Midlands Cold Spell Discussion

[we_want_snow]

So, after a depressing evening/night here with 20mins of rain, what can I expect today?

[I remember Atlantic 252]

So, after a depressing evening/night here with 20mins of rain, what can I expect today?

sunny and dry next 5 days

[ISAAC]

its snowing in stoke city centre

just missing me here in south stoke

[we_want_snow]

Oh thanks alot, just what I wanted to hear.

I've been pesemistic all week but was told everyone would see some snow. Well we've had nothing

[Serendipity]

It has been a big letdown hasn't it? A sprinkling of snow on 2 days and nothing else No sign of any on the way, absolute pants imho.

[ISAAC]

snowing lightly here now.

Looks stunning in the crisp low sunshine and wintery landscape

[we_want_snow]

We've not even had a sprinkling of snow here. To be honest, we usually miss out on the major stuff in Feb so im not surprised in Dec

[I remember Atlantic 252]

It has been a big letdown hasn't it? A sprinkling of snow on 2 days and nothing else No sign of any on the way, absolute pants imho.

yeah same here, stafford and shrewsbury are the worst places for snow, no just dry all week

[we_want_snow]

What is the temperature like around?

Its -3c here but toal blue sky.

However, my trusted is forecasting precipitation today

[ISAAC]

WOOOW....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/england/webcams/live/radiostokeroof.jpg

2 mins ago it was clear ground ... now covered in snow

[azores92]

wheres the festive spirit gone on here? you'd think it was 16 degrees with a raging b**tlett. the fact of the matter is, it is going to be another well below average day temperaturewise, there is plenty of frost around the region. if that aint seasonal, then i dont know what is. unfortunately a cold spell doesnt always mean snow, spare a thought for those living in cornwall or ROI at the moment, because in terms of the weather, its a lot more seasonal here. so go out for a walk or something, and make the most of it, going by most winters of this decade, wind and rain and temperatures about 10 degrees higher would be the norm!

[ISAAC]

temperatures here will be perfect for any showers before midday as it's around -4c

EDIT: HEAVIER SNOW!!!!

[Fozfoster]

Its -4.8 here this morning and not a cloud in the sky. Only got a dusting last night too

[jimben]

Overnight low of -5.6c following on from previous night low of -6.2c Sunny blue skies now. Met Office state in this mornings forecast for the East Midlands that this cold frosty weather will continue until Thursday (Xmas Eve) at least. Snow not mentioned but in my long experience I believe snow will arrive unexpected. For those that get snow today, enjoy!

[Nick L]

Argh, the Cheshire Gap effect IS working, but they look like to be passing to my north! Too much of a westerly component

[ISAAC]

the showers somewhat seem to be developing as they come further inland rather than fizzling out.

Good start to the day

Still snowing very lightly but with BIG flakes.

[Shiny_Bottom_1]

For those that didn't see any snow, you're not the only ones.

However, the two set ups have not really been for this area.

Easterly's do not always deliver to the midlands (west midlands and west of east midlands) - Its quite a way to go.

To be fair, the Northerly, which can deliver to the midlands, was correctly predicted by the BBC. Energy/ppn absorption by the pennines and peaks, wth energy pick up in to central southern England.

To be fair, the GEFS was perhaps a little incorrect on the ppn amounts, however, it was good at predicting that the 850's would be on the marginal side of things.

Lets not also forget the warm sector was progged for tomorrow night as well.

[ISAAC]

Argh, the Cheshire Gap effect IS working, but they look like to be passing to my north! Too much of a westerly component

Yep like i said yesterday.

Thus will favour us more up here in north staffs but just about.

We need that that wind to switch a tee-bit more northly, around 10-15 degrees and i'm telling you then the whole of west midlands would get frequent snow showers all day long. The angle of the wind has to be perfect for it to effect everyone in the Midlands

[Severe Siberian icy blast]

There is signs lookin at the met radar that the cheshire gap is having an effect , we have hope , once they develop in the irish sea we will have more of an idea , also i looked at the satalite view and the low over scotland is moving quite rapidly south at the min with the showers round it pushing south with it , dont no if this is forecaast but if it comes south another 100miles then its game on , time will tell

[we_want_snow]

What's the CG looking like for Shrewsbury at the moment?

What would have to happen to make it better?

[Nick L]

I think our best hope now lies with the inevitable push from the Atlantic. Got down to -6.7c last night, considering it didn't get below freezing until after midnight that is pretty good going.

[ISAAC]

still snowing moderatly here and already a cm on the ground from this alone ..... stunning!

Im telling you guys i knew this from friday that we were in for something today... showers are going to be non stop here by the looks of it!

For once the Met Office could be right about 15cm!

Edited December 20, 2009 by ISAAC

[we_want_snow]

I dont think so, nothings on the radar for anything much south of Stoke

[ISAAC]

I dont think so, nothings on the radar for anything much south of Stoke

Not yet, maybe later.

I hope so!

[Nick L]

I dont think so, nothings on the radar for anything much south of Stoke

Agreed, Stoke will get a battering. The rest of Staffordshire will get the od rogue shower and the East Midlands could get a few. The rest of the Midlands can pretty much forget it.