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    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    32 minutes ago, CentralSouthernSnow said:

    I don’t know why everyone rates the metoffice so much. They change there forecast every single day? Last week they were saying very blocked feb and March. Now it’s the complete opposite. You guys put way too much faith into these people. 

    Slightly harsh... These conditions are pretty difficult to predict with any uncertainty and it's a bit like walking a tightrope, balancing all the conditions. The issue comes with people who are being inflexible and get very excited about one prospect, without acknowledging how tentative the conditions can be. It was always a possibility that milder conditions would return sooner rather than later. They are the professionals after all and the changing forecast is welcome in my perspective - rather they change them to reflect the actual new data input in rather than stubbornly hold on to a forecast less likely to pan out but which makes more people happier. 

    Just my two cents. 

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    Signs of Spring 2021

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    Just now, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

    Agree with that! who can't, but a long way off yet, ages to go yet in borefest quarantine, hopefully by end of Feb we will have a date to end this crap! just for Boris to extend it though due to another 50 or so variants which protect you from hospitalization

    Hopefully it will all coincide... Warm weather and sunshine, lockdown-free, vaccinations on the rise... Keeping my fingers crossed  

    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    50 minutes ago, Alexis said:

    No, but if you are driving long distances regularly and dislike the conditions and find them dangerous then some additional bite into the road might give you more confidence:


    "Winter tyres are different from summer tyres in three specific ways. The first is that the tread pattern has many more grooves, or sipes, cut into it, which displace water and help the tyre to bite into snow and ice. 

    Secondly, winter tyres are made from a compound that has more silica in it, which means they stay soft and supple even in freezing temperatures. In very cold conditions, the rubber of a summer tyre becomes extremely rigid, meaning it slips across the surface of the road rather than clinging onto it. 

    Finally, a winter tyre’s rubber blocks are designed to vibrate when on the move, which means any snow they might have picked up will be shaken out. A summer tyre, meanwhile, will become clogged up with snow and ice and in effect become completely smooth and entirely useless. "


     

    Perhaps but they don't give me more confidence in other driver's abilities or local council's abilities to grit the roads. Winter tyres may help with one aspect but not the others, such as working outside in this rubbish weather and freezing despite multiple layers. I appreciate your help but it doesn't make a spot of difference in my dislike of this weather. 

    Roll on spring

    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Gooddaysunshine said:

    I work for the county council have worked through lockdown and not turning in for work is not an option. I was redeployed during the first lockdown. I live in an old house with gas fires to keep warm so I am concerned about the cold weather.  I’d love to live on the Isles of Scilly it’s warmer there. 

    I'm with you there mate - let me know if there are any warm weather hidey holes there

    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted · Edited by NPA

    5 minutes ago, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

    where are you anyway? if you are in the SE, go to regional and enjoy the snaw, agree though Spring can't come soon enough, bloody boring Quarantine

    London-way - last snow day we had was very "entertaining" - horrendous driving and horrible road conditions, black ice making commute incredibly treacherous. So many people not considering stopping distances and drifting out because "hey I have a 4x4 I'll be fine!!". Then when you're stuck outside for work for several hours and despite all the layers (and there are so many) and feeling like a michelin woman, you are still absolutely freezing and your toes and fingers go numb despite all the kit... I work as a first responder and this weather is just awful tbh.

    Give me rain and mild temperatures any day of the week! 

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    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

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    1 minute ago, CentralSouthernSnow said:

    it can’t until it moves into MJO 1 which won’t be till March. MJO 7+8 is scandi and Greenland blocking plus lag effect, more vortex disruption too! Spring I predict will likely be late-mid March onwards. 

    The best I can hope for is Sub-Zero temperatures with zero ice or snow in that case. But I won't be the only one who cannot wait for spring and summer in these groups without a doubt. Quite enjoyed the past few milder days. Things still likely to change and I can only hope the milder weather returns with full pomp!

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    Winter 2020/21 chat, ramps, moans and banter

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    56 minutes ago, I remember Atlantic 252 said:

    Why would anyone want mild now? normally it's wet, dark and grey, different a Feb 2019 but a one off event!

    from late March, things change, me and most on here look for warmth, when it can be like summer

    Because I have a 100+ mile commute to work and I detest having to travel in icy/snowy conditions. It's incredibly dangerous. And no, I can't work from home because of my job type. 

    Less than a month until it's officially spring. Thank goodness for that. Had enough of this. Would rather wet and mild the icy any day of the week. 

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    Winter 2020/21 - Moans, Ramps & Chat

    in Spring Weather Discussion

    Posted

    17 minutes ago, YellowSnow said:

    It’s hilariously entertaining as an onlooker, but people that are genuinely trying to learn about the weather it’s a disgrace and half the posts need removing. Too many armchair experts I’m afraid. 

    I'm very new to all this - what are they saying in the thread that is so egregious? I have noticed they always say it's 10 days away every 10 days or so...

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