Wales (cymru) - Regional Weather Discussion (part 4)

[kold weather]

Right here is a new thread for Wales, whilst its not looking great trhis weekend now, there is still possible oppertunties further down the line for Wales from the looks of the models.

[Snowmadsam]

or things may get better this afternoon kepp positive folks

[worldairgroup]

i hope so. we always miss the snow

[TonyH]

14c in Ireland on Wednesday on the latest GFS!

(don't worry its going in the bin, let's hope it stays there)

[Snowmadsam]

be interesting what the FAX charts say, if the high so stobborn then things could swing our way....

EVERYONE POWER UP YOUR FANS TO SEND THE FRONT FURTHER WEST :lol:

[mickeyflyn]

just went out to start the car and it`s -2 at the moment here in beechwood Newport .

[Marcus_surfer]

not looking good then folks

[TonyH]

No ice day thanks to the strength of the February sun. Just broke zero a massive 10c rise in 4 hours!

Had it been a month ago a definite ice day.

[Cwmbran Eira]

not looking good then folks

Nope. Anything white will be a bonus. Best think nothing then be surprised when you get something.

Should know better at my age. Still get over excited then massively dissapointed. Fool!

[SLAMMER]

possible ice day here. still -1.4.

[whiskers]

so is there any snow then, or have we been let down again?

[SLAMMER]

its not a let down, its the weather. Whatever happens will happen.

met office updated cardiff with sleet for the afternoon now, it was rain previously.

[whiskers]

when i was reading the posts last ight everyone seemed so positive ,what happened? im sooooooooo gutted!

[andymusic]

so is there any snow then, or have we been let down again?

Yes I'm sure we'll all see a little snow and some may see 5cms + before it starts to turn back to rain - Amber alerts now up on the metos site - West Midlands are in that - 5 - 10cms possible there - we are sooooooooooooooooooo close - and you never know - if the cold works just that little bit harder - it could turn out a little better for us - so everyone open there freezer doors in the morning to help! lol

Not sure if this is an error or not yet - meto have now added us to sundays snow fun too in Wales - from the models that doesn't look possible - I thought it might be an ice risk - but it says snow - has to be an error surely!

Edited February 3, 2012 by andymusic

[whiskers]

im soooooooo gutted i could cry, but my tears my freeze!

[Herefordweather]

It looks like the Met Office are taking into account the fact that the cold may win for longer than the models predict. I wouldn't be surprised to see some snow in some lower levels of Wales tomorrow before it turns to sleet/rain. Higher levels and the far east may see a decent covering.

[andymusic]

Just received this in my inbox from the meto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????

Weird - both saturday and sunday we are at risk of snow - are they sitting on the proverbial fence maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhonnda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan & Wrexham valid from 1200 Sat 04 Feb to 2359 Sat 04 Feb

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys, Rhonnda Cynon Taff, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Wrexham, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Bridgend & Swansea valid from 0000 Sun 05 Feb to 1200 Sun 05 Feb

Edited February 3, 2012 by andymusic

[Buzz]

As for the Sunday alert, I think the MetO are just covering their backs.

[Gavla]

Looking further ahead at their updates, they dont seem to confident for beyond the weekend for here in wales at least they mention only damp and drizzly conditions and temperatures returning to normal . Can someone tell where on meto site you can sign up for alerts in your inbox?

Edited February 3, 2012 by Gavla

[worldairgroup]

Just received this in my inbox from the meto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????????????????????

Weird - both saturday and sunday we are at risk of snow - are they sitting on the proverbial fence maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhonnda Cynon Taff, Swansea, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan & Wrexham valid from 1200 Sat 04 Feb to 2359 Sat 04 Feb

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales

Yellow Alert of Snow for Wales : Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys, Rhonnda Cynon Taff, Torfaen, Vale of Glamorgan, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Wrexham, Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Bridgend & Swansea valid from 0000 Sun 05 Feb to 1200 Sun 05 Feb

good one andy, lets keep everything crossed

[Wales123098]

bbc news at 1 showed just rain over Wales

[welshwizard]

very nice day out there today,very very cold in shade but fab in the sun,lets hope this sun goes down quick to get the cold back in lol

[Penderyn]

We managed to reach -3C here today. Hope the cold pool out east fights back because I dont look forward to freezing rain

[mikeocarroll]

Still -0.3 here and steady for the last half hour, so might well just squeeze an ice day. Which would set us up for another very cold night.

Tomorrow looking wet, the prospect of upgrades and snow diminishes with every passing hour, as high-res models seem to be showing progression of anything slightly further east than was predicted by the medium-term models.

Still will be interesting looking at the radar and checking reports though, always a possibility of a surprise.

Also still expect snow on the leading edge here as well, could see a cm or 2 before it turns to rain.

Edited February 3, 2012 by mikeocarroll

[andymusic]

Something to try and cheer us up a bit - the GEM model is a bit more bullish about keeping the snow for longer for tomorrow

I think the thing to do right now is see how this front comes across from Ireland - see if it begins to get held up at all - the longer it can be held up the better - meaning the cold air will get more mixed in!

maps above show Wales with a crossed hatched area over it - that means snow - and the two maps cover 12 midday and 6pm in the afternoon - snow pretty much all the way

Just in my in box from the met office - lovely dramatic statement

Snow likely to bring disruption this weekend

This weekend will see a marked change in the weather as the dry spell makes way for snow and ice for many parts.

Edited February 3, 2012 by andymusic