Weather- January 2010

[Sinchets]

I've never seen Huddersfield wih snow, but it must be great for sledging 

[vivienr]

When it first fell a few weeks ago it was good for sledging but after the temperature drop it turned powdery. Today it is too difficult to get out to try it - I have just seen a news report on TV about the taxi accident and it said that it was so slippery that people had to crawl on the ice - it is impossible to stay upright.

[Anthony Darby]

I've never seen Huddersfield with snow, but it must be great for sledging 

It was when I was there in 1962/63. I went to Spring Grove Primary school that year. Went sledging in Greenhead Park. I remember Saturday mornings best going to the ABC minors after my piano lesson and paying 9d upstairs. 

[Lori S.]

in this hilly area I find it much easier walking on the snow than the 'cleared' icy pavements.

A basic fact known by anyone in snowy climates!

So sorry to hear about your unusual conditions this winter.  At least we expect it here.

[Susan Band]

The council round here are clearing the footpaths then transporting the snow 5 miles back to town to dump
Remember we live in the country where the roads  often have large bankings and verges, we also have a 3 acre village green. No shortage of places to dump the snow.
By the way this council encourages recycling and 'green initiatives'
I fear this weather has made everyone crazy. Does no-one realise snow is just water
Susan

[Darren]

Clearing here too but I've made two failed attempts in the evenings to get to the greenhouse by torchlight to open it up again. From about halfway down the slope the path is lethal with black ice. Too dark to safely do anything about it so it will now have to wait until weekend or a slightly higher temperature - and both look like happening at the same time. Thankfully the cloud will be stopping the greenhouse from getting too warm during the day but many more days without it being ventilated worries me more. Definitely preferred the snow!

[Anthony Darby]

I remember(?) in Huddersfield in 1963 the council took the snow to the local tip. It was still thawing in June!

[Sinchets]

Lol, I suppose back in 1963 much of the rubbish trapped in the snow would have been nonplastic at the very least. These days you can't blame them for not wanting to dump it on the village green- it'll look like a rubbish skip exploded when it melts!

[Tony Willis]

The local paper has reported that the local council has had 12 claims made against it in the previous two winters from people injured on icy pavements. 4 claims have been thrown out but the rest are still ongoing. A lawyer states that local authorities have greater protection from prosecution for these claims than business owners or householders would. In current weather conditions in this hilly area I find it much easier walking on the snow than the 'cleared' icy pavements.

As we now have laws that cover nearly every aspect of life why don't the Goverment just pass yet another one this time that says you cannot sue if you fall on a piece of cleared road or pavement. It would have more relevance than most they think up.

[annew]

Four gritting lorries have slid off the roads round here today, which prompts the question - don't they spread grit in front of them as well?

[David Nicholson]

I've never seen Huddersfield with snow, but it must be great for sledging 

It was when I was there in 1962/63. I went to Spring Grove Primary school that year. Went sledging in Greenhead Park. I remember Saturday mornings best going to the ABC minors after my piano lesson and paying 9d upstairs. 

Think it was still called "The Ritz" then Anthony. I saw the Beatles and the Stones there that same year. Greenhead Park was a bit flat for my liking but Outlane Golf Course provided the sledging thrills. As I got older it was a good place for other thrills too

[iann]

I love walking in snow.  It's not dangerous (unless you're 3,000' up in the Lakes!), but the added effort makes for a really nice glow.  The ice we have now is treacherous though.  At least the roads are mostly clear until they freeze later tonight.  Oh wait, snowing again

[Michael J Campbell]

As I got older it was a good place for other thrills too

What on earth do you mean David,?

[David Nicholson]

Michael, when a young man's fancy turns.................

[Michael J Campbell]

David, I don't remember those times anymore.