London And The South East Regional Discussion Thread - II

[Paul Sherman]

So then Mr Sherminator, you get heavy snow in winter, good plume thunderstorms in summer, american supercells & tornadoes in the spring......whilst in the west midlands I get drizzle, 'slizzle', trenchfoot from the permanent soggy ground and the makings of a horrible brummy accent......Fancy a life swap?? :lol:

:rofl: No :rofl: Nay :rofl: Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love living here, it is almost a Continental Climate with Great Snows from the East, Great Storms (When they occur) in the Summer.

If I had to be picky Autumn is not great and pretty boring I'll get me coat before I feel Aj's Boot up me backside, quit while your ahead Shermy!

[kold weather]

Some real uncertainty regarding the set-up for the weekend. It is still FI but the models are now developing a weak low along the frontal zone and that will serve to really pep up the system as it ploughs into the higher pressure. We could well be placed decently providing that does happen. It would mean that we will lose the coldest of the uppers but it would give a big event before it turns less cold and probsbly back to a wintry mix.

[Froze were the Days]

Are we expecting any convective activity in this part of the world in the next couple of days? just read Weatherwatchers summary into the weekend and largely summarised by saying 'dry and cold' almost everywhere (to Friday).

[abruzzi spur]

Whys that I didnt see his forecast

S

He talked about the possible battleground at the weekend and range of outcomes. Interesting stuff - they may run it again on News Channel just before the 9pm news.

If not, then here's the link!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/16821819

[A.J]

:rofl: No :rofl: Nay :rofl: Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love living here, it is almost a Continental Climate with Great Snows from the East, Great Storms (When they occur) in the Summer.

If I had to be picky Autumn is not great and pretty boring I'll get me coat before I feel Aj's Boot up me backside, quit while your ahead Shermy!

I'll be out with you stateside one year Paul, as long as my other-half stops dropping out mini-AJ's....lol

[Matty J]

I know at this stage the weekend is still firmly in FI considering how the models have performed lately, but are we in the se REALISTICALLY going to see anything decent this weekend from this pathetic attempt of an easterly?

We had an icing sugar dusting of Graupel this morning but apart from that its been Dull,misty and generally boring!! Just glanced the model thread and it seems its the spine of the country thats inline for a pasting at the weekend with bugger all for us.

Its ironic really how we finally get an easterly flow and its the west and spine of the country that sees any snow! I fear time is running out and this winter won't live long in the memory. If anyone could raise my spirits please do lol!

M

[abruzzi spur]

Some real uncertainty regarding the set-up for the weekend. It is still FI but the models are now developing a weak low along the frontal zone and that will serve to really pep up the system as it ploughs into the higher pressure. We could well be placed decently providing that does happen. It would mean that we will lose the coldest of the uppers but it would give a big event before it turns less cold and probsbly back to a wintry mix.

Prefer Bombay Mix to Wintry Mix, at least you know what you are getting. Actually, no....... that's not right is it.... what are those little green things?

[HammerJack]

Could anyone give a little summary of what is expected in the next few days (snow wise please)? I'm so new to this I aint got a clue.

Also in return, I'm doing the knowledge of London, and hope to finish soon! So anyone how does help me can get a fare free ride in my cab. (Distance permitting though )

thanks

[NO LONGER POSTING]

I don't want to Jinx it but..It looks like the whole of the south east will see snow before Monday next week..How much? Will it stick around? Will it turn back to rain? This is to be confirmed...

[scrat]

I think the problem (well certainly for me), is that we had such a fantastic winter last year, nothing can compete with it... so it will be disappointment all the way . Saying that, I'm loving the wintriness at the moment and love the 'promise' that this final month of winter is bringing!

Let's be positive and enjoy what we get.....then we can start thinking about the sweltering summer we're bound to have

[BarnetBlizzard]

I know at this stage the weekend is still firmly in FI considering how the models have performed lately, but are we in the se REALISTICALLY going to see anything decent this weekend from this pathetic attempt of an easterly?

We had an icing sugar dusting of Graupel this morning but apart from that its been Dull,misty and generally boring!! Just glanced the model thread and it seems its the spine of the country thats inline for a pasting at the weekend with bugger all for us.

Its ironic really how we finally get an easterly flow and its the west and spine of the country that sees any snow! I fear time is running out and this winter won't live long in the memory. If anyone could raise my spirits please do lol!

M

Well, It depends on how far the front moves and where it stalls. No point trying to workout where its gunna end up as it can change all the way up to an hour before the actuall event. However, if the precip does reach us in the South-East, we are in the best position to get snow rather than sleet or rain due to the coldest uppers hovering over us rather than the rest of the country.

[winter watcher]

:rofl: No :rofl: Nay :rofl: Never!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love living here, it is almost a Continental Climate with Great Snows from the East, Great Storms (When they occur) in the Summer.

If I had to be picky Autumn is not great and pretty boring I'll get me coat before I feel Aj's Boot up me backside, quit while your ahead Shermy!

I cannot remember the last good storm we seen in London and the home counties.

[NO LONGER POSTING]

we need a song...

[wintermaster]

Just seen the BBC forecast it went up to the weekend looks like things might get very interesting for us

[sprinter211]

For me the main snow event was 2010 on that Saturday morning when by lunchtime heathrow airport was closed.

[Steve C]

Some real uncertainty regarding the set-up for the weekend. It is still FI but the models are now developing a weak low along the frontal zone and that will serve to really pep up the system as it ploughs into the higher pressure. We could well be placed decently providing that does happen. It would mean that we will lose the coldest of the uppers but it would give a big event before it turns less cold and probsbly back to a wintry mix.

Would it be a 'big event' in this part of the World? I have seen many warnings of severe weather in my life, where a forecast reasonably large fall of snow is then predicted to turn to rain / sleet, with dire predictions of travel chaos beforehand. It always seems to me that we get a very short period of snow, giving a covering of 1cm or so of wet snow, which quickly turns to rain. Unless the fronts stall, or are forced back, I'm highly cynical of this type of forecast in lowland SE England.

[Ruthie]

I remember that as was at tesco stockpiling wine due to the oncoming snow, and it came down really heavy in west London!

[nanu]

Doesnt matter at mo does it!! we wont know till nearer the time when we see cold wins or mild wins.. if the mild wins nobody will care about the snow event cuz you know its going to turn slushy then wet.. if its cold wins then its all eyes on the radar to see if it will come this far then halt and dump loads of snow.. but you know what will most likely happen on the cold win one... the snow doesnt reach us before pulling away back west. Then we are back to the waiting game again!!

[dubmuffin]

Bit dead in here without the snizzle excitement, maybe I should go and do some hoovering or something until the next radar alert

[Lazarus]

I remember that as was at tesco stockpiling wine due to the oncoming snow, and it came down really heavy in west London!

A girl after my own heart! Preparation for bad weather is all about priorities!

[Steve C]

I know at this stage the weekend is still firmly in FI considering how the models have performed lately, but are we in the se REALISTICALLY going to see anything decent this weekend from this pathetic attempt of an easterly?

We had an icing sugar dusting of Graupel this morning but apart from that its been Dull,misty and generally boring!! Just glanced the model thread and it seems its the spine of the country thats inline for a pasting at the weekend with bugger all for us.

Its ironic really how we finally get an easterly flow and its the west and spine of the country that sees any snow! I fear time is running out and this winter won't live long in the memory. If anyone could raise my spirits please do lol!

M

You live in Heybridge, which is near the coast. I'd think you have more chance of snow than most people here. Personally I think some people on these forums pay too much attention to each change in the forecasting models - a waste of time and energy unless it's your living. I reckon you'll see snow before the weekend.

[bobbydog]

ha ha! just read our latest Meto update-

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Thursday very cold, mostly cloudy but generally dry. Friday very frosty start, dry, staying cold. Saturday dry and frosty start, then rain or snow probably arriving later, staying cold.

Updated: 1828 on Tue 31 Jan 2012

that says "i can't be bothered with the models anymore, it's going to be cold and it might snow... or not... whatever..."

Edited January 31, 2012 by bobbydog

[snowfall09]

Temps not as low as i thought they would have been here in Folkstone

1.3c

DP - -3.8c

[95 Degrees]

I know at this stage the weekend is still firmly in FI considering how the models have performed lately, but are we in the se REALISTICALLY going to see anything decent this weekend from this pathetic attempt of an easterly?

We had an icing sugar dusting of Graupel this morning but apart from that its been Dull,misty and generally boring!! Just glanced the model thread and it seems its the spine of the country thats inline for a pasting at the weekend with bugger all for us.

Its ironic really how we finally get an easterly flow and its the west and spine of the country that sees any snow! I fear time is running out and this winter won't live long in the memory. If anyone could raise my spirits please do lol!

M

That spine of the country pasting doesn't make sense, we are closest to the severe cold air so when the mild hits the cold surely a big BANG! would mean the colder SE is favoured and will be rain further N and W due to milder air already in place.

[HammerJack]

That spine of the country pasting doesn't make sense, we are closest to the severe cold air so when the mild hits the cold surely a big BANG! would mean the colder SE is favoured and will be rain further N and W due to milder air already in place.

Thats if it reaches us though! There is talk about the front fizzling out before it reaches the E/SE