TinyTim

Good evening all Spent the day on the railway in Aviemore, where it had snowed a bit (and settled) before I got there. A few flakes now and again during the day, but mainly dry. Back home now and sleety with the odd flake mixed in. Trying really hard but I would very surprised if we get anything lying here. Good luck to everyone... hope some of us see a last snow of the winter! Tim

Good morning all Very surprised to open the curtains this morning and see a couple of cms or so... its also absolutely chucking it down... actually the heaviest I've actually seen it falling all winter! I don't think it will last long, but very nice to see and I'll certainly not say no Tim

Hello all Interesting to see the prospect of another potentially snowy spell on the horizon. As always with these things however, 'I'll believe it when I see it', especially here I was really nervous about the spell just passed, purely because snow here (especially deep snow) is not to be taken for granted given its rarity. However, NL makes a good point about how nature would be affected by unseasonable weather. I also volunteer on the Strathspey Railway at Aviemore, and I'm sure they wouldn't appreciate snow just as they are ready to open for the season. Tim

Hi all Must also add my thanks to everyone! At times this week I was sitting here for hours at a time, just reading the thread and struggling to keep up. I might have spent more time in here than out in the snow! Seems like things are winding down here snow wise with a dusting today taking us to about 17cm overall, though some of that has already started to melt. An amazing experience, certainly the second best snow event of my lifetime and up there with (and in some aspects surpassing 2010). I will be reading the thread throughout the year, even if I don't post much, but will always remember and appreciated the last few days. Cheers Tim

Morning All Just taken another measurement and up to 15cms now, which is an extra 5 overnight! It does look pretty amazing and the roads here are appalling, though seems to be a lot more traffic on them today. Still no buses though, which is incredible as even in 2010 they kept them running throughout. An extremely memorable period that is now (for me at least) living up to the hype. Still no 2010, but what is? Tim

Edo Just been out for a quick measure, and happy to report 10cm total now. However, as @Hawesy I believe mentioned earlier, its very difficult to get a proper measurement due to drifting and cleared surfaces etc. In places its much deeper where its drifted, so overall not too bad, but way short of the 30cm or so that 2010 delivered here. Some very large flakes now drifting down... was very pretty, so fingers crossed we might see a few cms more overnight! Tim

Edo Difficult to tell tbh, I've discovered that I've not got good lighting outside, so find it difficult to tell if its snowing when its dark However I did see a few flakes, so lets hope it made a difference to the depth when I measure in the morning! Tim

Ally I agree, we've still yet to hit the 'big one' so to speak. Having said that, have been out a lot today and walking in it is very hard work, and my ankles are really killing me now! Must be the boots, as haven't used them in 8 years Tim

otr I quite agree... nothing like 2010, in fact I reckon about a third of that I think... currently at 7.5 cm / 3 inches or so, but still coming down (just checked and really heavy now for a change!) However, having had an approximately 2 mile or so walk in it this morning, it does temper ones enthusiasm somewhat. Must also give a shout out to @101_North who was spot on about the school closures... exactly right mate, and I was certainly wrong to scoff Good luck to everyone today and stay safe! Tim

Edo Apparently I didn't just miss it, but somehow it missed me Starting to think that my folks are right and that I'm a jinx Tim

@edo Well! We were both wrong, and not in a good way Just measured and 6cm! Now, it does bizarrely 'feel' and look like more than that, but the measuring stick doesn't lie! However, it's absolutely baltic and still coming down... Also the buses are apparently off until at least 10am which I've never seen before, not even in 2010, so despite the lack of depth it's starting to inch towards the 'epic' category, and hopefully more to come! For those digging themselves out this morning, good luck, and to those with less than me, I know your pain! Tim

Edo Deal If I don't get it, I'll rush up the A9 and nick some of yours Tim

Polar Side Yep, indeed Haven't given up hope... going for positivity... was just trying to guess how much will be there in the morning... have decided on 7cm, so shouldn't be disappointed Tim

Polar Side Some of us still do! Not to mention those poor lonely souls that have managed even less than that! Tim

Edo Yep, just creeping into the 'decent' category for me now... surpasing the other falls this winter and also (not surprisingly) passing everything since 2013 I think. Still holding out hope for 'epic' though Tim

otr Glad you enjoyed it, I've not got a sledge, too old lol But, I agree, its very nice to look it, though even I'm not fussed about walking in it as it's blinking chilly Tim

Ally Yes, was hoping for that too, especially after all the build up. But hey-ho, I'm not bitter *sobs at the lack of snow* At least being in here has helped ease the pain Tim

Well... Snowing here, but blowing around in the wind... last measurement was about 4cm, so I suppose I should be satisfied as its creeping towards the 2 inches I said I'd be happy with Still gobsmacked at some of the depths elsewhere though and feel solidarity for the rest of the Perth contingent as we're all suffering together Tim

101 Indeed, and I'm certainly no expert But sadly we can only go on hope if there isn't a huge amount of white stuff on the ground... You on the other hand, I'd love to see a photo of you in the snow... it would look like dandruff Tim

otr I'm sorry, but that's laughable I know that snow prediction is sometimes pot luck and an absolute headache for the authorities, but I really wasn't expecting that... as you say, we've really missed out today (3cm currently outside here!). Now, our experts as well as the online forecasts still seem to think overnight will deliver, and that must be why they have taken the decision... but as I seem to say all the time, we'll have to see! Tim

LS Just what we here need to hear I think Amazing depths in places... 101 especially... you'll have to be happy with that Tim

Catch Cheers, will take those first two Hope everyone is enjoying what they have! (Going to shut up now lol) Tim

Joe Really happy for you But send some this way, wouldya? Tim

Spot the snow shield Operating at maximum power lol, you couldn't make it up! Tim

otr Yep, just missed us by a couple of miles looks like... but, that looks accurate, as has been very little here for the past few hours... but, I'm still banking on the experts in here thinking there is more tonight, so still running on hope for now Tim