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5 minutes ago, Mike Poole said:
AND IT'S HERE.
Busy snow, very small flakes, in Wantage, now!
Go the mini-beast!
Mini beast. That makes me laugh. If we get snowfall tonight then this is way worse than the beast! The only difference was the freezing rain. But it had all but gone the next day
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2 minutes ago, Mapantz said:
Looks like it is all going to plan?!
Seems that way. I am hopeful I will have to walk to work tomorrow and I don't mind a bit. ? I only found it hard last time because of the inch of ice on top of the snow lol
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We've had quite a thaw here in Poole today. Mainly on tarmac and concrete. Presumably because of the surface temps and how wet the ground was. But still a fair amount remains. More snow will sort that! I just hope it stays around so I can play when I get home from work tomorrow lol
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To me, this spell has been perfect here. Heavy snow but it hasn't affected the roads. Brilliant stuff. Hopefully work in the morning will be ok to get to without breaking a bone lol
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3 minutes ago, Mapantz said:
Interesting to note; our friend, PVA is likely to strengthen around the time the precipitation creeps across. It's likely that the precip will develop further as it reaches Hampshire/IoW and then Dorset.
Where is this next band coming from? Will it be snow?
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Talk about gutted last night. I was out for evening and was looking forward to walking home in the snow. I become unwell and had to come home early where I promptly went to bed. Got up this morning and wow! A nice dumping here in Poole. I honestly didn't expect that. It looks so lovely. I'm going to have to go through the thread and read the excitement from earlier lol
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Well there's some flurries that are sticking. Fingers crossed. I'm off out tonight (hic) and looking forward to walking home later ?
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13 minutes ago, Mapantz said:
Current conditions at home:
I'm not holding out much hope for here. We've had showers on and off all day and nothing has settled. Even when the radar shows we are under ppn it isn't snowing this eve lol. I trust met office. We are outside the Amber warning. I think it will be a dusting
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We have sleet/wet snow already. Wow. Been up since before 6am and temps were around 6c then.
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1 minute ago, karlos1983 said:
Temperature dropping fast here, 3.1c a drop of 3c in under 2 hours.
wind really picked up as well, seems windier than big daddy Beast #1
Yes, temp seems to be dropping fast. There isn't meant to be any disruptive snow here through the day is there? I have two boys heading to work soon. During the last beast everywhere closed suddenly and it was bedlam with everyone trying to get home. One of my boys had to walk 4 miles home in it
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According to the radar, rain is already turning to snow in some parts of the region.
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Hard to believe just what a contrast it's going to be tomorrow. I've been sat outside at work for my break with no coat!
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What a difference a week makes! It's hard to believe this time last week the snow was falling. Felt quite spring like today. Birds singing, a little chilly but stark contrast to last week.
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Rapid thaw in Poole, it's almost all gone. Managed to have my fun last night. I'm content with that. The freezing rain was lethal. We had to crack through the layer of ice to get to the snow. Last night 2 of my grown up children and me (19 and 21) were outside like big kids throwing snow balls, stomping through the ice and snow having great fun. Yes it was a nightmare walking to and from work but it was lovely when I had a chance to mess about in it. If it stayed the powdery stuff that would be fine but I'm glad the ice has all but gone. Having said that, it's been a memorable spell.
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19 minutes ago, EllyTech said:
Yes, I understand that, and everybody thanks you for your's and your colleagues efforts. However, there must be some parameters and systems in place that protect you as a worker (what if your children were home from school on top?) and ensure there is enough resident staff to satisfy the safety and care of patients. It can be done in NHS Hospitals effectively - even the Army will help out. Perhaps that would be an avenue for your employers to tap into.
It was quite amazing actually. To see the efforts of people helping each other and doing their best. There were some people giving lifts in 4x4 and one driver went and got us some bread. Yesterday one of the trained nurses went to pick people up and he was one of those staying on site. There was a contingency for those who couldn't make it. No matter job we do in the home we all have the same training. That helped to cover. We all did our best and our residents were well cared for. That's all that matters.
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16 minutes ago, EllyTech said:
Workers need to have clearer guidelines. Most go to work because they feel they should, and to stay home would be somehow wrong. I think that when we get MetO warnings and weather is as severe as this, there should be another level of advice/law that kicks in to protect workers and that trumps workplace pressure. And, that the guidelines become instruction to employers. You should never have been put in danger getting to work, neither should your colleagues.
That's true and I agree but it's a dementia care home and none of us, whatever job we do there will want to stay home if it's at all possible to get to work. At least three members of staff stayed on site for 30 hours covering those who could not get in. Im glad i made it and would do the same tomorrow if I had to
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Well after a second go I made it into work. A 25 min walk took me 50 mins this morning. It was reported that 2 staff had fallen over on their way to work and had to turn back. It was still raining and freezing everything on impact. Lethal. I never EVER want to see that again. It was significantly better on the way home but still very slippy. The snow is still perfect under the sheet of ice. It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen or at least for a very long time!
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Made it to work but it wasn't fun. It's lethal. Thick ice
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Just now, EllyTech said:
Terrible dilemma, I know. Is there a solution? Can a 4 x 4 pick you up? Will the care home be short of staff if you are not there? Can somebody more local cover your job for today?
Walking around on ice like this, on your own, is quite risky - especially as you do not feel confident in yourself to make such a journey.
I've rang in. I know some nurses have stayed on site since yesterday. I work in kitchens. Everyone in the same boat. Nothing we can do. I'm hoping someone can pick me up. It's only a 25 minute walk but impossible.
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31 minutes ago, EllyTech said:
I don't think people should be walking around on their own in this.
I work in a care home. I've just gone out but come back in. I can't even get past my drive. It's like a skating rink. I NEED to get to work. It's freezing rain now. Horrendous out there
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7 minutes ago, Willsy said:
Good luck!! Just out some ice skates on ?
Up and down hills too. Not going to lie, I'm very intimidated by this!
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20 minutes ago, Willsy said:
Can’t believe how bad this ice is surprised my powers still on. Must be nearly a good 20mm on top of all the snow
Oh crikey! I've got to walk on that. Or try anyway.
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2 minutes ago, Mapantz said:
Anyone see lightning just then? Sky lit up purple to my west.
Nope, not here. Very bizarre outside. Wind getting up. Doesn't look like snow. Sounds like ice pellets. Hope we don't get freezing rain. That will be evil!
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Just now, Mapantz said:
Yeah, a bit. It wasn't anywhere near as windy as the forecast suggested. It is stronger now, better late than never.
I was glad of that earlier. Snow still felt like needles on my face walking home from work. My poor son had to walk 4 miles in it to get home from work. Mine was only half hour walk. Not looking forward to walking to work tomorrow morning at 6am lol
South West and Central Southern England Regional Weather Discussion 03/03/2018 Onwards
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My guess is that's pre recorded