Scottish Cold Spell Discussion Part 11

[Argyllcraig]

I think theres just too many mountains to get over for the snow to get us here in Argyll CMD takes a strong easterly and a bit of luck, think our best shot is a north nw flow.

[spud_nick89]

we have heavy snow same band that caught livingston hopefully!

edit: only lasted 5 minutes here then blue skies appearing, just caught the edge of the shower me thinks

Edited December 31, 2009 by spud_nick89

[Hairy Celt]

loadsa snow

but not settling

[LomondSnowstorm]

Hi LS,

Whoar's oor convection

Could be doin with a wee top up now, as the snow over the last couple of days hasn't came to very much and we are doon tae aboot oor last 5" or 6" of cover noo

It 's Looking like it's all heading over the Embra side o' the water, as I can see that the sky is richt Black over there

Big Innes.

Big shower over towards Dundee at the moment as well. It looks like there are lots more showers tailing southwest towards us from that massive band hitting Inverness at the moment, so hopefully we'll see something later on. Temperatures are pretty low, though, at 0.5C, and as we saw last week, anything can happen with the cold air in place - I reckon we'll get another big dumping before the weekend's out.

LS

[Guest]

Some pics from my very slow, icy walk earlier. Normally the walk I did takes about 45 mins, today it took 2 hours!! Take a look at some of the pics of solid ice on the ground:

[Paul]

Another 30cm or so of snow likely for parts of Scotland over the next 24 hours according to Michael Fish in his latest forecast:

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=michaelfish;sess=

[thejailender]

We've pretty much had light snow all day, with the exception of a 15 minute spell where it was heavy, it has not been enough to allow it settle on roads/pavements. But it has been settling on the snow that has already fallen, so the brown slush/snow has a nicer white look about it now.

I was also down by the river today. Totally frozen over now, and quite wierd sat there and all you could hear was the ice cracking.

I've got a couple of photos I'll post later

[AlexM94]

heavy snow here now and its laying a little despite the wet ground

[Methuselah]

Just announced that inverness new year bash is canceled due to the snow

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! No sodding fireworks!!!

[Gilly]

Dropped back to freezing point. Snow has been persistant and at times heavy. We have another 6 inchesof fresh snow since this morning.

Celebrations at Northern Meeting Park in Inverness have had to be cancelled due to heavy snow.

Just come from Inverness and A9 was blocked as was Drumossie Brae with cars abandoned and skidding on the hill. Got through only because we were in a landrover, condidtions now absolutely horrendous.

I love the snow but do hope people get home safely.

[Zenarcher]

Had a light dusting of snow here this morning most of its gone now. Expecting a bit more tonight.

[Methuselah]

Another 30cm or so of snow likely for parts of Scotland over the next 24 hours according to Michael Fish in his latest forecast:

http://www.netweather.tv/index.cgi?action=michaelfish;sess=

Thanks Paul and thanks Michael...30cms!!!

[Richard Taylor]

Far aboot's oor sna??!!

[Methuselah]

Far aboot's oor sna??!!

It's here today, loon...

[NorthernRab]

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! No sodding fireworks!!! :drinks: :yahoo: :drunk: :clap:

The fireworks normally go off at 6 O'Clock at the castle anyway - a bheil mi ceart?

[Mondy]

Some pics from my very slow, icy walk earlier. Normally the walk I did takes about 45 mins, today it took 2 hours!! Take a look at some of the pics of solid ice on the ground:

Solid ice? You better believe it! Out on delivery, it's a real probem. Last three days have been hell - numerous near misses - just one fall and it's broken bone time. Sheet ice is leathal! The only reason why I'd like this cold spell to halt - other than that it can snow again a few more inches and cover up all the ice

[Methuselah]

The fireworks normally go off at 6 O'Clock at the castle anyway - a bheil mi ceart?

At least they'll be muffled...Anyhoo, snow's not settling the now. Could do with a clear spell...

[Northernlights]

Chucking it down again we now have 40cms of level snow Pictures taken a few minutes ago, with no ploughs operating tomorrow we will certainly be blocked in

[Richard Taylor]

*Iooks out window, sky & at Iamppost...*

...PAH!!!

:wacko: :lol:

Edited December 31, 2009 by Richard Taylor

[Snowplough33]

Anyone else agree that the showers activity in the North sea is increasing??

Or is this wishful thinking

[Methuselah]

Anyone else agree that the showers activity in the North sea is increasing??

Or is this wishful thinking

If it is, I'm with you!

[Mondy]

So, a comma feature north of Scotland, huh?

[Snowplough33]

The comma...Its a bank of fog

Edited December 31, 2009 by Snowplough33

[Methuselah]

It's defo a feature, Monders...A dumping, I hope...Just enough to keep the Southern Softies a'whingin...

[Zerouali lives]

Chucking it down again we now have 40cms of level snow Pictures taken a few minutes ago, with no ploughs operating tomorrow we will certainly be blocked in

Check the 5 / 6 feet wall of snow at the side of the road at Grantown!

Edited December 31, 2009 by Zerouali lives