eXtraordinary Snow Shapes

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"X" is for "eXtraordinary Snow Shapes" - well, sort of! It's the best idea for an "X" post that I could come up with for now!

As the snow that has blanketed the area for the last ten days suddenly thaws, I bring you a photograph showing eXtraordinary shapes created by the snow and wind.

This is the footpath that runs from Broadcarr up to the summit of Hartshead Pike and the photo was taken from almost the same spot as a previous photo, "Wintry Sun".

The footpath runs between two dry-stone walls and the wind has whipped the snow not only into drifts but into peaks rather like whipped cream! These peaks projected sideways from the wall. You can see where people have walked by close to the other wall. Surprisingly, no-one had been tempted to break these snowy peaks.

"eXtraordinary Snow Shapes" is a contribution to ABC Wednesday. For more "X" posts from around the world please follow this link.
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Winter Comes Early

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Today's My World photo shows a wintry scene in Broadcarr Lane, on the hill between Ashton and Mossley.

There is very little snow on the house roofs, but that is because there were strong winds in the area and the snow was blown away to land in deep drifts. You can see how the snow plough has carved a way through the drifts that covered the road. You can also see that some snow has blown onto the road after it was cleared.

See Google Street View of this location.

"Winter Comes Early" is my contribution to this week's "My World" feature. Please check out the other blogs participating in this week's My World.

Sky Watch: Broadcarr

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Today's Sky Watch photo is another sunset scene at Broadcarr, between Ashton and Mossley.

The sun has recently sunk down below the hill behind Hartshead Pike but the golden sunshine still lights up the clouds.

See Google Street View of this location.

Sky Watch is a regular weekly feature on this photo blog. It links with websites all over the world with the general theme each week of looking upwards. Please take the opportunity to visit some of these other sites. I hope some new visitors have found their way here today, watching the skies!