winter forecasts

[Gaina]

Originally Posted by briar rose

I didn't catch it all, but the weather girl this morning said the Bewick Swans had arrived somewhere in the UK early this year, the last time they arrived this early we had a very cold winter, so maybe we are in for a cold few months, only time will tell

It was Slimbridge . My woodpecker has been a bit frantic about ramming peanuts into holes in the pole outside my bedroom, moreso than I can remember in previous autumns so maybe he knows something I don't .

Last night I stuck my head out of the window to record a Tawny Owl and nearly got my nose frozen off! This is what October used to feel like when I was a kid.

[demicav]

Oh I'd love some decent snow. Haven't had any since being a child. All we seem to get is a bit here and there that freezes and makes walking suicidal.

[SandraI]

Well, whatever the winter weather turns out to be I do hope we get some bright sunny days after the summer we have had. Looking out through the window now it is such a grey miserable day here in Bolton!

[starlight]

Same here in Northampton.......Squally rain and wind is chilly. Dogs need a walk, I dont want to go today!

But I guess I will just have to wrap up and brave it....its going to get colder so I cant wimp out just yet lol.

[zak robinson]

the cold is already here and theres been snow across england so maybe there is definetly going to be a cold winter ahead

[Thizle]

In 1947 I was just a teenager, but I can remember the hardship that winter brought to humans as well as wildlife, we still had rationing. in 1963 I was a Derbyshire fireman, a very busy time for us, but for the poor wildlife, the rivers Lathkill ,Derwent, Dove, all the canals in the area and the streams, all were severely affected. it appeared most of the Kingfishers and a lot of other wildlife perished in that winter, and not a few humans, no please dont pray for a cold winter, I'm not adverse to a little snow (on Christmas cards) If you really want snow and ice, ive heard Russia is nice in the winter regards Jon

[Muggsy]

Originally Posted by Thizle

In 1947 I was just a teenager, but I can remember the hardship that winter brought to humans as well as wildlife, we still had rationing. in 1963 I was a Derbyshire fireman, a very busy time for us, but for the poor wildlife, the rivers Lathkill ,Derwent, Dove, all the canals in the area and the streams, all were severely affected. it appeared most of the Kingfishers and a lot of other wildlife perished in that winter, and not a few humans, no please dont pray for a cold winter, I'm not adverse to a little snow (on Christmas cards) If you really want snow and ice, ive heard Russia is nice in the winter regards Jon

ohh hooray, well done Jon, I wonder how many on this site are old enough to remember 1963, I am and I didn't like it, not one bit, and nor did lots of the wildlife we all love so much.

[Jez]

Good snow in 81 and i loved every minute playing out in it. Sledging, making snowmen,snowball fights, Making fresh tracks, Making skid patches in the roads to see who could skid the furthest what fun and for free!!! How bright it makes winter look instead of the gray drab days when there isn't a leaf to be seen. I'm sure it must help reduce SAD?

[Tursiops2]

Originally Posted by Muggsy

ohh hooray, well done Jon, I wonder how many on this site are old enough to remember 1963,

Here's your answer...
The winters of 1947 and 1963
T2

[Muggsy]

good snow in 63, struggling to keep one tap from freezing, carrying buckets of water for the cows and pigs all day and half the night, I wonder how much enviromentally friendly salt will get spread on the roads if the winter of 2007/08 is as bad as 63