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Jewels in the Garden
Posted in 2013, Flora, Gardens, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Thursday September 19, 2013| 1 Comment »
Weather stats, September 8th to 14th
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 15, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our weatherman says:
Not such a good forecast last week – sorry folks! I predicted a dry week, which turned out a little wetter than anticipated.
The prediction for this week is that autumn will begin to set in, with cool and blustery conditions predominating. There will be strong winds and lower temperatures, and the rain will never be far away.
So much for the “Indian” summer – but we did get a pretty good summer this year…
More on Snow Warden Scheme
Posted in Local government, Parish Council, Roads, Weather on Friday September 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Could you help your local community?
Parwich Parish Council is looking for volunteers to participate in clearing snow and ice from pavements and footways within Parwich during periods of wintery weather.
Derbyshire County Council’s Winter Service Scheme for 2012/13 proved successful with volunteers from 88 town/parish councils, 29 schools and 7 of the 8 district/borough councils in Derbyshire helping to keep Derbyshire’s footpaths and pavements clear during heavy snowfall; 58 local farmer/contractors used their vehicles to grit and clear the County’s roads.
In return for our help, Derbyshire County Council will provide us with:
- A free delivery of up to a tonne of paletted 20kg bags of salt
- Training for up to two representatives
- Regular updates of when routes within our area have been gritted
- A website facility to report snow clearing activities in our community and to notify the Council of any problems/issues in our local area
- Refills of council-owned grit bins twice a year, where requested; once in September and again in January. This will be at the cost of the parish council but will guarantee grit bins are filled and ready for use when bad weather arrives
If you are interested in helping out or would like further information please contact any member of Parwich Parish Council.
Morning mist in Monsdale Lane
Posted in 2013, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Monday September 9, 2013| 3 Comments »
Weather stats, September 1st to 7th
Posted in Weather on Sunday September 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our weatherman says:
Temperatures are slowly dropping, and the light is definitely autumnal; however, this great summer still hangs on in there. The coming week looks pretty dry and pleasant for the time of year. Still time for that “Indian Summer”…
Another early morning
Posted in Photography, Weather on Thursday September 5, 2013| 1 Comment »
David G is certainly capturing some great sunrises, here is a photo taken this morning,
Autumn Mists
Posted in Photography, Weather on Wednesday September 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Thank you to David G for this photograph taken early this morning, enjoy the beautiful weather today.
(Is that a parked ballon on the right hand side of the photo in the distance?)
This morning’s sunrise
Posted in 2013, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Tuesday August 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Weather stats: Sunday August 18th to Saturday August 24th
Posted in Weather on Monday August 26, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our weatherman says:
Coming to an end of a very good summer, the weather continues to be kind, although there is a distinct feel of the impending change of season. Looking forward this week the forecast looks reasonably good with the dry conditions looking like continuing to the end of the working week.
Weather Stats: Sun 11th to Sat 17th Aug
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Summer isn’t over yet with the coming week looking fine and settled and the prospect of temperatures edging up toward next weekend. JFS please send a message to the swallows to delay their impending departure a couple of weeks yet…………….
Weather Stats: Sun 4th to Sat 10th Aug
Posted in Weather on Sunday August 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
A changeable week in prospect with sunshine and showers predicted. Temperatures will be near normal for the time of year.
Icarus’ Feathers
Posted in Photography, Weather on Tuesday August 6, 2013| 2 Comments »
Thank you to David G for this set of cloud photos entitled, “Icarus’ Feathers Falling to Earth“.
Photos sent in Sat 28th Aug 2013 (Editor: Sorry, date should read 28th July)
Parwich’s first snow warden
Posted in Farming, Local government, Weather on Sunday August 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Under the new scheme, Parwich’s first snow warden checks up on salt supplies ready for winter:
Photo by David G.
Weather Stats: Sun 28th Jul to Sat 3rd Aug
Posted in Sport, Weather on Sunday August 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The changeable weather looks like continuing, which is a shame for the Ashes cricket match at Old Trafford – with all three results currently possible, a good day tomorrow (Monday) could see a classic finish! Unfortunately tomorrow doesn’t look too good with rain forecast to disrupt play, which would indicate the draw will be the most probable outcome. Tuesday however looks like being a better day for the Parwich Panoramic Five race. Wednesday onwards looks like being a return to the present unsettled theme with more rain possible.
Weather Stats: 21st to 27th July
Posted in Weather on Sunday July 28, 2013| 1 Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
This week looks like the current pattern continuing – warm with heavy showers.
Weather Stats: Sun 14th to Sat 20th July
Posted in Weather on Sunday July 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
After the cooler weekend, the warmth looks like returning tomorrow (Monday), but with increasing humidity and the risk of showers and possibly thunderstorms into the coming week.
How to keep cool!
Posted in Ornithology, Photography, Weather on Thursday July 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
One little chap has found an excellent way of keeping cool. How have you managed?
Photos by John F-S
Weather Website Malfunction
Posted in Weather on Thursday July 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Parwich on-line weather station seems to have stopped automatically updating itself. Our Weatherman in the village says:
Typical isn’t it – whenever you get extreme weather, the weather web-site goes down. So for all of you on tenterhooks wondering whether we would record a record temperature today, I can tell you that we recorded 32.3 Celsius at 17:00 today in the middle of Parwich – I think that’s a record for my station.
Editor’s note: Of course, having not worked all day, as soon as we post this it has started working again. You got it sorted out very quickly Mr Weatherman-in-the-Village as it is not long since your car pulled in from work, well done.
Cooling thoughts
Posted in Photography, Weather on Tuesday July 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »
With even hotter weather forcast, David G thought these memories of the 23rd to 29th of March might help cool us down:
and it wasn’t four months ago.
Weather Stats: Sun 7th to Sat 13th July
Posted in Weather on Sunday July 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Parwich has the X Factor
Posted in Photography, Weather on Saturday July 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Weather Stats: Sun 30th June to Sat 6th July
Posted in Weather on Sunday July 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
We hit the magic 30 Celsius yesterday (31.1c recorded at 18:00)!! If you think I’m going to sit inside writing a rambling weather commentary on this beautiful morning – you’re mistaken. Forecast is hot and sunny for the foreseeable………
Weather Stats: Sun 23rd to Sat 29th June
Posted in Weather on Sunday June 30, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
What a difference a day makes! It’s a good job Wakes Saturday wasn’t Wakes Friday, as we’d all have got very wet. Thankfully the weather was kind, and got better through the day. The outlook for the rest of Wakes Week is pretty good – looking dry for today (Sunday), Monday and Tuesday. There is some possibility of rain on Wednesday, but the chances are better conditions are in prospect for the end of the week. Temperatures look like being a little cooler than average, but at least it looks dry for a few days.
Weather Stats: Sun 16th to Sat 22nd June
Posted in Weather on Sunday June 23, 2013| 3 Comments »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
As I write, this the weather could not have been less kind to Open Gardens today – I would be surprised if we see anyone out – but looking at the Met Office radar, it just might be a bit drier this afternoon.
The outlook for the start of the working week is looking good, with warm dry conditions prevailing Monday through Wednesday. Unfortunately, as we run up to Wakes, the forecast is looking more changeable. I always feel that any forecast beyond 4 or 5 days is guesswork, so let’s just hope in ignorance…
Weather Stats: Sun 8th to Sat 15th June
Posted in Weather on Sunday June 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Apologies for the missing statistics and forecast last week, we were engaged in the Wateraid Mountain challenge 200, where the charity Wateraid aim to get 200 of the UK’s highest peaks climbed on the same day raising both money (from spronsorship) and awareness of the Wateraid charity. Wateraid is an international charity that transforms lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation – something we in Parwich can thankfully take for granted. (more…)
Weather Stats: Sun 26th May to Sat 1st June
Posted in Weather on Sunday June 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weaterman in the Village says:
Major rain-gauge malfunction mid-week (maybe the deluge proved too much for it!), thus the measurements may be slightly inaccurate, but you get the idea – it was wet!
However, the good news is the current dry warm conditions are set to stay well into the coming week with a very pleasant week in prospect.
Weather Stats: Sun 19th to Sat 25th May
Posted in Weather on Monday May 27, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
After a brief return to wintery conditions on Thursday and Friday, we’ve ended up with a glorious Bank Holiday weekend. Unfortunately this spell looks like it will break later today (Monday) and the rest of the week looks unsettled. There is a possibility that the weather will turn more settled again for next weekend. Fingers crossed…
Weather Stats: Sun 5th to Sat 11th May
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Some good temperatures and a glorious Bank Holiday at the beginning of last week. The cooler and more unsettled conditions of the latter part of the week look likely to continue into the coming week with a mixture of sunshine and showers in prospect – good for the gardens.
Weather Stats: Sun 28th April to Sat 4th May
Posted in Weather on Sunday May 5, 2013| 1 Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The temperature just nudged 20 degrees on Thursday, and it looks like tomorrow (Monday) could go higher in sheltered spots. The dry conditions are starting to cause a little concern for our gardens though.
It looks like we have a glorious Bank Holiday in prospect with lots of sunshine and warmth. This doesn’t look likely to continue into the working week with conditions becoming a bit more changeable.
Weather Stats: Sun 21st to Sat 27th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 28, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
This week saw some good weather and higher temperatures, but a cold front passing through has made the weather feel much cooler from Friday onwards. The cooler showery conditions look like continuing into the coming week with colder nights – gardeners beware!
Weather Stats: Sun 7th to Sat 13th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
Normality has returned, and we now have much more seasonal weather established. The outlook is for more of the same with blustery showers and springlike temperatures. April showers bring May flowers…….
Weather Stats: Sun 31st Mar to Sat 6th April
Posted in Weather on Sunday April 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The weather certainly has the feel of the start of March rather than the start of April, but temperatures are gradually climbing and the snow is thankfully receding. The atmospheric conditions have been set for quite a while now, and the pressure has been moving in a narrow range for over 2 weeks. There are signs that this equilibrium is starting to get displaced, and that Atlantic lows are exerting their influence on the plug of cold air settled to the east of the UK. That means a change to more unsettled weather with more normal temperatures and westerly winds – much more usual weather for us. Sadly that also spells the end of the dry conditions, and there is wind, some rain and milder temperatures on the not too distant horizon.
Weather Stats: Sun 24 to Sat 30th Mar
Posted in Weather on Sunday March 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Our Weatherman in the Village says:
The cold weather continues this week, but thankfully no further significant snow is forecast. There is a glimmer of hope that towards the middle of April temperatures will gradually climb to more seasonal values, but it looks like it will be a slow process.
Road conditions for Wednesday
Posted in Roads, Weather on Tuesday March 26, 2013| 1 Comment »
After mammoth efforts from locals and Highways, it seems that the A roads and bus routes near by are now passable, though care may need to taken.
However it is still dropping well below freezing at night and forecast to remain cold at least to the weekend. Not all side roads are passable, so do leave comments if you have any updates or if there is more drifting.
Visit Buxton Weather or Derbyshire County Council websites for updates on the higher routes further north.
Wednesday 10am – snowing again. 3pm – but roads are OK.
An Ode To The Gritter
Posted in 2013, Posts of Note, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| 1 Comment »
Gritter, oh gritter, how we long for you!
The snow is a beautiful icy-blue
The drifts are impressive, the surfing sublime
Even though Parwich is nowhere near a coastline
But we need to get out and back to work
Mind you, a day off is a really welcome perk
The wind howls, the fire’s stoked up
The Horlicks (aarghh) comes out for a hot, steaming cup
A few memorable days when Nature rules our lives
Until the exhausted gritter arrives ….
Some roads are now open (not yet the A515)
And it’s all back to normal, to the treadmill of life
No more scraping of shovels, no more gaiters and boots
No more shop shelves empty of foods
Let’s be honest, we’ll miss the snow
Thank you gritter, see you in 10 months or so.
– by Saskia T
Video: Snow on the A515 at Newhaven
Posted in 2013, Posts of Note, Roads, Transport, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| 1 Comment »
Our thanks to M.Lowndes for pointing us in the direction of this witty and wonderful piece of film, shot on the A515 at Newhaven on Monday afternoon. We have been advised that conditions have once again deteriorated since then.
Ongoing Road Conditions
Posted in 2013, Posts of Note, Roads, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| 14 Comments »
Now, on Monday evening, the road from Parwich to the B5056 is passable with care, and the B5056 south to Ashbourne is also clear. We understand it is possible to get to the A515 through Alsop en le Dale, however we have not had any current reports of conditions on the A515 (Buxton Weather report there are still closures on the A515).
With the temperature again well below freezing and the possibility of more drifting, please keep on adding comments on road conditions, especially first thing Tuesday morning.
Tuesday 6-30am Road out of Parwich to Red House all OK to travel, narrow in places with a little ice; to allow passing look for vehicles ahead and oncoming. DS
Police say “Thank You”
Posted in Police, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Police are thanking mountain rescue teams and members of the community for their help during severe snowy conditions over the weekend.
It is as police continue to take a high number of weather related incidents, especially in more rural parts of the county, with the some of the worst affected areas being in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales. Heavy snowfall on Friday evening made many roads in the area impassable, including the A515 between Ashbourne and Buxton where dozens of motorists became stuck due to drifts and jack knifed lorries.Derby, Edale and Buxton Mountain Rescue Teams helped police to check that drivers were safe and offer assistance, along with a number of local farmers with tractors who worked with highways to clear as much of the road as possible.
The police helicopter was also called out to help a woman who had fallen and broken both of her wrists at Hartington, on Sunday, March 24, as vehicles were unable to get through. Crews transported a paramedic over to the woman, and then both the woman and the paramedic back to an ambulance.
Chief Inspector Tracy Harrison, from the force’s contact management department, said: “The heavy snow fall has meant a higher number of calls to police throughout the county, with numerous reports of motorists becoming stranded as they travelled through the Peak District.We would like to thank mountain rescue teams and all local volunteers for their valued assistance in helping to clear the roads and keep motorists safe, especially at a time when emergency services are stretched due to the volume of calls.”
Passage to Ballidon
Posted in 2013, Ballidon, Photography, Posts of Note, Weather on Monday March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Here are some photos showing the valiant efforts being made to keep a road out of Parwich clear. Note that even with the snow plough going through, the road out of the village to the B5056 is only passable with great care and good clearance in a 4×4. There have now been several people in 2 wheel drive cars who needed to be towed out.
Although the snow plough clears a route through, the drifting quickly puts snow back on the road. If you leave the village be aware conditions may be much worse on your return.
Road Conditions
Posted in Roads, Weather on Sunday March 24, 2013| 18 Comments »
Thank you to everyone that has been keeping the Blog up to date on the changeable road conditions. With tonight’s temperatures well below freezing and the possibility of more wind, it is not certain what the Monday morning traffic will meet, so please keep the comments coming in.
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