News Snow Fall Time-Lapse

We’re in the depths of winter and with more snow due imminently, we thought we’d round up five of our favourite snowy images from the 2021-22 season.

4 Angel Gardens, Manchester

4 Angel Gardens in Manchester looked quite majestic rising from the snow. This prestigious apartments to rent scheme sits in the heart of the NOMA district, close to the Northern Quarter. Our camera system has been installed by our skilled in-house engineers to ensure a fantastic view of the build since its inception.

11 & 12 Wellington Place

We’ve been privileged to capture across the MEPC Wellington Gardens Leeds city centre regeneration project for over eight years, so have documented quite a few snowy scenes throughout this time. However, we rather like this snow dusted image from our current camera system at 11 & 12 Wellington Gardens – which is set to be one of the city’s most sustainable office buildings.

MEPC Silverstone Park

This sprinkling of snow covering Unit 1136 at MEPC Silverstone Park in Northamptonshire had diminished by the end of the day. We’re delighted to have captured numerous construction projects at Silverstone Park which is at the heart of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, and is home to engineering, innovation and business development.

The Catalyst Building at Staffordshire University

A rather moody shot from the flagship Catalyst building at Staffordshire University. The £40 million Catalyst is set to be a landmark 8,800 sqm, four-storey building on the Stoke-on-Trent campus.

Sheffield & the Northern Powerhouse

A sweeping shot across the snow-clad city. Many of our camera systems have and are capturing regeneration and developments across the Northern Powerhouse region including Yorkshire, Hull, Manchester, Liverpool, and the North East

At Time-Lapse Systems, we design and deploy systems that are built to work in the toughest conditions, including heavy snow and extreme cold. Many of our clients monitor projects through the winter months, and our cameras are expected to perform without interruption despite freezing temperatures, high winds, and heavy snowfall. This is why reliability in adverse conditions has been one of the core considerations in the development of our systems.

Snow can present a number of challenges to any outdoor camera system. Low temperatures can affect battery performance, lenses can fog or ice over, and accumulating snow can obstruct views or damage equipment. Our systems are engineered to address all of these challenges. Each unit is weatherproof and sealed against moisture ingress, preventing snow or ice from affecting the internal electronics. The housing materials have been selected for durability and are tested to withstand prolonged exposure to freezing conditions without becoming brittle or compromised.

We also pay close attention to power management. Our time-lapse cameras run continuously for months or even years, and this includes through long, cold winters when daylight hours are limited. Our power solutions are designed to ensure consistent operation, whether the system is mains-powered or using a solar installation in remote areas. In some cases, we have deployed additional power backup to guarantee that data continues to be captured even in the event of a prolonged power outage caused by storms or heavy snowfall.

Optical performance is another key consideration. Our lenses are fitted with protective covers to prevent damage from windblown ice or snow. The positioning and installation of the camera is carefully planned so that its field of view remains clear and unobstructed. Despite these practical challenges, our systems continue to deliver high-quality imagery, which is vital for long-term documentation of projects during the winter months.

Our experience extends beyond regular winter environments. We have installed our custom-built time-lapse cameras as far afield as the Antarctic, one of the most extreme environments on Earth. Deployments in such remote regions demand additional planning, as access for maintenance can be limited to a short seasonal window. Every system used in these locations is thoroughly tested before shipping to ensure it will continue to operate throughout the harsh Antarctic winter. This includes ensuring components can tolerate extreme temperature swings and that housings are capable of withstanding sustained exposure to snow, ice, and gale-force winds.

Our clients depend on uninterrupted visual records, whether they are tracking construction progress, monitoring scientific research sites, or capturing environmental changes over time. We have proven that our systems can meet these requirements, regardless of location or weather. Reliable performance in snowy conditions is not an added feature- it is part of our standard approach to delivering dependable time-lapse solutions anywhere in the world.