Don’t remember a cold spell like this for a long time. Certainly not at this time of year. Seem to recall 1981-ish being very cold in early January. Went out this morning at 10am and it was minus 3C and ony 1C at 1pm.
Drove to Ansdell and walked along the beach to St Annes, as it’s south facing thought it would be a bit sheltered. Beautiful sunny day, no wind except for a slight northerly drift that kept some avenues white, and the first time I’ve seen ice and snow on the beach. Nice away from the traffic on a quiet day with the sun low in the sky at midday.
Walking back the tide had come in and was lapping close to the dunes with the ice giving it a paste like consistency. Could see Snowdon quite prominent on the horizon, the gas rigs and windmills in Liverpool Bay as well.
Climbing off the beach to Fairhaven Lake there was an excellent view over the lake towards the white church tower at Ansdell reflecting the sun with a misty sort of look. Birds walking on the lake must have been a bit confused. There was a hole in one bit where they were queueing for a bath. Didn’t see a lot of birdlife though.
The last few weeks the Fylde skies have been full of geese formations flying in all directions , but not today. Have been curious about why some geese are flying north and others flying south. Did they turn back when they saw the weather further north.
Photograph of Lytham St Annes Lifeboat with tractor – 4th January 2010
Photograph of St Annes Pier with snow – 4th January 2010
