Summer Sun

Either way its a win win situation for the NE basically we will get snow during the weekend whether that be from tomorrows band or from the east

Travel chaos warning in weekend white-out FREEZING Britain faces an almost total white-out tomorrow with heavy snow falling across the country. Forecasters warned of up to 10 inches of snow on high ground as temperatures plummet to -15C (5F) during a 6,000-mile wide blast of cold air from Russia. People are being warned to avoid ­travelling unless it is essential, amid fears the worst big freeze for two years could cause travel chaos lasting into the weekend. The Met Office yesterday extended tomorrow’s severe weather warnings for snow across the UK to Saturday and Sunday. Chief forecaster Eddy Carroll said the public should be prepared for “significant disruption†from early tomorrow. He said: “The snow is expected to be heaviest through Friday morning, slowly weakening and clearing east during the second half of the day. “Clearly there is the potential for significant disruption to people’s plans. “We should all keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts, advice from local agencies and be prepared to change our travel plans if necessary.†Government forecasters warned that 6ins (15cm) of snow is likely across wide swathes of Britain, with up to 10ins possible on high ground. Jonathan Powell, for Vantage Weather Services, went even further, saying up to a foot of snow was possible, with temperatures falling as low as -17C in the North and -9C in the South. He said: “Britain is gearing up for a major snow event which will certainly be the severest deluge of the winter so far. “Friday is going to be an absolute nightmare and into Saturday it is looking dreadful too. We could see 12ins fall in some parts.†Jim Dale, at British Weather Services, said they had issued a red snow warning for Friday, indicating “extreme perilâ€. He said: “An Atlantic system will push into the UK meeting cold air and the resulting battle leading to heavy snow. “This is going to be the heaviest and most widespread snow event of the winter, which could parallel the big freeze of 2010. And it is set to last, with more on the way into next week.†The extreme winter of 2010 crippled transport networks and grounded flights. Met Office forecaster Charlie Powell said: “You have to go back to December 2010 for the last time we had this amount of snow and disruption forecast. “We are expecting blizzard conditions and there is the potential for severe disruption. “We are urging people to consider whether or not journeys are necessary. The Midlands, North-west and Wales look like being worst affected.†Breakdown services are preparing for their busiest time so far this winter after thousands were stranded in snow earlier in the week. RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “We are gearing up for winter’s worst disruption. “We urge people to stay at home and only travel if absolutely essential. If you can work from home, Friday is the day to do it.†Darron Burness, for the AA, said: “Before heading out, motorists should check the Met Office weather alerts and traffic reports and allow more time for journeys. You don’t want to rush on potentially icy roads. “Do the basic checks on your car and carry plenty of warm clothing, blankets, de-icer and scraper, some food, hot flask and a fully-charged mobile phone.†Steve Crosthwaite, head of the ­Highways Agency’s National Traffic Operations Centre, echoed the warning for motorists to avoid non-essential journeys. Britain shivered in the coldest temperatures so far this year when Marham, Norfolk, plunged to -13.4C on Wednesday morning. Harsh frosts and widespread ice cover are also expected from tomorrow. http://beta.dailyexp...ekend-white-out BLIZZARD CHAOS SET TO HIT BRITS BRITAIN is facing “snowmageddon†tonight as the country is hit by a foot of snow, blizzards and drifts. And experts have warned travellers face some of the worst conditions in two years. A -15C, 6,000-mile-wide mega storm from Russia is thought to be the cause of the big freeze. The Met Office is considering a rare maximum-level red warning with “severe disruption†possible. Forecasters say roads are likely to be blocked while trains and planes will be cancelled. RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “We’re gearing up for winter’s worst disruption. “We urge people to stay at home and only travel if absolutely essential. If you can work from home, Friday is the day to do it.†The Met Office said tomorrow’s snow is forecast to be the heaviest since December 2010, when 25cm fell and Heathrow was shut. It has issued severe alerts across England, Wales and southern Scotland from 3am until midnight tomorrow. More than 10cm is possible in many parts – with an amber warning of up to 15cm of snow “widely†in the west Midlands, north-west and Wales. High ground could get a covering of as much as 25cm. The Met Office warned of gales whipping up blizzards and drifts and further snow sweeping north-east through Saturday. And more flurries will threaten the east next week. British Weather Services forecast up to 30cm of snow tomorrow, with meteorologist Jim Dale saying: “Snowmageddon is nearing, with many drifts expected and travelling conditions very dangerous.†Yesterday, sheet ice caused chaos in Norfolk as 264 schools – two out of three in the county – closed. Marham plunged to -13.4C, Britain’s coldest temperature this winter, and only reached -6.6C at noon. Met Office forecaster Charlie Powell said: “Friday will see a widespread snow event. “Amber warnings have been issued and we will decide on Thursday if amber is enough, or if we consider a red warning. There is potential for severe disruption.†http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/293494/Blizzard-chaos-set-to-hit-Brits/

-2.7°C with the dew point at -4.9°C

The met office are forecasting snow here from late Friday right through to Monday now beebs forecast last night was showing snow right down the east on Saturday get the feeling lots of sporting events will be off this weekend. Amazingly we avoided a hard frost overnight didn't even need de-ice on the car

Our turn Saturday?

The same front is still in the same areas at t48 only moving east very slowly t54

13:00 Friday the main band of snow is in the west and some showers are along the eastern side Slowly moves east at t48

13:00 Friday the main band of snow is in the west and some showers are along the eastern side

Like I said before his data was probably "old" I would expect changes in this evenings forecast or at the latest in the morning with Lisa or who ever is on We are fairly certain to see snow this weekend rather than sleet

Freezing fog, -2.2°C

The met office website has now updated and it goes for the following Friday - dry and cloudy with snow arriving around tea time Saturday - snow all day Sunday - sunshine and snow showers all day with the winds coming in from the east during daylight hours then shifting east-south-east later in the day This is for Darlington but I expect its the same for most

I have a feeling Paul's graphic's weren't updated to the 12z data maybe we'll see a different look on the 22:35 forecast if not tonight then in the morning

I've just watched at the Paul Mooney forecast Friday he's going for snow for all the region that includes Cumbria, into the weekend he's going for temps in the North East of 2c max during Saturday with it turning more to rain and sleet and 0c on Saturday night again with rain / sleet Now with uppers of -8 it would not surprise me to see this falling as snow maybe literally right on the coast we'll see sleet / rain but inland falling as snow

ECM Precipitation charts from the MOD thread

Met office text forecast for the weekend Outlook for Friday to Sunday: A strong and bitterly cold wind by Friday, with snow developing in many areas. Less windy for Saturday and Sunday but still with a little sleet or snow likely. Issued at: 1600 on Wed 16 Jan 2013

Lisa Gallagher said snow will arrive during Friday before clearing away to the east during Saturday on the lunchtime forecast - http://news.bbc.co.u...000/7760853.stm - Think Paul will be changing his forecast tonight (if he's on of course) as long he has the latest data Also Hannah Bayman is back on our screens this Friday

There is no chance of sleet what so ever even the Met office are forecasting snow! http://www.metoffice...Time=1358553600

Some amazing charts for North east England and NE Scotland from ECM tonight, December 2010 eat your heart out!

Get the feeling we could be in for something special over the next week or so you have to love the north sea with the ECM type set up's As Victor Meldrew would say I don't believe it!!

-1.6°C here with the dew point at -4.6°C

Things for Friday will firm up during tomorrow As for the weekend your looking at Friday really Welcome to netweather as well

Weather Warning: Heavy Snowfalls All Over UK After the country experiences its lowest temperatures so far this winter, many areas are warned to expect a lot of snow. Large swathes of England and Wales will see up to six inches of snow by the weekend as forecasters warned of plunging temperatures. Travel disruption is expected when the severe winter weather hits on Friday. Sky News weather presenter, Isobel Lang, said: "An active frontal system pushes in from the southwest bringing in rain and snow with strong south to southeast winds. "Although some southern and western coastal counties are likely to see rain rather than snow, many parts of England and Wales could see around four to six inches of snow." Patchy fog and ice is expected over the next day or so, when any snow is likely to be confined to either East Anglia and Kent or across the western fringes of Britain. But many places will see temperatures barely rise above freezing. Parts of Scotland, northern England, Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia will be looking at maximum temperatures of -1C or zero. It comes after a bitterly cold night for much of the UK, with average temperatures between -3C and -7C, and -3C in London. The lowest temperature so far this winter was recorded in the early hours of Wednesday in Marham, Norfolk, where -13.1C beat the -12.9C recorded in Braemar on December 16. The freezing weather has already caused havoc on transport networks, with a six-vehicle pile-up leaving three people injured on Tuesday and the AA reportingabout 1,000 breakdowns an hour. In Norfolk, 262 schools have closed due to the weather and freezing fog has made conditions hazardous in the Midlands, East Anglia and central and southern England. A helicopter crashed in central London when it hit a crane on a high building in foggy conditions, killing two people. http://news.sky.com/story/1038946/weather-warning-heavy-snowfalls-all-over-uk

Don't travel on Friday': Motorists warned to stay off the road as Britain faces being covered in up to six inches of snow Families have been warned not to travel on Friday, when Britain will be blanketed by up to six inches of snow. The Met Office said people should only leave the house if absolutely necessary, with transport chaos expected to hit the morning rush hour. Forecasters expect the heaviest snowfall of the winter as strong winds push a weather front across the UK from the south-west tomorrow night. Severe weather warnings for heavy snow and blizzards are in place, with an amber warning issued for parts of Wales and western England, where four to six inches (10-15cm) are expected, and up to 10ins (25cm) over the hills. The Met Office warned people to check before travelling, and said parents should make sure their child's school is open. Mr Williams added: 'We will see widespread snow across the country on Friday morning, just in time for rush hour. Most places will see 2cm to 5cm of snow and Western areas and Scotland will see 10cm to 15cm of snow. 'There will be fairly strong winds so snow will drift around so we'll see blizzard-like conditions, which could potentially cause transport disruptions. 'People should be prepared to change their plans and don't travel unless it's absolutely necessary. 'There could be chaos on the roads and trains so check before you travel and keep up to date on any changes. The rest of the weekend will be slightly warmer and drier.' http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz2IA42PLCq

Issued less than 30 mins ago from the met office Ice warning Issued at: 1629 on Wed 16 Jan 2013 Valid from: 0005 on Sat 19 Jan 2013 Valid to: 1200 on Sun 20 Jan 2013 The band of snow will slowly weaken through Saturday with further accumulations over central and eastern areas of 5 cm or so in places. During the evening ice will form in many areas where there is snow cover, lasting into Sunday morning. The public are advised to be aware of the continued risk of disruption to transport during this spell of wintry weather. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/warnings/#?tab=map&map=Warnings&zoom=5&lon=-4.50&lat=55.74&fcTime=1358251260&regionName=uk

I would expect high level areas to get Blizzards for sure