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Haha! That shows how much I know about sport! :lol: :lol: Karyo

That's a beautiful scene! I can't see a football match taking place there for some time! :lol: Karyo

Good morning! Astonishing temperatures across the region! -12c in Manchester city centre! I think the coldest I managed last winter was -6 and that was a reasonably cold winter too! As for any more snowfall, it is worth watching that little trough, currently to the east of Scotland. This is moving slowly southwards but the more dominant low to the south of it is going to shift it southwestwards and it should cross our region tonight. Obviously, most of it's energy will be felt to the east of the Pennines but it might keep some precipitation for us too. The gfs 0z, doesn't show it making over the Pennines but the UKMO does to an extend. So a dusting of snow is possible tonight. Let's hope the 6z will show this! Both gfs and UKMO pick up a band of showers for tomorrow afternoon/early evening and then another opportunity on Saturday from the northeast. So, loads to look out for in the next couple of days! Karyo

Oh, I said several because I couldn't be asked to look at the thermometer! lol It is -7c here. It was already -2c when I left work at 5pm! Tomorrow should be subzero here all day! Karyo

There wasn't much melt around here today! Even the trees have still snow on them. Karyo

For a cold weather freak like me, tonight is a real joy! Several degrees below 0 and powder snow evrywhere! We have plenty of nights like tonight to enjoy and see how low the temperatures get. Until the easterly develops and snow comes from the east by the end of the weekend! Heaven! Karyo

It is -3c here alrady! The cloud to the north/northwest of Scotland is associated with a little system that will affect parts of Ireland tomorrow. It is not expected to come here. I think we will stay dry and bittely cold till the weekend. Then snow showers should affect us from the east. Karyo

Cumbria should be affected by the streamer from the north sea. Already the first shower is penetrating the county:http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/ As for me, I would prefer to see the skies clear and allow the temperature to plumet. The lower it goes tonight, the less thaw we'll see tomorrow! Karyo

It's snowing here again (!) but it must be on its last leg... The southern edge of the band is intensifying so Cheshire and Staffordshire should have fun! Karyo

Very light snow here now. Looking at the radar, the whole band is slowly moving south so it should dry up here soon. I hope the guys in the most southern parts of the region get it this evening! Looking forward to the freeze now and the 12Z GFS is showing subzero temperatures for the rest of the week! Karyo

A slight decrease in intensity now moderate category. Karyo

Keep the good news coming mate! The funny thing is that none of the models predicted this band to stall over our region for so long! Most were just sshowing an early morning event! Karyo

This band just doesn't want to leave Manchester! Good to see you are still having snowfall as you are further north than me! Definately, looking more intense on the radar! Karyo

Yes, I am so pleased this band decided to stall over us and intensify! A few hours ago, it looked like there was nothing more for Manchester but once again the weather surprised us! Karyo

Still snowing heavily here! The radar shows a line of heavy precipitation from Manchester to the Irish sea coast. Karyo

It's also quite a bit darker! I love the surprise element of snow! Karyo

City centre. I think this intensification is good news for you! Karyo

The 13:30 radar show the band has intensified over me as it moves slowly southwards. http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/radar/ It snowing heavily now! Karyo

The snowfall has intensified a bit here and visibility reduced! According to the radar the band should soon leave Manchester. Karyo

Good to hear Stephen! Hopefully you'll get to maintain your cover as the wind has turn northeasterly. I am under the band now but it's not heavy. Karyo

As the wind turns northeast and strengthens a bit, those showers from the northeast will approach our region but at the moment I think the Pennines will mainly benefit. Karyo

I am here! Yes, signs of intensification here too now, into moderate category. Karyo

Yes, the same here too! It seems the band has decided to get a move on. I think southwestern parts of the region should see the most intense falls over the next couple of hours. I don't think Manchester will see anything more than moderte snowfall for a time. Karyo

Manchester seems to be sitting under that dry patch! Light snow has come in now from the east, but nothing significant. Karyo

That's good, you are benefiting from your proximity to the Pennines. Very light snow here from time to time. Karyo