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Snowing consistently here in Liverpool central. Good dusting so far with no sign of abatement.

Looking good for today:

Light snow showers, sleet and rain.

Correction, Sevenoaks became Oneoak. A neighbours VW camper parked on her steep drive, was literally blown backwards across the road and into a garden fence, demolishing it in the process. At the top of the road, a Scotts Pine had blown over taking out the telephone lines, and crashed into the streets electricity sub-station. We were without power for 36hrs and phones for nearly a week.

Heavy hail shower, lasted ten minutes and eased up but not stopped yet. Temperature dropped 1.5C in less than 10 minutes!

Heavy hail shower, lasted ten minutes and eased up but not stopped yet.

Crowborough, East Sussex 220m ASL Since 16 February 2005: 43cm total snow depth. 14 consecutive days where snow fell and accumulated. 17 snow days in total. Showers too numerous to count. Certainly in excess of 30

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0715rs Friday 4/3/05 Overcast, light breeze, cold. Coldest night of the year so far with temperatures falling to -6C and -9C dewpoint. Convective cloud fed on a NE wind from the North Sea, brought a mixture of sunshine and snow showers yesterday, giving several dustings on top of the lying snow. Surprisingly hardly any thaw is evident except from the tops of trees where the snow was mostly blown in the wind. With the temperatures pegged to around freezing for much of the day, side roads are still clogged in very icy conditions. Schools look to be shut for a third day today. The band of cloud associated with an approaching warm front, will cross the SE this morning with sleet and snow on it's leading edge as it hits the cold air of snowfields in Kent and Sussex. Winds will strengthen from the NW and gusting to 30kts is possible. Behind the front, the snow will turn to rain for a time and a thaw will commence, but before long a cold front will once again cross the country bringing drier but colder conditions for Saturday. Expected high of 3C as the warm front moves in this afternoon, feeling like -1C with windchill. -4.1C (min -6.0C @04:12) windchill -4.2C 4kts WSW (10 minute average); gusting 7kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 12kts @ 06:08 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1014.5hPa msl corrected, trend falling, -0.8hPa/hr 81% humidity -8.9C dewpoint (-5.8C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0715rs Wednesday 2/3/05 Crystal clear blue skies, stiff wind, bitterly cold. Yesterday's heavy snow caught most out by surprise for the quantity that fell. It started around 5am and continued unabated until 6pm when the continuous snow turned much more showery as the very slow moving LP system that brought the weather, finally drifted to the ESE and away from the UK. The wind picked up from the NE and with gusting to 25kts adding to trees laden with snow, falling branches became a real hazard with roads blocked and even power lines brought down. Close to 20cm of lying snow at my home and some moderate drifting to 40cm. Total snow accumulation for the winter is now about 43.0cm with snow at some point on each of eleven consecutive days at the end of February and early March with 14 snow days in total for the whole winter period. Today is expected to be mainly dry although as I write, small falkes are falling from clear skies! Convective showers may pep up over the north sea and drift inland on the stiff North Easterly but are not expected to give anything more than a dusting. The Atlantic high to our west will try to ridge in with a tongue of milder air by this evening. However a developing low between Iceland and Scandinavia to the North will quickly bring colder air once again over the UK by tomorrow morning. Winds will veer from NE to NW tonight and then N by morning. The milder temperatures will start the thawing process, but in the snow fields, the biting wind will keep a bitterly cold windchill Expected high of 3C this afternoon, feeling like -5C with windchill. -3.1C (min -3.5C @06:56) windchill -0.3C 10kts N (10 minute average); gusting 18kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 25kts @ 00:27 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1010.0hPa msl corrected, trend rising, -0.7hPa/hr 80% humidity -6.7C dewpoint (-4.2C wetbulb)

Snowing for over 12hrs now. 18-20cm . (7-8") current depth and more forecast. ffO.

errr...heavy snow for 8 hours non stop now. All the schools in the area are closed and about 2/3rds of shops banks etc. Cars are abandoned, buses stranded and snow is now 13cm with more to come. Will post some pictures and maybe a movie later. So the METO got something right for a change. Well done. ffO.

Heavy snow in Crowborough on the Sussex Weald. 5cm lying and still falling. A truly winter wonderland.

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0715rs Wednesday 2/3/05 Overcast with heavy snow. Yesterday's high temperature reached the predicted 4C. It remained mostly overcast with snow showers turning to rain by mid morning and drizzle throughout the day aiding the complete thaw of remaining snow by early evening. Later in the evening, the drizzle again started turning to sleet as temperatures and dew points dropped in the wake of a cold front. This morning sees heavy snow falling from leaden skies with another 5cm of fresh powder but easing somewhat as this is written. Total snow accumulation for the winter is now about 28.0cm with snow at some point on each of ten consecutive days at the end of February and early March with 13 snow days in total for the whole winter period. The LP system associated with this mornings snow will move ESE slowly and any snow will become more showery by lunchtime. Winds will turn from northerly to westerly and the showers may turn increasingly to sleet or rain this afternoon. This evening a second developing LP system will begin a similar track to the first and again rain and sleet may this time more readily turn to snow especially over higher ground from the midlands south. Expected high of 4C this afternoon, feeling like 2C with windchill. -0.3C (min -0.4C @06:38) windchill -0.3C <2kts N (10 minute average); gusting 5kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 7kts @ 07:10 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 996.1hPa msl corrected, trend steady, -0.0hPa/hr 95% humidity -2.1C dewpoint (-0.5C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0815rs Tuesday 1/3/05 Overcast although reasonably bright with light snow showers. Yesterday's high temperature reached a balmy 1C with continued light snow fluries mainly towards the evening. Snow lying in shelterd places and in shadow has not thawed, but cloud cover helped keep overnight minimum at -1.5C. Ice is once again a problem this morning with any falling snow freezing as it reaches the cold ground. Total snow accumulation for the winter is about 23.0cm with snow at some point on each of nine consecutive days at the end of February and 12 days in total for the whole winter period. Rainfall for February is well below average at 25.1mm with an avearge temperature of 3.7C and 0.9C dewpoint, and 15 days of northerly wind direction. Weather for today is complicated by a number of low pressure centres sitting over the UK and Scandinavia. These will track south over the next 48hrs and as they do so, will pull cold continental air - originating in the arctic - over the UK. This air will circulate over both the North Sea and immediate Atlantic, picking up moisture as it does so and depositing precipitation overland. The warmer Atlantic will heat the air somewhat and so western flanks of the UK will see mainly rain. Eastern coastal areas and higher ground may see snow for a time especially towards this evening, but any snow will most likely give way to rain as warmer air percolates through the colder more established air of the past few days. Temperatures will steadily rise through the morning with a more rapid thaw of any remaining snow. Expected high of 4C, feeling like 2C with windchill this afternoon. -0.3C (min -0.8C @05:58) windchill -0.3C 0kts SSW (10 minute average); gusting 6kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 8kts @ 01:53 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1005.9hPa msl corrected, trend falling, -0.3hPa/hr 82% humidity -3.1C dewpoint (-1.0C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0900rs Monday 28/2/05 A crystal clear bright and very cold morning and the coldest night of the winter so far. Yesterday's very heavy snow showers dispersed during the afternoon, with some thaw of lying snow in the bright sun. By late afternoon, temperatures had fallen below zero again and so ice and frozen snow became the main overnight problem. A further 7cm of fresh snow yesterday and a dusting overnight now brings the total snow accumulation to about 22.0cm since Monday evening - snow at some point on each of eight consecutive days now in late Februaury. The cold dry air and clear skies may spark some convective showers in the far south east. However these are not expected to penetrate inland in the very light winds. A developing low pressure system currently situated over Western Scandinavia, will deepen and track southwards. As it does so, the winds will freshen from the west. A warm front associated with this system will bring a band of rain sleet and snow as it meets the established colder air over Southern England. Temperatures will remain at or just above freezing this morning with thawing on southern facing exposed areas, rising somewhat as the warm front pushes through, but falling again to below freezing this evening. Expected high of 3C, feeling like -2C with windchill this afternoon. -3.8C (min -5.2C @07:29) windchill -3.8C 0kts W (10 minute average); gusting 2kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 12kts @ 00:47 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1025.8hPa msl corrected, trend falling slowly, -0.3hPa/hr 87% humidity -8.5C dewpoint (-4.2C wetbulb)

Well this is remarkable. Easily the most snow this winter with 6 or 7cm now lying and still snowing. I gave up trying to clear the drive this morning. As fast as I cleared, the snow covered it up again although between one of the heavy showers, I finally did manage to get the car out! I will go for walk up on the forest soon and so hope to bring some snow pictures later tonight. Temp -1.0C, Dewpoint -4.0C WBT -2.7C Ideal conditions for snow. Bring it on!

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0800rs Sunday 27/2/05 This morning is overcast with moderate snow falling. Winter gave a good coating of snow falling on to overnight frozen ground, catching many by surprise I would think. Yesterday's light showers petered out during the day, leaving rain and a very rapid thaw. However temperatures plummeted during the night as cold arctic air dug in across the country. The 2cm of fresh lying snow now brings the total to about 14.5cm since Monday evening - snow at some point on each of seven consecutive days now in late Februaury. As the current band of rain/sleet/snow passes through, the air behind will be drier, brighter and generally much more stable. Temperatures will remain around freezing and will fall away again this afternoon and into this evening giving a hard frost. There is the possibility of convective showers building in the North Sea and blow in on the light North Easterly, may produce snow showers for eastern coastal regions. Expected high of 2C, feeling like -2C with windchill. -1.3C (min -1.5C @06:03) windchill -2.0C 4kts NNW (10 minute average); gusting 8kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 22kts @ 01:12 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1021.9hPa msl corrected, trend rising, +0.9hPa/hr 90% humidity -4.5C dewpoint (-2.3C wetbulb)

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Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0700rs Saturday 26/2/05 This morning is dull and overcast with light snow falling from a band of ppn sinking slowly south west. Winter gave a light dusting of snow overnight falling on to frozen ground, roads will be icy this morning. Yesterday's light showers towards the evening brings the total to about 12.5cm since Monday evening - snow at some point on each of six consecutive days is not bad at all for a even larger teapot in late February. As the current band of rain/sleet/snow passes through, the air behind will be drier, brighter and generally much more stable. Temperatures currently just below freezing will rise and continue the thaw of lying snow. There is the possibility of convective showers building in the North Sea and blow in on the light North Easterly, may produce snow showers for eastern coastal regions. From around 2pm this afternoon, temperatures will fall away with ice once again a problem. Expected high of 4C, feeling like 2C with windchill. 0.1C (min -1.2C @02:46) windchill -2.0C 4kts NNW (10 minute average); gusting 8kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 12kts @ 00:06 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1015.8hPa msl corrected, trend falling slowly, -0.4hPa/hr 94% humidity -2.8C dewpoint (-0.9C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0900rs Friday 25/2/05 Winter is still here. No more snow overnight, but early evening a sharp shower as the occluded front passesd through brought another 1cm or so, giving a total of about 12cm since Monday evening. This morning is crisp and cold with beautifully blue clear skies. Winds have all but disappeared. This mornings low temperatures will rise and continue the thaw of lying snow. Some convective showers may blow in on the light easterly but is not expected to add much new snow. As temperatures fall away this evening, ice may once again become more of a problem. Expected high of 3C, in the freshening easterly wind feeling more like -2C. -2.5C (min -3.2C @06:17) windchill -2.5C 4kts NNW (10 minute average); gusting 6kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 22kts @ 00:06 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1016.2hPa msl corrected, trend rising, +0.6hPa/hr 77% humidity -6.7C dewpoint (-3.8C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0800rs Thursday 24/2/05 Winter is still here but only just. Some brief but heavy snow showers overnight brought another 1cm giving a total of about 11cm since Monday evening. This morning is grey and damp, very fine snow has fallen for the last couple of hours - more the snow equivalent of misty drizzle. Winds have eased off considerably but are still northerly. This mornings snow showers are expected to die out soon and give way to slightly higher temperatures and a rapid thaw of any still lying snow, but as temperatures fall away this evening, ice may become more of a problem. Cloud will slowly disperse throughout the day leaving a clear but cold night. Expected high of 3C, in the northerly wind feeling more like -2C. -0.2C (min -0.4C @06:25) windchill -2.9C 5kts NNW (10 minute average); gusting 12kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 15kts @ 07:06 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1010.2hPa msl corrected, trend falling slowly, -0.3hPa/hr 93% humidity -2.9C dewpoint (-1.0C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0845rs Wednesday 23/2/05 This morning continues the wintry theme. More snow showers overnight brought another 2 - 3cm giving a total of about 10cm since Monday evening, and still snowing moderately as I write. The brief easterly yesterday has turned more northerly again as the low over Central Europe painfully inches its way WNW towards the UK, and catches the se on it's western end. This mornings snow showers will become more frequent and prolonged this afternoon and into this evening. Cloud will persist throughout the day, brightening but never dispersing between those showers. Expected high of 3C, but with that northerly and windchill feeling more like -4C. -1.2C (min -1.8C @02:35) windchill -3.3C 5kts NNE (10 minute average); gusting 12kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 17kts @ 05:26 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1011.7hPa msl corrected, trend rising slowly, +0.3hPa/hr 90% humidity -4.7C dewpoint (-2.4C wetbulb)

Crowborough, East Sussex 220mASL 0755rs Tuesday 22/2/05 This morning looks very wintry, a trough moving westwards overnight brought a good fall of snow between 5 - 7cm, and still falling lightly. The Northerly wind present for much of the last week has shifted slightly to NNE although much less brisk than of late. This morning snow showers will become less frequent but cloud will persist especially this afternoon and into the early evening. Shower activity may increase again later today, driven further inland on a moderate breeze which continues to shift further around to the east. -0.1C (min -0.9C @03:45) windchill -0.7C 3kts NNE (10 minute average); gusting 6kts (1 minute average over last hour); max gust 10kts @ 04:30 0.0mm/hr last hour; max 0.0mm/min over last 12hrs; total 0.00mm/12hrs 1011.2hPa msl corrected, trend rising slowly, +0.6hPa/hr 79% humidity -3.1C dewpoint (-1.0C wetbulb)

5th shower since lunchtime, the heaviest being around 4pm, with a good dusting on the grass and trees. The flakes were large and wet, and with temperatures dropping rapidly to below freezing, I expect any more snow to freeze overnight. The latest shower started some 10 minutes ago and is still going, I think this may be the start of the trough shown on the METO corrected 12Z charts this afternoon.

OK 3rd shower here now and it's much heavier than the last two, also seems to be more wet snow as it's bigger flakes not pellets and melting on contact with the ground. It's turned quite dark, instability seems to be improving.