Ice Spike

“In the freezing weather there have been reports of mysterious prongs of ice sticking up from frozen water, like miniature versions of Excalibur, and were seen in bird baths, drinking bowls and even a saucepan left outside in the cold.

This is a phenomenon known as “ice spikes” and, although usually shaped like spears, they can also appear as upside-down pyramids, vases, flags, arrowheads, double horns and some other bizarre shapes.” The Times

Woke to a freezing, foggy morning. The fog has lingered here all day, the temperature barely climbing above zero. Without any sunshine to warm the house, it’s felt chilly indoors, despite the heating being on all day.