Snow Watch: Scotland

[Zenarcher]

The bay here this morning was frozen over never seen that before very rare and cold here still plenty of snow on the hills.

[Guest Shetland Coastie]

The wintry spell continues with a hard frost overnight (low temp -4.6C). Temps today barely getting above freezing (top temp 0.3C) and currently -1.1C. Local forecast says increasingly heavy showers during tonight may lead to another cm or two of lying snow, with possibly more general snow on Thursday. No let up yet it seems.

[JRMcLeod]

Was in Aviemore on Friday until Sunday, there was at least 20" of snow, the most i have ever seen fall!!! Went skiing at Cairngorm on Saturday, the Ptarmigan Station was almost covered with 20foot drifts, i have pictures which i will post soon!!

[Hiya]

The bay here this morning was frozen over never seen that before very rare and cold here still plenty of snow on the hills.

Pictures!

[Albion Snowman]

Rob Mcelwee says the temps got as low as -18C last night for some of you guys . Thats unbelievable!

[LadyPakal]

This is pretty - quite a lot of white stuff on this.

[Kerwin]

Very nice :-)

[snowy owl]

We had a lovely snowy scene this morning, my eldest was out building a snowman just after breakfast just in case it melted.

The snow has melted back to just being on grass and fields etc but still looks nice.

Looks like we may get some snow showers tomorrow, which is nice.

As the cold spell looks set to continue, are we likely to be seeing any more snow in the coming week? I am not looking at charts just now as i'm suffering with kids germs and having been up most of the night for five nights with sick little one. Fancied getting the sledge out too!!

[Graeme B]

Think Wed or Thursday may some snow for us....

[Ross B]

I think 12z GFS is about to show a feature moving down the west coast tomorrow night. A warning is out for Argyle and Bute already for it.

[scott_anthony_glasgow]

I think 12z GFS is about to show a feature moving down the west coast tomorrow night. A warning is out for Argyle and Bute already for it.

yeah Ross noticed this to could possibly lead to another few cms of the white stuff eh :lol: Cheers

Scott

[Graeme B]

Not sure - but looking at the looped sat images and xc wind - the top end of the front that's walloping englandshire, looks to be being swept back in towards the east coast...don't think the wind is strong enough - and I may be talking wodscallop....

:lol:

[Ross B]

Round 2 tomorrow night for Glasgow and the west ? It would be good to top up the snow after todays slight thaw!

[scott_anthony_glasgow]

Round 2 tomorrow night for Glasgow and the west ? It would be good to top up the snow after todays slight thaw!

wow :huh: didnt notice these charts if these come of I am probably looking at another 3inches at least , would take me closer to the level foot of snow B) Cheers Ross

[Ross B]

Could be tempted to call it a polar low but it's not...

Tues Midday:

http://cirrus.netweather.tv/fax/PPVG89.png

Tues Midnght:

http://cirrus.netweather.tv/fax/PPVI89.png

[Graeme B]

Nice trough action for midnight...hopefully be a little bit north from there :huh:

[scott_anthony_glasgow]

looks like a nice little feature that could give a decent fall :huh:

[Mondy]

Tuesday midnight

Pffft!!! I'm sick of the stuff already

What I like about this chart is that most of Scotland could get some snow and so too the Benelux countries. Guess who misses out, which means no rolling 24 hours news about ice on a pavement

Edited February 9, 2009 by Delta X-Ray

[Gilly]

Could be tempted to call it a polar low but it's not...

Tues Midday:

http://cirrus.netweather.tv/fax/PPVG89.png

Tues Midnght:

http://cirrus.netweather.tv/fax/PPVI89.png

Ahhhh........we may be in luck on Tuesday night!!! :lol:

[scott_anthony_glasgow]

cracking chart Delta X ray looking good for another few inches of snow

[LomondSnowstorm]

will it reach here??

we're off to glasgow on wednesday so don't really want to be snowed in on thursday in glasgow

[BlizzardConditions]

Yesiree, that would do very nicely

Let's hope it stays on course. I'm happy with what we've had but it's not quite as exciting as down South!

[LadyPakal]

From the Metcheck home page:

'After yesterday’s snow across northern regions, notably Northern Ireland, the rest of the country can expect a quieter and largely dry day on Monday. There will be a frost for some areas overnight. By late Tuesday, and into Wednesday, much of the UK will be back under the influence of a chill northerly – which will progressively create the right conditions for snow showers to move into northern and eastern coastal districts of Scotland and England especially. This activity will be increased by the southwards passage of a shallow 'polar' low moving from Hebrides through to eastern England during the period. Tuesday night will also be cold for most. '

[Mr Frost]

The charts Ross posted earlier regarding snowfall tomorrow night is going to happen, for Glasgow, my area and others. Its a repeat performance of last night. There will be 3-5cm from this, especially as the snow looks to be falling at moderate levels for about 4 or 5 hours. Also the front of the system will come into glasgow after sunset so this will help the snow settle on the ground quicker. Midnight is when you would expect the heaviest snow falling, althought anytime from 10pm onwards looks good for that also. I fully expect a metoffice warning for 5cm for strathclyde and other parts to be posted on there website for 17.00pm tomorrow. <_<

[LomondSnowstorm]

The charts Ross posted earlier regarding snowfall tomorrow night is going to happen, for Glasgow, my area and others. Its a repeat performance of last night. There will be 3-5cm from this, especially as the snow looks to be falling at moderate levels for about 4 or 5 hours. Also the front of the system will come into glasgow after sunset so this will help the snow settle on the ground quicker. Midnight is when you would expect the heaviest snow falling, althought anytime from 10pm onwards looks good for that also. I fully expect a metoffice warning for 5cm for strathclyde and other parts to be posted on there website for 17.00pm tomorrow. <_<

i can't believe that edinburgh or central didn't get a warning even after all the snow they got

we got some snow but it was very localised with a few cms here but none 10 miles away