It has been extremely cold (for May) here recently, the result of a polar vortex which has brought frigid arctic air down as far as the Great Lakes region. Today's temperature has barely budged above 0C and there have been flurries of snow pellets off and on all day. Last night has supposedly set a record for the coldest May 8 in a couple of decades. I will have to check the weather report in tomorrow's newspaper.
Just short walks for me the last couple of days due to the cold wind. I am just glad I haven't planted any flowers or vegetables yet. I did work in the garden yesterday but today was just too chilly! Everything that has come up so far seems to be surviving and it should be slightly warmer tomorrow. Now I'm off to cozy up close to the fire with my book!
Oh dear. Such strange weather all over. We have been saying that ours has been the best April and May for a long time. It is bound to change now!
ReplyDeleteI think the Polar Vortex is heading your way.
DeleteLots of rain here and a threat will be colder tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe need some rain, not snow!
DeleteRidiculous snow here. Most of it has melted now, as of 5:40 p.m. A fire sounds like a good idea. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteIndoors seems like a good idea again today!
DeleteSnow in May is like a slap on the face, isn't it. Most unpleasant and I'm glad you didn't plant out any baby plants. They would have struggled, I think.
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The Garden Centres are opening this week so I might visit as it is supposed to warm up.
DeleteWe had the fireplace on Saturday afternoon, it felt so good, I had a nap in front of the fireplace. I think Mother Nature was confused when we were all saying "great, the Snow Birds are coming for a fly over", she only heard the snow part.
ReplyDeleteFunny! I missed them but heard them in the distance. It's so unusual to hear planes go over at the moment.
DeleteWe were basking in the sunshine here yesterday. Today I've been for a walk wearing my winter jacket and gloves! X
ReplyDeleteHope it warms up for you too!
DeleteWe have swung from needing sun tan cream to needing woolly scarfs again. I have some of the garden wrapped up in fleece - they must be wondering where all that sunshine went.
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