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The north side of this hill (to the right) is probably just a bit colder than the south side (left).

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You can see here a clear line of snow across a large stretch of mountains. This permanent feature gives a very clear illustration of a temperature gradient as you go up a mountain.

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You can see the influence this long-term effect has on plants.

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S lope angle (steep/shallow) and aspect (e.g. north/south-facing) affect temperature and influence where snow accumulates. This happens at small (e.g. foreground) and larger scales (see distant mountains)

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Even with bare branches, this tree canopy shelters the ground from rain and snow (for a while, anyway).

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Layers of branches in this dead hedge provide sheltered spots for wildlife.  I also saw small birds sheltering in the crevices of dry stone walls, and making holes in the snow to sit in the darker (warmer?) soil below.

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Here you can easily imaging wind swirling around the base of the tree stopping the snow piling right up against it.

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These stones are 10-20 cm across but you can see how they shelter the downwind side by the long cones of snow that form behind them.  These are like tiny drumlins.  Where snow accumulates behind features like stones, rocks and walls, you might also expect debris like sediments, soils and leaves to be trapped.  Do remember that the wind bringing snow might not be the same direction your wind is usually from, though!

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Our raised beds (30-40 cm above pathways). North-west side still covered in snow, south-east side already melted.

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The wind is diverted upwards over the wall, carrying its snow load with it.

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showing how snow lies more thickly on the bare soil

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The high winds and blizzarding effects over the solid fences showed that there may be need for breaks in the form of planting against fences and trellis to disperse any wind, to tweak the microclimate and ensure a good growing area.
Mostly a simple mini grass area in a in a larger complex packet.
Grass partly exposed but snow buffered in some areas.

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Front garden part of site planting area under snow

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Front garden part of site planting area under snow

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Under snow, borders and paths can still be made out as can heavy light pollution from  bright LED streetlamp is also very visible. The drift from strong winds I think helped marking out the patterns.

Wind is prevailing from east and houses act as a corridor so any planting may need low windbreaks for protection. Raised beds are also planned

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Microclimate...edge :) I like edges! That's where the exciting stuff happens.

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Microclimate...edge :) I like edges! That's where the exciting stuff happens.

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Microclimate. on the lee side of the trees.

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Microclimate. on the lee side of the trees.

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It is clearly at the edges that it melts fastest. And in relation to the sun's lane it is also clear to see where it is when you can see the grass.

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Snow still exist on north-east side, while it was melted on south-west exposure.