Snow January 16th-20th 2013

These are photographs I took around St Margaret's Bay and in the eastern end of the North Downs during the period of intense cold and snow between 16th and 24th January 2013. 

 

This was a spell of dramatic weather.  The snow was not spectacularly deep but deep enough to completely change the landscape. And although the temperatures were not glacial the persistent and bitter north-easterly winds gave feels like temperatures of up to -10C.

 

When the thaw did set it it was slow and the cold winds gained in ferocity.

 

For pictures of local birds during this period take a look at the Tony Morris' great St Margaret's birding blog.

 

 

Snow sky sea sun: January 2013 St Margaret's Bay
Snow sky sea sun: January 2013 St Margaret's Bay
Panoramic view of the south end cliffs, St Margaret's Bay, January 21st 2013
Panoramic view of the south end cliffs, St Margaret's Bay, January 21st 2013
Winter heliotrope (petaistes fragrans) and snow
Winter heliotrope (petaistes fragrans) and snow
Snow in the lane and Dover Patrol Monument
Snow in the lane and Dover Patrol Monument