London & The South East Regional Discussion - Part 9

[mulzy]

Just been out - moderate snow still - estimate 7-8cm.

Temperatures 0.2c - so was able to hear the dreaded drip-drop...

Front probably crossing fater than expected and mixing in less cold air perhaps?

Edited February 4, 2012 by mulzy

[bobbydog]

Just been out to 'walk' the dog (though we all know what that means in practice)

AS

yeah its more commonly known as 'dogging'. (a bit cold for that though...)

[Froze were the Days]

8cms - 2 inches? that's more like just under 3.5 inches - I think!

[Tilly]

er stay up of course, its Saturday!

my little ones will have me up at some ungodly hour, they don't care what day of the week it is lol

[Bluebreezer54]

@Paul Sherman and nw Londoners:

Sorry to say but I think the 8cms reported in barnet by someone is an exaggeration. I have 4cms currently and am about at the highest altitiude in barnet. I took a pic with tape measure if required lol. A pic of the 8cm would be great pls:P

Thats a bit harsh. The fact you are on the highest point in Barnet is pretty irrelevant to be honest. Its pretty breezy out, and snow could be collecting in lower spots as a result. Its currently 6cms where I live, and several other posters are now reporting similar snow depths or higher from north/west London and the suburbs. I see no reason to doubt folk. Can't we just enjoy what we have, and are still getting

[XLNC]

Looking at the radar it seems it will be over soon for Reading, i thought it will stall, but no looking at this, if anyone can explain would be helpful. Will it stall futher East somewhere?

Edited February 4, 2012 by XLNC

[Great Plum]

Using the Murr snow measuring method, there's 2 inches (5cm) of snow in Reigate now...

That's me for the night! Take care all!

[chionomaniac]

Coast should be happy with this for Monday morning.

[PureOcean]

Same here, everything white but...

Was we supposed to get blowing snow?, come on deep snow where are you"!

The wind is certainly a factor tonight like a blizzard where I am, a white out earlier..... due to peak at about 25 mph around mid-night and then drop down by mid-morning to 15 mph etc... or put it another way blooming cold in the wind for sledging and snowman building!

[Brightlight]

Moderate, thick snow now but we have a drip issue beginning!

still snowing? drip? we have rain still but it feels colder - big gusts from the sea coming in

[abruzzi spur]

The slowly-incoming sleet/rain line has finally backed off. Still wet precip, but just a bit heavier :happy:

Back to snow for you then, do you think? Still wild rain here, just a decent throw of a stone from the sea

Our dog, a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel, has never been so keen to get back inside after a late night walk along the sea front!

AS

[Great Plum]

I'd be happier with that if it was about 5 miles further north Chiono!

[Guest QuantumSnow]

yeah its more commonly known as 'dogging'. (a bit cold for that though...)

[Lampostwatcher]

6.9cm just measured with a ruler with moderate snow still falling

[willinkent]

-2c dew -3c snowing like mad.....wind swirling the snow......

[BLUNT]

Waiting for somebody to crash on that Abbey Road link

[PureOcean]

my little ones will have me up at some ungodly hour, they don't care what day of the week it is lol

Oh yeah I know... I have that to look forward to as well, lovely.... trouble is I wont be in bed until late....

[abruzzi spur]

yeah its more commonly known as 'dogging'. (a bit cold for that though...)

I clearly need to get out more - he needed a poo!

[WheresTheSnow]

Could someone answer this please, is the precipitation going to be heavier around 12 am and 3 , thanks in advance

[gornaldo]

Around 6cms here now... Moderate snowfall... A few pics attached...

The front is flying, and doesn't seem to be stalling, are we expecting it to move through quicker?

[Guest QuantumSnow]

Back to snow for you then, do you think? Still wild rain here, just a decent throw of a stone from the sea

Our dog, a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel, has never been so keen to get back inside after a late night walk along the sea front!

AS

Yes, wet snow but snow nonetheless.

Just let mine out the back door, don't think he even made it to the grass before he ran back in

[Froze were the Days]

Actually colder here now than 2 hours ago! Temp: -0.5c dp: -2.1c Snow depth: 2cms snowing moderately

[SMU]

8cm is 3.2 inches. Sorry to be pedantic!

yeah sorry its 2.54 I think I hit the 2 instead of 3!

S

[blackprince]

The front is due to stall, it is already slowing down on its front edge somewhat, so as it stalls it should intensify somewhat and places like Anglia, Kent, Essex should get a good whack from it. Great that you are learning, the best thing I would say is step back like you have been and just look at the sensible comments and learn gradually, the weather is fun but we are all learning and no system is ever the same, so a lot comes down to gut feelings also running alongside technical knowledge. Hope that waffle helps...

Hi PO have you noticed the wind picking up? is the cold air being pulled into the oncoming front?

[kumquat]

Enjoy the snow London and South / East.

Looks great on that Abbey Road cam!