Winter of 1947 in the Forest (Photo Gallery)

by slowhands , proud of his ancient Dean Forest roots, Thursday, March 22, 2007, 00:56 (6456 days ago) @ admin

yes Jan and Feb saw a long cold spell, with frequent snow that accumulated. Further powdery snow in early March created deep drifts.

Cinderford - "always an overcoat colder than the rest of Gloucestershire" saw significant snow and drifting " up over thic 'edges !" several communities were cut off for days , maybe weeks.

And then the thaw set in from mid March, which led to widespread flooding in the Wye Valley (Lower Lydbrook / Kerne Bridge) and Severn vale.