London & Se Cold Spell Discussion

[RJM]

Wel despit learning something about dew points, 850's, 528 dam, continental air mass modification and warm sectors (and many thanks to all for your answers) I have a new theory about snow - Spend 2+ back-breaking hours cleaning the drive of 6-7 inches of snow and there will surely be snow. And there has been - nearly another 1 cm of fluffy snow with more on the way by the looks of Rain Today! :lol:

[davehowe]

Is it me or is there a bit of a streamer starting up?

I was thinking that as well.

[hippyhattie]

Been snowing moderately here for about 30 mins and settling nicely :lol:

[coldfingers]

No, windchill only affects warm blooded animals.

No, windchill only affects warm blooded animals. and chilly ones like me!:lol: Thanks for the answer I now wont keep checking the wind chill and hoping when there is no hope.

[Downpour]

Its not as easy as that-

http://www.wetterzentrale.de/pics/Rmgfs121.gif

This eve's thicknesses around 532 DAM- but there is sill snow falling-

radar is picking up all the time--- carries on the hills will get 2-5cm.....- almost as much as yesterdays SWW from the MET!!!!!!!!!

S

Reckon London will pick any up steve? Fwiw any rogue showers we have had today in Ealing have fallen wholly as snow.

[Ocean Transit]

Moderate snow and back below freezing again.

[Downpour]

Something I've not really understood today is how it has snowed on and off whilst the snow on the ground has been melting (I'd say a good 40% of lying snow has gone).

I would have thought if its cold enough to snow it shouldn't melt but clearly not

Sure it's not just heat trapping near your house? Have you checked the local park ? When temps hover around freezing, they could be as high as two degrees next to centrally heated buildings...

[rmc1987]

7C on Friday according to BBC 8pm update (12z model)!

Dust the barbies off

Edited January 10, 2010 by rmc1987

[twells00]

no snow in ashford although the radar shows were supposed to be in the middle of some moderate-heavy snow

[Neilsouth]

Dust the barbies off

You collect barbie dolls ?

Still snowing here , all is white

[clark3r]

Moderate snow and back below freezing again.

any one know where this band of prec is heading?

[Rinse The Raindrops]

Back to sleet here

[yamkin]

HEAVY SNOWFALL RIGHT NOW

[Neilsouth]

any one know where this band of prec is heading?

West , towards west kent / surrey

[crazysnowcatz4]

Can confirm now snowing in low altitude Canterbury as well

[Stormi]

Just started snowing in Chatham.

[dubmuffin]

HEAVY SNOWFALL RIGHT NOW :lol:

Here too, proper snow - and re-settling

[RJM]

any one know where this band of prec is heading?

Pretty much due East. Through Central and then into West Kent. Currently the band = Faversham south to about Ashford?

[tornadica]

snowing in Deal, im really surprised!

[Downpour]

HEAVY SNOWFALL RIGHT NOW

Lol. Croydon is canada beyond England!

[coldfingers]

HEAVY SNOWFALL RIGHT NOW

OH How jealous I am. Reckon it will come further south tonight?

[SMU]

Reckon London will pick any up steve? Fwiw any rogue showers we have had today in Ealing have fallen wholly as snow.

I think London will get this band- especially the S E & south side-

However no settling apart from the hillier regions etc outside of london ( UHI effect)

S

[rmc1987]

HEAVY SNOWFALL RIGHT NOW

Oh

[Downpour]

Oh

It is always snowing in Croydon. They had huge problems with 6ft drifts last august.

[Alpine glow]

Pretty much due East. Through Central and then into West Kent. Currently the band = Faversham south to about Ashford?

How about down to brighton