a few minutes ago

 

Yes, it was snowing again! More road closures! We are just off the A171 Guisborough to Whitby Road which is currently shut due to the weather conditions and the village is so quiet. Last week our village was in the news and indeed on National television when a coach veered off the road on a nasty bend. The problem with driving over the moors is the snow can drift across the road quickly and the road can not be seen - hence the amount of accidents when vehicles go into the ditches.

 

The mistlethrush was after some breakfast

 

 

The barns over the road where the sheep are now being looked after.

Having a cold I must admit I have a craving for oranges and lemonade - it takes me back to mum - this was always what she prepared for me when I had a cold.......so I am in the best place for sure - watching the world outside from my window! The pictures above would appear Black and White - this is not the case - this is how dull the sky is right now - so her's something to brighten the day...

Weather forecast is pretty much the same - more snow, more winds and colder temperatures!

More snow has arrived - more to come too!

Snow continued through the night and the North East has been one of the hardest hit areas - in particular North Yorkshire. The snow was at least 18" deep so I grabbed my camera and went for a walk up to the horses. I was soaked when I returned home.
More snow is forecast!

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Told you so!

The weather forecast was spot on! We awoke to thick snow so as soon as I could I went out for a walk with Frida and captured the morning! I am now in hibernation mode and will not be venturing out - well not driving anyway. Jon loves the adventure feel of driving in the snow and I am quite happy to let him but I detest it and am very nervous. We may go out on the moors later and I will take my camera.