East Anglia & South East Cold Spell Discussion

[saint]

Well latest METO radar suggests it moving Eastwards(ish) and is heavier towards the Eastern side of it.

[ribster]

quite possibly, but, it still doesn't mean the SE won't get snow. and as always, the Met O are always on the ball when it comes to upgrading their warnings. so still the chance of flash warnings to be issued. even so. they are always forecasting 10-15cm for the SE overnight and may feel that is not "heavy" enough for a warning. but its still enough to give a nice covering in the morning to wake up to

Lets hope so, I'm all for some more snow!!

[MAF]

well when it snowed here this morning it was -1C and 100% cloud cover

the important figure is the dew point. as John holmes always explains in his responses to "will it snow" the temps can range from plus to minus but its the dew point that makes it critical as to whether we get rain/sleet/snow

lookey here > http://forum.netweather.tv/topic/27989-how-to-try-and-forecast-snow/

[shotski]

The Low this morning was -7.9 in Slapton, Bucks and the Max temp we have had today is -2.9 in lovely sunshine.

Lets hope it continues

[ribster]

Well latest METO radar suggests it moving Eastwards(ish) and is heavier towards the Eastern side of it.

That suits me, I'll be on the eastern side!

[SMU]

12Z GFS brings the threat of a white Xmas into the reliable timeframe-

GREAT GREAT UKMO- esp 144- another reload from the East-

Just a comment on the max temps today over the SE

The cold is a dry cold- & in the sun feels pleseant-- I have heard one person moan about the cold- !!!!!!!!

Steve

Edited December 19, 2009 by Steve Murr

[we_want_snow]

You Easterns look to get lucky AGAIN, its definatly petering on the west but fattening on the east

[loopydreamer]

been on the phone talking to dad! he lives in tunbridge wells in kent! they still have tons of lying snow around and some roads still covered with snow! they are suppose to be taking my sister to the air port so she can catch a flight to australia tommorrow! Hope heathrow is open and then coming up to see me! i wonder if they will make it?

[MAF]

12Z GFS brings the threat of a white Xmas into the reliable timeframe-

GREAT GREAT UKMO- esp 144- another reload from the East-

http://www.meteociel...44-21.GIF?19-17

Steve

Steve mate, any thoughts on the situation overnight for SE area??

[saint]

That suits me, I'll be on the eastern side!

It's sliding eastwards, so will affect E Midlands and EA.

Edited December 19, 2009 by saint

[tornadica]

where can i find he dew points for my location?

[saint]

Temp's just about -4c

dewpoint -6.3c

Edited December 19, 2009 by saint

[MAF]

where can i find he dew points for my location?

http://www.xcweather.co.uk/

[wellington boot]

been on the phone talking to dad! he lives in tunbridge wells in kent! they still have tons of lying snow around and some roads still covered with snow! they are suppose to be taking my sister to the air port so she can catch a flight to australia tommorrow! Hope heathrow is open and then coming up to see me! i wonder if they will make it?

I'm near Tunbridge Wells and can say that this is all true. My lane is still virtually impassable without the right equipment. Coverered in thick snow. Everything still laden. Photos uploading.

[MAF]

just looked at the latest Met O forecast for SE London and now showing heavy snow for monday day and night

[BarnetBlizzard]

My worry is the precipitation is going to far east and the main snow will hit EA only.

[tornadica]

ok so dew point of -3C that good for snow?

[Ben_Cambs]

Some very heavy snow in Newcastle atm, according to the latest radar. Looks like EA will be in the firing line for this snow

[MAF]

My worry is the precipitation is going to far east and the main snow will hit EA only.

definite North/South movement according to this > http://www.meteox.com/h.aspx?r=&jaar=-3&soort=exp

[aliwoo]

Just come back from a walk along the beach, and without fear of contradiction this is the coldest I have ever known the weather to be here. Perishing, Feeezing. Must be mius 6 or 7. Bitterly Cold.

it's about -2 at the yacht club

Yacht club weather station

Edited December 19, 2009 by aliwoo

[chrisbell-nottheweatherman]

12Z GFS brings the threat of a white Xmas into the reliable timeframe-

GREAT GREAT UKMO- esp 144- another reload from the East-

Just a comment on the max temps today over the SE

The cold is a dry cold- & in the sun feels pleseant-- I have heard one person moan about the cold- !!!!!!!!

Steve

I was out in it for over an hour yesterday and almost that long today - I'm in a wheelchair and I feel the cold, but, with being well wrapped-up, I found it very pleasant indeed, especially today with drier air and only my fingers felt coldish when I came indoors again. This is indeed the sort of cold we so rarely get in this country - a true polar continental or polar dry cold. The last time I remember it like this was early in the decade with perhaps an inch more snow than now (perhaps one of our statistical experts might know which year that was), and, before that, 1995 which I remember well. Cherish your memories of this, mes amis.

[saint]

definite North/South movement according to this > http://www.meteox.co...ar=-3&soort=exp

Looking at that, further south than I thought it would be!

[Lowestoft]

hope you wrapped up warm

I was wrapped up, but I certainly wasn't warm. The temperature here has dropped like a stone.

[Ben_Cambs]

definite North/South movement according to this > http://www.meteox.co...ar=-3&soort=exp

Cheers for that, I looked at that quite closely and if I'm right there the band rotates slightly

[wchris_uk]

definite North/South movement according to this > http://www.meteox.co...ar=-3&soort=exp

please hit us please please please!!!