The Little Book of Snow is a lovely book of with fascinating insights, cultural lore and traditional wisdom about snow that falls from the sky. Is it true that no two snowflakes are the same? How many white Christmas days have we had? Do Inuits have dozens of words for snow? Can it ever be too cold to snow?
If walking dogs in snow, always rinse and dry paws with lukewarm water after, as rock salt can burn inside at higher temperatures.
Our memories are often buried in snow, the weather of play, abandon, snowball fights, skiing holidays and rattling down a hillside. It’s the weather of childhood – the world transformed into a temporary playground. The perfect read if you open the curtains in the morning, and find the world has turned to white ….
how are frost & dew different from snow?
Frost is simply frozen dew (and can kill outdoor plants, which is why most plants are started off inside or in greenhouses). If planting green spaces, learn how to make gardens safe for pets (includes indoor plants to avoid). Avoid facing indoor foliage to gardens, to help stop birds flying into windows.
To defrost your windscreen, use a scraper (not hot water) or use cold air to gradually raise the temperature (not too high if babies/dogs are with you). Or buy a windscreen cover. Or park facing east (the rising sun should defrost your windscreen).
