The last time it snowed in Wellington was back in the seventies. It’s exceedingly rare, especially at sea-level. A ‘Facebook’ page, ‘That time it Snowed in Wellington‘, has already been set up with thousands of people sending in their photos from all the city suburbs.
Our gnome down at sea-level in Welly is digging it!
Charlotte and Sophie were soooooo excited. We came out of the swimming pool, in Kilbirnie, and were met with flurries of snow. They couldn’t wait to get home and put the snow gear that Grandma & Granddad had sent to good use. Charlotte said, ‘It’s like a dream!’. They attempted snow angels on the picnic bench…
And of course scooped up as much as possible…
And looked for the nearest target…
It was all over too soon, but so good whilst is lasted. They’ll be going to bed tonight dreaming of more (and according to the latest news reports there could be more! The next few days are forecast to be very cold!).
For us it’s all a bit of fun, but our thoughts are with motorists trapped in the snow this cold night and farmers who’ll be working hard to take care of their stock.
One animal that will be delighted with the cold snap is dear ‘Happy Feet’, still re-couperating in the good hands of the staff at Wellington Zoo. Staff have said that Happy Feet may well be let out for a swim in the pool tomorrow!
Finally, you have to see this absolutely beautiful video filmed and edited by Ro Tierney, ‘Snow on Cuba Mall in central Wellington’: a once in a lifetime experience…
Snow on Cuba Mall in central Wellington (HD) from Ro Tierney on Vimeo.
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How magical is that!!….the snow suits have come in useful then….just so amazing to see!!
For the longest time I could not connect to your blog but now I have a new computer and hey presto! There you are. You really do capture the magic just with your beautiful photo’s. I’m loving the new photo banner on this blog. I love to see the city I miss so much, through your eyes xx
Hello my dear friend! So good to hear from you and ‘yah!’ for new computers! Think of you often and must get my Sophie to write to your boys soon! Lots of love to you & your beautiful Whanau xx
Amazing hey! Sorry I didn’t get to the phone or Skype this weekend 🙁 Promise to be in touch really soon x Hope you’ve had a great weekend (and a warmer one than us!) xx
Snow in Kilbirnie – how exciting!
Hi Sarah!
Your blog is just amazing! my family (my husband Joseph and our daughter Ines) and I arrived in Wellington in June 2011, we are from Venezuela.Â
Thanks for sharing your wonderful family experience!
All the best to all of you,
Elizabeth
oh Sarah, that’s just magic! Absolutely loved the footage and the music combined. Â How beautiful.