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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
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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
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6 minutes ago, CatchMyDrift said:Hopefully we'll pick up a few more regulars over the next year. It was pretty good over the past year that the thread kept ticking over but the more the merrier
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
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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
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20 minutes ago, edo said:
Decent blob looks Perth bound just now
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
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1 minute ago, edo said:
@over_the_rainbow @Allyw12 @TinyTim please tell me you got that epic 30 minute snawfest
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
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17 minutes ago, Allyw12 said:
Today we had shower to left & showers to right of us Perth stuck in the middle with nothing again! ? @edo @over_the_rainbow l I really hope we do get one big hit with 10cm of snow ???❄️
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
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26 minutes ago, over_the_rainbow said:
Not a 2010 here buttt I'm still happy with a day off work and school. Plenty of snaw to sledge in, build snowfolk and for the dog to bounce in. I'm not driving anywhere today.
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
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4 hours ago, edo said:
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
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@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
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39 minutes ago, edo said:
i would reckon 10 mate... lots of showers all moving due east now so surely to f00k
Edo
Deal
If I don't get it, I'll rush up the A9 and nick some of yours Tim
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3 minutes ago, Polar Side said:
Still plenty time yet !
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
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Just now, Polar Side said:
Yeah it's been some day/night and to think we were getting a bit nervous this morning when we only had about 5cm !
Polar Side
Some of us still do!
Not to mention those poor lonely souls that have managed even less than that!
Tim
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2 minutes ago, edo said:
frustrating isnt it
its unreal how different areas are affected...
some will remember this forever as epic yet others will remember a decent snow fall
if its lasting till sunday though cpuld be epic for many especially memorable for how late in the year
i have 8cm now just been out and measured but the depth of cold and beautiful powder snow with drifts and being best fall since 2013 will make it memorable for me and for just seeing the disruption and totals elsewhere
and i may wake up to 15 more cm in morning and it enters epic
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
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1 minute ago, over_the_rainbow said:
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
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Just now, Allyw12 said:
Yip @TinyTim ? I hoped to beat 2010 but looks like lucky if we get 6cm at the rate ?
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
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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
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Just now, 101_North said:
To be fair I thought it was a joke that our local schools were closed today. Fast forward to now and it was absolutely the correct decision. Things could change for you very quickly!
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
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7 minutes ago, over_the_rainbow said:
All schools in Perth and Kinross are to be closed tomorrow ....... and we've had heehaw here today.
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
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Just now, LomondSnowstorm said:
There's a slight lull in proceedings here as the Forth snow monster gobbles up the showers and sends them hurtling through the Central Belt. I'm not too worried though - for a start we've already done pretty well (hard to get a level depth because of the drifting but my average depth was 13cm, as low as 8cm in places and as high as 20cm in some drifts) but also both the EURO4 and the NMM take the zone of prolonged pasting northwards from around 3-4pm while there's still easily enough to keep the fun going in the southern part of the red warning area. This is a very slow moving, intense feature hence the red warning but if you're a bit north of it I still think you should be in for a decent snowfall later on this evening and into tomorrow.
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
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2 minutes ago, CatchMyDrift said:
The 06z Euro4 is full of snow for some parts:
And then at +24hrs you can clearly see the trough and convergence line which were on the FAX chart discussed earlier:
Probs best to window watch and radar guess alongside the charts.
Catch
Cheers, will take those first two
Hope everyone is enjoying what they have!
(Going to shut up now lol)
Tim
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1 minute ago, JoeShmoe said:
lol, biblical snow falling here - incredible
Joe
Really happy for you
But send some this way, wouldya? Tim
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1 minute ago, ploughboy said:
Do we have any gurus online? Are we getting close to streamer land?
Or am I just favouring the most optimistic radar?
Spot the snow shield
Operating at maximum power lol, you couldn't make it up!
Tim
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Just now, over_the_rainbow said:
What? Old Perth outside the red warning?
Happy with yellow or amber but would like some more snaw pretty please 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
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However I did see a few flakes, so lets hope it made a difference to the depth when I measure in the morning!
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Happy with yellow or amber but would like some more snaw pretty please
Scotland/Alba Regional Weather Discussion 16/03/2018 Onwards
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Posted · Edited by 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