Snow Watch: North West England

[swainclubber]

So I guess that's pretty much it at the moment for the North West area - until Sunday possibly?? Look out for the headline news tomorrow if London get's it again lol

nice orange sky to my west!perhaps a few more flakes about

[Snowmad79]

nice orange sky to my west!perhaps a few more flakes about

Yeah that cloud does seem to be thicking up and is very orange indeed. That used to be a sign it would snow. Then again maybe im just hopecasting because i certainly wouldnt mind some more of the white stuff thats for sure.

Edit:

Started snowing lightly here now.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Snowmad79

[shadowfax]

Yeah that cloud does seem to be thicking up and is very orange indeed. That used to be a sign it would snow. Then again maybe im just hopecasting because i certainly wouldnt mind some more of the white stuff thats for sure.

Edit:

Started snowing lightly here now.

It's been snowing here very lightly for a couple of hours, not really doing anything other than dusting, but still plenty on the ground from earlier this week. I would be nice to top it up for the weekend.

Shadowfax

[swainclubber]

Yeah that cloud does seem to be thicking up and is very orange indeed. That used to be a sign it would snow. Then again maybe im just hopecasting because i certainly wouldnt mind some more of the white stuff thats for sure.

Edit:

Started snowing lightly here now.

through the window it looks orange but when i go out it is very thin and patchy so not very optimistic

[Mortified]

Good evening everyone,light snow in Southport,though not

expectig much its not sticking.

[Thunder Snow]

Ive had a few snow flurries nothing to write home about.

[swainclubber]

yeah the radar shows it fizzling out big time,ah well it was to be expected.

[spiritedstream]

not sure if am the only one from isle of man on here, or if u have had reports? mountain snaefell road closed on monday reopened yesterday, and is now closed again due to a nice covering of snow. log on to the manxradio.com site and link to webcams, look at the laxey road cam is IR and shows good snow

hope to be able to report more tomorrow!! watched the trough come down from scotland and join with the lil low north of wales over the irish sea, but is now moving away again.

going to go clearish and cold, so we have a freeze. laying snow on hills from monday through to today but little or none at lower levels. no pics as have been at work all week, no way near as bad as you lot have had it, booohooo the joys of living in the middle of the sea!

hoping now that the wind has changed to northerly/northwesterly we might get some from a shortwave/trough/cheshire streamer PLEASE!!!

no school/work closures (only primary school Ballasalla closed one day this week - no heating - not weather related), no major travel distruption other than the mountain road closed and some flights delayed/cancelled due to your snow

have fun, stay safe, travel only if you need to. God bless you all.

[cheshire snow]

Has that PPN Over west wales Stalled Just not moved much recently.

How I would love a Cheshire Streamer not going to happen Tonight

Or soon I Would imagine.But that would put my chances of heavy

Snow at about 99.9% I Can dream i suppose LoL

Reports from down South that all that Heavy PPN Down there is

Heading Due North not NNE As expected not that it will effect

Us but just another indication on how things change quite

Quickly.Some members seem to think it my reach as for north

As Stoke.

[swainclubber]

Has that PPN Over west wales Stalled Just not moved much recently.

How I would love a Cheshire Streamer not going to happen Tonight

Or soon I Would imagine.But that would put my chances of heavy

Snow at about 99.9% I Can dream i suppose LoL

Reports from down South that all that Heavy PPN Down there is

Heading Due North not NNE As expected not that it will effect

Us but just another indication on how things change quite

Quickly.Some members seem to think it my reach as for north

As Stoke.

yeah ive seen them saying that but they are just being hopeful really

[James M]

A few extra cm's today which I'm quite pleased with.

Has that PPN Over west wales Stalled Just not moved much recently.

How I would love a Cheshire Streamer not going to happen Tonight

Or soon I Would imagine.But that would put my chances of heavy

Snow at about 99.9% I Can dream i suppose LoL

Reports from down South that all that Heavy PPN Down there is

Heading Due North not NNE As expected not that it will effect

Us but just another indication on how things change quite

Quickly.Some members seem to think it my reach as for north

As Stoke.

So far it seems to be in line with what the GFS has predicted, right down to the northerly track before turning NE'erly, so I would say it would probably reach further north than the BBC predicts.

[cheshire snow]

Totaly lost on what is going on tonight currently Snowing here LoL

Confused.Com

[swainclubber]

Totaly lost on what is going on tonight currently Snowing here LoL

Confused.Com

is it light?

[James M]

lol snowing here too, BBC did show some flurries on the maps though.

[cheshire snow]

Yes Lol about the same as this Morning but starting to stick again on the grass

and cars.Think it will be all over in 10 mins probably just a passing Shower LoL

[Hot*Snow]

OK I'm in dreamland now, but...

I imagine if that band of ppn travelled further north than expected and then sat all over the north west and stalled giving a few hours of consistent snowfall and a few inches on the ground.

Imagine.....

[cheshire snow]

OK I'm in dreamland now, but...

I imagine if that band of ppn travelled further north than expected and then sat all over the north west and stalled giving a few hours of consistent snowfall and a few inches on the ground.

Imagine.....

Would be good Lol but I would say the chance is about 10%

[swainclubber]

Would be good Lol but I would say the chance is about 10%

thats optimistic lol

[Hot*Snow]

Aye, as I said earlier Sunday is worth keeping an eye on.

I made a forecast eralier regarding Sunday - what are other peoples thoughts on te snow potential?

Given the fact it is set to stay colder than I expected I think the chances of ppn falling as snow on lower levels - particuarly in the west of the region - may have increased slightly.[ Obviously we still need the front to stay on track towards our region as it could easily budge north or south of us.

Edited February 5, 2009 by Hot*Snow

[swainclubber]

Aye, as I said earlier Sunday is worth keeping an eye on.

I made a forecast eralier regarding Sunday - what are other peoples thoughts on te snow potential?

Given the fact it is set to stay colder than I expected I think the chances of ppn falling as snow on lower levels - particuarly in the west of the region - may have increased slightly.[ Obviously we still need the front to stay on track towards our region as it could easily budge north or south of us.

the gfs is looking promising, but ive seen these things come to nothing so im not actually thinkin about it just yet to be honest lol

[Hot*Snow]

Totally agree mate, it is important to remain cautious but the potential is definetely there. We need the following factors to stay in our favour for it to pull off:

(1) Ground/air temps stay low.

(2) The track of the ppn heads for our region (its track could easily verge north or south of us.)

(3) Need the cold air to win out preventing it from being preceeded by rain.

(4) The system picks up plenty of moisture off the north sea - otherwise the intensity of the ppn will be minimal.

So theres alot of factors involved here, as usual will be more of a case of nowcasting. However with models continuing a tend of further cold weather into next week things look like they may be swinging in our favour.

[swainclubber]

Totally agree mate, it is important to remain cautious but the potential is definetely there. We need the following factors to stay in our favour for it to pull off:

(1) Ground/air temps stay low.

(2) The track of the ppn heads for our region (its track could easily verge north or south of us.)

(3) Need the cold air to win out preventing it from being preceeded by rain.

(4) The system picks up plenty of moisture off the north sea - otherwise the intensity of the ppn will be minimal.

So theres alot of factors involved here, as usual will be more of a case of nowcasting. However with models continuing a tend of further cold weather into next week things look like they may be swinging in our favour.

would it not be rain preceeded by snow?but yeah i agree

[cheshire snow]

Radar showing alot of light blue ppn ATM Around N wales and Liverpool Area.

BTW Devon getting battered ATM Reports of over 3 inches of Snow in 1Hr

With Thunder Snow as Well.

[Roady]

light snow now falling in liverpool.again nothing at all to write home about but still!

im very new to this malarchy and have no diea what to look out for in the charts etc.

People on here seem to think the north west may get snow sunday...i will be checking regulalry for updates!

[Weather-history]

Interestingly, Manchester Airport TAF mentions the possibility of snow showers

long-TAF: EGCC 052255Z 0600/0706 36005KT 9999 SCT035 PROB30 TEMPO 0600/0602 5000 -SN BKN010 PROB30 0602/0610 3000 BR BECMG 0610/0613 30010KT BECMG 0620/0623 7000 PROB30 TEMPO 0622/0706 2000 SHSN BKN005