I glanced out the window at just the right moment – to see snowflakes swirling madly through the air. A snow squall was passing through our neighborhood in London – the first snow I’d seen in England – so I pulled on my coat and scurried outside. The snow had ended as quickly as it began, leaving only a dusting on the pavements and nearby garden squares.
I never expected snow in London like we get at home in New Hampshire – despite being further north, the British Isles’ maritime climate keeps it relatively warmer, especially in the south around London. As a result, Londoners may not be so prepared for a real snowfall. British comedian Michael McIntyre pokes fun at Brits’ attitude about snow. Worth a watch! 😆
Humor aside, a real snowstorm can bring real challenges. Today, although London had only rain, other parts of the UK are suffering as Storm Goretti passes through: hurricane-force winds and snow wreak havoc across the UK, according to The Times of London. “More than 43,000 properties are without power in the southwest and hundreds of schools are closed across the country.”
David Kotz 